Wind Yer Neck In
A podcast with host and professional rugby player Niall Annett and guests! Guests include current and former professional athletes from many fields along with experts in elite performance giving a close and honest insight to their experiences and views.Subscribe to ensure you don't miss an episode!!
Episodes
38 episodes
'A Message of Hope' with Floyd Steadman
In this episode of 'Wind Yer Neck In' we welcome Ex Saracens captain and Headmaster Floyd Steadman to the show who recently released his autobiography 'A Week One Summer.' Floyd covers some difficult topics in this chat around his toug...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:03:19
Every feed counts with Graeme Close and Nutrition X
In this episode of 'Wind Yer Neck In' we welcome world renowned Performance Nutritionist Graeme Close in association with Supplement brand Nutrition X. Graeme discusses how he hopes to educate young people in a 'food first' style diet....
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:06:38
Keep it Simple with Shaun Edwards
In episode 2 of Wind Yer Neck In , season 3, we welcome current France Rugby Union Defence coach Shaun Edwards to the show. In a rare interview, Shaun discusses transitioning from League to Union and how his late mother helped wit...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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49:33
"Discipline comes from deep within you" with Joel Stransky
In episode 1 of the brand new Season 3 of 'Wind Yer Neck In' we welcome world cup winner and the only point scorer in the final against a famous New Zealand side, Joel Stransky to the show! Joel discusses what needs to change in the game for Ru...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:00:19
'Light the Fire' with GJ Van Velze
In episode 13 of 'Wind Yer Neck In' we welcome GJ Van Velze to the show. GJ talks through his early childhood and how his school life shaped his character. GJ touches on his time with the Blue bulls and his move to Saints came about after a con...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:18:20
'Inspiring Others' with Francois Hougaard
In episode 12 of 'Wind Yer Neck In' we welcome Worcester Warriors teammate and Springbok star Francois Hougaard to the show. Francois begins by talking through his up bringing and how his family supported him and encouraged him to be driv...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:02:30
Lions Special
In Episode 11 of 'Wind Yer Neck In' we welcome a special panel consisting of English International Matt Kvesic, Scottish International Kelly Brown and Welsh international and former British and Irish Lion Richard Hibbard to the show. In this ep...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:25:05
'Out of the frying pan, into the fire.' with John Robbie
In episode 10 of Wind Yer Neck In we welcome former Irish Rugby International, British and Irish Lion star John Robbie to the show. John recalls his Irish Rugby debut and the lead up to it being an interesting tur...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:10:37
'I am who I am' with Ollie Lawrence
In episode 9 of 'Wind Yer Neck In' we welcome the young and hugely talented Worcester Warriors and England Centre Ollie Lawrence to the show. Ollie talks early life, social media hype around him and how he and his family shielded and prepared h...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:11:18
'An Unconventional Route' with Josh Adams
In episode 8 of 'Wind Yer Neck In' we welcome Cardiff and Wales Rugby Union starJosh Adams to the show. Josh looks back to his unconventional route back into professional rugby after being let go by the Welsh Rugby Regions, only to find a new h...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:11:07
Internal Drivers with Rory Best
In episode 7 of 'Wind Yer Neck In' we welcome former British and Irish Lion, third most capped Irish player of all time and former captain and Ulster Rugby legend Rory Best to the show. Rory starts by discussing his journey into professio...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:17:10
'Commitment Culture' with Damian Hughes
In episode 6 of 'Wind Yer Neck In' we welcome Professor Damian Hughes to the show. Damian is the man behind many of the best sports psychology books out there like ‘The Barcelona Way’, ‘The Winning Mindset’, ‘Liquid Thinking,' He...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:28:56
'Forming Early Habits' with AB De Villiers
In episode 5 of 'Wind Yer Neck In' we welcome one of the most iconic batsmen to have wielded a cricket bat in the modern era. AB De Villiers the ICC ODI Player of the Year three times during his 15-year international career and w...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:03:48
'It's Always About People' with Johann Van Graan
In episode 4 of 'Wind Yer Neck In' we welcome current Munster Rugby head coach Johann Van Graan to the show. Johann shares how his Munster Rugby team have navigated Covid and how the season has gone so far. Johann reflects o...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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44:41
Learning Curves with Iain Henderson
In episode 3 of 'Wind Yer Neck In' we welcome Ulster Rugby Club Captain, Irish International and British and Irish Lion, Iain Henderson to the show. Iain talks about his upbringing and how his school and club helped form great ha...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:23:17
'Clear the mind, watch the ball, look to score' with Dawid Malan
In episode 2 of 'Wind Yer Neck In' we welcome Dawid Malan fresh off back off leading the English Twenty20 Cricket team to a 3-0 series win over South Africa which also cemented their place as the number 1 ranked team in this form...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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57:55
Bounce Back Ability with Duncan Weir
In episode 1 of 'Wind Yer Neck In' Season 2, we welcome Scotland Rugby Union International and Worcester Warriors Out-half Duncan Weir to the show! Duncan starts off by providing insight into what goes on in Scotland camp during ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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59:32
BONUS - The English Championship with Ed Griffiths
In this BONUS episode of 'Wind Yer Neck In' we get an exclusive chat with the man who has brought a new proposal to English Rugby. In this chat Ed outlines in great detail some of the areas of his proposal to revamp the The Championship (the se...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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59:29
The Lion King with Willie John Mcbride
In episode 20 of 'Wind Yer Neck In' we welcome “the Lion King”, Willie John Mcbride to the show. Willie John is one of the most iconic Rugby Union Players to have played the great game and a few months after his 80th birthday we welcome the leg...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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50:54
'Pinch yourself moments' with Jonny Arr
In episode 19 of 'Wind Yer Neck In', we welcome former teammate and close friend Jonny Arr to the show. Jonny starts our discussion at the beginning of his long and illustrious career with Worcester Warriors and Worcester RFC. Starting as an un...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:07:16
A Driver of Change with Gus Pichot
In episode 18 of 'Wind Yer Neck In' we welcome Agustin Pichot. Gus had a long and decorated rugby career, playing for teams all over Europe and being a catalyst for the Argentinian national team's rapid progress up the world rankings. Gus talks...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:00:23
'Is it too good to be true?' with David Walsh
In episode 17 of 'Wind Yer Neck In' we welcome David Walsh, the chief sports writer for the British newspaper The Sunday Times and author of multiple books. David has enjoyed over forty years as a sports journalist and has rubbed shoulders with...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:28:19
In the Pursuit of Greatness with Steve Hansen
In episode 16 of 'Wind Yer Neck In' we welcome two time rugby World Cup winning coach Steve Hansen to the pod. Steve and I start by reminiscing about his transition from player to coach and his rise through the coaching ranks. Steve reflects on...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:08:29
Positive choices with Joe Schmidt
In episode 15 of 'Wind Yer Neck In' it is a privilege to welcome former Irish Rugby head coach Joe Schmidt to the show. Joe and I chat about his early life as a school teacher and his transition into professional coaching. Joe describes the peo...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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50:48
Fitter, Faster and Stronger with Phil Morrow
In episode 14 of 'Wind Yer Neck In' we welcome current head of performance at Saracens Rugby Club to the show. Phil openly and honestly talks us through his career and how he first got involved in rugby. We examine the path Phil has taken, from...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:31:07