Akcess All Areas
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Podcast Overview
<p>We're back and we've got a new name! </p><p><br></p><p>Introducing a brand-new Gloucester Rugby podcast, The Blindside.<br><br><b>The Blindside</b> takes you inside the game. Each month, hosts Teddy Draper, Mark Atkinson, and Kathryn Buggy sit down for a roundtable chat with players, coaches, and performance experts from Gloucester Rugby and beyond. Expect laughs, honest stories, expert insights, and fresh takes on the biggest rugby headlines. It’s rugby talk with personality, passion, and plenty of behind-the-scenes access.</p><p><br></p><p>Sponsored by Auto Air Gloucester. </p>
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10/8/2024
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Recent Episodes
April 24, 2026
Chris Boyd on culture, alignment, and making Kingsholm a fortress
We sit down with Gloucester Rugby technical director Chris Boyd to get specific about what actually changes a club’s direction: alignment across the whole organisation, clear frameworks that survive staff turnover, and a standard of effort the players can’t hide from when results dip. Chris breaks the club down into four parts (governance, operations, rugby support staff, and players) and explains why none of it works if those pieces aren’t pulling together. We talk recruitment and ret...
March 20, 2026
Gloucester's restructure, major milestones & The Slater Cup at Villa Park
A single kick can flip a championship, but it also exposes everything underneath. We start with the Six Nations finish that had everyone holding their breath, then dig into why certain goal kickers feel automatic and why England keep getting unpicked on first phase. It’s not a rant, it’s a diagnosis: structure, defensive detail, and the uncomfortable truth that “change the coach” only helps if you actually know what you’re changing to. From there we shift into women’s rugby and the reality o...
January 29, 2026
Squad balance & selection calls: Gloucester, the Six Nations and the Women’s Lions with Matt Banahan
Former England international and current Gloucester Hartpury attack coach Matt Banahan joins Teddy Draper, Mark Atkinson and Kathryn Buggy in the Blindside Lounge for a wide-ranging, honest conversation about rugby on and off the pitch. Matt opens up on the reality of moving from player to coach, the pressure of joining a dominant Gloucester Hartpury side, and why team culture can’t simply be bought. He breaks down the coaching job market, the challenges of progression without an agent, and h...
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- What is Akcess All Areas?
<p>We're back and we've got a new name! </p><p><br></p><p>Introducing a brand-new Gloucester Rugby podcast, The Blindside.<br><br><b>The Blindside</b> takes you inside the game. Each month, hosts Teddy Draper, Mark Atkinson, and Kathryn Buggy sit down for a roundtable chat with players, coaches, and performance experts from Gloucester Rugby and beyond. Expect laughs, honest stories, expert insights, and fresh takes on the biggest rugby headlines. It’s rugby talk with personality, passion, and plenty of behind-the-scenes access.</p><p><br></p><p>Sponsored by Auto Air Gloucester. </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
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