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Olly Barkley shares candid stories from his rugby career, including wild nights and life lessons learned in the sport.

England rugby legend Olly Barkley joins The Rig Biz Podcast this week for a no-holds-barred conversation packed with nostalgia, chaos and heart. From his early debut for England — before even playing for Bath — to wild nights out, controversial moments, and life lessons learned in the brutal world of professional rugby, Barkley opens up like never before. Expect big laughs, surprising revelations and a look back at a career that defined an era. The boys kick off with their trademark banter — Archie’s “greatest fly-half in the world” claims, Fred’s reality checks, and a heartfelt discussion about the devastating news surrounding Lewis Moody’s MND diagnosis . It’s a reminder that the rugby community is more than just competition and camaraderie — it’s a family that rallies in hard times. Olly shares moving reflections on playing alongside Moody and the strength of players supporting each other through life’s toughest challenges. Then it’s back to Barkley’s glory days — the infamous pitch-invading incident, his surreal England debut as a teenager, and that first strip club visit with Simon Shaw. From Bath to Gloucester, England to France, he relives the highs and lows with honesty…

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