Rugby TTL - Series 2 - Episode 23 - Finlay Harrison - Youngest International DOR

Building Hungarian Rugby: An Interview with Finley Harrison

In this engaging episode of Rugby Through the Leagues podcast, we sit down with Finley Harrison, the 21-year-old head coach and director of rugby for the Hungarian national team. Finley shares his fascinating journey from a young player who transitioned into coaching due to injury, to becoming one of the youngest head coaches in international rugby. We discuss the challenges and opportunities in Hungarian rugby, the growth of the sport in the country, and Finley's ambitious plans to take Hungarian rugby to new heights. Don't miss out on this inspiring conversation that highlights passion, perseverance, and the potential of Hungarian rugby.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:17 Meet Finley Harrison: The Young Head Coach
01:18 Finley's Journey to Coaching
03:19 Challenges and Achievements in Hungarian Rugby
04:26 Cultural Integration and Language Barriers
06:01 Growing Rugby in Hungary
08:12 Pathways and Development in Hungarian Rugby
09:53 The Role of Analysis and Technology
12:40 Club Loyalty and National Team Dynamics
17:47 Coaching and Development Pathways
26:09 Future Goals and Aspirations
31:46 Adapting to Hungarian Rugby
32:21 Building a Transition Game
35:38 Embracing Vulnerability as a Coach
37:07 Non-Negotiable Standards
38:47 Changing Public Perception
46:12 Balancing Sevens and Fifteens
50:49 Challenges and Ambitions
57:34 Final Thoughts and Call to Action