In this episode, we speak to Henry Blunck, one of the founders of Ascent Rugby, about an ambitious new competition aiming to change the landscape of the game in Central Europe.

With the inaugural festival taking place in Frankfurt tomorrow, Blunck explains why Ascent Rugby was created, the challenges facing the sport in Germany and the wider region, and how a unique festival format could give developing clubs more opportunities to test themselves against stronger opposition.

We also discuss the growing interest in rugby across Germany, why that has not yet translated into improved performances on the pitch, and the long-term vision for a competition that has already attracted interest from clubs across Europe and beyond.

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