Stuart Pearce: Health Scare, Rugby League Love & Paul Gascoigne Stories | Stick to Rugby EP 13

The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes football icon Stuart Pearce to the panel alongside Lawrence Dallaglio, Katy Daley-McLean, Tom Shanklin & Scott Quinnell for a no-filter crossover into rugby, football, and everything in between. Pearce opens up about the terrifying mid-air health scare that nearly ended in disaster, how he found strength in rugby league culture, and the surprising bond he shares with Warrington Wolves. From Brian Clough’s old-school genius to his secret life as “Yak Yanson,” a Russian goalkeeper in Sunday League, the stories don’t get more surreal than this. There’s plenty of love for Gazza’s wildest moments, Pearce’s memories of Euro ‘96 pressure, and the truth behind the Nottingham Forest applause that had him thinking “I’m not dead yet.” Plus, punk gigs with Gareth Southgate, the Stranglers with Mike Tindall, and why Roy Keane was a midfield warrior. A hilarious, heartfelt, and totally unexpected episode with one of England’s hardest men in football—don’t miss it! 🎥 Watch now on YouTube or listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! 00:00 – Favourite Footballers Growing Up 01:22 – Matchday Music & Changing Room Anthems 02:44 – Teaser 03:50 – Warm-Ups, Routines & Rituals 07:25 – Punk or Punked Quiz 08:47 – Gigs, Punk Bands & Mosh Pit Stories 14:10 – Health Scare at 30,000 Feet 17:41 – Newcastle Near-Death Experience 19:09 – Rugby League Love & Warrington Wolves 24:59 – Russian Goalkeeper Ruse: Yak Yanson 28:12 – Working for Brian Clough… as an Electrician 35:06 – ‘Hard Man’ Label & Toughest Opponents 37:34 – Penalty Shootouts & Pressure Moments 44:40 – England Squad (1990–1996) & Gazza Gold 50:42 – Free-Kick Kings & Dead Ball Masters 53:14 – Roy Keane 56:34 – Oasis & Knebworth Gigs 01:00:33 – Community Questions FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook:   / stick-to-rugby-61572587631576   Instagram:   / sticktorugby   TikTok:   / sticktorugby   ------------------------------------------------------------------------