Pickle & Kegan Podcast

A brilliant conversation with rugby players Keegan Goss and Michael ‘Pickle’ Green

In this feel-good episode of our Beyond the Sport series, we’re joined by Keegan Goss and Michael Green - affectionately known as Pickle (and yes, you’ll finally learn where that nickname comes from!).

Both players reflect on their early years growing up in New Zealand, embracing an outdoor, sport-filled lifestyle, and how those experiences shaped their love for rugby. From their first memories with a rugby ball to picking up valuable life lessons through sport, Keegan and Pickle share inspiring stories of resilience, mentorship, and chasing their dreams overseas.

Pickle talks about his journey from New Zealand to Nottingham, his role as Community Manager, and his passion for coaching in local schools, using rugby to teach kids about teamwork, respect, and discipline. Keegan opens up about his own path through Ireland and Italy, handling injuries, and how sport continues to inspire him both on and off the pitch.

The conversation covers:

• School PE memories 🏉

• Moving abroad for sport and dealing with setbacks

• The haka’s meaning and their personal experiences learning it

• A mutual love for lawn bowls (because why not?)

It’s a fun, honest chat about rugby, life, and giving back to the next generation.

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