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Bloody Amateurs

Bloody Amateurs

Written by: Richard Cameron
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Join host Dennis McQuillan as he sits down with amateur athletes from every corner of sport, digging into the moments that shaped them - both the heroic and the downright ridiculous.

Each episode dives into their sporting history: the big wins, the brutal losses, and the unforgettable on-field chaos that only true amateurs can deliver. But it doesn’t stop there. Dennis also uncovers the off-field shenanigans - late-night stories, friendships forged in madness, and the kind of antics that never make the highlight reel.

Raw, real, and always entertaining, Bloody Amateurs celebrates the passion, humour, and heart of grassroots sport - one storyteller at a time.

Richard Cameron / Bloody Amateurs Podcast. All rights reserved.
Episodes
  • From playing to coaching. Raising over £15000 for charity. Dennis sits down with Chris Mason this week.

    From playing to coaching. Raising over £15000 for charity. Dennis sits down with Chris Mason this week.
    Sep 25 2026

    From his early days playing in and around Wigan and St Helens, Chris chats about all the highs and lows of his rugby league career. Raising much needed funds for Bowel Cancer. Amassing over £15000 for the charity.
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    52 mins
  • From Warrington to London and back again, with pints, bets and funny stories - John Done sits down with Dennis to talk about his sporting career.

    From Warrington to London and back again, with pints, bets and funny stories - John Done sits down with Dennis to talk about his sporting career.
    Aug 7 2026

    Welcome to Bloody Amateurs — the podcast that celebrates the legends, the lunatics, and the lords of amateur sport. Your host is Dennis McQuillan: the big hits, the bad decisions, and the even worse stories that somehow get better every year.

    Today’s guest is a man who’s played rugby league and union, loves a pint, loves a bet. Also has some great tales of his career. Welcome John Done.

    This is Bloody Amateurs — let’s get into it. 🏉

    Got a story to tell, want to be on the show, then get in touch:

    bloodyamateurspod@gmail.com
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • "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.
    May 15 2026

    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

    Like, subscribe, and send Ricky an email… preferably something inappropriate.
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    44 mins
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