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Ahead of Mo, Scaz & Meg taking on Ireland this weekend, Elma has hopped across the Irish Sea for an exclusive tour of Ireland's High Performance Centre, to see what the World Champion beating, Girls in Green have got up their sleeve. Injured Ireland skipper & Gloucester Hartpury second row, Sam Monaghan is back on the show, accompanied by Ireland 15s & 7s scrum half, Aoibheann Reilly & Ireland's most entertaining prop Niamh O'Dowd, AKA Noddy, AKA Noddia, AKA the late Father Dina. Alongside Niamh's multiple personas, the gang discuss ACL tear recovery & research, the chronicles of the Niss (Niamh's trusty car) & draining Dubai dry of rice pudding. To support Em Haywood's ACL fundraiser, go to: https://tinyurl.com/4c5aypdu Make sure you're following The Good, The Scaz & The Rugby on socials, for more live show announcements: @goodscazrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 2025 Women's Six Nations is about to start with a Rugby World Cup also just around corner meaning the stakes are higher than ever. All the home nations are in action and Rugby Union Weekly catches up with all the head coaches: England's John Mitchell, Ireland's Scott Bemand, Scotland's Bryon Easson and Wales new coach Sean Lynn ahead of his first tournament fresh from leading Gloucester-Hartpury to their third PWR title. With England's Red Roses going for a seventh Championship title in a row, Sara Orchard and 2014 RWC winner Kat Merchant are at the tournament launch to discuss their chances along with France and Italy.
A great weekend of Rugby saw England record their biggest ever win over Wales in Cardiff, while Gloucester-Hartpury made their own history completing the Three-peat of PWR titles as they beat Saracens in their own backyard.We discuss both games, the achievements of Glos-Hartpury and where this leaves England and English players ahead of the Lions tour. Finally we chat about the lack of Promotion and Relegation (again); a league wide loan to keep Newcastle Falcons afloat and Bill Sweeney threatening to take his rugby ball and move to Milton Keynes, because he missed out on Beyonce!Ed PriceLawrence LandrayJim HarleyCherry Jam is proud to be sponsored by PGT LLP
CHAOS REIGNS after the full time whistle at StoneX Stadium… where our Mo & her Zo have lifted the PWR trophy for a third consecutive year. Mo, Sean Lynn, Maud Muir & Mia Venner join Elma, Scaz, Meg, KDM & Nick to unpack the madness of the game against Sarries. Not to mention the mascot race to end all mascot races… Tickets to GSR's Murrayfield live show ahead of Scotland v Wales on Saturday 22nd March: https://tinyurl.com/4pyu239k Tickets to GSR's Principality live show ahead of Wales v England on Saturday 29th March: Make sure you're following The Good, The Scaz & The Rugby on socials, for more live show announcements: @goodscazrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former Wales chairman Gareth Davies chats to the pod about the crisis facing the sport in Wales and what the Welsh Rugby Union can do to lift the game from rock-bottom. Alex Cuthbert and Philippa Tuttiett discuss what went so wrong for Wales against England, review Gloucester-Hartpury's Premiership title win and look ahead to the Women's Six Nations.
It's the big one on Sunday as we reach the final of the PWR between Gloucester-Hartpury and Saracens.In this episode of the pod we preview the final, with long chats to Gloucester's Kate Williams and Bethan Lewis as well as Saracens Emma Hardy.We also hear from Gloucester's outgoing head-coach Sean Lynn and Saracens duo Sophie Bridger and Kelsey Clifford.
It's PWR Final week! Robbie, Ellie & Vicky are joined by Red Rose Marlie Packer to look ahead to Saracens vs Gloucester-Hartpury. Plus, Ellie talks us through her season ending injury, and we discuss post match handshakes. Outside Centre is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After a fantastic weekend of Six Nations Rugby, the lads are back to chat through the games, the performances, the controversy and why hopefully Wales will be picking up the wooden spoon after the England game. We also discuss the latest Gloucester Rugby signing, more rumours, Neath RFC getting it very badly wrong with their social media and a build up to the PWR Final and Gloucester-Hartpury's bid for a third consecutive title.Ed PriceJim HarleyRuss BrookesCherry Jam is very kindly sponsored by PGT LLP
Mo & her circus are off to the PWR final again - vying for the three-peat, but this time against Saracens! Less than an hour after the final whistle at Queensholm, Elma & Scaz have lured Mo & Gloucester-Hartpury head coach, Sean Lynn, for a debrief. They unpick the game against Bristol Bears, discuss Lynnie legacy at GH and his pride at being given the Wales job… Nick Heath subs in for Mo & Lynnie's for the second half of the show, to deep dive into both semi finals & analyse how prepping for the final may differ for Sarries & GH. Tickets for GSR's live show at StoneX Stadium ahead of the PWR Final on Sunday 16th March - head to https://shorturl.at/4sAQd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With a very young and inexperienced Gloucester side narrowly losing away to Newcastle in the Premiership Cup (and so far, no highlights seem to be available), our attentions this week were focused on Glos-Hartpury and their bid for a third consecutive PRW Final appearance. After a slow start, the girls once again delivered with a fine performance and comfortable victory against Bristol Bears. We chat through the game, the standout players and why all of you lovely pod listeners should try and get down to the Stone X a week Sunday! We also discuss the impact of Ilona Maher on the PWR and whether her slightly unimpressive performances on the pitch actually matter in the grand scheme of things. Meanwhile in the world of Rugby League, a bit of razzamatazz over in Vegas got us wondering if something similar would work in Union? Would we want Gloucester involved?Finally another week, another dummy spat out by Championship sides, this time over unequal rights in the Premiership Cup. Do they have a point, or are their moans starting to become tiresome?Ed PriceJim HarleyCherry Jam is gratefully sponsored by PGT LLP
It's PWR semi-final week, and in this episode we chatted to all four camps ahead of a big weekend of rugby where Saracens host Harlequins and Gloucester-Hartpury face Bristol Bears.We also spoke to Scotland internationals Anne Young & Evie Wills ahead of the upcoming Six Nations!
It's double-derby-semi-final week, so the girls are Mo-less again. But lucky for us, Loughborough & Red Roses back row extraordinaire, Sadia Kabeya, is in the house, along with the founder of Black Girls Ruck, the podcast & social collective, Anne Onwusiri. Being prominent black women in rugby can be a lonely place, but Anne & Sadia are building a community of rugby fans & players who look like them - which Sadia has kick started by sharing her incredible natural hair journey on social media. The girls discuss their shared experiences, the lack of representation of people of colour in rugby, & what we can all do to combat it. Get ready to mix some legacy with innovation… To join Elma at Queensholm for Gloucester-Hartpury v Bristol Bears on Sunday 2nd March - head to https://shorturl.at/rOpBe & use GSR10 at the checkout to get a 10% discount! The Cabin Chat is brought to you by British Airways. British Airways will take care of you over a lifetime of journeys. Book your next flight at britishairways.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In a HUGE weekend for Premiership Women's Rugby & Ilona Maher, we bring you an exclusive preview to the semifinals ahead. Host, Will Hooley, sits down with Bristol Bears head coach Dave Ward to see how the Bears are preparing for their playoff matchup against the defending PWR champions Gloucester-Hartpury on Sunday whilst also getting inside information into the impact Ilona Maher has made at the club and the development she has shown on the field. Will also chats to Alex Corbisiero about a eye opening Week 2 in Major League Rugby whilst also looking ahead to an action packed Week 3. But strap in...in this episode is the DEBATE of all debates...Will & Corbs discuss the Major League Rugby new law trials and ask the question as to what is the future for the scrum in rugby?Watch full episode on The Rugby Network. Like, Comment, Rate & hit that Notification button!
This week we focus on the Bears Women's upcoming semi-final play off with Gloucester-Hartpury on Sunday 2nd March at 3pm.Not only do we invite a proper dual season ticket holder onto the pod as a special guest but we also have an exclusive and in-depth interview with Dave Ward and Tom Luke. They give us a behind-the scenes deep dive into the season so far as well as their thoughts on how they will plan and prep for the play-off. It's a fairly lengthy and interesting chat after which we discuss a few of the issues that it throws up before previewing the game itself and offering our score predictions.We finish off by discussing Dave's excellent punditry performance on TNT Sports on Friday night having been warmed up nicely by our interview the day before and then finally sign off for the night.It is a bit of a long one again but to help you navigate your way through it here is the running order:Introduction:Start - 9:10: Pre-amble and a brief chat about the England A game at Ashton GateDave and Tom interview:9:10 - 12:04: Motivations for this season after last year's final defeat12:04 - 13:41: How the Women fit into the HPC set-up alongside the Men13:41 - 15:26: How Dave and Tom work together15:26 - 17: 10: Coaching on match days 17:10 - 18:55: Shaftesbury Park vs Ashton Gate as home venues18: 55 - 20: 28: How they plan and prep for games20:28 - 23:00: Managing squad rotation and selection issues23:00 - 26:50: New player recruitment pathways26:50 - 29:39: Tracking and signing established players29:39 - 34:23: How Tom signed Ilona Maher34:23 - 37: 36: Dave's thoughts after the Loughborough Lightening defeat37: 36 - 39:49: How they will prep for the semi final39:49 - 42:14: Messages to the traveling fans42: 14 - 45:41: Tom's failed attempt to sign Fury the Gladiator and a vote of thanksPost interview:45:41 - 55:15: Our thoughts on the chat55:15 - 65: 53: Semi-final preview65: 53 - 70:15: Score predictions70:15 - the end: Dave's punditry trousersLet us know what you think!
Guest co-host Max Kirby once again joins Jacob to have a chat about the big news that Tom Hudson and Luke Stratford will be departing the game at the end of the season. We also go through some of the BIG PWR results, particularly how both Chiefs and Quins losing changes the Top Four battle. We will then be chatting about a thoroughly disappointing East Mids derby day loss against rivals Loughborough Lightning and where Tigers can look to bounce back against a Gloucester-Hartpury side in cruise control! Enjoy!
The podcast is back for another year as a bumper year of women's rugby begins. On this week's episode we hear from the Saracens, Bristol Bears, Gloucester-Hartpury and Harlequins camps ahead of a big weekend of PWR action. We also speak to Edinburgh's Natasha Logan ahead of her side's Celtic Challenge meeting with Brython Thunder.
We are halfway through this season's PWR following last weekend's round nine. And ahead of round ten this weekend we had another journey round the grounds hearing from Gloucester-Hartpury's Sarah Beckett and Saracens Kelsey Clifford ahead of their two sides' mammoth clash at Kingsholm on Saturday. We heard from Harlequins forward coach Steve Halsey and their hooker Connie Powell on their 'bombsquad'. And finally we also hear from Bears head coach Dave Ward and Loughborough's Kathryn Treder and head coach Nathan Smith.
In the week Ilona Maher arrived at Bristol Bears, we heard from Bristol's Head Coach Dave Ward and fly-half Holly Aitchison on the arrival and their game against Exeter Chiefs. We also heard from Exeter's Cliodhna Moloney on rugby in Ireland, Saracens Georgia Evans on the importance of live streaming and Loughborough's Emily Scarratt on their game vs defending champions Gloucester-Hartpury!
Scaz's Loughborough Lightning take on Mo's Gloucester-Hartpury at Franklins Gardens this Sunday, so to preview the game & all the other big PWR news…cough cough, Ilona Maher
Last season's demons following the 90-0 defeat to Northampton Saints were banished as Gloucester won a superb victory away to he current Premiership champions. We discuss the performance, the improvements in overall attitude and the importance of backing this up during the next bank of league fixtures. We also chat about Gloucester-Hartpury's disappointing narrow defeat to Bristol, the small margins that have led to the three defeats this season and why we feel confident that they can still finish in the top four. There is also a conversation around the potential for a Linear World Championship trophy, European preview and Jim's plans for Vannes. Ed Price Jim Harley Russ Brookes Lawrence Landray Big thanks to Wynn Homes for their kind sponsorship. https://www.wynnhomes.co.uk/
Wow, what a win! Bonus points, super-dominant forwards and Magic Meg saw us to our first win of the PWR season, and, you guessed it, we're super duper giddy so we have a bumper episode ahead for you. Before we get into a famous win, we chat about the major headlines of Ilona Maher heading to the Bears, Bristol's stunning away win over defending champions Gloucester-Hartpury, Harlequin's continuing good run of form, and yet another rant about the RFU! Hope you enjoy us rambling about our fourth ever win in the top flight!
Another week, another look into the PWR camps on TWRS Weekly. This week we hear from Loughborough, Saracens, Gloucester-Hartpury, Leicester & Sale from the likes of Sarah McKenna & Meg Jones. Another belter of an episode!
The girls are back in the studio without a guest this week to get stuck into the burning questions… what should we call the England Men's rugby team? What is a Wallaby? And Where is Wally? Elma, Scaz & Mo look at the World Cup draw, the autumn internationals, banning the word ladies from women's sport & Scaz's green chiiiiiinos… Mo also clears up the Ilona Maher rumours about Gloucester-Hartpury…
In this week's episode, we look at three teams hitting the road in the PWR this weekend. We hear from Bristol Bears Women flyer Millie David on what makes her tick on the wing and her head coach Dave Ward. We also hear from Gloucester-Hartpury assistant coach Andrew Ford, Loughborough's head coach Nathan Smith and their returning Scottish International Helen Nelson.
We are back and we start this season and series with an interview between Ed and former Gloucester Rugby CEO Lance Bradley. They chat about the challenges of running a Sports business, the difference and surprises compared to the Automotive industry; guiding the club through COVID and probably the toughest times in the teams history, the growth of Women's Rugby and the rise of Gloucester-Hartpury before discussing Welsh Rugby, the Ospreys and their stadium move and the future of the club game more generally. Ed Price Lance Bradley
The final pod of the season and a big thank you for sticking with us! A great one to finish on as Gloucester-Hartpury win their second consecutive PWR title, beating Bristol Bears in an exciting encounter down at Sandy Park. We discuss the day, the game and the after party! We also chat about the failure of GB Sevens men to reach the Olympic games in Paris and England's impressive win over Japan in Tokyo. Ed Price Jim Harley
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.
Jim and Ed are joined by Gloucester-Hartpury co-captains Natasha 'Mo' Hunt and Zoe Aldcroft. They chat about this season, hopes for the future and more success (hopefully) including next years' World Cup and The Lions. Ed Price Jim Harley Zoe Aldcroft Natasha 'Mo' Hunt
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.
The eggs were all in one basket, but they were left scrambled by the Sharks at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. We chat through Gloucester's defeat in the Challenge Cup Final, where we think it went wrong and our experiences of the day and the final. The lads also discuss Toulouse winning their sixth Champions Cup in one of the all time great finals, as Dupont and Willis hit new heights in performance. Finally we review Gloucester-Hartpury's first league defeat of the season and see the positives and why this might be the best thing to happen. Ed Price Russ Brookes Jim Harley
Following an awful league campaign, Gloucester signed off at Kingsholm with a win over Newcastle Falcons. We chat through the game, the positives and how we should view a win over an obviously poor opposition. Meanwhile, Gloucester-Hartpury continue their unbeaten run and secured top spot in the PWR. Finally we continue the Challenge Cup final build up. Ed Price and Jim Harley
From meeting her fiancé to giving her confidence on and off the pitch, rugby has given Zoe Aldcroft so much in her life so far. The Gloucester-Hartpury lock discussed the lack of female sporting role models growing up, now being rivals with her partner at club level with him working for Leicester Tigers, the added pressure of playing after being named World Player of the Year brought and her Jonny Wilkinson doll she carries with her every match day,In this pod you will also hear from her older brother Jonny, fiancé Luke Stratford as well as team mates Maud Muir and Meg Jones.FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru... MORE:
From a desire to make people smile, to her photography and craft-making, Maud Muir puts as much into her time off the pitch as on it. The Red Roses and Gloucester-Hartpury prop opens up on her positive outlook on life, celebrating body confidence and size for strength and why she puts such an emphasis on rugby culture, and how that plays out in the West Country living near her club and international team mates.In this pod you will also hear from Maud's older brother Arthur, Red Roses and Gloucester-Hartpury team mate Mo Hunt on their friendship, as well as team mates Meg Jones and Zoe Aldcroft.FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru... MORE:
“It was such a shock for me and it still is. I still don't understand it to this day. I actually didn't sleep that night because I didn't want to wake up and it be something I had to deal with again.”Mo Hunt discussing her surprise exclusion from the Rugby World Cup squad in 2023Ahead of this weekend's start of the Guinness Women's Six Nations, I'm thrilled to say that my guest today is Mo Hunt, a much-celebrated international rugby player who's represented her country for over 13 years. Mo was part of the England team that won the World Cup in 2014, won numerous Six Nations Championships and, as a Sevens player, has represented Team GB at the Olympics in 2016 and 2021 and England at the Commonwealth Games. Mo is captain of Gloucester Hartpury, the PWR club that won the Premiership title in 2023 the same year that Mo helped England lift the inaugural WXV Trophy in New Zealand.Mo's now back in the England programme with a full-time contract as the team works towards a home World Cup in 2025.It was fabulous to talk at length with Mo – one of the most popular players in today's Red Roses squad.We explore her route into rugby (spoiler alert: she was a high-level netballer) and her rapid progress into national representation and winning a World Cup.Mo shares her experience of the journey from playing for England as an amateur to today's fully professional era, the challenge of switching between playing 15s and rugby 7s for England and Team GB and the importance of female coaches in the game.Mo is incredibly open about how she, and her family, were affected by her surprising exclusion from the Rugby World Cup squad in 2023 and how that decision has gone on to impact her life and her playing career today.It's such an exciting time for the game and players like Mo, as she reflects: “I don't feel like I've ever really achieved my true ability in an England shirt, which is why I'm so excited by this new campaign and new coaches coming in…”Get your tickets to watch Mo and the Red Roses play in this year's Women's Six Nations here: https://www.eticketing.co.uk/rfu/Events?preFilter=23Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangersHosted by Sue AnstissProduced by Sam Walker, What Goes On MediaA Fearless Women production
After five long years of generally seeing England put in average performances (all be it, with some good results) finally a performance to be proud of as the men in white ruined Ireland's Grand Slam dreams. The lads chat through all the Six Nations action, including Italy's deserved win over Scotland and a resurgent French side hammering Wales. Meanwhile we also chat through Gloucester-Hartpury securing a home semi final with yet another win, this time over former Champions Harlequins. Finally we preview the Premiership Final this Friday at Kingsholm. Ed Price Russ Brookes Jim Harley
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 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.
Welcome to The Game Changers. It's hard to believe this is series 16 of the podcast, which celebrates the trailblazers in women's sport exploring critical issues around equality in sport and beyond.We are so pleased that again this season of The Game Changers is supported by Sport England through a National Lottery Award. We're incredibly grateful for their ongoing support, which enables us to share the stories of these inspiring women working across the sporting landscape.My wonderful guest list for this series includes: Jess Carter, an incredible professional footballer who was part of the Lionesses team that won the Euros in 2022 AND silver in the World Cup in 2023. Jess also plays for Chelsea in the WSL.Claire Taggart - ranked number one in the world at Boccia, Claire represented Paralympics GB in Rio and Tokyo and looks all set to medal at Paris 2024.Sue Redfern, a former England Cricketer who is now a blazing a trail as a much respected cricket umpire in the men's and women's games.Sabrina Pace-Humphreys – an ultrarunner, author, social justice activist AND co-founder of the community and campaigning charity Black Trail Runners. Lisa O'Keefe – former Scottish International Rugby Player and director at Sport England who is now Secretary General for the International Working Group for Women in SportKristen Dusting – a silver medallist for England in the 2014 Roller Derby World Cup and multi-medal winning skater for London Roller Derby. Steph Harries - Managing Director at Women's Sports Group, who was formerly Controller of Production for BBC Sport And Mo Hunt – a legendary England rugby player who's won a World Cup, numerous Six Nations Championships and represented Team GB at the Rio Olympics. Mo's now captain of Gloucester Hartpury, leading her team to victory in the 2023 Premiership. This new series of The Game Changers will be released on Tuesday February 6 so please subscribe now and don't miss out on these fascinating, inspiring conversations.The Game Changers is available for free across all podcast platforms, or you can listen directly from our website at fearlesswomen.co.uk. This is also where you'll find details of all the trailblazing guests featured in previous series – there are over 170 of them. You can also listen to my book ‘Game On: The Unstoppable Rise of Women's Sport' for free on the podcast. You'll find the entire audio of the best-selling book in series 13.The Fearless Women website is also where you can find out more about the Women's Sport Collective, a free, inclusive community for all women working in sport. Membership includes access to networking events, regional groups, webinars, mentoring schemes, our LinkedIn Group, monthly newsletters, free places Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangersHosted by Sue AnstissProduced by Sam Walker, What Goes On MediaA Fearless Women production
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 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.
From a premature birth with her twin sister to selection heartbreak, Sarah Beckett has had to show her fair share of resilience. The Gloucester-Hartpury forward opens up on missing out the squad to New Zealand in 2022, how she hopes to inspire others who were born earlier than planned, the impact of body confidence issues and her continued work on mental health. In this pod you will also hear from her dad Mark, her twin sister Kate as well as England players Holly Aitchison and Ellie Kildunne. FOLLOW:▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru...▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/ MORE: