Northampton School for Boys’ Director of Rugby Phil Beaumont and NSB old boy & trustee Professor Bill Ribbans join us to unpack how a state school built a powerhouse rugby culture; from community-driven coaching and player welfare to academic balance, leadership, and sustained success. We talk preseason CPD, multi-team depth, club partnerships (ONs, Scouts, etc.), Saints pathways, funding realities, and goals for the National Cup & Rosslyn Park Sevens.

Former Cambridge Blue and Harlequins player Glenn Harrison has spent the past three decades shaping young players at St Paul’s School, one of rugby’s historic homes. Now Under Master, he’s also the architect of the “third game”; an innovative format designed to make rugby safer, faster, and more skill-focused without losing the physical challenge that makes the sport so special.In this episode, Glenn reflects on his own playing days, the changing face of schoolboy rugby in 2025, and why rethinking how the game is taught could be key to keeping the next generation engaged in rugby.

In this episode, we sit down with Ella Lovibond, semi-professional rugby player at Bristol Bears, engineering design graduate, and sports officer at the University of Bristol. Ella reflects on her late introduction to rugby, juggling elite sport with academics, the semi-pro athlete experience, and her journey through injuries and concussion recovery. We dive into women’s rugby’s push toward professionalism, the realities behind the scenes, and what it means to be a role model for the next generation.

In this episode of The Luca Health Podcast, Nick Greenhalgh sits down with former England cricketer James Taylor for a powerful and deeply personal conversation. From his record-breaking schoolboy days to the pinnacle of international cricket, James reflects on a journey defined by resilience, adaptability, and perspective. After a life-threatening heart condition ended his career overnight, James has rebuilt his identity with courage and grace. They discuss mental toughness, ego, golf, vulnerability, and what it really means to find purpose beyond sport.

In this powerful episode of The Luca Health Podcast, we sit down with Chantelle Cameron - two-weight world champion and former undisputed light-welterweight queen. Known for her relentless style in the ring and unfiltered honesty outside of it, Chantelle takes us deep into the mindset of a fighter: from her Eastern district roots to conquering the boxing world, overcoming setbacks, and navigating the politics of the sport.

We explore what fuels her, the price of success, how she protects her mental and physical health, and her ambitions to give back through community and youth development. This isn’t just a boxing story — it’s a raw, reflective, and often hilarious look at a life driven by purpose, perseverance, and pride.

Joe Gray’s journey is anything but typical. In this episode, the former England international opens up about how he overcame a career-threatening injury, proved doubters wrong, and became the only player in English rugby history to win every major domestic trophy. We also explore Joe’s transition into coaching and entrepreneurship, including the founding of his recovery brand, MyoMaster, and a standout appearance on Dragons’ Den. This is a story of resilience, belief, and the mindset needed to go beyond the odds—on and off the field.

In this episode of The Luca Health Podcast, we sit down with Russell Ernshaw — former England Sevens coach, international performance coach with the RFU, and co-founder of The Magic Academy. From his days at Cambridge to winning the European Cup with Bath, Rusty reflects on the highs and lows of professional rugby, what makes great coaching, and why creativity, decision-making, and joy matter more than ever in sport. It's a conversation about impact, coaching culture, and how to build environments where people — not just athletes — can truly thrive.

In this episode of The Luca Health Podcast, we sit down with Angus Savage — co-founder of NextGen 15 and one of the most knowledgeable voices in school sport. A passionate advocate for youth rugby and the power of grassroots platforms, Angus shares the story of how he went from a sports-mad university grad with a politics degree to a trailblazer transforming the visibility of school-level athletes.We dive into Angus’s entrepreneurial journey, the origins of his early venture Fifteen Rugby, and how the pandemic became an unlikely catalyst for launching NextGen 15 — a media business now at the forefront of streaming school sport. Angus opens up about the joys and challenges of start-up life, the evolving culture of rugby, and the exciting new generation of confident, media-savvy young players changing the game.This is a conversation about more than just rugby. It’s about belief, grit, and building something from the ground up. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, teacher, or just a curious listener — you won’t want to miss this.