High performance without the contract: Building a top amateur programme
At Rochdale Rugby Club we set ourselves as sitting between grassroots authenticity and competing consistently well against semi-pro teams.
Rochdale Rugby Club has developed a serious rugby environment for ambitious players. Listen to this podcast series: reflecting on the past season; looking at the next season; and many live updates during the season. See Spotify and YouTube links below for full podcast series.
Episode 1 – Season Review & Road Ahead with Steve Collins
This inaugural podcast episode for Rochdale Rugby Club is hosted by Richard Bradley interviewing Steve Collins. The key focus is the transition from end of season to new season.

Listen to feed below as Steve Collins reflects on the season and discusses his ambitious for next season.
Episode timings
Chapter 1. Opening – 0:00 to 01:29
Chapter 2. Meet Steve Collins – 01:29 to 06:50
Chapter 3. Season Reflection – 06:50 to 14:33
Chapter 4. Squad & Performance Review – 14:33 to 21:39
Chapter 5. Behind the Scenes – 21:39 to 29:08
Chapter 6. Off-Season Plans – 29:08 to 40:53
Chapter 7. Looking Ahead to Next Season – 40:53 to 47:53
Chapter 8. Quick Fire Round – 47:53 to 52:14
Chapter 9. Wrap-up – 52:14 to 53:21

