Women's Rugby Pod

WRP 164 - The Opener with Scott & Al Cal.Series 6 of the world's very first podcast dedicated to the women's game, episode 194 & what a way to start!! Alex Callender, the Wales & now Harlequins flanker tell us about the move to The Stoop, how much she is enjoying the environment & the players around her. "AL Cal" gives her refections on the wXV2 tournament in Cape Town, plus the up coming World Cup; where Wales have been drawn in the same pool as Scotland, having beaten them in pool play at the last global event. Ireland have certainly been turning a few heads of late with their performances, their Head coach explains all. Scott Bemand takes us into the psyche of this Ireland side, he notes a few of the changes they have made,; including trying to be a little more like the west coast of Emerald Isle!!! Scott chats about the Australia result before wXV but also that impressive showings in the tournament, with yet another win over New Zealand. Ireland & New Zealand are drawn in the same World Cup pool so Scott gives his initial impressions on the pool C fixtures. There's a round up from the last few weeks & a few little moments to celebrate as well. #WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 193 - Back-2-back baby! Sarah Hunter and Johnnie were at The PWR final down in Exeter's Sandy Park at the weekend. Gloucester-Hartpury were going for successive titles, while Bristol - who made already made history by winning an away semi final - were looking to be crowned champions for the first time in the club's history. Just after the final whistle, the England coach gave her thoughts on the game, the ebbs and flows of a pulsating 80 minutes of rugby; where the game was won and lost and who impressed are all spoken about.We spoke to one of the double winners and Red Rose, Tat Heard, who expressed her emotions and the thoughts within the game and what exactly was said at half time! Dave Ward, the Bristol coach, gave his reaction to where the game was won and lost, the emotions of it all and what the future has in stall. And there is a few bits of news including which 7s nation qualified for the Olympics, at the weekend and details of World Cup ticket sales!! #WRP womensrugbypod@hotmail.co.uk Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 192 - Front row seats for the final! Massive week here in England, as the league season comes to a close with the PWR final. Sarah "Berner" Bern is back from injury to take her place way ahead of schedule to start Bristol's first ever final. The Red Rose star talks about the impressive win over saracens that got them to the big dance, as well as the culture at the club. Up against Gloucester-Hartpury - the champions - Mackenzie Carson joins us on the pod, England team mates but up against each other in the final; they both discuss how that might play out. The international experience these props can draw upon is spoken about and how this situation differs from the test arena. There is plenty of "fighting" talk and who will have the bragging rights but the threats from each of these sides is also part of the conversation. There's the rest of the news, as well, from Rori Taylorson, keeping us up to date with Fiji, Japan and 7s news. #WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 191 - Bon joué! Another packed show from around the oval world! Siwan Lilllicrap, the former Wales captain, joins us on the pod and from France Francois Ratier - former Canada Women's coach. Siwan chats about the various hats she is wearing now having retired from the game; mainly her role with the WRU being the person in charge of the younger end of the pathway. She details the progress made, the opportunities youngsters now have and the joy is being a part of processes that she fought so hard to achieve! Having played for both Bristol Bears and Gloucester-Hartpury she is the perfect observer to talk about the two semi finals in the PWR (English league) where Bristol made history in beating Saracens and the champs saw off Exeter. Francosi Ratier, the former Canada coach that took that to the 2014 Rugby World Cup final is now the head man at Stade Bordelais. The club, again, won the title at the weekend, so we interrupt the celebrations to chat about lifting the trophy and generally about life in France. There's Rori Taylorson with all the news as well from around the globe with results from another Canadian side and South Africa. #WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 190 - Here comes Fiji!!! Fiji week, we are joined by High Performance Manager of Fiji Women's Rugby, Alana Thomas. We find out just why Fiji are where they are - the highest world ranking ever; just won the Oceania Championship and with it a place at next year's World Cup and the 7s side reaching semi finals on the circuit. Alana details the hard work that has gone into the programme, the changes that have been made both on and off the field. The former Wallaroo also chats about that game against Samoa and the wider aspects of rugby in the country and the rise the women's game which she is throughly enjoying. Also on the pod, Sadia chats about the final round of PWR games here in England and there's a full preview of the semi finals with Saracens against Bristol and Gloucester-Hartpury taking on Exeter. The new Red Roses contracts are discussed as well as all the news from around the world; who has made the final in France, which nation won the 7s in Madrid and who leads the way in South African club rugby. #WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 189 - Too Goede. Off the back of Canada's historic win over The Black Ferns down in New Zealand, whilst picking up the Pacific 4 title; we chat to their captain and probably the best player in the world right now, Sophie De Goede. Sophie speaks about that amazing result in Christchurch, the history made and the effect it has had back home, especially with hosting wXV 1 later in the year. The back rower also talks about another impressive win she was involved with but with her club Saracens; as they beat league leaders Gloucester-Hartpury at the weekend. Sadia runs us through the rest of the PWR results and gives a full preview of the final round of regular season games. And there's all the news from the likes of France, Hong Kong and South Africa with Rori Taylorson. #WRP Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 188 - Pac 4 power. Canada have had a brilliant week, winning the Pacific 4 title! Sarah Bern chats about this and the impact it might have on Canadian rugby, especially with the country hosting wXV1 later this year but also the wider game; beating New Zealand in New Zealand is no mean feat! The USA also finished on a high in the "Pac 4," this is spoken about too. Qualification for the three wXV tournaments have had some developments, Berner gets us up to speed on those. The PWR, in England, is reaching it's conclusion with a huge result over the weekend, as Saracens smashed Exeter in Devon to grab a home semi. There's reaction from Saracens stalwart and player of the match at Sandy Park, Sarah McKenna. The performances of the top 4 are discussed and where do you think Berner would prefer to travel to for a semi final, the Stone X or Kingsholm?!? There all the rest of the news too from 7 Challenger series to the Bulls dominating in South Africa to new age grade teams and new U20 tournaments! Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 187 - Captain Red Rose is back! Our Grand Slammer Sadia Kabeya is back in the studio joining Sarah Bern. The Red Rose star is in fine form after a brief holiday to look back and reflect on the whole 6 Nations. She dives into the impact of new coach John Mitchell, the amazing crowds, the new philosophy and her debut as her country's captain! Berner "fresh" from Zoe Aldcroft's hen do, chats with Sadia about the opposition that England faced; what they made of their old coach Scott Bemand's Ireland, where Scotland are, how damaging has the campaign been for Wales, do we know anything new about France and Italy. Sadia also talks about the unexpected leadership role has played during the 6 Nations, how it came about and what it was like in the be the skipper out there on the field against Wales. There's all the news from around the world, who won at the Singapore 7s, did "Sonic" get her send off, who are champs in Australia? #WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 186 - Team of the 6 Nations with Scrum Queens. After a brilliant conclusion of the 6 Nations, WRP teams up with Scrum Queens for their annual "team of the tournament" pod. Ali Donnelly, the creator of Scrum Queens and BBC broadcaster, Sara Orchard join Johnnie to go through in detail every position and as ever most are hotly debated. Who will play at fly half, what is the make up of the back row, is full back a certainty, who misses out and is each nation represented?!? Before getting into the team they discuss each nations' performance in the tournament through last weekend's results, French crowds, Irish progression, Scotland's sharpness, English dominance and same old France! #WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 185 - Super Saturday. The final round of the 6 Nation is upon us with England going over to France for the Grand Slam game against France. Ireland take on Scotland in a fascinating contest in Belfast and Italy and Wales battle it out at The Principality stadium for the wooden spoon. Injuries Red Rose star Sarah Bern gives her incredible insight not only to the final round of games but also events last weekend. "Berner" was at Twickenham to witness another great occasion and tells us what it was like on "the other side." England's performance is spoken about and indeed Ireland's. Berner also looks back at the Wales, France game and the Scotland Italy match; she picks out where the games were won and the tactics used. New contracts in New Zealand's for 40 Black Ferns is chatted about and do these news stories about their fiercest rivals make a splash in camp. There is also a full preview of those final round games; can Scotland grab that World Cup spot and finish third, can Ireland bounce back mentally and physically from their Twickenham mauling? How do wales pick themselves up, will playing at The Principality help or hinder? And what is it like to play away in France, can that crowd make the different or are England too strong; what are we likely to see in selection and who will be the winners? #WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 184 - Mac is back! Sarah Bern is back to talk all things 6 Nations; looking back at The England win over Scotland at a sold-out Hive Stadium, The French breezing past Italy and Ireland's seismic victory over Wales. Also joining us is former Ireland coach Greg McWilliams, obviously so knowledgeable about this group; he tells us about his joy in seeing their improvement both on and off the field. Greg talks about the influence Scott Bemand has had, the continued change he has seen from just a year ago when he was in-charge. He also gives us some insight to the structures now in place, the coaching group and the players. This round 4 fixtures of the 6 Nations is also discussed with where the games will be won and lost, with predictions. And there is all the news from around the world with Rori, who are domestic champions in New Zealand, did Spain lift the European title again, details on Rugby Africa Cup and more. #WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WWRP 183 - Our very own rosarian. She's back, England coach and our co-host Sarah Hunter returns after a rather busy time! "Sunter" tells us about coaching in the 6 Nations rather than playing in it; her comfort levels following that transition and where the line is drawn in number of games of Tuk Tuk (listen to fully understand!). The opening two performances of The Red Roses are digested, where things have gone right, where needs to be tightened up and what we can expect in terms of selection for the rest of the tournament. We also hear the post-match thoughts of Zoe Aldcroft as she won her 50th cap at Ashton Gate. Sunter also looks at how the other nations have faired so far; how Scotland's recent run has given them confidence and how that has manifested into their play. She also runs her eye over France, Italy, Wales and Ireland, now with her old coach running the show. There's all the news from Rori as well, with results from SA's tour match, Super Rugby W and Aupiki and some shout outs with a special tribute from Sunter to Vicki Cornborough who announced her retirement this week. #WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 182 - What a start & more to come! An incredible start to the 6 Nations, history made, sensational tries, heroic defence and round 2 is days away, and Sarah Bern, the injured Red Rose star unpicks it all! Also on the pod, scorer of one of the tries of round 1, Coreen Grant. The wingers chats about the mood in the Scotland camp, just how tough the game was against Wales, the renewed confidence in the camp & how much they are looking forward to welcoming France at the weekend. "Berner" reviews the games from Parma and Le Mans; what did the Red Roses do well and what they need to improve upon. The Irish defence is spoken about and in fact their attack, having scored almost as many points in the opening round as they did in the whole tournament last year! The fixtures this weekend are also previewed, who will come out on top between Ireland and Italy, where will the game be won and lost between England and Wales and can Scotland beat France?! There's all the news with Rori, including results from Rugby Aupkik and Super Rugby W. And Sue Dorrington joins us, one of the ladies who organised the first ever World Cup, to tell us about the fundraising going on for Gary Street and his family. #WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 181 - 6 Nations - Ding, ding....round 1! The third pod of the week looking in depth at the teams selections for all three 6 Nations games. There's fascinating insight into the England camp where Berner spent some time with this week; what are the differences to this camp under John Mitchell to previous years? What is England's approach to selection through this 6 Nations, why has this XV been chosen to open up The Red Roses campaign, what will be new?! Wales and Scotland always have great battles, Berner talks about where the game will be won and loss, the importance of the kicking game and set piece. And the increased strength in depth both these Celtic nations appear to have increasingly. Ireland are over in France for a tough start to their campaign, off the back of a victorious wXV3 and with their 7s players being available they are confident. Berner's knowledge of Scott Bemand, from when he was the England coach, he is now the Ireland head man, comes into play about the approach of the Irish side and what might be different about them. The Red Rose star also talks about the physicality of the French side that love playing in front of their home crowd. Some weekend ahead!There's all the news from around the world as well, from our newscaster, Rori Taylorson, with results from New Zealand, Australia and Amsterdam!#WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 180 - 6 Nations preview part 2 - Captains' log. In the second instalment of this week's previews we concentrate on the players, the captains. We spoke to all six captains at the 6 Nations launch; Marlie Packer, Rachel Malcolm the Scotland skipper, Eilsa Giordano from Italy, Wales leader Hannah Jones and Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan. The chats go from moods in the camp, who's new, who is training the house down to you would you pick from any other nation to play on your side?! The opening fixtures are discussed, the progress and what has been worked on since the wXV tournaments and the hopes, goals and aspirations for this 6 Nations tournament. Again apologies for the sound quality the launch was a very busy, noisy even! Tomorrow we have the third and final preview pod of the week with Sarah Bern, analysing all the team news ahead of the opening round and we'll have all the rest of the global news as well.#WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 179 - 6 Nations - Coaches' corner. It is 6 Nations week here in Europe so a huge week on the pod. In the first of this week's episodes we hear from the lady and gentlemen who will be guiding their teams through the tournament. From Scotland Bryan Easson with a very settled squad, talks about the tweaks they have been making, the growing depth of his squad and the selection headaches he now has. Gaelle Mignot and David Ortiz, the joint head coaches of France chat about moving their games around the country, that England match and for Gaelle - how she looks at the 6 Nations as the coach now and not as the player. Scott Bemand, the head coach of Ireland, details the progress they have made, the inclusion of 7s players and starting round one in France. Italy supremo Giovani Raneri, who's side face England first up; he speaks about the tough opening start, which players to look out for and the excitement in Italian rugby right now. In the red corner Ioan Cunningham, the Wales women head coach, speaks of crowds, the buzz around the beginning of this tournament and facing Scotland, at the weekend, and what a tight one that promises to be yet again! Sadly no John Mitchell from England. We are back tomorrow with all the captains: Marlie Packer, Manae Feleu, Rachel Malcolm, Sam Monaghan, Hannah Jones and Elisa Giordano. #WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 178 - Squads everywhere. Just days away from the 6 Nations the last four squads have been announced. Sarah Bern, the injured Red Roses star gives her views on who has been selected not only for the squad but potentially for the first few games. She speaks of the experienced heads returning, like Zoe Harrison, Zoe Aldcroft and Emily Scarratt and gives her unique insight to them. Where will John Mitchell, the head coach, will have his biggest headaches, the back five of the scrum, the midfield? The newly announced Wales squad is looked at, Berner looks at the pack in particular - her area of expertise the front but also the back row and the fierce competition in the back row. The depth that is growing in the Welsh squad, bolstered by some returning players and those who impressed in the Celtic Challenge. France and Italy both with some changes, Berner picks out the player to look out for and what she expects from each of the sides in this tournament. The PWR results, from England, are looked at especially a "statement win" for Bristol over Saracens. Rori has all the news including results from the 7s Challenger series, Super Rugby Aupiki and details on the Netherlands versus Colombia match for a place in wXV, happening this weekend. #WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 177 - News round - up. A short sharp pod this week, with a catch up on all the news from all over the globe with our very own Moira Stuart - Rori Taylorson. There are results from England, France, New Zealand; we catch up on 7s from Los Angeles where lots of milestones were reached by some amazing women in our sport. Where are this year wXV tournaments being held, who is the last to qualify for wXV, who won the Varsity match here in England and what is going on in Italy and contracted players? And there's news on who is moving from rugby union to rugby league and some messages from you the listeners. There is lots of content coming your way as the Women's 6 Nations rolls into town in the coming weeks, plus a regular feature from down under........stay tuned. #WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 176 - Meg-a weekend. Sadia, Berner and Johnnie have so much to talk about this week with Meg Varley as a guest too. The Bristol centre turned winger has just been named in the Scotland squad. We get her reaction to the call up, how she was asked and the feelings of playing in that Scottish backline with the likes of Chloe Rollie, Emma Orr and Lisa Thompson. Meg also chats about her move to Bristol, how she is finding her new club, her new position and how she thinks "Briz" are playing at the moment. Red Roses, Sadia and Berner talk about Meg and the rest of the Scotland squad that is preparing for the 6 Nations. They do the same with the recently named Ireland squad, with it's interesting inclusion of several of their 7s stars. Plus there is great insight into the Ireland coach, Scott Bemand, as both Sards and Berner were coached by him for many years. It's a huge weekend in the English top league, the PWR, as all four games are being shown live - these are all previewed including a repeat of last year's final, Gloucester-Hartpury v Exeter. There is all the news from Rori with French results, news from the Celtic Challenge and of course a look back at the 7s from Vancouver at the weekend. #WRP womensrugbypod@gmil.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 175 - All round the world. This week Red Roses Sadia Kabeya, Sarah Bern and broadcaster Johnnie Hammond with the help of our new newscaster, Rori, get you up to date with all the news from around the world. The new Wales 6 Nations squad is discussed, with the return of injured players and some that have not involved for sometime, plus fresh faces and those playing in the English league, The PWR. Sards and Berner know many of the Welsh players and give us the inside line on playing with them and against them! Australia have announced more, substantial investment the the women's game - that is reflecting on including players returning home. And the next generation of Red Roses have assembled, our trio pick out those who have impressed at club level and the ones to watch out for. Rori has news from France, the Arab 7s and the Celtic Challenge, which is into the play-offs. Plus the Gloucester-Hartpury result is digested and all this weekend's fixtures in the PWR are previewed; who will win between Bristol and Loughborough and where will Sadia store the new hair?!!!?P.S. Please excuse Sadia's microphone! #WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 174 - Sharks' Tails! Red Roses star Sarah Bern and Johnnie Hammond are joined by two guests this week, Sale Sharks coach Rachel Taylor and Helen "Flip" Street - wife of Gary and Rori has all the news. The latest round of games from the PWR (Premiership Women's Rugby) are reviewed including Saracens win at The Duel and the last minute winner in the west country derby between Bristol and Gloucester-Hartpury. The former Wales captain and Sale Sharks Performance coach, joins us this week after another defeat at the weekend in the PWR, this time to Exeter, their seventh in a row. "Tails" chats about where the group are, as a group, how they are coping with the rut they find themselves in, the motivations looking further ahead, the club's commitment to women's rugby and the plans that are already coming to fruition. The former flanker's passion shines through and she is incredibly upbeat despite the injuries and sporadic nature of their performances and she also speaks about what motivates her. Our guest newscaster, ten year-old, Rori Taylorson, from Weybridge Vandals Valkeries, has all the latest from around the world, with fixtures in the Celtic Challenge, who won the "Latin Cup" and who picked up awards in Australia. Also on the pod this week, Helen "Flip" Street, the wife of World Cup winning coach, Gary. As we have mentioned many times "Streety" is on a long road of recovery after a stroke mid-heart surgery, so we thought we'd get "Flip" on the pod. We hear an update on Streety's health, what the next steps are and how in a practical sense the family are coping. Plus we hear about the positive impact the fundraising ("Street's Ahead" on go fund me) has made on the family and how that support will assist going forward and what are the further plans ahead............big and impressive........Sue Dorrington is involved!! If you didn't know Sue (with others) organised the first ever women's rugby world cup!!Help support Team Street - https://gofund.me/7c41e23a#WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 173 - Centres of excellence. Here again this week and every week at the very heart of women's rugby. Not one but two centres of excellence joining Sadia Kabeya, Sarah Bern and Johnnie Hammond. Doctor Phoebe Murray, from Bristol, joins us to chat about their superb win over Exeter at the weekend; what the tactics were, what was said at half time to prompt the second half performance and just what a result like that means. Plus there's chat around the Bristol squad and a first for the pod, the introduction of "Mindset managers!!" With Saracens v Harlequins, traditionally a very big rivalry in the English league, Sydney Gregson, the Saracens and England centre is on the pod too. Fresh for being involved in the Red Roses camp Sydney chats about that and her desire to get back "in the mix," and there's talk of the anticipation of Quins going to the Stone X stadium on Saturday and what a blow-up dinasour costume has to do with team morale!! as ever there's all the news as well, read by Rori Taylorson, from Weybridge Vandals' Valkeries team. A new edition, we are getting grass roots clubs to put forward to player who'd like to join us and read the headlines to the world. #wrugby. #WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 172 - Pod and Bern. Big news for us on The WRP......we have a new co-host joining us for the foreseeable, none other than Sarah Bern!! The Red Roses star has already amassed 61 caps, appeared in two World Cup finals and won multiple 6 Nations titles. "Berner," currently in rehab for a knee injury joins Sadia and Johnnie to discuss all this week's news. Sadia, fresh from England camp, gets us up to speed on what the Red Roses have been up to, what exactly what the "1200" is and we find out if Berner has remained in the whatsapp groups?!!! The trio chat about loads more, including Ireland's historic 7s win in Perth, plus team Great Britain's bronze medal and Exeter's win at Sale, in the PWR (the English top club league) at the weekend. Plus there is all the news from Rugby Europe, fixtures in the Celtic Challenge, France and beyond. And all this week's PWR fixtures are previewed, Quins v Sale, Leicester v Gloucester-Hartpury, Saracens v Ealing T and we get Berner's insight to the Bristol camp and what she's makes of their opposition, this weekend, Exeter. Street's Ahead - Gary Street the World Cup winning coach, and his family need our help. He was been through the mill of late and needs our help on his road to recovery. Please give and support what you can. GoFundMe campaign, read more here https://gofund.me/1ff6773fAny messages/stories/experiences/tales about Streety please, please send our way by message, audio or video - which we will then pass on to Team Street. Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 171 - Anything but flakey! This week Sadia is away in England camp so Johnnie flying solo but with a brilliant guest, Lleucu George the Gloucester-Hartpury and Wales fly half. Lleucu tells us all about that impressive win over league leader Saracens, in The PWR; only their third ever victory over the Londoners and their first at home. The pair also chat more generally about Gloucester-Hartpury, the reigning champions, starting with sevens wins from seven, and their approach to the rest of the season and indeed each week. With the 6 Nations just around the corner, the incumbent Welsh ten tell us about her role in national team, what she hopes to bring to the party and she responds to the question, "is now your time?!" There's news of that England training squad, news of Tamara Taylor's Sweden, 7s and all the fixtures this weekend. Big news next week, a new co-host joins us......#wrp womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 170 - The Full Roar! Huge week for the women's game, not just here in the United Kingdom but news that will travel the globe. The British and Irish Lions have announced a team to tour New Zealand in 2027. We were at the launch and spoke to the Chair Ieuan Evans, CEO Ben Calverley and two former player who have been involved in the journey so far, Irish legend Niamh Briggs and Scotland's Megan Gaffney. They all convey the excitement but also answer some of the more difficult questions; rebuffs to concerns of a few in the world of women's rugby. If that wasn't enough Cliodhna Moloney, the Ireland and Exeter Chief's hooker joins to go through all last weekend's results in the Premier Women's Rugby (PWR), giving her thoughts on each of the teams. But Cli also tells us about life in Devon, where the Chiefs are and who has impressed so far. There is all the news from around the world, Fiji have a new coach, results from the Celtic Challenge and Spain and Portugal lock horns. Next week the Red Roses 6 Nations squad will be reviewed, just too much for this week. #WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 169 - Emma......Emma Orr! This week Sadia Kabeya, the Red Rose star and Johnnie Hammond are joined by Scotland centre Emma Orr. The young centre, with such a bright future ahead of her talks about the historic Edinburgh side she is playing with in the Celtic Cup.Emma also chats about her role within the side, tactically where have been and where they can improve with a trip to Wales at the weekend. With the 6 Nations around the corner, Emma's hopes for the tournament and the future is touched upon, including a world exclusive on her study plans and playing full time club rugby (sorry Mr and Mrs Orr!)!!!! There is all the other Celtic results and fixtures for this weekend as well and all the news from the PWR. Sadia gives her view on Sale, after a rubbing by Saracens at the weekend, Leicester's "almost" first win and Lightning's loss to the champions, Gloucester-Hartpury, is analysed! Our pair also give their predictions for this round of the PWR are given, including THAT game between Saracens and Exeter. #WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 168 - Talking Talia. Happy New Year! On the first pod of 2024, Sadia & Johnnie catch up on all the goings-ons over the festive season, from board games to worldie tries! After the first, historic, round of this year's Celtic Cup, Talia John, the Welsh international join us. The Celtic Cup (teams from Wales, Ireland & Scotland) returns & the second row also returns after many months out played for Brython Thunder against Gwalia Lightning in the Welsh derby. The Irish & Scottish games are looked back on as well. "Talia" chats about the formation of these teams, the players & the sheer joy of just being back out there. Also her hopes looking ahead with the 6 Nations just around the corner! All the PWR festive games are reviewed, including the humdinger that was Exeter v Gloucester-Hartpury, Saracens continued form with a "statement win" over Bristol. And the champions Gloucester-Hartpury who spoilt the party at Twickenham by beating Harlequins at The Big Game; in a stunning performance. This week's games are looked at too, with Exeter v Ealing, on Sunday the live game. There's all the rest of the news from around the world, results from France, news on 7s & the facts & figures on the incredible growth of the number of women's test matches over the last decade (credit: ScrumQueens). There's shout outs as well & a plea to help, if you can, with the plight of Ella Cromack's family. The link: www.gofundme.com/f/givesimontime#WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 167 - Kabeya is back! Sadia Kabeya makes her long-awaited return to the field for Loughborough Lightening and she co-hosts the pod, alongside Johnnie Hammond, The Red Rose star reveals the emotions around her return and the disappointment in her team's loss. All the other PWR round 4 games are reviewed; Exeter's big win at The Stoop and Ealing's historic victory. Guinness have launched (well...re-launched!!) into the women's game, Sadia and Johnnie reflect on that positive story. Plus there's all the news from around the oval world; with results from France, Ireland, the world of 7s and reflections on a special night in London with the announcement of the opening and closing venues of the 2025 World Cup. And the pair give a full preview of this week's PWR games, including a repeat of last year's final, the live TNT game this weekend, Exeter v Gloucester-Hartpury. There's also Ealing's trip to Bristol, can that famous win be a springboard? While Leicester host Saracens and Lightening go to Sale. #WRP @womensrugbypod Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 166 - All round the world. This week Sadia Kabeya alongside Johnnie have lots to catch up on; as there is news from around the world!! The English league, The PWR, completed round 3 at the weekend, with wins for Saracens, Loughborough Lightening and reigning champions Gloucester-Hartpury, the games, tactics and key players are discussed. There is chat about the world of 7s, with the shiny new world series started up again in Dubai, with a big win for Australia, break NZ history! Results from Ireland, France as their leagues continue. There is also historic news with Croatia and Bulgaria, Spain make a big announcement, Tunisia win again, details of the revamped Celtic Championship for tIreland, Wales and Scotland and news from New Zealand with an expanded Super Rugby Aupiki. Round 4 of The PWR - with fascinating fixtures - is analysed with Sadia's predictions......who wins out of the bottom 2 newbies, Ealing or Leicester?!? #WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 165 - Shark bite! After another intriguing round of PWR (Premiership Women's Rugby) here in England, where the standout results was Sale beating Harlequins, the 2021 champions, for the first time. Sadia and Johnnie reflect on that with England U20s and Sale hooker Niamh Swailes. The Shark takes us inside the Sale Sharks' camp; how and where they beat Quins, how the season is going so far, the new signings and more. But also the journey, as short as it is, that Sale have been on and their ambitions for this season and beyond. Niamh also chats about her own journey as a young up-and-coming hooker. All the rest of the round 2 games are reviewed, Exeter, Gloucester-Hartpury, Saracens all with wins. There is news from around the world including Brasil and results from Ireland and France. Plus an in-depth preview of round three of the PWR; Bristol v Gloucester-Hartpury, Quins v Saracens, Sale v Exeter and Sadia's thoughts of her team, Loughborough Lightening's derby (the first one!) between them and Leicester. #WRP womensrugbypod@gmil.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 164 - Scottish Tiger. Scottish international Eva Donaldson joins us this week in a short pod (Johnnie has man-flu!!!!!). The rising star in the navy blue of Scotland reflects on a whirlwind 24 months, making her debut, playing in wXV and now starting a new club making their debut in a new competition! Eva chats about all of it, including the game last weekend with Leicester Tigers, at Welford Road; the historic match and the atmosphere at the iconic ground. There is news from all around the world; Brazil, Ireland, France have their league, Elite 1, back underway, new Celtic comp and some reflection on the news coming from the WRU and SRU. #WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 163 - Packer & PWR. Power-packed pod, with the return of Sunter, CEO of the best league in the world and the world's best player! The most capped English player is back to host with Johnnie, chatting about her unexpected role in the Red Roses coaching set up, wXV1 and being back out in New Zealand. And there is real honesty from Sunter about the challenges she has faced going straight from being a player to a coach, "comfortable with feeling uncomfortable!" World Rugby's Player of the Year, Marlie Packer, join us on the pod as well; recounting tales of winning the inaugural wXV 1. She also speaks, personally, about the prestigious award, her captaincy and the hug she got upon her return home! With the top league in England, the PWR, now independent, rebranded and a game-changing television deal to boot, starting this weekend, no better time to chat to CEO Belinda Moore. She tells us about the work that has gone in, the process, the challenges and the vision for this historic weekend and beyond. #WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 162 - wXV 1 champ Maud Muir. Sadia Kabeya hosts the pod again this week, with Johnnie and they are joined by Red Roses star Maud Muir; who also happens to be one of Sadia's best friends! The Red Roses pair chat about England defeating New Zealand on their home patch to be crowned the inaugural wXV 1 champions. and if this victory gives some redemption for the World Cup final loss just a year ago. The overall thoughts and impact on wXV as a whole (well three tournaments...) is discussed. And the two friends throw bouquets at each other! Australia finished off their campaign beating Wales with only 14 players for half the match; Sadia gives her thoughts on were The Wallaroos are and how far they've come. And the third game of the weekend, France Canada, is unpicked as well as the advantages and disadvantages the teams will take from the shores of New Zealand. There's some news as well, with a new USA coach and tv news from England's PWR.#WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 161 - wXV comes to a climax. Another huge week for the Women's game at wXV. Scotland were crowned champions of wXV 2, Emma Wassell joins us - expressing the happiness & joy within the group, plus what the celebrations were like; as well as a bird's eye view of Sarah Bonar's "length of the field" try!! Ireland picked up their third win of the tournament, beating Spain but only just. Sadia and Johnnie discuss all the final round games from wXV 2 & wXV 3, including that huge win for Australia over France - first time in 13 years. New Zealand bounced back from their loss to France by thumping Wales & now look ahead to England in round 3; Kennedy Simon the co-captain pops in for a chat. Kennedy talks about wXV in the land of the long white cloud, the connection with young fans as well as Black Ferns that have gone before them. Plus the Red Roses at the weekend, a re-run of the 2021 World Cup final, the skipper gives us a sense of the mood in the camp as they prepare for "vengeance!!' All the news from around the world too & shout outs. #WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 160 - Wall to wall wXV. Huge weekend in wXV, the international women's rugby tournaments and we reflect on it all; with co-host Red Rose star Sadia Kabeya. wXV 1 saw history made as France beat New Zealand for the first time ever, England beat Australia and Wales went down to Canada. Talking us through that result and looking ahead to a massive game against The Black Ferns, Kelsey Jones, the Wales hooker drops in for a chat. Kelsey relays the excitement in the camp ahead of the game, their approach and talks about a couple of key players. It was round 2 in wXV 2 and 3 at the weekend with wins for Italy, Scotland, Ireland and Spain, Sadeya runs her eye of these. Plus a huge round 3 and culmination in those two tournaments, Scotland and Italy are fighting it out for the title; Rachel Malcolm's side facing Japan, while the Italians face Kate Zackary and the USA. Ireland and Spain go head to head to win wXV 3 and get promoted, while South Africa and Colombia fight for their existence in wXV. #WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 159 - A new dawn. This week all three wXV (the new global women's rugby competition) tournaments are in action, wXV 1 in New Zealand, wXV 2 in South Africa and wXV 3 in Dubai. We have a a very special co-host this week in Red Rose star Sadia Kabeya. The flanker chats of her injury, the mood of the squad out in New Zealand, selection, competition for places and what she feels she is missing out on most! We reflect on last week's results from wXV 2 and 3, with wins for USA, Spain, Italy and Ireland and look ahead to the first full round of games with wXV 1 rolling into town this week. We also have South Africa captain Babalwa Latsha, an inspirational figure - the first professional female rugby player in Africa; to look back at their opening game against Scotland but also looking ahead to the match versus Italy. Babalwa also speaks of her role as a captain and leader and the huge growth of the sport in South Africa and some of the reasons behind it. The sad news of Worcester Women's demise is reflected upon, as well as all the rest of the news from around the world. #WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 158 - wXV is here! Finally the wXV is here, the new global women's rugby tournament, all kicking off in South Africa and Dubai this weekend. We hear from two of the 6 Nations teams; we hear from Emma Wassell - the Scotland stalwart about her thoughts on the new tournament, how the team is shaping up. But also her return from injury, something very new for her, how she coped mentally and physically and why she couldn't wait to get back to the rugby! We also chat with the new Ireland Head coach, Scott Bemand; only months after leaving his role with the Read Roses. How has that been - to change white for green - the adjustment to being the person in charge - were all spoken about. Scott opens up about the coaching role he took up in the interim and how he is finding a set up that has had it's doubters over the last few years. Do you sing the national anthem when coaching a "foreign" nation...will Scott? Plus, as ever, there is all the news from around the oval world. #WRP @womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 157 - A horde of rugby! SO much women's rugby on at the moment and as ever The WRP is across it!!! England and Canada are mid series; The Red Roses started their new chapter with a resounding win, can Canada bounce back, we speak to their Captain Fantastic, Sophie De Goede. There's all the news from around the world over the last month or so; Ireland have a new coach, as do USA, who won the Ireland Interpros and did Canterbury win another title down in New Zealand; and where are the games at The 2025 World Cup gong to be held? If that wasn't enough we catch up with the Barbarians squad fresh off the back of victory over South Africa, IN Cape Town as they head to Ireland to play Munster this weekend. We hear from Kate Alder, El Snowsill, Jo Kitlinski and Lindsay Peat; who were all in fine Babas form! #WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 156: Red Roses, soft launch. Another season begins, for us here on the World's first and only podcast exclusively on the women's game of rugby union; it's the start of series 5. Next week will see a full-blown start to new season with chats with The Barbarians, Canada, England, Leinster and Auckland Storm. For now the Red Roses take on Canada in a two test series, both preparing for WXV 1. We were in the England camp, with plenty of fresh faces - players and coaches; and spoke to our very own Sarah Hunter, captain Marlie Packer, back in XVs, Meg Jones, new leader, Rosie Galligan and point to prove, Sarah Beckett. #WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 155 - Queensholm shone!! England has a new name on it's trophy. On the final whistle at "Queensholm" Burf & Johnnie reflect on an incredible final; the game, the players, the atmosphere, the occasion itself. There is immediate reaction from a jubilant winning co-captain, Mo Hunt and flanker Bethan Lewis; both, understandably, full of emotion. And there's reflection from the other side of the coin with Susie Appleby, the Exeter coach, on coming up short in two consecutive finals & the reasons for that. The controversial aspects of the game, such as one of the sides playing at home, plus the colour of the cards in the game are debated. All in all a wonderful & fitting ending to another outstanding Premier XVs final. Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 154 - Chiefs at The Circus! We are down to the final two in England, Gloucester-Hartpury - known as the Circus - and Exeter Chiefs. The Premier XV final being played at Kingsholm (the home ground for Gloucester-Hartpury has been turned into "Queensholm," for what promises to be an epic final, in front of a record crowd. Gloucester-Hartpury have topped the table most of the season and came through a tough semi final against Bristol but this is their first ever final, we speak to cherry and white legend, Kelly Smith. The prolific winger, out with an injury, provides a unique prospective, being that little bit removed, on the squad and team, their approach this week, what part she plays in the Circus, the key cogs in the machinery and the boss. But also why this season the club, this season, seems to have found consistently high performances and winning performances. In the blue corner, Poppy Leitch, been at Exeter Chiefs since the beginning and such has been her level of play, she was called into the Red Roses squad earlier this year. The "heartbeat" of this side speaks so eloquently about what makes The Chiefs, The Chiefs, from the early days with electric heater to finals with record crowds. The flanker come second row speaks of the battles, as a team but also as an individual within the final dance and the value she puts on being a finalist before. History beckons for one of them! Plus, as ever, there's all the international news, including European 7s, Fiji squad, WXV venues and Brazil bossing 7s in South America. @podwomensrugby womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 153 - Rocking semis with Rocky! This week Rocky Clark, the Red Rose legend drops in to co-host and their is plenty to chat about!! Last weekend, in England, the Premier XVs finalists were decided and it's Gloucester-Hartpury and Exeter; so there will be a new name on the trophy this season!! They were exceptional games of rugby, they had everything and great occasions too. Rocky gives her thoughts on the two games, pinpointing were the wins were gained, the key tactical battles and the key players in the middle. The 137-capper also gives her prediction for the final! Also on the pod The Red Roses have new "landmark" contracts, these are chatted about as well as her new role, as scrum coach at one of the Premier XVs new clubs, Leicester. There is all the news, as ever, with results from South Africa, European 7s and France, who are the new champions? Over in the US this weekend the Premier Rugby 7s kicks off, 8 women's team, selected by draft and playing over over the west and east coasts, plus a final in Washington. Naya Tapper, USA Eagles 7s star joins us to tell us all about the competition, the excitement that surrounds it and just where rugby is in the country.@podwomensrugby womensrugby@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 152 - Fab four. Our focus this week is the English domestic league The Premier XVs which sees it's most competitive semi-finals this weekend. On Saturday Gloucester-Hartpury take on Bristol and Sunday sees Saracens travel to Exeter and we spoke to all four of the club's bosses, Sean Lynn, Dave, Ward, Susie Appleby and Alex Austerberry. From Gloucester-Hartpury the chat circulates around "winning" the league but the most important bit being still to come. Sean speaks about his side's strength around the set piece, the opportunity the club has with this home semi and with the final being at Kingsholm too. In the blue corner, Bristol's Dave Ward, outside of the imminent arrival chat (surprise announcement too!), brings up returning players, where he thinks the west country rivals may be out under pressure. From Sunday's semi-final, Exeter are at home, Susie signifies the importance of that in relation to their victory last week but also because of the crowd and maybe because Saracens have never won at Sandy Park! Is there a wiff of revenge in the air, after last season's final defeat? The Champions come into this game in red hot form, winning their last twelve games! Their DoR, Alex Austerberry, mentions that key word "momentum," but also motivation. where that comes from year after after year. Johnnie suggests the Champions have a super strength, involving the mental side of the game and approach, Alex responds, citing just how important that battle will be on Sunday if they are to win in Devon, for the first time. As ever, there is all the news from around the world; huge result with a dramatic finish on Australia's Gold Coast between Fiji and Samoa. Results from South Africa, France and an update on the WXV qualifiers.#WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 151 - Madagascar & Pineapple!! What a show for you this week!! Over the last few weeks the Rugby Africa Cup has been taking place in Madagascar, for the very first time with Cameroon, Kenya, South Africa and the hosts all trying to qualify for WXV. The scenes of sheer rugby joy coming out of Madagascar and being beamed around the world has been fantastic to see. So (of course) we got the lady who has had a huge influence on delivering this, the Manager of Women's Rugby in Madagascar, Ando Herimahefa joins us on the pod. Ando speaks about the crowds, her pride in what has occurred on the island and how important rugby is to the players and their communities. If that wasn't enough, World Cup winner Vicky Fleetwood announced her retirement from all forms of the game this week; we speak to "Fleeto" about her career in XVs and 7s. She recalls her best moments, most feared opponents, how she started and where her drive has come from for such a long career. We also have all the results and news from around the world, including France, Asia Championship, the Premier XVs and who is coming out on top in the Oceania Rugby Women's championship?! @podwomensrugby womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 150 - The Green & Gold Queen. This week, one of the sport's true "greats" retired from the game in style. A Wallaroo for no less than 13 years, Shannon Parry said goodbye against Fiji at the weekend, so we had to get her on the pod! The legend talks about bowing out, watched on by her family, the match itself but also her emotions around the occasion. We take the gold medal Olympian back to when she started the game, why she started the game; there is also chats about all those World Cups & the Olympics....where does she keep her medal!! And a fascinating personal story of how previous Olympian inspired to the gold. Shannon speaks of the incredible growth she has seen in her 13 years and what legacy she hopes she has left from a personal perspective. There is a full review of round 17 of the Premier XVs, with big significant wins for some of the top four sides. And, as ever, there is all the rest of the news from around the world including Africa Cup (wait til you hear about the crowds!!), Oceania Championship, Elite 1 in France & Asia Rugby Championship.@podwomensrugby womesnrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 149 - So much news! On this week's episode there is plenty of news to catch up on. The Premier XVs, in England, it is the last few rounds of the regular season with some interesting results to review & a packed fixture list this week; Burf & Johnnie discuss who has the best run in, Bristol or Quins, in that race for the fourth spot. New Zealand have dominated the entire season of 7s that came to an end last weekend, why that is is chatted about. Also out in Toulouse who grabbed that Olympic spot, was it Ireland, Fijiana or Great Britain? The Red Roses have a new addition (it's reported) to have a new member of the coaching staff, who is it, what will they bring? Out in Australia a true legend announces her retirement, we reflect on that. There all the rest of the results & news from around the world; France, South Africa, Spain and Fiji. @podwomensrugby womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 148 - Captain to coach. This week we catch up with our very own Sunter & there is plenty to catch up on!!! Weeks after retiring as Red Rose captain, Sarah was appointed as one of the assistant coaches for the national side. Sunter chats about how it came about, what conversations she has had with the head coach, John Mitchell, how those conversations have been; plus her views on the "right person" for the job. We also take a whistle stop tour around the world with all the news; like Greg McWilliams leaving his role as Ireland coach, plus the new bits of infrastructure the IRFU have announced. Australia have named their latest squad, Hong Kong & Netherlands have been in action. The last 7s event of the season is spoken about plus the weekend's round of Premier XVs matches, including Worcester who have a very special day planned. And results from France, Australia & South Africa. @podwomensrugby womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 147 - Coaches, WXV & Team of the tourny! As the dust settles after an historic 6 Nations, Rachael Burford & Johnnie Hammond - still buzzing from the "occasion" at Twickenham; give their final review. They also pick a WRP 6 Nations "team of the tournament," is it Vernier or Heard, Tremouliere or Aitchison, Packer or Callender? Before that, even more news coming out of women's rugby & as ever The WRP is across it all. The Red Roses new coaching set up, with John Mitchell & our very own Sarah Hunter, is discussed in detail, the characters, the blend. Within that the pair talk about the reduced time Mitchell has with the Red Roses due to his commitments with the Japanese men's team at the World Cup. Some finer detail of WXV have been announced this week, this is spoken about & also the flexibility the women's game needs to have in it's infancy & those that work in it need to recognise that mistakes will be made. There is all the rest of the news from new sponsorship, SA becoming a core 7s team again, Sweden back in action, Exeter double up, fabulous semis from Australia a& what is Ruby Tui's next move.... @podwomensrugby womensrugbypod||@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 146 - It didn't disappoint! Bonus on the whistle pod...Twickenham saw history made for a world record crowd at a women's test match, nearly 60,000 people were there to witness The Red Roses crowned as Grand Slam Champions, in a riveting game. All the WRP team were there (wild horses and all that....) & after the final whistle, Burf & Johnnie sat down to try & put into words just what an extraordinary day it was. The joyous pair try to convey the emotion, excitement, the vibe of Twickenham, which was very different; on the field, the French start to England's sucker punch & dominance that followed to the comeback from the French. Marlie Packer's Mum (Mother of Mama Marlie!) happened to walked by & stopped for a quick chat, expressing the incredible pride & joy she was feeling. The conversation naturally moved to the strides the game has been, which they have all witnessed. Some day for the sport! @podwomensrugby womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 145 - Super Saturday with 50K +An historic game awaits the 50K + supporters (and they all pid for their tickets!) that will travel to Twickenham on Saturday; the first game of Super Saturday, Italy face off against Wales and Scotland host Ireland. As well as looking ahead World Cup winner Rachael Burford and Johnnie Hammond reflect on last weekend, with some fascinating performances and results. The biggest talking point was that victory for Scotland, finally; no better person to speak to than their leader and captain, Rachel Malcolm. The skipper speaks of the sense in the warm up and in the eyes of players; that the long waited victory would be theirs against Italy. How that happen, tactically and the main players involved; the flanker also throws some bouquets to her front row and a couple of 50-cappers! England's win is discussed and just how difficult Ireland made it for the Red Roses, and where Simon Middleton's side will need to improve against France. The other unbeaten side, France dismantled Wales in the opening half out in Grenoble, just why were they so "on it?!" Where will Wales need to brush up, did selection have a say in the result? All this plus news from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Hong Kong, plus those shout outs. Don't forget to book your tickets to the live show Friday 28th April at The Cabbage Patch, Twickenham, doors open at 7:30. Join Sarah Hunter, Rachael Burford and Lenaig Corson. You can find tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/womens-rugby-pod-29691309405@podwomensrugby womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 144 - Round 2...final whistleA quick pod after the final whistle at Franklin's Gardens where England beat Italy 68-5, in the final game of the 6 Nations' second round. Johnnie catches up with co-host Sarah Hunter, after her television appearance but also to chat about the game. What did Sunter make of the Red Roses' performance, how complete it was; what did she make of the back row as a unit plus Zoe Aldcroft at no.8, her shirt just last week! Plus the occasion at the home of Northampton Saints - Franklin's Gardens, where nearly 13,000 saw this latest victory & almost all of them wanted to say hello to the former England after the game! Red Roses captain turned tv star(!) adds a word or two on the other games Scotland v Wales & Ireland v France. Here's also a chat with Abby Dow, who scored an amazing 4 tries, she talks about England's evolving attack & her assessment of game as a whole. The effervescent Italian centre, Beatrice Rigoni ,also stopped by to say hi...or should that be ciao!?! Another podcast, with a full review of all the round 2 6 Nations games out later in the week. #WRP @podwomensrugby womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.