12 Oct 2026 · 39 minNew
This Podcast was recorded straight after the Merchiston Castle Festival, where Wilf caught up with the commentary team, tournament organisers, and a plethora of players in Edinburgh! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E8 · 9 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Sam and Wilf are in the Studio to preview tommorrow's Merchiston Castle Festival with Merchi DOR Jack Moran! Tune in to the tournament this Saturday and Sunday at www.nextgenlive.stream! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E7 · 23 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
With the RFU ACE Leagues, both Boys and Girls, set to kick off - the guys sat down with James Peters - the man in charge at Loughborough College, who compete in both leagues, to preview the ACE season! With plenty changing in the league, it's an exciting year ahead! Who do you think will emerge as champions? If you want to learn more about ACE Rugby at Loughborough College, and have an interest in joining the programme in September 2027, then you can express your interest here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/YfChfDAcHW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E6 · 17 Sep 2026 · 50 min
The guys are back in studio and with the Scottish Boys U18 Open Competition entering the midway point - already (!) - they break down what's been happening, what's coming up, and who they think is looking good! Can a club side break into the semi finals? Will Strathallan go back to back? How telling was Merchiston Castle's victory at George Watson's? Could Edinburgh Academy do it in their debut season? The guys break it all down here! Make sure to catch this weekend's U18 Open Competition LIVE GAME on Saturday morning when Marr Rugby host Ayr RFC - LIVE on NextGenLive and Scottish Rugby's…
S5 · E5 · 24 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
The guys are back in studio to announce the winners of the inaugural NextGenLive Schools Rugby Awards! Congratulations to all the winners - and the nominees - an incredible season to cover! Let us know in the comments and on socials who you'd have chosen, and who missed out on nomination that you'd like to have seen on the shortlists! Keep an eye out for the big awards dinner next season... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E4 · 19 Aug 2026 · 53 min
Following on from last week's individual awards nominations, the team debate the team award nominations for the first ever NextGenLive Schools Rugby awards! Do you agree with their nominees list? Let us know in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E3 · 13 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 32 min
After the announcement of the first ever NextGenLive Schools Rugby awards, the team debate their nominees for the individual awards! Do you agree with their choices? Let us know in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E2 · 5 Aug 2026 · 49 min
The guys are back in studio and joined by regular commentator Sam Bourke to announce a very special new launch for the upcoming season - looking back on the best of the 2025/26 UK Schools Rugby Season! Have a listen, and let us know what you think of what's to come! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E1 · 31 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
A new season looms and the Senior Academy Draft is back! 81 players were awarded Gallagher PREM Senior Academy contracts this year, and like last year the guys are drawing their best XVs from those players! Incredible players to choose from after the Defender PREM Next Gen season, so many tough choices to make, and some outstanding players that don't even make the 3 XVs! Who's XV is best? Angus', Sam's, or Wilf's? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E15 · 17 Jul 2026 · 39 min
The Junior World Champions Finals take place this weekend with reigning Champions South Africa facing a France side competing in their 5th final in 6 years! Wilf and Angus get stuck into all the finals, and look ahead to that main Junior World Championship Final! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E14 · 5 Jul 2026 · 26 min
A Bonus Episode to fill the gap ahead of the third round of the U20 Junior World Championships, with interviews with two of the biggest prospects in English rugby - the Northampton School for Boys duo, Jack Lewis and Hugh Shields, direct from Georgia! Could they add a Junior World Championship title to schoolboy rugby glory in a remarkable 2025/26 season for the pair? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E13 · 25 Jun 2026 · 55 min
After looking back at some of the great players and teams in the previous episode, this week the guys look at the players and teams that they expect to impress in this years Junior World Championships. It all kicks off this Saturday!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E12 · 18 Jun 2026 · 53 min
Part 2 of our World Rugby Junior World Championship Specials series sees the guys debating some of the great teams and players to have appeared at the World U20s - including those Junior World Players of the Year, which has seen George Ford and Handre Polland crowned the very best in the world in their time, among others! Do get in touch with your favourite players and teams of the World U20s - who can forget that epic 2011 final match-up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E11 · 11 Jun 2026 · 41 min
With the World Rugby Junior World Championships (formerly the World Rugby U20 Championships) kicking off at the end of the month, Angus and Wilf dive into what's coming and what to expect! Expect further episodes looking into the history and the players and teams that have lit the tournament up since it began in 2008, as well as a dive into the players and teams that might shine this summer! Plus…a call out to the decision makers behind the latest developments in English schools rugby... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E10 · 3 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
City of Oxford College's Tom Redfern joins Angus and Wilf as they talk through ACE Rugby, Schools Rugby, and the opportunities for young rugby players. They look back on the Activate 7s, and the work of the Activate Rugby Academy, while Angus and Wilf look back at our ACE Team of the Season and our Schools Team of the Season to pick a combined squad - let us know in the comments what you think of it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E9 · 27 May 2026 · 47 min
Celestial 7s organiser and BUCS Super Rugby Commentator/Presenter, and NextGenLive regular, Joe Byrnes joins the pod to discuss the University Celestial 7s - taking place on Saturday 6th June! He, Wilf, and Angus debate their dream Uni 7s sides, the rise and strength of University Rugby, and pay tribute to Scott Hastings as Joe describes the thrill of commentating on Ireland vs South Africa alongside his boyhood idol, Brian O'Driscoll. Do please subscribe and comment with who you'd like to hear from next - video version of the pod is available on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See…
S4 · E8 · 11 Feb 2026 · 56 min
Wilf and Angus sat down with regular commentator Sam Bourke to talk through the various players that have impressed on live streams this season and to pick our English Schools' XV of the Season! Which players would you have named in the side? Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenXV Shop! https://nextgenmerchandise.shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E7 · 23 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
It's an ACE League special ahead of Wednesday's resumption of the RFU ACE Girls League. The guys chat through what's been happening there and what's to come - and which teams to look out for. Then it's into the nitty gritty of running the rule over the RFU ACE Boys League, which Beechen Cliff won for the first time in December, and picking a Team of the Season - fierce debate ensues! Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenXV Shop! https://nextgenmerchandise.shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E7 · 19 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
Ahead of the final round of ISL Netball powered by Huddle on Wednesday, where the Super 4 will battle for the title and the bottom two Super League teams and top two Academy League teams will battle for promotion/relegation, Angus and Wilf take a break from rugby and talk all things ISL Netball with Mia Sherazee and ISL powered by Huddle founder, and Millfield Head of Netball, Jenna Adamson! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E6 · 19 Jan 2026 · 49 min
SuperSport Schools' legendary commentator Spoed Smith joined Angus and Wilf at the Mediterranean Sports Hub at the end of the Global Schools Challenge to debate their Team of the Tournament. Plenty of debate, plenty of fantastic players that missed out at the end of superb week of rugby, and one young man that stood above all others to claim the Player of the Tournament award. Which players impressed you at the Global Schools Challenge? Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenXV Shop! https://nextgenmerchandise.shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
S4 · E5 · 5 Dec 2025 · 54 min
After a bit of an absence, it's been a busy season (!), the boys are back and with a very special guest - England U18 Head Coach Jonathan Pendlebury! They talk all things U18s, including the rise of recent stars like Noah Caluori and Henry Pollock, as well as the current squad, the boom in state school rugby, and plenty more! Who do you want to hear on the pod next? Let us know! Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenXV Shop! https://nextgenmerchandise.shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E4 · 25 Sep 2025 · 57 min
With the schools rugby season now in full swing, Angus and Wilf discuss the themes from the opening weeks - including some of those jaw-dropping early season results, school rugby transfers and exchanges and what they think about them, and who has impressed them so far. Plus a look ahead to a massive weekend to come - including another attempt at live picking this weekend's Ten to Watch! There's also a look ahead to tonight's LIVE game (7.30pm KO, Thursday 25th September) - Clifton College v Kirkham Grammar - The Ryan Bresnahan Memorial Game. All in support of A Life for a Cure, funding…
S4 · E3 · 18 Sep 2025 · 1 hr
Charlie Hodgson, founder of Rugby Buddy and Sale Sharks, Saracens, and England legend, joins the pod to talk all things rugby - from the highs and lows of playing for England to becoming a rugby Dad, via Prem Rugby titles with Sale Sharks and Saracens, and playing alongside the likes of Jason Robinson, Owen Farrell, and Sebastian Chabal. Charlie has founded Rugby Buddy (www.rugby-buddy.com) a rugby coaching and community platform designed to help players aged 14-18 perform when it matters most - without letting mistakes, nerves or setbacks hold them back. Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other…
S4 · E2 · 11 Sep 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
With the school season underway and another massive weekend coming up, including LIVE coverage of the Wellington College v Whitgift, Angus Savage and Wilf Kemsley sit down to discuss the start of the season, expectations, and to live debate this week's Ten to Watch! Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenXV Shop! https://nextgenmerchandise.shop Connect with NextGenXV: https://www.nextgenxv.com https://www.facebook.com/NextGenXV/ https://www.twitter.com/NextGenXV https://www.instagram.com/nextgenxv https://www.youtube.com/c/Nextgenxv Hosted on Acast. See…
S4 · E1 · 26 Aug 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
Such a fun episode to kick off the new season as Will Roberts and Wilf Kemsley join Angus Savage for a Fantasy Draft! All 70 players that have been given Prem Rugby Academy contracts for 2025/26 are in the pot, and Angus, Wilf, and Will have to choose between them and select their teams! Check it out - whose team do you think is best? AND should Prem Rugby have a draft system? Let us know in the comments! Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenLive Shop! https://nextgenmerchandise.shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 · E16 · 5 Jun 2025 · 26 min
Saracens and England U20 teammates Jack Bracken and Noah Caluori join Angus Savage ahead of their World Rugby U20 Championship warm up game against Wales! Jack reflects on last year's World U20 title, his World Cup winning father, and scoring a hat-trick on debut, while Noah looks forward to his debut (as a current schoolboy!), and looking to beat Jack's debut feat! Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenXV Shop! https://nextgenmerchandise.shop Connect with NextGenXV: https://www.nextgenxv.com https://www.facebook.com/NextGenXV/ https://www.twitter.com/NextGenXV…
S3 · E15 · 15 May 2025 · 57 min
Tom Mitchell and Joe Byrnes join the pod from Richmond FC to discuss the upcoming University Celestial 7s! Mitchell also gives us his Dream 7s team, and names his 7s GOAT! The Celestial 7s takes place on Friday 13th June and NextGenXV viewers and listeners come along for just £5 using the discount code NEXTGENXV and heading to https://www.celestial7s.com to purchase! Check out Celestial 7s on Instagram @celestial7s Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenXV Shop! https://nextgenmerchandise.shop Connect with NextGenXV: https://www.nextgenxv.com…
S3 · E14 · 7 May 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
Wilf Kemsley joins the pod this week to debate our Men's and Women's U18 Six Nations Festival Teams of the Tournament with Angus Savage! Some hotly contested positions, and some true quality that just misses out - get in touch to let us know who makes your team! Thanks for listening! Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenXV Shop! https://nextgenmerchandise.shop Connect with NextGenXV: https://www.nextgenxv.com https://www.facebook.com/NextGenXV/ https://www.twitter.com/NextGenXV https://www.instagram.com/nextgenxv https://www.youtube.com/c/Nextgenxv Hosted on…
S3 · E13 · 30 Apr 2025 · 58 min
With the British and Irish Lions Tour fast approaching, and the squad announcement just a week away, Angus and Will take inspiration from the hypothetical 2021 British and Irish Lions Cubs Squad and pick a 2025 team! Their criteria was simple - players had to have left school and be no older than 21, be British and Irish qualified! Once Andy Farrell has named his squad - we'll name a full squad as well, matching the numbers! Who would you select? And would you like to see a 'Cubs' tour happen?! Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenXV Shop!…
S3 · E12 · 24 Apr 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
England U19 starts Patrick Hogg and Sam Winters join the Pod to talk about the upcoming game against Scotland, and to reflect on tough final years of school rugby for both after long injury lay offs. Angus and Will dive in on the U18 Six Nations, plus look at that England U19 squad, and discuss a potential Lions U21 side and how Angus' picks in 2021 have since fared! Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenXV Shop! https://nextgenmerchandise.shop Connect with NextGenXV: https://www.nextgenxv.com https://www.facebook.com/NextGenXV/ https://www.twitter.com/NextGenXV…
Angus Savage and Wilf Kemsley of NextGenLive discuss and debate the latest news from the schools and age-grade game - get in touch with topics you want us to discuss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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