Podcasts about Red Roses

Can Wales shock Canada this weekend? Will Scotland and Ireland book their place in the quarter-finals? Sara and Philippa Tuttiett look ahead to a huge weekend for the three home nations. Sean Lynn has made a raft of changes, but are his side capable beating one of the tournament favourites to stay in the World Cup? Former Ireland international Anna Caplice explains how Scott Bemand how transformed the team on and off the field since taking charge and how far they have come since her playing days. Andy Burke from the BBC's Scotland pod outlines their progress and who could be the breakout star of their team. Plus, there is an injury setback for the Red Roses ahead of their clash against Samoa in Northampton.

Sasha’s two-year relationship takes a shocking turn when some suspicious “red” clues pop up—including mysterious hair, a neighborly encounter, and one very revealing bouquet of roses. Did Anthony get caught red-handed? Find out in this can’t-miss episode of To Catch a Cheater on The Jubal Show. Think your partner might be up to something shady? The Jubal Show has you covered. In this explosive segment, The Jubal Show helps suspicious lovers uncover the truth by setting up the ultimate loyalty test. We call their significant other, posing as a grocery store’s floral department offering a free bouquet. You know.. a War of the Roses. The catch? Who they choose to send the flowers to—and what they write on the card—could reveal everything. Will it be a romantic gesture for their partner or a shocking betrayal? Get ready for twists, surprises, and jaw-dropping confrontations as we help our listeners get the answers they deserve. Subscribe to The Jubal Show's To Catch A Cheater / War of the Roses.➡︎ Get on The Jubal Show with your story - https://thejubalshow.com This is just a tiny piece of The Jubal Show. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places: Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshow X/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshow Tiktok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.show Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshow YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFresh Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sasha’s two-year relationship takes a shocking turn when some suspicious “red” clues pop up—including mysterious hair, a neighborly encounter, and one very revealing bouquet of roses. Did Anthony get caught red-handed? Find out in this can’t-miss episode of To Catch a Cheater on The Jubal Show. Think your partner might be up to something shady? The Jubal Show has you covered. In this explosive segment, The Jubal Show helps suspicious lovers uncover the truth by setting up the ultimate loyalty test. We call their significant other, posing as a grocery store’s floral department offering a free bouquet. You know.. a War of the Roses. The catch? Who they choose to send the flowers to—and what they write on the card—could reveal everything. Will it be a romantic gesture for their partner or a shocking betrayal? Get ready for twists, surprises, and jaw-dropping confrontations as we help our listeners get the answers they deserve. Subscribe to The Jubal Show's To Catch A Cheater / War of the Roses.➡︎ Get on The Jubal Show with your story - https://thejubalshow.com This is just a tiny piece of The Jubal Show. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places: Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshow X/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshow Tiktok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.show Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshow YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFresh Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sasha’s two-year relationship takes a shocking turn when some suspicious “red” clues pop up—including mysterious hair, a neighborly encounter, and one very revealing bouquet of roses. Did Anthony get caught red-handed? Find out in this can’t-miss episode of To Catch a Cheater on The Jubal Show. Think your partner might be up to something shady? The Jubal Show has you covered. In this explosive segment, The Jubal Show helps suspicious lovers uncover the truth by setting up the ultimate loyalty test. We call their significant other, posing as a grocery store’s floral department offering a free bouquet. You know.. a War of the Roses. The catch? Who they choose to send the flowers to—and what they write on the card—could reveal everything. Will it be a romantic gesture for their partner or a shocking betrayal? Get ready for twists, surprises, and jaw-dropping confrontations as we help our listeners get the answers they deserve. Subscribe to The Jubal Show's To Catch A Cheater / War of the Roses.➡︎ Get on The Jubal Show with your story - https://thejubalshow.com This is just a tiny piece of The Jubal Show. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places: Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshow X/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshow Tiktok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.show Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshow YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFresh Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sasha’s two-year relationship takes a shocking turn when some suspicious “red” clues pop up—including mysterious hair, a neighborly encounter, and one very revealing bouquet of roses. Did Anthony get caught red-handed? Find out in this can’t-miss episode of To Catch a Cheater on The Jubal Show. Think your partner might be up to something shady? The Jubal Show has you covered. In this explosive segment, The Jubal Show helps suspicious lovers uncover the truth by setting up the ultimate loyalty test. We call their significant other, posing as a grocery store’s floral department offering a free bouquet. You know.. a War of the Roses. The catch? Who they choose to send the flowers to—and what they write on the card—could reveal everything. Will it be a romantic gesture for their partner or a shocking betrayal? Get ready for twists, surprises, and jaw-dropping confrontations as we help our listeners get the answers they deserve. Subscribe to The Jubal Show's To Catch A Cheater / War of the Roses.➡︎ Get on The Jubal Show with your story - https://thejubalshow.com This is just a tiny piece of The Jubal Show. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places: Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshow X/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshow Tiktok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.show Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshow YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFresh Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with The National Lottery live from the Women's Rugby World Cup hotel in Daventry, Northamptonshire getting us excited ahead of Saturday's game against Samoa!Chris and the gang were joined by:The Red Roses' Senior Performance Nutritionist, Aimee O'Keefe and Head Chef for England Rugby, Tom Kirby.Rugby Football Union's Director of the Women's Game, Alex Teasdale and Red Roses' Head of Women's Performance, Charlie Hayter.And some of the amazing players including: Abbie Ward, Amy Cokayne and Sarah Bern!Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every weekday morning from 0630am on Virgin Radio, just ask your smart speaker to "Play Virgin Radio!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do Scotland already have one foot in the World Cup quarter-finals? Fran McGhie's hat-trick inspired the Scots to a record win over Wales in their World Cup opener, despite all the uncertainty around player contracts. Where did it all go wrong for Wales and why are they still not clicking under head coach Sean Lynn? Ugo, Sara, and Katy Daley-McLean discuss all this and more as they dissect the opening weekend for the home nations. Did the Red Roses justify their favourites tag after scoring 11 tries against the United States? Ireland also opened with an impressive bonus-point win with one player in particular catching the eye.

Red Roses and USA Legends Sue Day and Alycia Washington join Johnnie post-match to look back and analyse an incredible start to the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrLOCWQJQ5A Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the whistle reaction as England beat the USA 69-7.Sara Orchard is joined by 1994 World Cup winning Red Rose Giselle Mather and commentator Claire Thomas to reflect on England's emphatic start to their World Cup campaign and the huge sense of occasion created at the Stadium of Light for the opening match. Was Ellie Kildunne the right call for player of the match? And how did the Red Roses still not exhibit their best play? Plus, should the USA's Alev Kelter have been given the yellow card? And where do the Americans go from here?

An Essex council has been granted a High Court injunction to stop a local hotel from housing asylum seekers. What is behind the massive growth of Women's Rugby and support for the Red Roses? Will a tax on tourists help boost local economies and support the arts? Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer's Ceri Thomas, Vanessa Thorpe and Jessica Hayden, as each try to pitch the top story of the day.Read more on today's stories here: Ellie Kildunne: I was just a girl with a passion, a belief and a raw talent - HEREThe Epping injunction is a gift to Labour's opponents - HERE ‘It's about restoring pride': can Blackpool use its saucy image to win back the crowds? HERE**We want to hear what you think! Email us at: newsmeeting@observer.co.uk Follow us on Social Media: @ObserverUK on X @theobserveruk on Instagram and TikTok@theobserveruk.bsky.social‬ on bluesky Host: Giles Whittell, Deputy Editor-In-ChiefProducers: Casey Magloire Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore, Executive Producer To find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentHead to our website observer.co.uk Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With just over a week to go before England host the Women's Rugby World Cup, how much has changed in the 34 years since Wales hosted the inaugural event? And what does the future look like? Eleanor Oldroyd and Sara Orchard are joined by 1994 World Cup winner Giselle Mather and 2014 World Cup winner Rachael Burford to reflect on their experiences.Also hear from Red Roses lock Abbie Ward getting ready for her third World Cup.

World Rugby Women's Player of the Year and England fullback Ellie Kildunne joins Betty Glover and Anne Onwusiri to explain why losing the 2021 Rugby World Cup was the best thing that's ever happened to her - and why the Red Roses are perfectly poised to strike in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Rushden took you through today's show with former Chelsea player Scott Minto. They were joined by former Palace winger John Salako, Troy Deeney was in his usual Monday slot to discuss all the hottest topics, Red Roses player Ellie Kildunne joined the show to discuss the Women's Rugby World Cup and the guys were joined in studio by legendary boxing trainer Mark Tibbs. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rhiana Lewis from the Back the Girls podcast parachutes in to join Jacob on the pod this week, as we chat more signings, what on earth is this UXi partnership and reacting to Wales beating Australia for the first time, featuring new signing Katherine Baverstock in her first cap. Also included is in an EXCLUSIVE interview with new Director of Women's Rugby Fraser Goatcher as we hear how preseason has been going, what are the club's ambitions for next season and beyond and what a Goatcher + Ross Bundy coached Leicester Tigers women's team might look like. We wrap up the pod with a preview of the Red Roses warm-up game this weekend against Spain at Mattioli Woods Welford Road. After getting over the excitement of another Red Roses fixture at the best stadium in club rugby, we chat about whether Spain or England will really gain an awful lot for this match with Magic Meg Jones playing her first game at the ground since leaving the club. Enjoy! 

Ahead of next season, we have recorded a special pod to cover off all the chaos, nonsense and news from the past few months. We chat through the decision to move a Gloucester home game to Villa Park, European trips to Cork and Edinburgh; Series wins for England and the Lions (with all the associated drama and controversy) plus the Red Roses squad announcement.We will be back for the new season in a few weeks. Until then enjoy the rest of your summer!Ed PriceJim Harley

The Rugby World Cup is only four weeks away & our Red Roses are back for Season 6 of The Good, The Scaz & The Rugby with their South African Cat Lady in tow. Life in camp, summer shenanigans & more Mo'isms than you can shake a white elephant at… the chaos has returned for another year! Try not to get goosebumps… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lynda La Plante joins Clare McDonnell to discuss her latest novel, The Scene of the Crime, which follows CSI Jessica Russell and her team as they investigate a high-profile robbery and assault in East London. Now in her eighties, the prolific author talks about the in-depth research behind her writing and what keeps her motivated to write. The family and friends of Simone White who died from alcohol poisoning, along with five others, after drinking shots at a hostel in Laos last year, have launched a successful campaign to introduce alcohol safety classes in schools. Clare speaks to Simone's friend, Bethany Clarke, who was travelling with her, drank the same drinks and has been involved in the campaign. The Women's Rugby World Cup is kicking off in just three weeks' time. The tournament will be hosted in England, and there's growing excitement across all four home nations. Clare finds out more from Katy Daley-McLean, who captained the Red Roses to World Cup victory in 2014.Grace Wolstenholme, a 22-year-old online content creator with cerebral palsy, had her own death faked on TikTok. In May, one of her videos was re-used without her consent in a gruesome 'death hoax'. Clare discusses with journalist Elliot Deady from BBC Essex, who has been following the story, and we hear from Grace herself about the deep impact this incident has had on her.Sara Pascoe is a comedian, and her children don't sleep, her kitchen won't clean itself and her husband “doesn't want to be in it”. Sara's new show - I am a Strange Gloop – is on a UK tour. She stumbles stunned to the stage from the soft play area, with battle-hardened tales to tell on the front line of motherhood.Presented by Clare McDonnell Producer: Louise Corley

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The Rugby Odds, Season 5, Episode 28 NEW YORK, NY - Featuring an All-Star panel of #WWE Hall of Famer/Rugby-Advocate John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, world class coach Mike Friday, King Gift Egbelu & host Matt "Money" McCarthy. RECORD 57-41 Champions Cup Insults, Opinions JBL Returns! Red Roses & France in Epic Leinster vs ??? Premiership Need Relegation? Bulls & Sharks Win Again MLR Storm Week Free Jacks, Utah on Fire Headlines With Hook Exeter Exiting? Exclusive Highlights Grown A$$ Man Player of the Week AND BE SURE TO CHECK OUT... The new MLR Weekly. Please share and join our weekly newsletter: http://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ Find All Here: -Web: www.RugbyWrapUp.com -X/Twitter: @RugbyWrapUp @TheRugbyOdds, @MLR Weekly @Matt_McCarthy00, @CollegeRWU, @JonnyLewisFilms -Face Book: Rugby Wrap Up -Instagram: RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: Rugby Wrap Up -Reddit: RugbyWrapUp -TikTok: RugbyWrapUp -Podcast Platforms: RugbyWrapUp #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #RugbyATL #MLR2020 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #RugbyOdds #RugbyBetting #rfcla #giltinis Find All Here: -Web: www.RugbyWrapUp.com -X/Twitter: @RugbyWrapUp @TheRugbyOdds, @MLR Weekly @Matt_McCarthy00, @CollegeRWU, @JonnyLewisFilms -Face Book: Rugby Wrap Up -Instagram: RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: Rugby Wrap Up -Reddit: RugbyWrapUp -TikTok: RugbyWrapUp -Podcast Platforms: RugbyWrapUp #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #RugbyATL #MLR2020 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #RugbyOdds #RugbyBetting #rfcla #giltinis

Fresh from his Ash Splash at the weekend, England and Northampton star Henry Pollock is our special guest on this week's pod. Pollock chats to Ugo and Ashy about the Champions Cup semi-final with Leinster this weekend and his remarkable rise through the ranks over the past 12 months. We also learn how he deals with criticism on social media and how he stays grounded away from the pitch. There is plenty to discuss in the Premiership as Sale impress again. Is George Ford played his way onto the Lions tour? Plus, what's going on at Exeter? Scarlets and Cardiff boost their URC play-off hopes and do the Red Roses have an issue dealing with pressure?

Alfie Reynolds and Alex Lowe look back on the Premiership action at the weekend. They look at Gloucester's continuing rise and ask whether Bristol have been figured out or are they just not executing well enough? And did Sale Sharks score the try of the season against Saracens? Plus Elgan Alderman reviews another 6 Nations grand slam for the Red Roses who beat France by a point. Was that the test John Mitchell's side really needed ahead of a home world cup? Also, Alfie and Alex are at Twickenham to hear from the top brass at the RFU, including chief executive Bill Sweeney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Only France stand in the way of England securing a fourth consecutive Grand Slam. Sara Orchard and Philippa Tuttiett preview the final weekend of the Six Nations, including the big showdown at Twickenham. Red Roses head coach John Mitchell talks about the connection he has formed with his players and how he is still assessing his options at fly-half. French rugby expert Paul Eddison joins the pod to give us the lowdown on their championship, and why they are struggling to keep pace with England. We also look ahead to a huge game for Wales in Italy as Sean Lynn warns his players their World Cup hopes could be in jeopardy if performances don't improve.

We are all set for a Grand Slam showdown at Twickenham after England thrashed Scotland and France edged past Italy in Parma in round four. Sara is joined by World Cup winner Katy Daley-McLean and former Scotland international Heather Lockhart to bring you reaction to another big Red Roses win. Who did enough to secure a place for next week's decider against France? What were the positives for Scotland? And can France finally end their losing streak and stop another England Grand Slam?

With the Red Roses on course for a fourth successive Grand Slam, has the competition becoming too predictable? What can be changed to help make the Six Nations more competitive? Sara Orchard and Philippa Tuttiett discuss what can be done, and crucially, how the other nations can close the gap on England. We go inside the Scotland camp to get the thoughts of head coach Bryan Easson and we hear from Rachel McLachlan who wins her 50th cap on Saturday. Plus, England lock Abbie Ward shares some exciting news and talks to us about her husband Dave Ward leaving Bristol Bears.

Maud Muir is player of the match again, just 24 hours after eating a three-course meal that involved sausage and crêpes. She's joined by Red Roses team-mate Sadia Kabeya and Shaunagh Brown to break down England's latest Six Nations win, which was in some doubt at half time against Ireland in Cork. What was said at half time? Who does the talking? And what makes a good team talk?  Plus, why is Zoe Harrison like NASA, your questions, and three new jingles for Maud's Eye View.  Get tickets to our live shows: https://rb.gy/edowu9 To get 20% off your first Thriva blood test, click here: thriva.co and use the code LOVEOFRUGBY

Red Roses Head Coach John Mitchell joins Ben Youngs and Dan Cole in the For The Love Of Rugby studio for a fascinating deep dive into his intrepid coaching career. One of rugby's most interesting characters, John shares stories of facing the British & Irish Lions as a player, managing the All Blacks at the 2003 World Cup, coaching Ben and Dan in 2019 for England, and his plans for the Red Roses as they bid to win the 2025 World Cup on home soil. ✍️ Subscribe to Coley's newsletter: https://loveofrugby.substack.com/subscribe

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Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins are joined by former Wales captains Ellis Jenkins and Siwan Lillicrap to reflect on Wales' 67-12 defeat to England and the weekend's URC games. Sean Lynn's side conceded 11 tries against the Women's Six Nations holders in front of a record crowd of over 21,000 fans. Elsewhere, Scarlets came back from 17-0 down to beat west Wales rivals Ospreys, Cardiff conceded a late penalty to lose away to Benetton and Dragons suffered another defeat after losing to Edinburgh.

Alfie Reynolds and Egan Alderman look back on all the biggest stories across the last week. Including the possibility of a rugby world cup heading to the Middle East, Andy Farrell selecting players based in France and a future British and Irish Lions tour against Les Bleus. Plus, they review the Premiership and 6 Nations action over the weekend by asking if Saracens are devaluing the Champions Cup? And Elgan's quirky idea for how the Red Roses can get more competitive fixtures. Owen Slot also joins the pod to reflect on RFU CEO Bill Sweeney surviving a motion to remove him as the head of the governing body. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sara Orchard and Philippa Tuttiett preview the second round of the Six Nations as England prepare to take on Wales at the Principality Stadium. Philippa and Sara discuss playing at the bigger stadiums but with less fans, versus smaller stadiums that is more likely to sell out. Sara has been into the England camp and caught up with centre Meg Jones who speaks very openly about the death of both her mum and dad last year and this being the first England match without them. Meg talks about what makes teammate Ellie Kildunne so good ahead of her winning her 50th cap this weekend and how she is feeling about playing at the Principality stadium. We also hear from Kayleigh Powell and how Wales are preparing as they head into this huge fixture. Plus Sara and Philippa chat how France are not at the level of England right now and how Scotland can take confidence from their win against Wales. Philippa also shares her views on Eoife Wafer and her potential to be a stand-out player for Ireland. This episode includes themes of addiction. If you've been affected by any of the issues discussed in this interview, BBC Action Line has links to organisations that can offer help and advice.

Get tickets to our live shows: https://rb.gy/edowu9 Andy Farrell has named his British and Irish Lions coaching team and so Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are here to react to it. There's also the Red Roses winning again, Coley swearing at Saints and the potentially enormous issue of Ben moving to Paris.  To get 20% off your first Thriva blood test, click here: thriva.co and use the code LOVEOFRUGBY

Alex, Hask, and Tins sit down with Red Roses Head Coach John Mitchell to reflect on his diverse coaching career. At just 37, he became Head Coach of the All Blacks, facing intense media scrutiny after their exit from the 2003 Rugby World Cup. His journey then took him to coaching roles in Australia and South Africa, where a life-changing armed robbery shifted his perspective. Now in his third stint with England—having previously worked under Clive Woodward and Eddie Jones—is Mitchell the coach to deliver World Cup glory later this year? Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. WOB Group & GB&R Competition Entry Form

The Women's Six Nations got underway on Saturday, with England eyeing a whopping 29th title in the tournament. And so, Jen jumped on the Zoom to chat to the Red Roses' top scorer of all time: Emily Scarratt. They're talking about how women's rugby is doing in the UK and on a global stage, the forthcoming World Cup, and how to take the lows, as well as the highs, when you're a professional athlete. Tickets for the Women's Six Nations are available online now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Red Roses won again, Scotland and Wales produced another thriller and Ireland pushed France all the way in Belfast. Sara rounds up the opening weekend of the Women's Six Nations and we start in York. World Cup winners Kat Merchant and Katy Daley-McLean look back at England's 30th successive Six Nations win. But why did their performance drop off so dramatically in the second half? And did the Helena Rowland experiment at fly-half work? Commentator Claire Thomas joins us as we look back at Scotland's narrow win over Wales on Saturday. Scotland's Helen Nelsen caught the eye and Sara explains why her performance reminded her of Katy in her prime. We talk Ireland too as head coach Scott Bemand says it's time to ditch the tag of 'plucky losers' after their defeat to France.

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have sent Anthony Watson to Sage HQ to meet Women's World Player of the Year, Ellie Kildunne. The pair chat about home World Cups, the Red Roses' Six Nations campaign and what it's really like working under John "Mad Mitch" Mitchell. ✍️ Subscribe to Coley's newsletter: https://loveofrugby.substack.com/subscribe

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.

For The Love Of Rugby, with women. Join our brand new hosts, Maud Muir, Sadia Kabeya and Shaunagh Brown as they preview the 2025 Women's Six Nations ahead of the championship kicking off this weekend. The England internationals chat life in camp, The Red Roses' new captain as well their ones to watch for the tournament. Plus, Maud reveals she was once the star of Oliver. ✍️ Subscribe to Coley's newsletter: https://loveofrugby.substack.com/subscribe

This episode is sponsored by NordVPNEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal DISCOUNT CODE ➼ go to nordvpn.com/maul our link will give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. There's no risk with Nord's 30 day money-back guarantee! So it finally happened England have regained the Calcutta Cup. Despite conceding more tries, missing more tackles, less possession, less territory, less metres carried, less line breaks, less tackle breaks and less offloads, they beat Scotland to prove stats matter less than points. Max and Ryan go head to head in the feelings around this one.Winning is winning right?What about the Tommy Freeman try? Doesnt matter as long as the ref thinks you scored!At the end of the day, despite The Afrikaner Android that is Duhan Van der Merwe's best efforts it wasnt to be for Scotland. That said should big Dwayne have tried to get it closer to the posts to helps Finn Russell for that final missed kick??? Maro "the octopus of chaos" Itoje and his Red Roses won't care, just ask Max he was out with them after the match and gives us the lowdown on the partying.Listen out for the sheer volume of name drops from Ryan and Max after their day (and night) out in London. A who's who of rugby royalty.Over in Cardiff a resurgent Wales produced their best performance for a very long time to put the heebie-jeebies up the Irish. Ultimately, Ireland doing what they do best, winning. Can anyone stop the green army marching towards a second grand slam in 3 years? Over to you France!Speaking of the French... how many of you claimed Antoine Dupont was human because of 1 below his superlative standards performance against England…. Demi God Dupont activated in a absolutely harrowing match for the Italians.... The French are cooking, round 4 looks like the tournament decider in Dublin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was Valentine's Day.  Exactly one year had passed since Hannah had shown the first symptoms of the brain tumor which was now slowly taking her life.  It had been a roller-coaster year full of MRIs, needle sticks, radiation treatments, chemotherapy, hair loss, platelet infusions, and hospital stays.  We had watched our daughter go from a vibrant, healthy 16-year-old with high academic aspirations to a weak, nearly-blind 17-year-old with the mind of an old woman with Alzheimer's.   But in spite of the physical and mental changes cancer had wrought, it had not stolen her sweet spirit.Thank you for joining me for another bonus episode of the While We're Waiting podcast in this year-long series in which I share our family's experiences as our teenage daughter Hannah battled glioblastoma brain cancer from February 2008 through February 2009.  My desire is to process through the events of those twelve months with the perspective that 16 years has brought … and point listeners to hope in Jesus along the way.I would love to hear your thoughts on the show. Click here to send me a message!** IMPORTANT** - All views expressed by guests on this podcast are theirs alone, and may not represent the Statement of Faith and Statement of Beliefs of the While We're Waiting ministry. We'd love for you to connect with us here at While We're Waiting! Click HERE to visit our website and learn about our free While We're Waiting Weekends for bereaved parentsClick HERE to learn more about our network of While We're Waiting support groups all across the country. Click HERE to subscribe to our YouTube channelClick HERE to follow our public Facebook pageClick HERE to follow us on Instagram Click HERE to follow us on Twitter Click HERE to make a tax-deductible donation to the While We're Waiting ministryContact Jill by email at: jill@whilewerewaiting.org

This week, Chloe and Alexa are peeling back the curtain on the myth, the magic, and the marketing machine that is Valentine's Day. They're exploring what's worth letting go of, why being single can be the best gift you never expected, and why comparing your life to Instagram's highlight reel is a fast track to disappointment. Whether you're in a relationship or doing your own thing, Valentine's Day is only as good as the story you choose to tell yourself.

Sara sits down with Zoe Aldcroft after she was appointed Red Roses captain for 2025. Aldcroft tells us what it means to lead the team in a World Cup year and how supportive Marlie Packer has been since replacing her as skipper. We hear all about Aldcroft's leadership style and what motivates her to always go the extra mile. She also revisits the heartbreak of losing to the All Blacks in the last World Cup final and how it affected her love for the game. Head coach John Mitchell explains the reasons behind the change of captain and what qualities he admires most in Aldcroft. He also explains how he and the leadership group are dealing with being the 'hunted' at the upcoming World Cup.

Ugo, Ashy and Chris head into the studio in central London to record the last pod of 2024. Ashy gets a few Christmas gripes off his chest before we look ahead to a bumper year in 2025 and put our prediction skills to the test. Who will win the Six Nations and will we see a Grand Slam? And in what order will the home nations finish? We pick our Lions bolters and ask if there is anyone that can stop the Red Roses winning the World Cup. We also round-up a chaotic end to 2024 on the field as Exeter finally win a game, Bath put nearly 70 points on Saracens and Sale dominated Bristol at Ashton Gate. We also put forward a solution to solve the issues with the Champions Cup - remember you heard it here first!

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In this episode, Hayley and Amy talk with director Rachel Klein about socioeconomic barriers to working in theatre, mentorship as a tool to make theatre work more accessible, the challenges of earning respect as a woman leader, and more. Click here for a transcript of the episode! Episode Notes Hosts: Hayley Goldenberg and Amy AndrewsGuest: Rachel KleinMusic: Chloe Geller Episode Resources: NAMT Festival of New Musicals Iconoclast Theatre Collective The Trouble with Dead Boyfriends Esther, Heart of a Queen at the George Theater Spells of the Sea at the Kennedy Center Guest Bio: Rachel Klein (she/her) is a New York City-based stage director specializing in new play and musical development. Off-Broadway: The Gospel According to Heather (Theatre 555; starring Katey Sagal); Red Roses, Green Gold (Minetta Lane Theatre/ft. the music of the Grateful Dead); Around the World in 80 Days (The Davenport Theatre); The Anthem (Lynn Redgrave Theatre); The Opposite of Love (Royal Performing Arts Space). Selected NYC: Tink! (NYMF); More Than All the World (Theatre for the New City); Circus of Circus (The House of Yes). Selected Regional: The Suffragist (Gallagher Bluedorn Theatre; starring Nancy Opel), Dead Certain (composer: Air Supply's Graham Russell); 54 the Musical (House of Independents; starring Michaela Jaé Rodriguez and Frankie Grande). Selected workshops and readings: High Priest (Paul Iacono's Warhol Factory play); Helen (Starring Bonnie Milligan), Medusa: A New Pop Opera. Charity: Ms. Klein directed the charity roast of Michael Musto raising funds for the Callen Lorde Community Health Center, featuring Rosie O'Donnell, Bruce Vilanch, and Jinkx Monsoon. Ms. Klein is a proud member of SDC, founding member of Iconoclast Theatre Collective, guest teaching artist at Fordham University, serves on the New Musical Screening Committee for NAMT, directed Double, Double for Bite-Sized Broadway (ft. Richard Kind), and is the Director/Showrunner of the audio series The World to Come (ft. Adrienne Barbeau). Up next: Esther, Heart of a Queen (The George Theatre, Houston); Spells of the Sea (The Kennedy Center, DC). Find Rachel Online: Visit Rachel's website Follow Rachel on Instagram Follow Rachel on Facebook Thanks for listening! Who do you want to hear from next on the Women & Theatre Podcast? Nominate someone here. The Women & Theatre Podcast is created and produced by Hayley Goldenberg and Amy Andrews. Please like, comment, subscribe, follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and consider making a donation to support our work. Thank you for listening!

Chris and Paul Grayson are at Twickenham to bring you reaction to England's dominant victory over Japan. It ended a run of five straight defeats for Steve Borthwick, but how happy is he with the team's progress this autumn? Jamie George is also on the pod and we get Eddie Jones' take on a tough day at the office for Japan and a less than ideal return to Twickenham for the former England head coach. We are also in Monaco for the World Rugby awards as Sara sits down with the men's and women's player of the year. South Africa forward Pieter-Steph du Toit claimed the men's award for a second time while Ellie Kildunne was crowned the best women's player after a stellar year with the Red Roses.

Sara and Kat Merchant bring you all the reaction to the Women's World Cup draw. They chat to England captain Marlie Packer about the Red Roses being drawn against Samoa, USA and Australia and what it was like to have the draw live on The One Show. Ireland are in the same pool as the Black Ferns, can they stun the World Champions again? We speak to their co-captain Sam Monaghan about their progress over the last year. And with Scotland and Wales in the same pool as one of the top seeds Canada, is it a straight shootout between the two for second place? Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm and Wales skipper Hannah Jones discuss and look back at their last World Cup encounter.

There is plenty for Ugo, Danny and Chris to discuss on and off the pitch this week as the war of words - and emojis - continues between Rieko Ioane and Johnny Sexton. But it was Bristol who delivered the knockout blow of the weekend as they wrecked Bath's perfect start to the season. Alex Lozowski could be in line for his first England cap since 2018, but were there any big omissions from Steve Borthwick's training squad ahead of the autumns? The Red Roses beat the Black Ferns again and things aren't going well for Chris in Fantasy rugby.

Queen She-wolf: The saga of Margaret of Anjou comes to an end. Welcome back to the third installment in our Margaret of Anjou series. Today we're discussing Margaret's dramatic journey as Queen of England during the War of the Roses, her struggle against mental illness, her relentless fight for her family's throne, and her eventual tragic downfall. The episode features a mix of history, humor, and reflective commentary on how Margaret's legacy has been shaped by the victors' narrative. We reference a few of our previous episodes in this one, and you can find all of our ladies of the Wars of the Roses on this page. Our intro/disclaimer is by The Persistence podcast Time stamps: 02:55 The Civil War and Margaret's Struggles 15:19 Margaret's Exile and Edward IV's Reign 23:47 Margaret's Reluctant Alliance with Warwick 27:19 Warwick's Victory and Henry VI's Restoration 28:33 Edward IV's Return and Margaret's Setback 30:51 Margaret's Final Stand 44:11 Margaret's Return to France and Final Years 45:53 Margaret's Legacy and Historical Impact Some sources: Red Roses by Amy License Rex Factor Podcast Margaret of Anjou: Passionate Mother by Carole Levin  This episode is sponsored by Factor. Head to factormeals.com/queenspod50 And use code queenspod50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Margaret of Anjou part 2: Power, Politics, and the Wars of the Roses. We are back to continue our journey to get to know Margaret of Anjou. In this episode of the Queens podcast, we delve into the tumultuous life of Maggie OA. We'll explore her role as the Queen of England through a chaotic period marked by the mental illness of her husband, Henry VI, and the political strife of the Wars of the Roses. If you like this episode but haven't listened to our Margaret Beaufort episodes, we think those two episodes complement each other well. Intro by Sisters Who Watch Some sources: Red Roses by Amy License Ridiculous History: Loveday: Henry VI's Well-intentioned, Terrible Attempt at Making Peace Rex Factor: Margaret of Anjou Biography Medieval Coventry This episode is sponsored by Factor. Head to factormeals.com/queenspod50 And use code queenspod50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a new season and Queens Podcast is back to spill the tea on Margaret of Anjou, sometimes known as the she-wolf of France. Margaret was a fierce queen consort of England as wife of Henry VI, but in this episode we're going to meet baby Margaret and discuss the journey that got her to She Wolf territory. If this is your first Wars of the Roses episode, you might also enjoy any of these episodes between part 1 & 2: Margaret Beaufort Elizabeth Woodville Jacquetta of Luxembourg Also, her grandmother Yolande of Aragon is someone who we've covered that we think you'll like to! Time stamps: 02:04 Introducing Margaret of Anjou 05:29 Margaret's Early Life and Influences 09:20 Marriage Negotiations and Proxy Wedding 16:03 Journey to England 30:04 Meeting King Henry VI 35:03 The Duke of York and the Duke of Gloucester 35:34 Allies of Margaret: Suffolk and Somerset 38:53 Margaret's Grand Coronation 41:23 Political Tensions and Court Drama 01:03:19 Margaret's Pregnancy and Henry's Mental Break 01:05:35 Conclusion: Margaret's Uncertain Future Intro by Trashy Royals podcast Some sources: Red Roses by Amy License When Marguerite of Anjou Arrived in England The Guardian: Did Henry VI have a sex coach in his marriage bed? Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices