Bloke In A Bar - Quade Cooper

I sit down with a Wallabies household name Quade Cooper in what was such an interesting chat about his career and life.
0:00 Injury rehab
8:33 Return to the Wallabies
27:41 Growing up in NZ
33:44 Signing for the Reds at school
44:40 Debut for the Reds
55:00 Wallabies debut
1:00:42 Learning the art of International Rugby
1:05:10 NZ Rugby trying to get him over to NZ
1:07:22 Almost signing with Parramatta
1:13:05 Rivalry with Richie McCaw and media backlash
1:22:02 2011 World Cup + professionalism
1:32:13 Winning Premiership with the Reds
1:42:48 Leaving the Reds for Toulon
1:48:48 Back to the Reds, the fallout and re-finding the love at local rugby
2:01:03 Boxing
2:12:43 Clothing brand
2:23:48 Final questions

[@LMAAAAYOOO]

I like how introspective Quade is. Sometimes, it's nice to hear footy players speak more than dribble and full credit to the boys

[@puhitau8997]

Full credit to the boys😂

[@kennethglynn-braun7028]

More Union players please. that was 🔥

[@travishamuerafallon5924]

Wow I watched the whole podcast, I'm from NZ and I used to hate Quade but now that I've listened to the man speak I have much respect for him what a inspiration and role model 💪💪

[@BrandonCockridge18]

Same here. Except im from US lol I never liked Quade cuz of his dirty plays on Richie McCaw lol

[@Fantagaming93]

First time watching a full interview ever. This is the best one. So inspiring hearing Quade speak and seeing the big change

[@WingsOfIcarus5674]

Kempy, just wanna say it's awesome to see how much more confident you've become over the years with speaking and podcast stuff in general. Seeing some of your older stuff compared to now is night and day difference and it's good to see you thrive, bud!

[@BlokeInABar]

Thx bro. Still a lot of things I can improve but slowly getting there. 🙌🙌

[@charlietyler8633]

Best episode so far Kempy

[@PowzaKa]

Great chat mate, watched Quade as a kid all the way through to an adult, what a growth he's gone through! so much to offer now as a mentor and a player

[@hotkiwiboy]

Chur Quade bro, Awesome to hear your journey bro

[@jedunicomb9000]

Rugby freak. Would have loved to see him try his land at league. Bring on the World Cup and hopefully some development in this country!

[@fordlarkins7883]

Quade is a good mentor for the kids who want to be the best think an live like him an your go far 💥🙏🙏 nice podcast 👍 👌

[@catasoa]

one of the great interviews you’ve had kempy. can’t wait for you to broaden your sport spectrum a bit more. get more Australian athletes but still keeping it footy mainstream.

[@landonwesterman2039]

Watched almost every interview you've done kempy this is by far the best in my opinion and have alot more respect for Quade as a bloke and player

[@regankay1797]

man id love to hear the unedited version of the Parramatta story

[@NuriiG]

Epic poddy Sir Beak. Great listen Quade is class!

[@Super23486]

What a guy! Another great one Kempie

[@kieranhyland3534]

What an interview!! 🔥🔥

[@taztaurima]

One of my idols growing up but probably more of an inspiration now than he was when I was a young bloke

[@MrTeejay323]

Great man Quade has become! he's well spoken and honest in my opinion. Great interview! Sad to see 2.8k views and only 125 likes (at the time of this comment) 🙏🏽

[@shereeb6257]

12k views now 😊

[@vinsanityrugby]

Always loved Quadey and this was a great interview as always Kempy

[@meshaqvekene6062]

Quade is my favorite No.10 in union. Man's skill set is next level🫡🔥

[@mick1446]

Great interview

[@auiiis]

One of my idols growing up love him tetti

[@stuarth43]

Wow, cannot believe the change in QC speech, manner , his whole demeanor, well done Mr, I hope you can grow further and hope you play well in the Cup. You are modest too and believe me you are better than Dan But I may of misheard, but Sailor was never a rugby player. Was put into the team in order to get people into the stadium I worked in a logging gang NZ 18 Maori and me, in the 60,s, I kinda know where you came from, I am glad you speak like you do now and not try to speak Maori/ Country English well done, I sent this vid to my sons, your age thank god you never went to league, which has to be the most boring repetitive code of and ball game yea nah na mate

[@tongsupavit]

Quade Cooper legendary

[@kundanpanday1988]

Definitely dropping some jewels QC..

[@pairomcleod2271]

Churr mean podcast. Just a shout out to Quade, bro you're Maori. Regardless of who you play for or what ever, your whakapapa is enough. Hated watching you in the wallaby colours, but that doesn't mean you're not Maori. Be proud bro.

[@Endeavour02]

Some great lessons in here from Quade. Tbh after the MaCaw incident I didn’t like him along with the rest of NZ but to hear where he was coming from gives a understanding on the situation I don’t agree with him doing that to MaCaw but at the same time i was embarrassed with the way the kiwi public treated Quade. He’s definitely got that Tokoroa flair the way plays and only wish him well in his future endeavours

[@Fantagaming93]

🐐

[@samdavis456]

I live for the day Kempy gets a JRE cough button on his mic 😭

[@frankiephenomanal]

QC the man 🏋🏽

[@ajabdelaal860]

Goat

[@SinghandDance]

More Union content 🔥

[@BM-xn1jr]

Where'd you get that Origin shirt from bro?

[@BrandonCockridge18]

This was a great pod. Loved the conversation

[@DrAAAli]

Quade Cooper will be lifting the William Webb Ellis Trophy at the Stade De France this year... and I'm an ABs man.

[@MyPaddy2011]

I agree mate. I'm an Ozzie who has supported the Blacks since 1974. (Kill me). I think Eddie will make him captain.

[@conflictofincest1880]

6 months on and this comment has aged awfully.

[@DrAAAli]

Ain't over till Eddie sings and he is stacked on the perfect side of the world Cup where 4 of the top sides kill each other to meet EJ in the semi. Eddie has England in the 1/4 final, case closed.

[@conflictofincest1880]

@@DrAAAli Quadd isnt even gonna be in france to lift it 🤣 Aussie should probably focus on winning a game first aye

[@reecesuesue5607]

Beast poddy

[@icollidge]

For years I was 100% backing Quade, every selection, every up and every down, but he lost me entirely with his response to Cheika getting sacked. Keep in mind that Chieka went in to bat for Quade over and over and over, the story Cheika gave to the media was one of full support for Quade, even though behind the scenes Quade probably wasn't getting the feedback he was wanting from Cheika, Cheka protected him from the media as much as he possibly could. As a result, Quade posted a twitter saying good riddance once Cheika lost his job. So in that context, I am so overjoyed to hear Quade take responsibility for that time, and to admit that perhaps he was not in the right space. I hope he gets more time in the national squad, I truly do, he is in a weird position where he both deserves it, and owes it in equal measure. QC the player never really reached the full potential he had, QC the person has, and that is what is most important, and I think QC is now understanding what an amazing opportunity he has in front of him. Good to have him back.

[@whitecollartradie4862]

Schools definitely need to be teaching money hundred percent

[@whitecollartradie4862]

Quade is actually eligible for all blacks with the new union laws , ultimate power move by the all blacks if they approached him

[@mattfitzy529]

People's beak for PM!

[@nickybutt9733]

Kempy youd have been a gun in AFL with combo of soccer and rugby skills. Would have suited you more legend

[@williamparslow5060]

Get this man into the nrl nooowww

[@LAMARC1]

I’d be at his games🔥!

[@dubt9724]

5 years to late

[@ollystogden5799]

"promosm" 😆

[@kaizokubro7398]

Rugby sucks but Tokaroa is ok

[@travismiller1491]

Kemppyy kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKeYmKOklt2ZnKc

[@cj.96]

Quade comes across really smug n arrogant. . . . . 👣