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May 14, 2025 66 mins

The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes Henry Pollock to the panel alongside Lawrence Dallaglio, Katy Daley-McLean, Tom Shanklin and Scott Quinnell—fresh off the back of his Lions call-up.


Pollock opens up on how he found out—live on TV with no heads-up—and the chaos that followed, including a missed call to his mum and the emotional moment it all hit. He reflects on the Leinster semi-final as his “now or never” moment, how he’s coping with the hype, and why the pressure is only just beginning.


He also lifts the lid on his whirlwind rise—from schoolboy fancy dress to Lions selection in just 12 months—plus insight into the squad WhatsApp (or lack of one), meeting Maro Itoje, and what the Lions kit bag really means.


With talk of Northampton vs Leinster, the upcoming Champions Cup final, and how Pollock plans to prove why he’s been picked.


00:00 – Intro

06:01 – Behind the Scenes & Delicacy of the Week

07:15 – WHO AM I? Panel Game

13:00 – Lions Call-Up Moment

14:40 – Henry’s Diogo Dalot Celebration

17:24 – Looking After BIL the Lion

20:25 – Messages from Famous Players

21:58 – Telling His Parents About the Lions Call-Up

23:06 – Henry’s Rapid Rise

24:34 – Early Lions Memories

26:00 – Tour Stories & Squad Antics

29:35 – World Cup Win vs Lions Tour Win?

31:11 – Biggest Admission from the Squad

33:01 – Who Henry’s Most Excited to Meet

35:00 – Worst Roommate Story

35:55 – Family Sporting Background

38:07 – When Henry First Got into Rugby

39:20 – School Days & Education Path

40:47 – Rugby Heroes Growing Up

42:50 – Youth Career & Development

44:44 – Career Highlight (So Far)

51:15 – Drama of the Leinster Semi-Final

52:58 – Champions Cup Final vs Bordeaux

54:10 – Winning vs Losing: Henry’s Mindset

55:30 – Big Goals & Ambitions

56:19 – Favourite Position on the Pitch

58:55 – Challenge Cup Predictions

1:02:07 – Pre-Season Plans

1:02:44 – Panel Quiz Finale!


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