Joe Gray’s journey is anything but typical. In this episode, the former England international opens up about how he overcame a career-threatening injury, proved doubters wrong, and became the only player in English rugby history to win every major domestic trophy. We also explore Joe’s transition into coaching and entrepreneurship, including the founding of his recovery brand, MyoMaster, and a standout appearance on Dragons’ Den. This is a story of resilience, belief, and the mindset needed to go beyond the odds—on and off the field.

In this episode of The Luca Health Podcast, we sit down with Russell Ernshaw — former England Sevens coach, international performance coach with the RFU, and co-founder of The Magic Academy. From his days at Cambridge to winning the European Cup with Bath, Rusty reflects on the highs and lows of professional rugby, what makes great coaching, and why creativity, decision-making, and joy matter more than ever in sport. It's a conversation about impact, coaching culture, and how to build environments where people — not just athletes — can truly thrive.

In this episode of The Luca Health Podcast, we sit down with Angus Savage — co-founder of NextGen 15 and one of the most knowledgeable voices in school sport. A passionate advocate for youth rugby and the power of grassroots platforms, Angus shares the story of how he went from a sports-mad university grad with a politics degree to a trailblazer transforming the visibility of school-level athletes.We dive into Angus’s entrepreneurial journey, the origins of his early venture Fifteen Rugby, and how the pandemic became an unlikely catalyst for launching NextGen 15 — a media business now at the forefront of streaming school sport. Angus opens up about the joys and challenges of start-up life, the evolving culture of rugby, and the exciting new generation of confident, media-savvy young players changing the game.This is a conversation about more than just rugby. It’s about belief, grit, and building something from the ground up. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, teacher, or just a curious listener — you won’t want to miss this.