Michael Cheika on Tigers, trophies and team talks | For The Love Of Rugby Podcast

This episode, Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are joined by new Leicester Tigers coach, Michael Cheika.
Cheika talks about his time with the Australian and Argentinian national sides, what it takes to be a great coach, and why he refused to wear the Tigers kit when he first arrived at Leicester.
There’s also chat about business, fashion and how Cheik once had dinner with Brian May… he thinks.
This episode is a real insight into the real Michael Cheika, we think you’ll be surprised what you hear.
We're also pleased to announce our first live show at The Clapham Grand on the 16th of April 2025. Tickets out at 10AM: fkpscorpioent....
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[@kev63inuk]

Brilliant viewing . Brave of Dan and Ben to interview THE BOSS. Especially as they’re new to this podcast business. I often pause lengthy interviews , but started and finished this one. The boss comes across well . Difficult now to invite a better guest. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@mgibn07]

This ep is a banger. Lots of transferable lessons beyond rugby and sports. I appreciate it.

[@archiebiltcliffe]

Cheers lads. Putting Michael Cheika calling me a "solid human" on the CV for when I reinterview 👍

[@LoveOfRugby]

We'll take it into consideration

[@bnjmnh]

Another great episode lads, Cheika was a brilliant guest!

[@craigmorgan4676]

Brilliant interview, great insights and a great character and coach!👌💪💪👍🤝🇬🇧🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@JohnHirsch88]

geez he's a smart bloke

[@TheAndrewfrench]

Cheika makes me sooo bloody excited for this season!!! 🐯

[@jamesmessam5828]

Cheika is fucking mint💜👏

[@dashing568]

Haven’t read all the comments, but I’m assuming someone else has reacted to ….
……If you’re trying to summit Mount Everest , that’s about camp four, yeah? Exactly - Mount Everest is bloody difficult. That’s near the top of the world, yeah?
😳
🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kurtjetson1284]

4:47 This is exactly Duane Vermeulen's role at the Springboks now.

[@ZO150ZO]

good to see you checks - just one trophy missing - World Cup

[@gravelbikemark]

11:08 look at that book next to Dan, sorry but this made the day better 😂😂😂

[@JohnRidley12]

do you reckon Beyonce ever gets an interviewer saying 'I hear you sat next to Micheal Cheika, but didn't know who he was, how embarrassed ar you?'

[@LoveOfRugby]

Impossible, even Beyonce knows that Cheik is a legend

[@joepavel5447]

Top podcast (as always). As the old saying goes, 'never judge a book by its cover' how true. Always had Cheiks as a whinging, sarcastic and arrogant Aussie. How wrong. Top guy and a pleasure to listen to. Hope he does well at the Tigers and wish him the best.

[@Rosalicious297]

Could listen to Michael Cheika all day. Extremely intelligent and articulate. Hoping Tigers secure his services for than this one season.

[@sportsvilleuk9798]

Great episode, loving the podcast. Cheika is a breath of fresh air, open and honest and relateable

[@adamsubtract81]

Proper insightful. Cheers fellas

[@Nathan-rq1nv]

Brilliant getting a coach on . Do more please