Mario Pichardie: Inside Spanish Rugby & Los Leones | Rugby TTL

Mario Pichardie joins Rugby TTL to talk Spanish rugby — the domestic game, Los Leones and where Spain is heading.In this episode: the Spanish game; Los Leones; development; the road to the World Cup.Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:33 Mario Pichardie's New Club in France01:10 Challenges and Opportunities in French Rugby03:54 Mario's Rugby Journey and Education05:59 Spanish Rugby Development and Challenges09:26 Spain's Rugby World Cup Aspirations16:36 The Future of Rugby in Spain20:31 Challenges of Hosting Rugby Tournaments in Spain21:01 The Rugby Culture in Spain and Stadium Attendance21:21 Travel and Logistics for Rugby Tournaments in Spain21:43 Rugby in Bilbao and Catalonia22:36 Filling Stadiums and Pre-Game Festivities23:29 Personal Stories: Playing Rugby in France23:56 Dreams of Playing with Family25:44 The Impact of Brexit on Rugby Careers26:18 Pathways to Professional Rugby26:55 Goals for the Rugby Europe Championships28:15 Reflecting on Past Matches and Performances30:53 The Importance of Game Time and Training34:38 Future Aspirations and Career Plans37:16 Memorable Players and Influences39:09 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans