Joe Marler: Eddie Jones Era, World Cup What-Ifs & Celebrity Traitors? | Stick to Rugby EP 11

The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, features a no-holds-barred chat with Joe Marler as he opens up about life after rugby, retirement, and the Celebrity Traitors rumours.

In this big sit-down since stepping away from the game, Joe gets candid about why he “couldn’t go on,” his unexpected call to Jimmy Bullard, the real reason he walked away mid-season, and what he misses (and doesn’t) about rugby life.

He also reveals the strange gigs he’s said “yes” to since retiring—including pretending to be a dog—and how he’s navigating post-rugby purpose, parenting, and mental health.

Plus, the panel grill Joe on the Traitors rumours. Has he been cast? Was he Andy Murray’s replacement? And what kind of player would he actually be: traitor or faithful?

There’s also chat about greyhounds, scrummaging, being “distracted, disruptive and rude” at school, and why he’s now working directly with Team England in a unique new role.

A funny, raw, and refreshingly honest conversation with one of rugby’s most unpredictable characters—don’t miss it.

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00:00 - Introduction
05:08 - Favourite Disney Film?
05:37 - Decision to Retire
09:38 - Best & Worst Bits of Retirement Life
15:30 - Things People Do: This or That?
26:44 - Celebrity Traitors
32:08 - Reality TV & Phobias
33:30 - Career Reflections
35:45 - Eddie Jones Era
47:07 - Biggest Career Regrets?
50:28 - New Gig with Team England
55:04 - Hitting Rock Bottom: Mental Health & Recovery
01:01:10 - Community Questions

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