Just watching Gloucester play Sale on tv. Archie mate get in touch with the Gloucester camp. Danny Cipriani needs a couple lessons on his lid and his ability at 10. Also, my dad used to go to the Ship 20 years ago. Says it was the top spot for the rugger even in the 90s! Love the pod, keep up the sensational chat.

Today we’re joined by the original ‘utility back’ in ex-England international Tom May, and are also luckily enough to be graced with the presence of a Clapham Falcons 'Hall of Famer' in - Oliver ‘Blazers’ Blazenby.

With 'Maysy' we discuss playing alongside Sonny Bill Williams at Toulon, Geordie nights out, French Police run ins, his infamous lid, Infernos, his England debut alongside Danny Care, his mammoth ‘London Loop’ charity challenge, future joint investments, his loosest teammate and much more…

Blazers has moved in with his best friend Archie after a tumultuous week and joins us to discuss the trials and tribulations of being a 6/7 in semi-pro rugby. 

We also analyse the Six Nations clashes over the weekend, a big Sunday on the lash at The Ship, Farrell vs Farrell, university ruggers, Archie’s gap year, Investing in AC limited, dressing to convert, listeners shout outs, listeners competition and much more….

Since retirement Tom May is now a respected pundit across television and radio and is currently in the final stages of preparation for his mammoth charity challenge, where he’s going to run ‘The London Loop’ – which is a 150 miles circuit broken down into 6 marathons over 6 days to raise funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust & Motor Neurone Disease.

Please donate and support Tom May’s incredible challenge here - https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?userUrl=TomMay150&pageUrl=1

The Rig Biz - Episode 6 - Tom May Interview - Blazers Pod Debut - Nights out with Sonny Bill

In this episode we’re joined by the legendary Welsh fly-half Rhys Priestland to discuss his incredible career to date both on and off the field. 

We discuss; a possible return to the Wales squad, importance of looking after the rig, preview the Wales vs England game, Rhys’s big night out at Infernos, the difference between English & Welsh team nights out, Welsh ladies, his teammate with the best chat, Chubbys Tours, City Internships, his career highs and lows, plans for the future, trick to running the line and much more….. 

Also in this episode; Blazers attempts a Guinness World Record, Archie has a new housemate, we analyse the Clapham Falcons match vs Tottenham Titans, we hear about one of the biggest nights out Clapham has ever seen, does Blazers have a new girlfriend?, a new product launch from AC Ltd, the first instalment of ‘The Rig Biz Matchmaking Service’, listeners shout outs, Six Nations preview and much more….. 

Van Velze & Smith Exclusive Offer - https://www.vvsleather.co.uk/

Van Velze & Smith are giving listeners to the podcast an incredible deal whereby if you purchase a pair of their incredibly stunning bespoke shoes, they will give you a free belt of your choosing (worth £45)! Archies wearing them constantly now and hasn’t stopped converting since he first donned them both in the city and in clapham. 

All you have to do is add the code - The Rig Biz Podcast - into the discount code section when you check out and you will get this incredible deal.. 

Boot4Boot Campaign - VVS will be sending a pair of rugby boots to South African children, currently being forced to play barefoot for every pair of boots bought, an incredible initiative and one we should all get behind. 

Rex Club - Clapham Falcons Caps - https://www.rexclub.co.uk/product/clapham-falcons/

Clapham Falcons are recruiting - to join the team get involved via the link above. 

Tom May - London Loop Challenge - https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/TomMay150

Please support friend of the show Tom May’s incredible challenge to run 150 miles around London - 6 Marathons in 6 Days - an incredible challenge and raising money for truly wonderful causes - get behind him!

The Rig Biz - Episode 7 - Rhys Priestland Interview - Blazers World Record - Win A Date With Kate

Today you join us on the battlefield, where two self proclaimed 'Kings Of Infernos' come face to face and stake their claim to be the rightful ruler. 

Jack Clifford guided the England Under20s to World Cup glory a couple of years ago before breaking into the England Team of late and being part of their victorious 2016 Six Nations Championship winning side.

We discuss; student nights out at MNG, leading England to world cup glory, the night out which followed, loose teammates, Rig Biz, who reigns supreme at Infernos, Clifford's inability to get in a round for his teammates, future plans, business opportunities and much more...

We also discuss on the podcast; Archies dangerously big client day out at Twickers, Coronavirus, Stockpiling, Six Nations review, Marler's ball fondling incident, we seek to find a bachelor for Kate, investment advice, new AC Ltd product launches, listeners shoutouts and a whole host of weird and wonderful things in-between... 

Van Velze & Smith Exclusive Offer - https://www.vvsleather.co.uk/

Van Velze & Smith are giving listeners to the podcast an incredible deal whereby if you purchase a pair of their incredibly stunning bespoke shoes, they will give you a free belt of your choosing (worth £45)! Archies wearing them constantly now and hasn’t stopped converting since he first donned them both in the city and in clapham. 

All you have to do is add the code - The Rig Biz Podcast - into the discount code section when you check out and you will get this incredible deal.. 

Boot4Boot Campaign - VVS will be sending a pair of rugby boots to South African children, currently being forced to play barefoot for every pair of boots bought, an incredible initiative and one we should all get behind. 

Rex Club - Clapham Falcons Caps - https://www.rexclub.co.uk/product/clapham-falcons/

Clapham Falcons are recruiting - to join the team get involved via the link above. 

Tom May - London Loop Challenge - https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/TomMay150

Please support friend of the show Tom May’s incredible challenge to run 150 miles around London - 6 Marathons in 6 Days - an incredible challenge and raising money for truly wonderful causes - get behind him!

The Rig Biz - Episode 8 - Jack Clifford Interview - Archie's Twickers Day Out - Coronavirus Advice

Our guest on the podcast today is David 'Flats' Flatman who since his retirement has grown to be one of the most respected and lauded pundits, not only in Rugby but across all sporting disciplines, being nominated for countless awards, along the way.

We discuss; playing school boy rugby with Sheridan, Disagreements with Clive Woodward, Missing out on 2003 world cup selection, Possible Property deals, being the face of channel 5 rugby, Barbecue Wars, Props being useless at converting on nights out, an old teammate abusing steroids, his loosest team mate, an arrest in infernos and much more…. 

In the podcast we also discuss; Archie’s corona conspiracy, how is world is falling apart, working from home, possible new deals, betting problems, closure of infernos, our dating section is back with a new couple being introduced, we hear about new AC investments in the health and fitness market, growth of sex toys, end of the ned and much more… 

Van Velze & Smith Exclusive Offer - https://www.vvsleather.co.uk/

Van Velze & Smith are giving listeners to the podcast an incredible deal whereby if you purchase a pair of their incredibly stunning bespoke shoes, they will give you a free belt of your choosing (worth £45)! Archies wearing them constantly now and hasn’t stopped converting since he first donned them both in the city and in clapham. 

All you have to do is add the code - The Rig Biz Podcast - into the discount code section when you check out and you will get this incredible deal.. 

Boot4Boot Campaign - VVS will be sending a pair of rugby boots to South African children, currently being forced to play barefoot for every pair of boots bought, an incredible initiative and one we should all get behind. 

Rex Club - Clapham Falcons Caps - https://www.rexclub.co.uk/product/clapham-falcons/

Clapham Falcons are recruiting - to join the team get involved via the link above. 

Tom May - London Loop Challenge - https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/TomMay150

Please support friend of the show Tom May’s incredible challenge to run 150 miles around London - 6 Marathons in 6 Days - an incredible challenge and raising money for truly wonderful causes - get behind him!

The Rig Biz - Episode 9 - David Flats Interview - Archie’s Corona Conspiracy –  Arrested In Infernos

For our season finale we're joined by Archie's 'best friend in the world' in Nick 'Benders' Abendanon. 

The lads discuss; childhood memories, playing rugger together at school, Benders huge world cup night out with Barkley, Archie's impact on his career, plans for the future, life in France, loosest teammates, latest on the rumours about him joining The Clapham Falcons, ex girlfriends, impact of the podcast overseas, Archies obsession with him and much more...

Doing our best to avoid discussing Covid 19, we have used the last podcast in our first series as an opportunity to give out awards to our guests who have graced the show - from best chat to best lid to MVP and much more. 

Archie also gives listeners reasons to be positive during this pandemic shut down and details how to make the most out of your new regime of working from home. We also hear about his plans on helping the elderly and also his plan to offer a lifeline to the Harlequins Squad who have just had to accept a 20% pay cut. 

We will be back soon with a couple of specials so in the mean time - keep sharing, commenting and spreading the word about the pod, also please support the great causes and brands below;

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Van Velze & Smith Exclusive Offer - https://www.vvsleather.co.uk/

Van Velze & Smith are giving listeners to the podcast an incredible deal whereby if you purchase a pair of their incredibly stunning bespoke shoes, they will give you a free belt of your choosing (worth £45)! Archies wearing them constantly now and hasn’t stopped converting since he first donned them both in the city and in clapham. 

All you have to do is add the code - The Rig Biz Podcast - into the discount code section when you check out and you will get this incredible deal.. 

Boot4Boot Campaign - VVS will be sending a pair of rugby boots to South African children, currently being forced to play barefoot for every pair of boots bought, an incredible initiative and one we should all get behind. 

Rex Club - Clapham Falcons Caps - https://www.rexclub.co.uk/product/clapham-falcons/

Clapham Falcons are recruiting - to join the team get involved via the link above. 

Tom May - London Loop Challenge - https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/TomMay150

Please support friend of the show Tom May’s incredible challenge to run 150 miles around London - 6 Marathons in 6 Days - an incredible challenge and raising money for truly wonderful causes - get behind him!

The Rig Biz - Episode 10 - Benders Reunion - Archies Quins Bailout - End Of Season Awards

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