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The Rugby Bricks PodcastBrick #009 Social Media | How to Build a Powerful Club Presence on SocialIn this episode, Peter Breen shares the ultimate social media game plan for grassroots rugby clubs. From gear tips to storytelling ideas and everything in between, this brick is your playbook for building a club presence that actually connects.
2025-05-2814 min
The Rugby Bricks PodcastBrick #007 10 Pillars | Mindset to Compression: Mastering Goal Kicking FundamentalsIn this Bricks episode, Peter Breen breaks down the Ten Pillars of Goal Kicking—the foundational questions every goal kicker, coach, or parent needs to ask to build confidence, consistency, and clarity in their kicking game. Whether you're hitting 90% or chasing improvement from 60%, this episode is about owning your process and becoming a world-class kicker.
2025-05-0212 min
The Rugby Bricks PodcastBrick #005 Conversational Threads | The Skill That'll Unlock Better Conversations On & Off the FieldIn this brick, Peter breaks down the power of conversational threads—the simple skill of adding detail to your responses to keep kōrero flowing, build connection, and create better relationships both on and off the field. Whether it's with coaches, teammates, or mates at a wedding, adding just a little more opens up a whole world of opportunity.
2025-04-1605 min
The Rugby Bricks PodcastBrick #003 Fighter Mindset | Fighter vs Victim: The Mindset That Changes EverythingIn this Brick episode of The Rugby Bricks Podcast, We unpack the powerful shift between a fighter and victim mentality, sharing lessons from his time with the Melbourne Storm during the challenges of COVID. Peter reflects on a personal coaching experience where team dynamics turned quickly, revealing how mindset can influence performance and culture at both the individual and team level.
2025-04-0111 min
The Rugby Bricks Podcast#68 Up The Wahs! Roosters & Moana Pasifica | Peter & Kale Talk Through These Coaching Experiences
2025-01-1556 min
Art + Business + MuralsEpisode 47: 047 // Interview with Peter Breen: Jugglers Art Space, the beginnings of Brisbane Street Art and balancing creative with commercial workToday I am speaking with Peter Breen. One of the founders of Jugglers Art Space – the birthplace of a lot of prolific Brisbane artists. He has had two career pathways: as a radiographer in Melbourne, Queensland and Cambodia and as an ordained minister of religion. He is a self-taught artist and is influenced by his exposure to artists at Jugglers and short courses at Queensland College of Art and Brisbane Institute of Art. Peter is also passionate about social justice which is one of the key values that influenced him and two of his sons – Randal Breen and Harley Breen with...
2024-09-221h 10
The Lauren Muzyka ShowEpisode 2: How America Could Become Abortion-Free with Peter Breen of Thomas More Society2:07: Meet Peter Breen
9:38: Insights into the Dobbs decision
14:24: Now there are 52 playing fields
20:53: How to win state ballot initiatives for life
25:59: The best path toward an abortion-free America
36:07: Making abortion unthinkable AND illegal
43:27: Closing thought
2024-09-2046 min
The Rugby Bricks Podcast#67 Morne Steyn | Goal Kicking: Insights On Dealing With Pressure | Learning From Being On The Bench In The Early Days.
2024-09-1842 min
The Rugby Bricks Podcast#66 Matt Giteau | Goal Kicking: Insights from Rugby Legends like Johnny Wilkinson | Mental Game, Techniques, and Lessons LearnedMatt Giteau is an Australian rugby union player known for his versatility. Currently playing for the San Diego Legion in Major League Rugby, Giteau excels as a utility back, primarily in the inside centre and fly-half positions. Debuting for the Wallabies in 2002, Giteau was nominated for the International Rugby Board Player of the Year in 2004. He has played in 104 Super Rugby matches and earned 103 test caps for Australia. His return to the national team, after a break, was facilitated by "Giteau's Law," highlighting his enduring impact on Australian rugby. In this ch...
2024-06-2556 min
What a LadPeter Breen- What a LadThis week we are joined by the lad Peter Breen, who is the founder of Rugby Bricks which is responsible for improving goal kicking all over the world with the production of some of the great kicking tees ever. He’s also played the game professionally for Otago and Northland and has been coaching professionally all around the world, including plenty of NRL clubs and has just recently finished as an assistant coach with the mighty Matatu. Theres plenty of gold in this episode, whether you're an aspiring player, coach, business owner, content creator or father I'm sure you will le...
2024-05-191h 12
The Rugby Bricks Podcast#65 John Cooney | Kicking Mindset: Embracing Growth, Simplicity, and Continuous Improvement in the World of Rugby KickingJohn Cooney is a talented professional rugby union player from Ireland known for his skills as a scrum-half. He was born on December 17, 1989, in Dublin, Ireland. Cooney has played for various teams throughout his career, including Connacht, Leinster, and currently Ulster Rugby in the Pro14 and European competitions. Cooney is recognized for his exceptional kicking abilities, playmaking skills, and leadership on the field. His precise passing, tactical awareness, and accurate goal-kicking have made him a valuable asset to his teams. Cooney's versatility allows him to adapt to different game situations, whether it be controlling the t...
2024-05-141h 16
Illinois Family SpotlightA Pro-Life Update from Attorney Peter Breen (IFS #370)In this episode, Attorney Peter Breen from the Thomas More Society gives pro-life updates at the 2024 Speakout Illinois Conference.… Continue Reading
2024-03-2625 min
The Elite Executive Podcast22. Peter Breen - Halo Civil EngineeringJoin your host Odhran McCorry as he is interviews his client Peter Breen, the founder and MD of one of Australia's fastest growing companies Halo Civil Engineering.
We talk about:
- Peter's background and life in Ireland, does he miss it?
- Working FIFO
- Launching Halo Civil Engineering in the midst of a pandemic and growing it to one of Australia's fastest growing companies
- Culture and why it is driving Halo to new heights
- Why he joined The Elite Executives on...
2024-01-0755 min
The Rugby Bricks Podcast#64: Peter & Kale | Full Contact Coaching: Rugby, People, and Personal GrowthWelcome to another episode of the Rugby Bricks Podcast. We are thrilled to bring you this latest episode featuring our very own founders, Peter Breen and Kale Panoho. They are here to share their experiences, insights, and the exciting developments happening at Rugby Bricks in 2023. Peter Breen has been immersed in coaching some top-level teams in rugby throughout the year, including the Black Rams, Georgia, and Blacks Ferns XV. He touches on his unique experience with each of the teams and shares the learnings and professional development he has taken away by being in these environments. This...
2023-11-0848 minSpotlightA Conversation with Peter Breen (Illinois Family Spotlight #362)Former State Rep. Peter Breen joins Monte Larrick in this segment of Illinois Family Spotlight. He is the Executive Vice President of the Thomas More Society. The Thomas More Society is dedicated to restoring law for life, liberty, religious freedom, family and election integrity, and in this episode, Breen discusses the multiple cases the nonprofit law firm is taking on.… Continue Reading
2023-07-1831 minIllinois Family SpotlightA Conversation with Peter Breen (Illinois Family Spotlight #362)Former State Rep. Peter Breen joins Monte Larrick in this segment of Illinois Family Spotlight. He is the Executive Vice President of the Thomas More Society. The Thomas More Society is dedicated to restoring law for life, liberty, religious freedom, family and election integrity, and in this episode, Breen discusses the multiple cases the nonprofit law firm is taking on.… Continue Reading
2023-07-1831 minIllinois Family SpotlightA Conversation with Peter Breen (Illinois Family Spotlight #362)Former State Rep. Peter Breen joins Monte Larrick in this segment of Illinois Family Spotlight. He is the Executive Vice President of the Thomas More Society. The Thomas More Society is dedicated to restoring law for life, liberty, religious freedom, family and election integrity, and in this episode, Breen discusses the multiple cases the nonprofit law firm is taking on.… Continue Reading
2023-07-1831 min
The Rugby Bricks Podcast#63: Nic Gill | Unlocking Peak Performance: Learn How The All Blacks Prepare For Test Match Footy.Nic Gill has revolutionised the strength & conditioning program for the All Blacks over the past 16 years. The esteemed All Blacks S&C coach, known for his unparalleled expertise and tireless dedication has solidified his place as one of the greatest minds in the game. Gill has had one of the most decorated sporting careers, sculpting some of the most talented players and being a part of the most successful rugby team in history. Gill's knowledge and understanding of the game and how people train, allowed him to get his players to reach new heights of speed, strength & f...
2023-06-2847 min
STAGES with Peter Eyers‘Here’s a Howdy Do!’ - Opera, Theatre & Cabaret Performer; Kanen BreenKanen Breen is one of Australia’s most sought-after operatic tenors and a renowned concert and cabaret artist. He made his international debut, in 2003, in the role of Rodolfo, in Baz Luhrman’s Broadway production of LA BOHEME in New York.
He has been a principal artist for OPERA AUSTRALIA over many years singing an extensive range of roles including Camille in THE MERRY WIDOW , Nanki Poo in THE MIKADO, Truffaldino in THE LOVE FOR THREE ORANGES, Florville in IL SIGNOR BRUSCHINO, Alfred in DIE FLEDERMAUS, Monostatos in THE MAGIC FLUTE and Ralph Rackstraw in HMS PINAFORE, Sellem in THE RAKE’S PROGRESS, Mar...
2023-06-241h 04
The Rugby Bricks Podcast#62: Ben O'Keeffe | Penalties, Pressure, and Professionalism: Dealing With Scrutiny & The Journey To Becoming A World-Class RefereeBen O'Keeffe is a world-renowned rugby union referee and ophthalmologist (eye doctor) from New Zealand. He has climbed to the top of the referee ladder and is cited as one of the top referees leading into the Rugby World Cup in France this year. O'Keeffe became an official referee in 2013 and has since officiated 43 ITM Cup matches, 75 Super Rugby matches & over 30 test matches and took control of 4 World Cup matches in 2019 and even a British Irish Lions Series in 2021. In this episode of the Rugby Bricks podcast, we chat Rugby World Cup 2023 and how this tournament will h...
2023-05-171h 03
The Basil Breen Boombox#42 | Annie PeterAnnie Peter is a poet from Dublin. We discuss language, philosophy, time, writing, & free will.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anniepeterpoetry
2023-04-302h 24
The Breitbart News Daily PodcastThe Real War on Women; Guests Rep. Wesley Hunt and Peter Breen from the Thomas More SocietyWe begin today's show with a little catch up on how Alex spent Easter weekend and how there is so many good things in the world if you simply ignore everything horrible in the news. Then, we get into all of the horrible things happening in the news from the trans-ification of corporate America, Soros in the White House, the border invasion, and Biden's re-elections strategy, which very well might work. Plus more headlines, as always. We have two guests today. Rep. Wesley Hunt of Texas and Peter Breen of the invaluable Thomas More society.
2023-04-101h 06
The Rugby Bricks Podcast#61: Peter Breen | How Cultural Differences Shape The Success Of A Team's EnvironmentWe are excited to share what's been happening behind the scenes in 2023. There's been a whole lot happening already and even more to come. Peter Breen has been busy and shares his most recent experiences and learnings while coaching some of the top teams in rugby and the NRL, which include the Bulldogs, Saracens & Harlequins. Along with his time at these clubs, he has also been given the opportunity to coach at the international level with the Georgian national side during their European Championship campaign. Coaching at this level has helped Peter grow and develop as a p...
2023-03-161h 04
North Otago LegendsInterview With Peter BreenWhat can change in four years? Well for Peter Breen the answer is a lot. Today’s podcast was brilliant, to see where a young lad who grew up in the Waitaki district can get to with a little hard work, a dream and the passion to see it all come to pass. Peter has a great story to tell and we were honoured he squeezed us in while back in NZ on holiday, Cheers Pete
2023-01-1053 min
Faith on TrialPeter Breen / Erika Ahern - 1/7/23Guest 1: Peter Breen, vice president and senior counsel, Thomas More SocietyTopic: David Daleiden and DOJ's doubling down on pro-life activities Guest 2: Erika Ahern with Catholic Vote Topic: What Benedict XVI taught America; 6 Legacies of Benedict XVI
Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManusCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr...
2023-01-0749 min
The Rugby Bricks Podcast#60: Owen Franks & Jase Ryan | Dealing With Public Pressure & How The Iron Back Has Revolutionised Scrum Training Technology.Owen Franks & Jase Ryan are renowned as a couple of the greatest rugby minds in the game, especially when it comes to the front row & scrums. Ryan is a world-leading forwards coach and has a decorated career to date. He has recently been appointed as the new All Blacks forwards coach in 2022 and will take them on to the world cup in 2023. Franks has also had an embellished career spanning over a 12-year period, he became one of the most capped All Blacks in history with over 100 caps and won back-to-back World Cups in 2011 and 2015. Over the p...
2022-11-0257 min
Engaging TruthLiberty Alert: The Unjust Arrest of Mark Houck with guest, Thomas More Society’s, Peter BreenThis week on Liberty Action Alert with Greg Seltz, join Dr. Seltz and his special guest former Illinois legislator, Vice-President and senior counsel of the Thomas Moore Society, Peter Breen who represents Mark Houck who was unjustly arrested by an ever-increasing, politicized FBI. Why was a peaceful, Pro-life activist, father of 7, who was peacefully protesting near an abortion clinic with his 12 year son, who only took action to protect his son when his son being verbally harassed by a 72 year man…..why, now, almost a year later, because of this incident, is he taken into custody by the FBI? Lo...
2022-10-2425 min
Mark HarringtonGruesome Newsom’s Abomination and the FBI Round Up - Peter BreenMark Houck made national headlines after 20 heavily armed federal agents stormed his home at dawn on September 23, 2022, scaring his family, pointing guns at his head, and then arresting him in front of his wife and seven young children.
Houck is alleged to have violated the federal Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, commonly known as the FACE Act, outside of a Pennsylvania abortion facility in October 2021.
In today’s episode, Mark interviews Houck’s attorney, Peter Breen, vice president and senior counsel at the Thomas More Society. Peter explains how this in...
2022-10-0725 min
I Thought You'd Like to KnowPenny Abbruzzese, Peter Breen, Barbara Lorenzo, Forrest Yanke and Mary Kloska share their experiences at Medjugorje (October 3, 2022)In this episode of I Thought You'd Like to Know, Penny Abbruzzese, Peter Breen, Barbara Lorenzo, Forrest Yanke and Mary Kloska share their experiences at Medjugorje (October 3, 2022)Penny Abbruzzese has a strong devotion to Our Blessed Mother and is a religious pilgrims’ coordinator, who made her first pilgrimage to Medjugorje in Bosnia-Herzegovina in March 1984. Since then, Penny has been to Medjugorje more than 100 times with groups from near and far. For more, see Medjugorje: My Lifelong Journey with Our Lady, Queen of Peace | En Route Books and Media https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/medjugorje/Peter Breen is an Au...
2022-10-041h 29
Author-to-AuthorEpisode 193: Peter Breen on Dear Mr Putin, Part 1 (August 17, 2022)In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Peter Breen on his book Dear Mr Putin (August 17, 2022)An epistolary exhortation in monthly installments to Mr. Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, that asks: “Are you sure about waging war and brandishing a cross against the woman who promised Russia’s conversion and world peace…?”“If my requests are heeded, Russia will be converted, and there will be peace; if not, she will spread her errors throughout the world, causing wars and persecutions of the Church. The good will be martyred; the Holy Father will have much...
2022-08-1825 min
The Rugby Bricks Podcast#59: Zara Fa'avae | The Future To Come For Rugby Bricks & How the Outwork Outlearn Mantra Influences Our Decision Making.Zara Fa'avae is the new CEO of Rugby Bricks. Her expertise has given her the opportunity to work with some of the world's best sports brands, including Nike, Adidas, New Era and more. Zara's talent has led to some amazing interactions with some A-list celebrities including Kayne West when he came to New Zealand for an Adidas event. Zara has had an accomplished career becoming the manager of Stirling Sports and now taking the role as CEO of Rugby Bricks. Her skillset has already been put to work; she has taken the company to new heights and w...
2022-07-1554 min
The Rugby Bricks Podcast#58: Owen Franks | The Secret Behind Becoming A Legendary 100 Test All Black & Mastering The Front Row.Owen Franks is a current New Zealand rugby union player, he is a part of the 2022 Hurricanes squad looking to make his debut late in the season. Frank's first significant playing role was for the Canterbury provincial team, then he moved on to play for the Crusaders where he won three consecutive Super Rugby titles in 2017,18 & 19. During his Super Rugby career, Franks also became one of the most capped All Blacks in history with over 100 caps and winning back to back World Cups in 2011 and 2015. Franks is one of the most successful props at the Super Rugby a...
2022-04-1350 min
The Rugby Bricks Podcast#57: Peter Breen | The Launch Of Rugby Bricks Going Live in Europe & UKWe are excited to announce this long-awaited launch in the UK & Europe. Rugby Bricks is now live in the UK & Europe with the full range of kicking tees in all colours and styles. We have been working hard to get this across the line to give you access to tees without all of the hassle of shipping costs, customs charges and courier delays. This episode of the Rugby Bricks podcast is a bit different. The podcast strays away from its usual rugby guest and will be a catch up on the latest news and next steps for R...
2022-02-2820 min
The Rugby Bricks Podcast#56: Kale & Peter | The Launch Of Our New Exclusive Community Group The Bricks Club.We are super excited to bring you our newest project. The Bricks Club is our new Facebook group where the goal is to give back to the community and the game. The two brains of Rugby Bricks talk through the creation of the Bricks Club and how it has become an interactive community for people to learn, engage and seek deeper information on rugby topics with like-minded people. This membership gives you exclusive access to videos within the RB Bricks Club. Each week we post exclusive content from professional players, coaches and clubs from around the world...
2022-02-2231 minAuthor-to-AuthorEpisode 144: Peter Breen on Prodigal Pilgrim: Letters to Pope Francis (February 18, 2022)In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Peter Breen on his book Prodigal Pilgrim: Letters to Pope Francis from Lourdes, Fatima, Garabandal and Medjugorje (February 18, 2022). The Christian community has been studying the medical and scientific evidence for Marian apparitions since Mary the Mother of Jesus first appeared to the Apostle James at Saragossa in Spain in the year 40 CE. More recently, Mary has credibly appeared at Medjugorje in Bosnia Herzegovina for the past 40 years with the message God can save us. Is Mary the prophet of our times?Pope Francis gave official...
2022-02-201h 07
DISOBEDIENTS1/E5: Kathy Breen: Ahead of the CurveThis week we had a really inspiring conversation with Kathy Breen. Kathy has, for decades, been relying on her intuition and gut instincts to forge a path that others just didn't understand or comprehend. And, to this day, she continues to do so. She's even the first to admit she doesn't fully understand why she does what she does or where the path she's on may lead. And though it may be disobedient to the norm, she does it anyway because it feels like the right thing to do. It's often many years before the rest of us have caugh...
2022-02-1037 min
The Rugby Bricks Podcast#55: Jase Ryan | The Secret Art Of The Scrum & Creating A Winning Legacy & Culture Within The Most Successful Super Rugby Franchise.Jase Ryan is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former player, currently the forward's coach of the Crusaders and assistant coach to Fiji. Ryan's first significant coaching role was for the Canterbury provincial team originally as a scrum coach and then became assistant in 2015-16 and went on to win back to back titles those years. Ryan is now coming into his sixth consecutive year at the Crusaders who for the past 5 years have won 5 successive titles. Ryan is a highly respected coach at the Super Rugby and international level. Along with his Super Rugby accolades...
2021-12-0159 min
The Rugby Bricks Podcast#54: Chloe Dalton | Dealing With The Pressure Of Being A Triple Sports Elite Athlete & Being A Change Maker For The Paralympian's.Chloe Dalton is one of Australia's few triple sports athletes. She has been a part of the WNBL with the Sydney Uni Flames. Chloe then represented Australia in rugby sevens and made her debut in 2014 on the Dubai women's sevens circuit. Chloe won a gold medal as a part of the women's sevens team at the 2016 Rio Olympics and was recognised as Australia's top Rugby 7s player in 2017, winning the Shawn Mackay Medal. As well as her achievements in the rugby and basketball world, Chloe then crossed codes again to Aussie Rules. She made her deb...
2021-10-0658 min
The Athlete's AdvantageGoal Kicking and Rule Changes with Peter Breen a.k.a. Rugby Bricks - Petey Performance Podcast #43This episode of the podcast is with rugby coach, Peter Breen. Peter is the founder of Rugby Bricks, a New Zealand-based company that brings world class knowledge, skills and products to rugby players around the globe.
Pete has worked with the likes of Aaron Smith, Ben Smith, Quade Cooper, Reece Hodge and many other elite rugby players. He is currently working as a Skills & Kicking coach with the Melbourne Storm in the NRL, and as an Assistant Coach with the Wallaroos.
We had a chat about all things kicking...
2021-09-231h 17
Before, During & AfterEpisode 15 - Peter Breen, Rugby BricksWelcome BackEpisode 15 and I'm sitting down with Peter Breen the Co-Founder of Rugby Bricks.What a chat. We talk from the start in regards to the business. The idea behind it all and where it is going, moving forward. Peter talks about coaching at the Wallaroos and Melbourne Storm and also his individual stuff with some of the Worlds best players such as Aaron Smith. There is so many takeaways for everyone. Players , Coaches or people within business.
2021-09-1939 min
The Rugby Bricks Podcast#53: Peter Breen & Kale Panoho | The First Release Of The New Limited Edition Rugby Bricks Gold Rare NFTFirstly, we can't wait to launch our first NFT on Friday the 17th of September 2021 and we wouldn't have been able to get this across the line without the ongoing support of our community and the interest in the project so the thanks goes out to the Rugby Bricks community. This episode of the Rugby Bricks podcast is a bit different. The podcast strays away from its usual rugby theme and dives into the cryptocurrency and NFT world to get you excited for the release of our first Rugby Bricks Gold Rare Mid Cut NFT th...
2021-09-1543 min
The Rugby Bricks Podcast#52: Wayne Smith | Creating a Winning Formula In The All Blacks Environment & Becoming A Tactical GeniusWayne Smith is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former player, currently the Director of Rugby for the Japanese Top League club, the Kobelco Steelers. Smith's first significant coaching role was for the Crusaders in the 1997 season and went on to win back to back titles in 1998 and 1999, before being appointed the head coach of the All Blacks in 2000. Smith is regarded as one of the greatest rugby coaches in history. Nicknamed "The Professor", Smith is considered to be the All Blacks tactical genius who helped engineer two Rugby World Cup victories in 2011 and 2015. He is...
2021-09-011h 22
The Rugby Bricks PodcastMitch Hunt | How To Master Game Driving Ability & Kicking Strategy When Under Pressure. Mitch Hunt is a professional New Zealand rugby player. Hunt was among the top 10 lead point scorers for the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa tournament and the top 3 lead point scorers in the 2021 Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition. Hunt has already managed to play over 70 games of Super Rugby with the Crusaders and Highlanders combined. He is currently about to begin the Bunnings NPC season with the Tasman Makos where he has already notched up 56 games for the club and has won back to back championships. Since high school Hunt has been a stand out...
2021-07-071h 00
The Rugby Bricks Podcast#50: Kale Panoho | The Journey Still To Come For Rugby Bricks & Living In A Digital World.Kale is the partner of K&J Growth and Rugby Bricks. His companies have worked with local businesses like BNZ and local gyms through to international brands like TikTok, Microsoft and Monster Energy and have helped hundreds of businesses go online. Kale is a member of the Forbes Agency Council and the only New Zealand representative to sit on the council and one of the key delivery team members behind Digital Boost. He has opened his own gym in a facility he didn't own, and with no equipment except A3 & A4 cutouts, within 14 days he t...
2021-05-261h 08
The Rugby Bricks Podcast#49: Chelsea Alley | The Reality Of Women's Rugby & How They Live, Train & Survive.Chelsea Alley is a New Zealand Professional rugby player. She is currently the captain of the Waikato Women's team In the Farah Palmer Cup and has broken the union's record for most games and points. Alley also won the World Cup in 2017 and has been a part of the NZ black ferns since 2013. For the past 10 years, Alley has represented clubs from an amateur to an international level and has poured her heart and soul into the sport. Among her accolades, she was recently named in the Chiefs side that played in the first-ever Women's Su...
2021-05-121h 04
The Rugby Bricks Podcast#48: Ben Herring | The Art Of The Tackle & Jackal & How To Outsmart Your Opponents With Cunning TacticsBen Herring is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former player, currently the assistant coach of the Newest Japanese top league team the Hino Red Dolphins. He was the Otago rugby head coach from 2018 to 2019 winning the Ranfurly Shield with the side in 2018. Herring's had a decorated coaching career which has given him the opportunity to be involved with two Super Rugby teams, the Highlanders & Sunwolves. Furthermore, he has helped coach the Japanese national side alongside Jamie Joseph and Tony Brown from 2015 to 2018. Herring also played professionally in both New Zealand and England making not...
2021-04-141h 24
The Rugby Bricks Podcast#47: Rachel Vickery | How The Melbourne Storm Use Breathing Tactics to Excel Under PressureRachel Vickery is an elite breathing and high-performance strategist. She has been a part of some of the top sporting organisations, including the Golden State Warriors, PGA Golf, Sydney Roosters and currently working with the Melbourne Storm. From her time with these teams, she has been labelled as 'The Athlete Whisperer'. Rachels interest in elite sports has stemmed from her time as an international gymnast on the New Zealand team for 6 years, competing against the world's best at the Commonwealth Games and the World Championships. Rachel shares her extensive knowledge of breathing and has helped man...
2021-03-091h 19
The Rugby Bricks Podcast#46: Joe Rokocoko | The Fijian Flyer & The Art of Deception On The PitchJosevata Taliga "Joe" Rokocoko is a professional New Zealand rugby union player. Rokocoko is one of the top ten try scorers of all time in International Test Rugby. Rokocoko played 96 matches for the Auckland Blues and 69 first class test matches for the All Blacks before moving to France where he played 98 matches for Bayonne and 87 matches for Racing 92 retiring in 2019. Rokocoko right now is a skills development consultant for the team at Racing 92. To keep up with Joe and what's he doing now you can follow and find Joe on Instagram @jrokocoko and on Twitter @J...
2021-01-191h 08
The Rugby Bricks Podcast#45: Robbie Deans | Creating The Crusaders Championship Culture & Building Living LegaciesRobbie Deans is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former player, currently the head coach of the Panasonic Wild Knights. He was head coach of the Australian national team between 2008 and 2013. Deans had previously coached the Crusaders for eight seasons and was an assistant coach of New Zealand between late 2001 and 2003. As the coach of the Crusaders, Deans has won more Super Rugby titles than any other. As a player, Deans represented Canterbury and the All Blacks. Deans has had one of the most decorated careers to date as a rugby coach and in th...
2020-12-151h 08
The Rugby Bricks Podcast#44: Black Friday | The Launch Of Our Latest ProductIt's Black Friday at Rugby Bricks and we're chatting through the launch of our new RB Kicker Boot Bag, grubbers and everything Black Friday deals. Here's what we're covering in today's episode: A new RB Product Launch: The Rugby Bricks Kickers Boot Bag is built to keep your boots, your tee and journal protected while on the move. We've created a product that is the first of it's kind for kickers all across the globe who wanted more from their boot bag. We've got a limited edition run of 200 snow white variants for each...
2020-11-2514 min
The Rugby Bricks Podcast#43: Gareth Jenkinson | Interviewing Siya Kolisi After The 2019 World Cup Final & Revitalising Rugby In South AfricaGareth Jenkinson is a sports journalist and is one of the team now leading the launch of Rugby Bricks South Africa. This episode covers some special moments: How Gareth interviewed Siya Kolisi as he walked off the pitch after winning the 2019 Rugby World Cup How Gareth's career in journalism has led him to speak with some of the greatest minds in rugby in South Africa How Rugby Bricks has expanded to South Africa and the key pivotal players of Mike De Beer and Dylan Wilkinson that have helped us launch This...
2020-11-1841 min
The Rugby Bricks Podcast#42: Leo Breen | Establishing The Rugby Bricks Values & The History Of Rugby BricksLeo Breen is my Dad and is the roading manager at Whitestone Cheese in Oamaru where I grew up. In this episode, we discuss the values that drive us inside of Rugby Bricks. We chat through: What it means to lead with empathy How to be you and let others be Why you need to share what you learn with others How to create your own environment and atmosphere for success How to organise your anger and frustration in the right way Rugby Bricks is built on some core values that my business par...
2020-11-111h 04
The Art of OperaArtists in Isolation: Kanen BreenOn this episode of ‘The Art of Opera’, the always hilarious Kanen Breen shares stories from his lockdown experience, mishaps on stage, and his love of lamp-making. This interview was recorded in July 2020 as part of the company’s web series, 'Artists in Isolation'. Find the full series and much more via victorianopera.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-11-0622 min
E-Pro CastEp 31: "Delegate tasks" with Peter Breen - Founder & CEO at Rugby BricksThis is Big E, your host of this podcast and welcome back to a new episode of E-Pro Cast. Hope you are enjoying the content so far.
In this episode, I had an awesome conversation with Peter Breen - Founder & CEO at Rugby Bricks.
Peter shared his story about how he got into pro rugby and how the idea of Rugby Bricks came to his mind.
This is perfect episode for anyone who intents to launch a business in this industry and not only. So hope you get a lot of value.
2020-11-0500 min
The Rugby Bricks Podcast#41: Alev Kelter | How Ice Hockey Created A Rugby Olympian & The Mantra of Self AwarenessLeyla Alev Kelter is an American rugby sevens player. She won a silver medal at the 2015 Pan American Games as a member of the United States women's national rugby sevens team. She also made the squad to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil and made the Eagles squad for Women's Rugby World Cup in Ireland in 2017. In this episode we tackle: Alev's family and the influence that her mother played in creating scales and how Alev measures herself on the scales of 10. How she implements self-care and has navigated her own self-sabotage. How Alev discovered her purpose in...
2020-11-041h 33
The Rugby Bricks PodcastChristian Leali'ifano | A Master Class In Game Driving & Leading Your TeamChristian Leali'ifano is an Australian professional rugby player. He currently plays for the Brumbies in Super Rugby and Toyota Jido Shokki in the Japanese Top League and his usual position is inside centre or fly-half. In this episode we cover: Chrisitan's role in dictating how he has led both the Brumbies and the Wallabies around the park and how to navigate the pressure of international rugby as a game driver His experiences with some of the Wallaby greats and his first experiences alongside Stirling Mortlock and Stephen Larkham What it looks like to overcome adversity both phy...
2020-10-281h 07
The Rugby Bricks PodcastMike Harris | What It Takes To Become A World-Class Goal Kicker & The Student MindsetMike Harris is a professional rugby player for Toshiba Brave Lupus in Japan's Top League. He has also been capped ten times for Australia. Harris began his career in 2007 with North Harbour in New Zealand's ITM Cup before moving to Australia in 2011. He played for the Queensland Reds and Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby and then joined French club Lyon for two seasons from late 2016. Mike is an eternal student of the game and in this podcast, you learn why. This podcast covers some real intricacies when it comes to goal-kicking, how to navigate selection p...
2020-10-211h 10
The Rugby Bricks PodcastThe Greatest Rugby Bricks Podcast EverJust like Matt Dunning's 2003 drop goal that left him in the rugby halls of fame as the first prop to slot a drop goal from 30 metres out this podcast delivers as much value if not more. Peter dives into the Rugby Bricks archives to find the top 10 pieces of passing advice from previous guests. From the world's best number 9 Aaron Smith through to Olympic Gold Medalist coach Ben Ryan and everyone in between this is the best podcast we've made yet. Here's what we're tackling: 10 guests in one episode each sharing their best in...
2020-10-142h 19
The Rugby Bricks Podcast#37: Will Greenwood | Winning The 2003 World Cup With Jonny Wilkinson & Owning Your Role On The PitchWill Greenwood is an English former rugby union player who played for Leicester Tigers and Harlequins and played 55 tests for England and was the centre for the 2003 World Cup-winning team and is our first repeat guest on the Rugby Bricks podcast. Will is a Sky Sports commentator and sports journalist for The Guardian having written over 1.5 M words for the publication on the game of rugby. He's in the midst of publishing and writing his own book with his co-author Ben Fennell. Will is a virtuoso in all things business, narrative direction, writing and e...
2020-10-071h 26
The Rugby Bricks PodcastMike Cron | The Man Behind The All Blacks Front Row & Becoming One Of The Most Innovative & Respected Coaches Of All TimeMike Cron first began working fulltime with the All Blacks in 2004 and after many years as the All Blacks Scrum Coach, moved into a wider role as the Forwards Coach in 2012. Mike has been coaching since 1982 and is recognised as one of the most innovative and respected coaches in the world. Mike has now retired from coaching the All Blacks forwards and is now focusing on creating a mentoring platform for young players and coaches who are coming through the ranks. This is the first time Mike has appeared on any form of media outlet for a l...
2020-09-141h 11
The Rugby Bricks PodcastAbby Gustaitis |Abby Gustaitis is an American rugby union player. She debuted for the United States against France in 2016. She was selected for the squad to the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup in Ireland. Abby is currently working on her game during COVID-19 as she looks to the possibility of the Olympics Games in Tokyo, next year. Similar to Abby this episode had everything, here's what we covered: How Abby is making the most of lockdown and the core skills she's been developing when you're not allowed at parks or grounds Abby has a Bsc in Physiology and Ne...
2020-09-081h 04
MGTALKSSPORTMgtalkssport with Peter BreenHey guys today on the podcast we have Peter Breen. He is the Founder of Rugby Bricks. I hope you enjoy.
2020-08-3125 min
When Coaching Goes Wrong#9: Peter Breen, Founder of Rugby Bricks & Australia Women's CoachIn this show, Peter provides a fascinating insight into kicking and the importance it has in the modern-day game. Peter Breen is the founder of Rugby Bricks and the coach of Australia Wallaroos. Peter was also a fly-half for Otago in his playing days.Rugby Bricks is one of the leading online coaching platforms in the world and specializes in skill development. Peter regularly works with some of the most recognizable names in rugby, including All Blacks and Highlanders scrum-half Aaron Smith, Wallabies and Rebels Matt Toomua. Peter also has is own kicking te...
2020-07-1503 min
The Rugby Bricks PodcastOtere Black | Learning From Dan Carter, Beauden Barrett & The Resurgence Of Blues RugbyOtere Black plays as a first five-eight for Manawatu in the Mitre 10 Cup, Blues in Super Rugby Aotearoa and Maori All Blacks and someone I had the opportunity to play at the end of my playing days. Otere is currently leading the top of the table Blues around the park as the starting first five-eighth and has been a standout this season. Just like Otere, this episode was classy and here's what we cover: How Otere learns from Dan Carter and how this has allowed him to view the game Leading the Bl...
2020-07-0242 min
The Rugby Bricks PodcastWill Greenwood | English World Cup Winner & Master Of Communication & LeadershipWill Greenwood is an English former rugby union player who played for Leicester Tigers and Harlequins and played 55 tests for England and was the centre for the 2003 World Cup-winning team. Will is now a Sky Sports commentator and sports journalist for The Guardian having written over 1.5 M words for the publication on the game of rugby. This episode was just class. Will is an excellent storyteller, succinct copywriter and master craftsmen when it comes to communication. In this episode we cover: Will's playing career and his love of NZ rugby including his own insights on...
2020-06-241h 00
The Rugby Bricks PodcastPeter Breen | Understanding The Micro Skills That Make You BetterIn this episode, we go deep on the upcoming Detail series that is coming Rugby Bricks followers and a fireside chat with Aaron Smith. One of the missing links I've found in rugby is the attention to detail. Some of the best in the world are making half centimetre adjustment to their hand position or ball drop and as a community, we've been missing this. This is where our new long-form content series "DETAIL" enters the picture, we're creating a subscription site that is based on bringing you the micro-skills that will help you perform b...
2020-06-1720 min
The Rugby Bricks PodcastMatt Toomua | Rugby World Cup 2019 As A Wallaby & Exploiting Micro Skills To Become World ClassIn this episode, we go deep with Australian Wallaby utility back Matt Toomua. Toomua is an Australian rugby union player who has played over 35 times for Australia since 2013. He plays for the Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby and his usual position is at fly-half or 2nd-five. He has previously played for the Brumbies and for Leicester Tigers in England's Premiership Rugby. In this episode we cover: The business of rugby and Toomua's representation of Union players in the restructuring of Australian Rugby His attention to detail and how these micro-skills amplify your overall in-game pe...
2020-06-101h 17
The Rugby Bricks PodcastDevin Markle | Olympic, NBA & NFL Sports Psychologist On Mastering Anxiety PerformanceIn this episode, we go deep on performance anxiety with sports psychologist Devin Markle. Devin has experience working with athletes at every level, from youth development programs, high school, and college through to Olympic and pro-athletes. She's developed curriculums for the NFL and the NBA Pre-Draft programs. Devin earned her Master's degree in Counseling and Sport Psychology from Boston University. Following her training at Boston University, Devin earned certification by the Association of Applied Sport Psychology. She is also completing her Psy.D. from California Southern University. She is also an Adjunct Faculty Member at Cal...
2020-05-2835 min
The Rugby Bricks PodcastJay Main | How To Return Play After COVID-19 & Cutting Your Injury Risk In HalfJanet Main is a physiotherapist and strength and conditioning coach working out of Kinematics Performance here in Melbourne. Jay has worked with professional athletes nationally and internationally. In this episode we cover a return play after COVID: How to run so that you're carrying yourself with the appropriate back mechanics How to prime your muscles and the key exercises to do this Your most likely injury areas and how to remedy this before returning to practice and play This episode is extremely tactical and practical, if you're a coach or player who i...
2020-05-2016 min
The Rugby Bricks PodcastStephen Larkham | World Rugby Hall of Famer & Using Competition To Become Your BestStephen Larkham is a retired Australian rugby union player and World Rugby Hall of Famer, currently in the role of senior coach for Irish provincial side Munster, who compete in the Pro14. Larkham has been recognised as one of the best first-fives to play for Australia and during his peak, he was one of the best in the world at 10. This mastery has now been channelled into his rugby his coaching game and was one of the reasons behind the success of the Wallabies in the 2015 Rugby World Cup as the attack coach. In this...
2020-05-1357 min
The Rugby Bricks PodcastJesse Kriel - Bringing A Nation Together Through Rugby & Winning A Rugby World CupJesse Kriel is a South African professional rugby union player for the South Africa national team and Canon Eagles in the Japanese Top League. He is a utility back who can play centre, wing or fullback. Jesse has played 46 test matches for the Springboks and was a part of their Rugby World Cup-winning squad in 2019. This episode was simply special we get everything from World Cup practices to Jessie's own examination of the micro-skills of the game. We cover: Jesse's drive to get better by getting a spare gym key cut so tha...
2020-05-061h 02
The Rugby Bricks PodcastBen Ryan | Taking Home Olympic Gold & Creating A Standard That Breeds ChampionsBen Ryan is an English rugby union coach who is best known for coaching the Fiji sevens team to a gold medal in sevens rugby at the 2016 Rio Olympics. As Fiji's sevens coach from 2013 to 2016, he guided the team to their first-ever Dubai 7's title and set the record of tournament titles won by a Fiji Sevens coach with nine. The gold medal was the first-ever medal won by Fiji at any Olympics. Fiji is one of the most underfunded and under-resourced countries on the planet and in this episode Ben shares: How to cr...
2020-04-291h 10
THIRD PHASEPHASE 8 - Learning the value of details with Peter Breen (RugbyBricks)A self-proclaimed rugby 'battler' and now founder of popular online rugby skills platform, Peter Breen sat down with us (over Zoom) to share his journey into coaching and business. This story is an excellent insight into innovation, entrepreneurship and pure grit. Instagram - @rugbybricksYoutube - rugbybricks.Website - rugbybricks.com
2020-04-2800 min
The Rugby Bricks PodcastAndy Ellis | Creating The Crusaders Culture & The Influence of Justin Marshall, Richie McCaw and Dan CarterAndy Ellis is a halfback who was previously playing for the Kobelco Steelers until COVID-19 hit. Ellis has played for Canterbury, then the Crusaders and made 28 appearances for the All Blacks. This episode was special. We get a look at what it was like for Andy to play alongside some of the greats of the game from Dan Carter and Richie McCaw and how the Crusaders culture is built with legends like Justin Marshall and Reuben Thorne. We get some nuggets on: What it means to have a championship-winning team and how this is reflected at tr...
2020-04-221h 00
The Rugby Bricks PodcastBryn Hall | The Tool & Tactics Behind The Crusaders Back To Back To Back Championship DynastyBryn Hall is New Zealand Half Back who has played 89 Super Rugby Caps earning the majority of these at the Super Rugby franchise The Crusaders. Hall has played for NZ Under 17's, captained the NZ Under 20's and has played 3 games for NZ Māori. This is one of the most detail orientated podcasts we've had and is filled with gold that you can use during this lockdown period. In this episode, you're going to get an in-depth look into: The skill work and attention to detail and training that have made the Crusaders the most dom...
2020-04-151h 08
The Rugby Bricks PodcastPeter Breen | The Future Of Rugby Bricks & Up Skilling During Self-IsolationThis episode of the Rugby Bricks podcast is a bit different. I'm joined by my business partner Kale Panoho who takes on the role of interviewer and we cover: How to deal with the lack of rugby right now physically and psychologically How coaches and athletes that have lost their livelihoods can pivot to improve their skills Where we're headed at Rugby Bricks and the future of the business during this time How to grow your own Instagram and build a business around the game of rugby This episode is f...
2020-04-0849 min
The Rugby Bricks PodcastCharlotte Caslick | Influencing A Generation & 2016 World Player of the YearCharlotte Caslick is a member of the Australian Women's Rugby Sevens Team. The team reaching the pinnacle when they won Gold in the Rio summer Olympics in 2016. Caslick is a key member of the team has established herself as one of the best rugby sevens players in the world winning World Rugby Sevens Player of the year in 2016. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss: What it takes to be a world-class sevens player and how he made the transition from age group touch rugby at 16 years old to the world rugby sevens stage Missing out on s...
2020-04-021h 05
The Rugby Bricks PodcastPerry Baker | World Rugby Sevens Player Of The Year & Lessons On How To Score From Anywhere On The PitchPerry Baker is a member of the USA Eagles 7's and the highest-scoring American rugby sevens player having scored over 200 tries in Rugby 7's. Baker has established himself as one of the best rugby sevens players in the world and has won the World Rugby Sevens Player of the year award alongside being named in the World Series Dream team in 2017 and 2018. In this episode of the podcast, we get the nitty-gritty details on: What it takes to be a world-class sevens player and how he made the transition from NFL to Rugby
2020-03-241h 10
The Rugby Bricks PodcastHenry Bates | Navigating The World Of Player Agents & Making The Most From A Paid Career In RugbyHenry Bates is a talent-manager at Halo Sport who represents and advises athletes and coaches on a wide range of on and off-field matters and specialise in contract negotiation, player placement (both in NZ and overseas), sponsorship, commercial matters and judicial/misconduct procedures. In this episode, Pete goes deep with Henry on: What a talent agency actually does and how to locate and work with one What it looks like for players in the first four to five years after being signed How to vet player agents and find ones who are goi...
2020-03-0352 min
The Rugby Bricks PodcastPeter Breen | Turning The Tables An Interview With Rugby Bricks Founder Peter BreenAnnika is a rugby player currently campaigning with the Melbourne Rebels in the Super W. Annika loves playing rugby almost as much as she loves having a yarn. Annika has a double degree in Law and Arts, a Diploma of Legal Practice and is admitted as a Solicitor by the NSW Supreme Court. More recently, she has spent 3 years in corporate development and marketing for a Newcastle based spatial data analytics company. In her free time, Annika throws her energy into social media projects and is currently behind the Rebel Like Her channel promoting the Rebels Super W...
2020-02-261h 05
The Rugby Bricks PodcastTamati Ellison | Starting From The Bottom & Becoming A Dual All Black From 7's To 15'sTamati Ellison is a rugby union player who has played rugby across all forms of the union code. He was chosen as one of four new caps for the All Blacks 2009 end of year tour to Europe. As well as the All Blacks, Junior All Blacks and the New Zealand Maori, he played for the New Zealand Sevens and was a part of the New Zealand Sevens team that won a gold medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. In this episode, Tamati shares: What it's like to grow up in a lo...
2020-02-181h 10
The Rugby Bricks PodcastKees Meeuws | A Front Rowers Dream Episode With All Blacks Prop Kees MeeuwsKees Meeuws is a former professional rugby player with a career spanning 20 years representing the All Blacks, Highlanders, Blues and three-seasons in France. Meeuws was seen as one of the toughest props in the game and was a figure-head for New Zealand Rugby with his time at the All Blacks from 1998 - 2004. His physical style of play and uncompromising ability to dominate his opposition in the scrum was the cornerstone of his game. A strong connection to Maori culture meant he had a significant impact on the team environment and the development of All Black Hak...
2020-02-121h 19
The Rugby Bricks PodcastMike Friday | The Art Of Coaching On & Off The Pitch & A Rugby Sevens MasterclassMike Friday is a former national representative for England sevens and has coached England, Kenya and the United States sevens team. Friday's work as a head coach has led Kenya and the US to their best performances in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens series. The U.S. and Friday began the 2015–16 Series by "shocking the world" when it defeated New Zealand for the first time at 2015 Dubai Sevens. The team beat the 12-time World Series champion in pool play and again in the tournament's third-place match. Their biggest win came in 2018 when they won their first tournament on...
2020-02-051h 24
Lawyers for JesusPeter Breen Talks About How Voters Can Restore Equality to Their Political Voice in IllinoisPeter Breen is a constitutional attorney, former Illinois State Representative, and Founder of Fair Maps Illinois, a grassroots effort to amend the Illinois Constitution and break the hold of corrupt gerrymandering. With Fair Maps Illinois, voters can guarantee maps that allow them to elect legislators that represent their community and their interests, not operatives chosen by a disconnected and broken political Machine.
2020-01-3123 min
The Rugby Bricks PodcastSione Faumuina | How To Be A Professional Athlete On & Off The Pitch & Building An Empire After Your Playing CareerSione Faumuina was a professional rugby league player who has played for the New Zealand Warriors, Canberra Raiders, North Queensland Cowboys and has earned a couple of caps for New Zealand between 2003 - 2004. Today, Sione is building Athlete Empire a company focused on building the brands and businesses of what athletes can achieve outside of their playing careers and sharing the lessons of those who have done it before with new up and coming athletes. Sione shares some of his career highlights, what it's like to thrive under pressure and how he's overcome some of his p...
2020-01-281h 07
The Rugby Bricks PodcastLima Sopoaga | A Masterclass on Goal Kicking & Winning A Super Rugby ChampionshipLima Sopoaga is a professional rugby union player who has played for the Wellington Lions & Southland Stags in New Zealand's provincial competition before joining the Highlanders and eventually making his debut for the All Blacks in 2015. Sopoaga is now playing for the Wasps in the Gallagher Premiership. Lima shares some incredible insights in this episode of the podcast and if you're a goal kicker you're going to love the attention to detail. Here are some of the pieces from the highlight reel: The exact details of how Lima approaches his goal kicking Lima's time in...
2020-01-221h 19
The Rugby Bricks PodcastKelly Brazier | The Secrets Behind The Black Ferns World Rugby Dominance & The 80 m Dash To Commonwealth GoldKelly Brazier is a sevens, touch, and 15's rugby national representative for New Zealand having accumulated 144 caps across the different codes. She's the third highest point scorer in women's rugby in New Zealand and holds the record for scoring the most points in a premier match in New Zealand women's rugby (64 points). Kelly made her national debut in 2009 and has gathered four world cup victories, a Silver Olympic medal, Commonwealth Gold which is all shared in this episode of the podcast. You're going to get a masterclass on the women's game - you'll hear: - Ho...
2020-01-151h 05
The Rugby Bricks PodcastPeter Breen & Lessons From The World Best | How To Make This Your Best Season YetIn this episode of the Rugby Bricks Podcast, we have a bit of a change of pace where I run through chapters that teach you how I create goals, how I look at projects and how you can apply this to yourself and your footy season this year. This episode is a 12-minute tactical look on how to make this your best season yet. I cover: How to create goals that work for you and your season How to create projects that you can execute on with measurable outcomes Lessons from my best coaches and athletes I...
2020-01-0811 min
The Rugby Bricks PodcastRyan Papenhuyzen | Becoming Rugby Leagues Rising Star & Lessons From Billy SlaterRyan Papenhuyzenan is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays for the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League (NRL), as a fullback. 2019 was a sensational breakout year for Paps at the Storm. He took his opportunity and ran with it - literally - when he made his debut in round four, cementing his place in first-grade with his incredible pace and blistering attack on the line. Averaging 126 meters across 22 games, producing 17 line breaks, nine tries, and five try assists this kid is a freak. In this episode of the podcast, you'll hear what R...
2020-01-011h 16
The Rugby Bricks PodcastThe End Of Year Wrap Up | What I Learned From Working With 3 All Blacks, How To Show Up As A Great Player & Coaching For DetailIn this episode of the Rugby Bricks Podcast, we have a bit of a change of pace where I'm interviewed by my business partner Kale Panoho. We cover: What I learned from working with the All Blacks Aaron Smith, Richie Mounga and Beauden Barrett What some of the best things I've learned from the guests that I've interviewed on the podcast The development of all of our tees from the RB88 through to the RB Wolf Plus What separates great players versus talented players at training and the love for detail What the...
2019-12-231h 18
The Rugby Bricks PodcastTony Brown |Turning Down The All Black Coaching Job & Turning Japan Into The Fastest Attacking Team On The PlanetTony Brown is a former All Black who played first-five eight with an incredible playing career that spanned 16 years starting in Otago, then with the Highlanders, then over to Japan & South Africa and finally finishing his playing career back in Otago. Today, Brown is known for his work as one of the best-attacking coaches on the planet and his work as the assistant coach of Japan saw them topple both Scotland and Ireland at the 2019 Rugby World Cup and earning their first-ever quarter-final appearance. He is currently sitting in an assistant coaching position with the Highlanders for t...
2019-12-171h 09
The Rugby Bricks PodcastChloe Dalton | How To Win Olympic Gold, Becoming A Triple Sport Professional & Increasing Diversity in the Women's GameChloe Dalton is a triple sport professional athlete, having played in the WNBL for the Sydney Flames, won an Olympic gold medal with the Australian Rugby Sevens and transitioned to AFLW where she currently plays with the Carlton Blues. Chloe represented Australia in rugby sevens and made her debut at the 2014 Dubai Women's Sevens being a part of the 2016 Rio team that won gold we get to learn the lessons of what it looks like to reach the pinnacle of sporting achievement. On top of Chloe's colossal sporting achievements, you're going to learn what it...
2019-12-111h 05
The Rugby Bricks PodcastBen O'Keeffe |The Reason Behind The Red Cards At The World Cup, Handling Pressure and Dealing With Shit From The CrowdBen O'Keeffe is a rugby union referee and ophthalmologist (eye doctor) from New Zealand. He referees at the domestic, super and test match level and was one of the assistant referees in this year's Rugby World Cup final in Japan. O'Keeffe became an official referee in 2013 and has since officiated 43 ITM Cup matches, 48 Super Rugby matches, 20 test matches and now this year took control of 4 World Cup matches. In this episode of the Rugby Bricks podcast, we chat Rugby World Cup 2019 and why it was the highest number of red cards ever handed out by referees, how B...
2019-12-041h 45
The Rugby Bricks PodcastAaron Smith | The Rugby World Cup 2019, Becoming The Most Capped All Black Half Back & Overcoming AdversityAaron Smith is known as one of the greatest halfbacks to ever play the game of rugby. Aaron is the starting halfback for the All Blacks and has played 92 games for New Zealand, earned 137 caps at the Super Rugby level for the Highlanders and 43 provincial caps. In this episode of the Rugby Bricks podcast, we discuss the Rugby World Cup 2019 and what went wrong and what went right between 2015 and 2019, what it takes to fall in love with passing and how Aaron overcame the incident in 2016 after it happened. This episode has everything from tears to...
2019-11-271h 26
The Rugby Bricks PodcastEmily Chancellor | How To Bring Energy With The "I Got You" Attitude & The Future Of Womens Rugby in AustraliaEmily or Bomber as she's known in the Wallaroos received her 1st Class Honours in Education Undergrad (at USYD) where she now works as the sport and fitness HR/events coordinator. For Rugby, Emily has represented the Wallaroos Squad in 2016 and 2017. Was also the Australian Captain and player at the World University Games for the rugby seven's in Wales in 2016, the NSW 7s co-captain in 2016, on the NSW 7s team from 2013-16 and has represented the XV Sydney team and Champions from 2015 to 2017. Emily brings energy to whatever she's doing on and off the pitch...
2019-11-201h 05
The Rugby Bricks PodcastMonty Betham | New Zealand Warriors Legend & Why Chasing Your Purpose Is More Important Than The MoneyOur guest today is Monty Betham. Monty is a league legend who played 101 tests for the NZ Warriors from 99 - 2005, 9 test matches for New Zealand, had a boxing career with an 8 - 1 record and now a presenter for Sky Sports, Personal Trainer at his gym in Auckland, owns a non-profit foundation called Steps For Life and now a partner at Indigo. Monty was involved with one of the most prosperous periods of growth at the New Zealand Warriors when the team reached the grand final in 2002. His boxing career is one of the most successful to date...
2019-11-1251 min
The Rugby Bricks PodcastRachael Burford | England Women's Rugby Player of the Year 2014 & Creating Change Off The PitchOur guest today is Rachael Burford who is one of the first professionally paid women in English Rugby and owner of Twelve and The Burford Academy. Rachael is one of the most capped females for England Rugby having earned 79 caps at Centre for the Red Roses. She's an IRB World Cup Champion, representing England in both 7's and 15's and was named England player of the year in 2014. She's won the Medway Sports Personality 4 times and was voted the BBC Sports Personality of The Year in 2014 and Sky Sports Women's Team of The Year in 2014. In...
2019-10-301h 07
The Rugby Bricks PodcastDevin Markle | Working With The NFL, NBA & Improving The Mindset Of Elite AthletesOur guest today is Devin Markle, owner of Devin Markle Consulting. Devin has experience working with athletes at every level, from youth development programs, high school, and college through to Olympic and pro-athletes. She's developed curriculums for the NFL and the NBA Pre-Draft programs. Devin earned her Master's degree in Counseling and Sport Psychology from Boston University. Following her training at Boston University, Devin earned certification by the Association of Applied Sport Psychology. She is also completing her Psy.D. from California Southern University. She is also an Adjunct Faculty Member at California Lutheran University.
2019-10-3054 min
The Rugby Bricks PodcastPeter Breen | How Rugby Bricks was Born & the Art of Goal KickingOur guest today is none other than Peter Breen founder of Rugby Bricks and he's being interviewed by Rugby Bricks partner Kale Panoho. In our first episode, we discuss how Rugby Bricks was born and how the name came to exist, how Peter looks at coaching and his work as the coach for the Australian Wallaroos and what makes a good goal kicker a great goal kicker. We really dive into the weeds on understanding elite performance, the mindset and journalling tactics Peter used to become a goal kicker and making his way into the IT...
2019-10-291h 11
Lawyers for JesusFormer Legislator Peter Breen Describes Catastrophic Abortion Legislation Facing IllinoisPeter Breen is Vice President and Senior Counsel of the Thomas More Society where he defends the first amendment rights of churches, organizations, and individuals, including the unborn. Peter also served the 48th district of Illinois as State Representative from 2015-2019, concluding his two terms in with 32 bills passed into law, more than any other second term legislator.
2019-02-2623 min