Sean Holley's guest appearances

Sean Holley

The Rugby Dungeon

Scrum V Rugby

Blood & Mud Rugby Podcast

The Welsh Rugby Podcast

Under The Sticks Rugby

Rugby Hive

CC4 Museum of Welsh Cricket Podcast

Goldy’s Rugby podcasts

Wayne Pivac

Dan Biggar

James Hook

Jamie Roberts

Ken Owens

Rhys Patchell

Andy Friend

Brad Mooar

Bernard Jackman

Matt Giteau

Martin Anayi

Warren Gatland

Rob Evans

Ross Harries

Gary Gold

OwlTail

Sean is a TV Rugby Analyst for BBC Wales Scrum V.  He provides commentary and match analysis.  He also works for BT Sport, Sky Sports, S4C and hosts the Sony Award winning ‘Rugby Nation’ weekly show on Nation Radio.  Sean was Head Coach for Ospreys Rugby where he spent nine Seasons.He played cricket in his home town of Cwmafan near Port Talbot and developed into a good junior player who played representative cricket in his teenage years.He talks about his early cricketing experiences and how he developed as a batsman and young off spin bowler.  He played a lot of football as a youngster but he describes how rugby became his all-consuming passion which squeezed out his cricketing development.  Sean spent a year in Australia before going to University and had some experience of cricket there.As his coaching in rugby developed, Sean's playing for British Steel / Tata Steel declined a little but he has always retained a connection with the club and he has been Club President for many years.Sean has a family connection with Alan Rees, ex Glamorgan cricketer and Welsh rugby international and he talks fondly about his contact with him and how important he is in the sporting history of the town of Port Talbot.Sean talks about the players he followed and learnt from and he recalls watching a video about John Emburey.  Glamorgan players he watched were Alan Lewis Jones, Mathew Maynard and John Hopkins.  He recalls fondly the deal he struck with Gray Nicholls for sponsorship and the bats he used.Tata Steel Cricket Club has been the only club that Sean has played for and he talks with great feeling about how he grew up from a boy to a man with the help of the men at the cricket club.  Older men help sustain the club as they grow older, the turning of the seasons see players change their relationship with it.  Sean does a lot of work raising money for the club and giving back a lot to it.  He talks about being a S.C.O.W, (Steel Company of Wales) boy and how proud he is of this.Sean talks passionately about his own analytical approach to the game and the impact individual coaches had on his game as a young boy.We talk about the transferable skills that make good rugby players also good cricketers and / or footballers and Sean talks about dealing with pressure and the importance of team sport's and leaving a legacy for future players.  'Its incumbent on us to recognise and live up to history.'Sean finishes the podcast with his thoughts about the strength of cricket in Port Talbot and his concerns about the social pressures taking young people away from the game.  He finishes with some final thoughts about Alan Rees and the impact that sporting figures can have on those that come behind them.

Sean is a TV Rugby Analyst for BBC Wales Scrum V.  He provides commentary and match analysis.  He also works for BT Sport, Sky Sports, S4C and hosts the Sony Award winning ‘Rugby Nation’ weekly show on Nation Radio.  Sean was Head Coach for Ospreys Rugby where he spent nine Seasons. He played cricket in his home town of Cwmafan near Port Talbot and developed into a good junior player who played representative cricket in his teenage years. He talks about his early cricketing experiences and how he developed as a batsman and young off spin bowler.  He played a lot of football as a youngster but he describes how rugby became his all-consuming passion which squeezed out his cricketing development.  Sean spent a year in Australia before going to University and had some experience of cricket there. As his coaching in rugby developed, Sean's playing for British Steel / Tata Steel declined a little but he has always retained a connection with the club and he has been Club President for many years. Sean has a family connection with Alan Rees, ex Glamorgan cricketer and Welsh rugby international and he talks fondly about his contact with him and how important he is in the sporting history of the town of Port Talbot. Sean talks about the players he followed and learnt from and he recalls watching a video about John Emburey.  Glamorgan players he watched were Alan Lewis Jones, Mathew Maynard and John Hopkins.  He recalls fondly the deal he struck with Gray Nicholls for sponsorship and the bats he used. Tata Steel Cricket Club has been the only club that Sean has played for and he talks with great feeling about how he grew up from a boy to a man with the help of the men at the cricket club.  Older men help sustain the club as they grow older, the turning of the seasons see players change their relationship with it.  Sean does a lot of work raising money for the club and giving back a lot to it.  He talks about being a S.C.O.W, (Steel Company of Wales) boy and how proud he is of this. Sean talks passionately about his own analytical approach to the game and the impact individual coaches had on his game as a young boy. We talk about the transferable skills that make good rugby players also good cricketers and / or footballers and Sean talks about dealing with pressure and the importance of team sport's and leaving a legacy for future players.  'Its incumbent on us to recognise and live up to history.' Sean finishes the podcast with his thoughts about the strength of cricket in Port Talbot and his concerns about the social pressures taking young people away from the game.  He finishes with some final thoughts about Alan Rees and the impact that sporting figures can have on those that come behind them.

Just Another S.C.O.W. Boy:  An Interview with Sean Holley

Hosts Dallen Stanford &amp; Robin MacDowell are joined by legend Sean Holley for #RugbyHive Episode 28. Holley is a TV Rugby Analyst for BBC Wales Scrum V, does work for BT Sport, Sky Sports, S4C and hosts the Sony Award winning ‘Rugby Nation’ weekly show on Nation Radio. He writes technical coaching articles for several publications and has a regular monthly column in the World’s largest selling rugby publication, Rugby World. Holley was Head Coach for Ospreys Rugby where he spent nine Seasons – over 250 games. He has worked with British Lions, Grand Slam winners, All Blacks and Springboks including the likes of Shane Williams, Gavin Henson, Adam Jones, Ryan Jones, Tommy Bowe, Justin Marshall, Jerry Collins, Scott Gibbs, Mike Phillips and many more. He has also worked as a Coach for the Welsh Rugby Union at all levels including the National Team in 2005 and 2009. Holley was the longest serving and most successful Welsh Regional Coach helping the Ospreys to win 5 titles and 3 Heineken Cup Quarter Final places. In 2013 he was appointed Head Coach for Bristol Rugby where in his first season Bristol finished top of the English Championship scoring a record number of tries and points. He left in 2016 have helped Bristol gain promotion to the Aviva Premiership. Holley has a great deal of experience in education, teaching, lecturing and developing a range of further and higher education courses. He wrote and developed the first ever ‘Rugby Studies’ Course through BTEC and established the fore-runner to the now Scarlets Rugby Academy at Coleg Sir Gar. He also is the creator of the exciting new iBroadcast program in collaboration with Aspire2Be. He is also much sought after by Businesses and Governing Bodies to speak about a range of topics including:-‘Developing High Performance Teams’; ‘Winning Teams’; ‘Modern Professional Coaching Environment’ amongst others. Holley works as an Ambassador for Venatour Travel, Velindre Cancer Centre and Rugby For Heroes where he helps to raise money to assist servicemen and women in their transition back to civilian life. In today’s episode we talk about his vast background, including several brilliant stories about some of the great people he has worked with throughout his career. We hope you enjoy and follow us on these platforms! The Rugby Hive Podcast is brought to you by Wintergreen. Podcast 🎧 anchor.fm/rugbyhive Website | rugbyhive.com Merchandise | World Rugby Shop Instagram | @MyRugbyHive Facebook | RugbyHive Twitter | @RugbyHive #RugbyPodcast #RugbyLegends

Hosts Dallen Stanford &amp; Robin MacDowell are joined by legend Sean Holley for #RugbyHive Episode 28. Holley is a TV Rugby Analyst for BBC Wales Scrum V, does work for BT Sport, Sky Sports, S4C and hosts the Sony Award winning ‘Rugby Nation’ weekly show on Nation Radio. He writes technical coaching articles for several publications and has a regular monthly column in the World’s largest selling rugby publication, Rugby World. Holley was Head Coach for Ospreys Rugby where he spent nine Seasons – over 250 games. He has worked with British Lions, Grand Slam winners, All Blacks and Springboks including the likes of Shane Williams, Gavin Henson, Adam Jones, Ryan Jones, Tommy Bowe, Justin Marshall, Jerry Collins, Scott Gibbs, Mike Phillips and many more. He has also worked as a Coach for the Welsh Rugby Union at all levels including the National Team in 2005 and 2009. Holley was the longest serving and most successful Welsh Regional Coach helping the Ospreys to win 5 titles and 3 Heineken Cup Quarter Final places. In 2013 he was appointed Head Coach for Bristol Rugby where in his first season Bristol finished top of the English Championship scoring a record number of tries and points. He left in 2016 have helped Bristol gain promotion to the Aviva Premiership. Holley has a great deal of experience in education, teaching, lecturing and developing a range of further and higher education courses. He wrote and developed the first ever ‘Rugby Studies’ Course through BTEC and established the fore-runner to the now Scarlets Rugby Academy at Coleg Sir Gar. He also is the creator of the exciting new iBroadcast program in collaboration with Aspire2Be. He is also much sought after by Businesses and Governing Bodies to speak about a range of topics including:-‘Developing High Performance Teams’; ‘Winning Teams’; ‘Modern Professional Coaching Environment’ amongst others. Holley works as an Ambassador for Venatour Travel, Velindre Cancer Centre and Rugby For Heroes where he helps to raise money to assist servicemen and women in their transition back to civilian life. In today’s episode we talk about his vast background, including several brilliant stories about some of the great people he has worked with throughout his career. We hope you enjoy and follow us on these platforms! The Rugby Hive Podcast is brought to you by<a href="https://wintergreensport.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Wintergreen</a>. Podcast 🎧 <a href="https://anchor.fm/rugbyhive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">anchor.fm/rugbyhive</a> Website | <a href="https://www.rugbyhive.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rugbyhive.com</a> Merchandise | <a href="https://www.worldrugbyshop.com/collections/rugby-hive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">World Rugby Shop</a> Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/myrugbyhive/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MyRugbyHive</a> Facebook | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RugbyHive/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RugbyHive</a> Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/rugbyhive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RugbyHive</a> #RugbyPodcast #RugbyLegends

Sean Holley 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 | Episode 28

Paul Williams

Andy McGeady

Big results and notable displays from the Guinness PRO14 R11 across Ireland, Wales and Italy. Andy McGeady delivers the news to Sean Holley and Paul Williams  about EPCR's suspension to competitions while we might have some more derby action to fill the gap in a week or two. Plus there's listener questions and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big results and notable displays from the Guinness PRO14 R11 across Ireland, Wales and Italy. Andy McGeady delivers the news to Sean Holley and Paul Williams  about EPCR's suspension to competitions while we might have some more derby action to fill the gap in a week or two. Plus there's listener questions and much more.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

S3E20: Derbies Deconstructed, Europe's Pause and much more with Paul Williams, Sean Holley & Andy McGeady

Rugby is finally back after five months away and Sean Holley joins Ben James on the podcast to talk the return of the Guinness PRO14, Welsh derbies and who to watch as a new era for the regions begins...Sean Holley will be part of the Premier Sports team bringing rugby fans live PRO14 coverage of Ospreys v Dragons on Sunday 23rd August (Premier Sports 1 at 1.45pm) from the Liberty Stadium alongside Ross Harries, Wyn Gruffydd, Lauren Jenkins and Shane Williams.  Premier Sports has teamed up with Cardiff Blues, Scarlets, Ospreys and Dragons to create a unique £80 (50p per game) annual offer for all new customers to watch the final 15 games this season and all 152 games in 2020/21.  Each new rugby supporter signing up via this special offer on Sky and the Premier Player will earn £10 for their favourite team from Premier Sports as a contribution to clubs during difficult times. All supporters need to do is use their club’s promo code on subscription and fans are advised to contact their club for more information. Premier Sports, is the home of the Guinness PRO14 in the UK and shows all 152 games from the Guinness PRO14 season. Rugby fans can subscribe on Sky or the Premier Sports Player. Visit www.premiersports.com to sign up to see all the live action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rugby is finally back after five months away and Sean Holley joins Ben James on the podcast to talk the return of the Guinness PRO14, Welsh derbies and who to watch as a new era for the regions begins... Sean Holley will be part of the Premier Sports team bringing rugby fans live PRO14 coverage of Ospreys v Dragons on Sunday 23rd August (Premier Sports 1 at 1.45pm) from the Liberty Stadium alongside Ross Harries, Wyn Gruffydd, Lauren Jenkins and Shane Williams. Premier Sports has teamed up with Cardiff Blues, Scarlets, Ospreys and Dragons to create a unique £80 (50p per game) annual offer for all new customers to watch the final 15 games this season and all 152 games in 2020/21. Each new rugby supporter signing up via this special offer on Sky and the Premier Player will earn £10 for their favourite team from Premier Sports as a contribution to clubs during difficult times. All supporters need to do is use their club’s promo code on subscription and fans are advised to contact their club for more information. Premier Sports, is the home of the Guinness PRO14 in the UK and shows all 152 games from the Guinness PRO14 season. Rugby fans can subscribe on Sky or the Premier Sports Player. Visit <a href="http://www.premiersports.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.premiersports.com</a> to sign up to see all the live action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Sean Holley, Welsh derbies and rugby is finally back!

Al Kellock

Al Kellock - title winner with Glasgow Warriors and ex Scotland international - gets into the nitty gritty of lock play and the characters who gave him the most trouble as Sean Holley and Paul Williams chat Ultimate XV. There's also wingers in the news and the new kicking rules for the return of Super Rugby Australia - the experimental 50/22 rule. Plus why Paul Williams believes James Lowe will have to be in the Lions conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Kellock - title winner with Glasgow Warriors and ex Scotland international - gets into the nitty gritty of lock play and the characters who gave him the most trouble as Sean Holley and Paul Williams chat Ultimate XV. There's also wingers in the news and the new kicking rules for the return of Super Rugby Australia - the experimental 50/22 rule. Plus why Paul Williams believes James Lowe will have to be in the Lions conversation!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

S2E50: LIVE | Al Kellock talks locks and Ultimate XV with Sean Holley and Paul Williams

Sean played his rugby at Maesteg, Aberavon, Rugby Lions, Loughborough University &amp; Univ. of New South Wales becoming the first Director of Rugby at  Hartpury College, and head coach at the Gloucester RFC Academy before joining the Ospreys at their formation back in 2003. Sean became head coach the Ospreys in 2008 winning 5 major trophies in his 9 years. Sean was Wales assistant coach for 2009 summer tour and worked with Scarlets in 2013 before joining Bristol Rugby ahead of the 2013–14 season. Under Sean’s leadership Bristol joined the premiership in the 2015/16 season. More recently Sean has worked as a pundit and analyst with BBC Wales, Scrum V and hosts the Rugby Nation radio show. Sean now works regularly not only for the BBC and Nation, BT Sport, Talksport and now works with Premier Sports and for the Guinness Pro 14. He even has his own podcast the “Tuesday Club”, which he hosts with actor Kyle Rees. Sean now has 3 businesses alongside, 2 charity ambassador roles and his Sport &amp; Media work which sees him host events with major celebrities and work as a freelance broadcaster.  Topics discussed: Sean's background, influences and core values; experiences, advice and real examples of how to over come challenges &amp; adversity; how to be a leader?; transferable principles/skills from rugby; views on the Welsh player pathway and laws of the game; and his future goals.

Sean played his rugby at Maesteg, Aberavon, Rugby Lions, Loughborough University &amp; Univ. of New South Wales becoming the first Director of Rugby at  Hartpury College, and head coach at the Gloucester RFC Academy before joining the Ospreys at their formation back in 2003. Sean became head coach the Ospreys in 2008 winning 5 major trophies in his 9 years. Sean was Wales assistant coach for 2009 summer tour and worked with Scarlets in 2013 before joining Bristol Rugby ahead of the 2013–14 season. Under Sean’s leadership Bristol joined the premiership in the 2015/16 season. More recently Sean has worked as a pundit and analyst with BBC Wales, Scrum V and hosts the Rugby Nation radio show. Sean now works regularly not only for the BBC and Nation, BT Sport, Talksport and now works with Premier Sports and for the Guinness Pro 14. He even has his own podcast the “Tuesday Club”, which he hosts with actor Kyle Rees. Sean now has 3 businesses alongside, 2 charity ambassador roles and his Sport &amp; Media work which sees him host events with major celebrities and work as a freelance broadcaster.  Topics discussed: Sean's background, influences and core values; experiences, advice and real examples of how to over come challenges &amp; adversity; how to be a leader?; transferable principles/skills from rugby; views on the Welsh player pathway and laws of the game; and his future goals.

Bill McLaren

Through the wonders of Zoom the band is back together for a late night recording of Under The Sticks. Much has changed in the world since our last podcast so the guys bring you through an adjusted take on rugby with their standard wit and clever insights.  Sean Holley takes out a lovely little Bill McLaren story but there is so much in this pod it's better to just plug in and listen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Through the wonders of Zoom the band is back together for a late night recording of Under The Sticks. Much has changed in the world since our last podcast so the guys bring you through an adjusted take on rugby with their standard wit and clever insights.  Sean Holley takes out a lovely little Bill McLaren story but there is so much in this pod it's better to just plug in and listen!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

S2E37: S2 E37: Paul Williams, Sean Holley & Andy McGeady on the New Normal, 50:22, Bill McLaren & What to read, watch and listen to

Recorded in Cardiff - Paul Williams and Sean Holley join Adam Redmond to digest the end of the European pool stages, ramifications for Six Nations and what's next for Munster.  Sean tells a great tale about Dan Biggar, we finally have some disagreements on the podcat after a billion episodes. Sarries news is updated before fast becoming out of date and we answer listener's questions.  Oh, it's a big long, but worth it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded in Cardiff - Paul Williams and Sean Holley join Adam Redmond to digest the end of the European pool stages, ramifications for Six Nations and what's next for Munster.  Sean tells a great tale about Dan Biggar, we finally have some disagreements on the podcat after a billion episodes. Sarries news is updated before fast becoming out of date and we answer listener's questions.  Oh, it's a big long, but worth it.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

S2E29: S2 E29 | Sean Holley & Paul Williams on location: Euro fall out, Dan Biggar, Club v Test Success, Sarries & Listener Questions

Greg Garner

Flight Commander McGeady is MIA so Sean Holley joins Adam to get into the weeds of the Guinness PRO14, Edinburgh's rise, Ruddock's rescue act at Ospreys, Opta rankings, European look ahead. Plus:  Which PRO14 team did Sean almost join? What's next at Bristol? Fantasy PRO14 PRO14 Elite Referee Manager Greg Garner talks to Sean See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flight Commander McGeady is MIA so Sean Holley joins Adam to get into the weeds of the Guinness PRO14, Edinburgh's rise, Ruddock's rescue act at Ospreys, Opta rankings, European look ahead. Plus: <ul> <li>Which PRO14 team did Sean almost join?</li> <li>What's next at Bristol?</li> <li>Fantasy PRO14</li> <li>PRO14 Elite Referee Manager Greg Garner talks to Sean</li> </ul>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

S2E23: S2 E23 - Sean Holley & Adam break down Guinness PRO14 rankings, European look ahead plus referee manager Greg Garner

Sean Holley checks in from Argentina where is on duty for World Rugby at #JWC2019 checking out the latest talent from across the rugby world looking to make a big impact. Sean tells Adam who has caught his eye so far and who we can expect to see in the Guinness PRO14 in the future. Plus we chat about the new TMO protocols, the High Tackle warning system and what to expect in Rosario and Santa Fe and naturally there’s some talk about the local food and drink.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Holley checks in from Argentina where is on duty for World Rugby at #JWC2019 checking out the latest talent from across the rugby world looking to make a big impact. Sean tells Adam who has caught his eye so far and who we can expect to see in the Guinness PRO14 in the future. Plus we chat about the new TMO protocols, the High Tackle warning system and what to expect in Rosario and Santa Fe and naturally there’s some talk about the local food and drink.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.