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"Too Old to Stop Playing Rugby" - Al Reddecliff sits down with Dennis to talk about his long career.

"Too Old to Stop Playing Rugby" - Al Reddecliff sits down with Dennis to talk about his long career.

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This week on Bloody Amateurs, the lads sit down with rugby star Alan Reddecliff for a brilliant mix of laughs, memories, honesty and proper rugby chat.

From freezing mornings at Grappenhall Griffins to professional spells with Widnes and Warrington, Alan talks through his journey in the game — including playing alongside legends like Sean Long, facing future stars, captaining successful amateur sides, and eventually finding a second rugby family through union and Masters rugby.

The episode dives into everything that makes grassroots sport special: discipline, camaraderie, dressing room chaos, family support, and the mental health benefits that come from being part of a team. There’s also plenty of classic Bloody Amateurs nonsense along the way, including stories about deep heat disasters, Wolfie getting punched, Masters rugby madness, and why nobody should ever underestimate the power of a rugby changing room.

Expect rugby stories, laughs, emotional moments, and the usual off-the-rails banter from the Bloody Amateurs crew.

Featuring: 🏉 Alan Reddecliff 🏉 Professional rugby memories from Widnes & Warrington 🏉 Amateur glory days with Leigh Miners & Warrington Wizards 🏉 Masters rugby, mental health & camaraderie 🏉 Stories about Sean Long, Sam Burgess, modern rugby & more

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