Podcasts about Rugby World Cup

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.

Get with the Discourse, and share thoughts on the subjects we tackle - a small monthly pledge gets you into the VIP room for the "best content on the internet!". Plus, we really value the support!Don't forget you can also watch us on YouTube!Show notesIn this Spotlight, our news roundup begins with a look ahead to the Tokyo World Championships, via a rewind to the Diamond League finals in Zurich. Has Zurich shown the way forward for field events? We unpack whether this model can help the field events and thus sport grow, celebrate new stars and seasoned champions. We discuss how moving the World Championships to the season's end poses unique challenges for athletes, and stretches the physiological peak many can sustain. We look ahead to epic clashes, where new favourites have emerged and old stars have shown form at just the right time.From track to turf, we turn to rugby and the doping case of Asenathi Ntlabakanye. The South African prop has been provisionally suspended after a positive test for a substance SA Rugby has said was not performance-enhancing and was medically prescribed. Ross and Gareth explore what this may mean, and the broader grey areas that challenge athlete rights and fairness in sport.Then in Center Stage (53:34), the Women's Rugby World Cup takes the spotlight. The tournament is off to a fantastic start, breaking records and continuing its growth. But Ross explains why wide performance gaps between rugby's juggernauts and minnows could threaten the game's continued long-term prospects, and how targeted investment will be key to keeping the sport competitive and fair.In Ross Replies (1:09:42), Stu asks whether women experience head injuries differently from men? Ross explains that the answer is "it depends", a variation of yes and what this means for preventing head injury in women. And Finally (1:18:39), Mike asked for insight on whether children should be taught to tackle when learning rugby, and we discuss why the answer is a cautious, and qualified "yes", with some evidence and a cautionary tale about how the speed with which we introduce risk is the key.LinksStory on Ntlabakanye's doping positive and SARU's statementThe NCAA team that lost a title because of caffeineAs discussed re the NCAA, the London Marathon death attributed to a stimulant in a weight loss supplementStu's question and discussion about head injury mechanisms in women's rugby: Discourse members onlyRoss' paper describing head injury mechanisms in elite womenThe paper that documents head accelerations in players aged 13 to adult Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lauren Jenkins is joined by Wales international Alisha Joyce-Butchers, former Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap and broadcaster Claire Thomas to look ahead to Wales against Canada in the Women's Rugby World Cup and discuss Sean Lynn's team selection.

The jocks discuss Women's Rugby World Cup. Queer couples, tournament crushes, team nicknames, and why rugby might actually be the horniest sport. Join us on Patreon: Patreon.com/Jockular Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The opening round of the Women's Rugby World Cup had several blown-out scorelines, including the Black Ferns' 46-point win over Spain. The closest game was a 24-point win, but World Rugby officials are defending the disparities and telling fans to hold on for inevitable arm-wrestles as the tournament continues in England. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

The World Cup is off to a blazing start and already some of the biggest teams in the world are starting to flex their muscles. Betty Glover and Anne Onwusiri are joined by 2021 Rugby World Cup winner Kendra Cocksedge to discuss the opening weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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.

Welcome back to Sports Are Fun! Kelley O'Hara, Ros Gold-Onwude, and BJ Beckwith break down Paige Bueckers' record-shattering night in the WNBA, relive Ludmilla's fastest hat trick in NWSL history, fangirl over the US Open, and catch up on everything from Rugby World Cup highs and lows to mysterious matching corvettes?! Check back every Tuesday for a new episode of 'Sports Are Fun!' #nwsl #uswnt #wnba 'Sports Are Fun!' is a show that'll remind you why you fell in love with (women's) sports in the first place. Join World Cup champ, Olympic gold medalist, and aspiring barista Kelley O'Hara as she sits down with personality hire BJ Beckwith and a revolving cast of co-hosts and friends. Together, they're talking the biggest, funnest, and most need-to-know stories in the world of women's sports. From on-court drama to off-field shenanigans, to candid (and silly) chats with the most important personalities in the space, this show screams "Sports Are Fun!" Just Women's Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women's sports. In a world where women's sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women's Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women's Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women's sports fan. SIGN UP: Creator Club Contest: https://justwomenssports.com/creator-club-template-contest/ NWSL Championship Experience: https://justwomenssports.com/2025-nwsl-championship-experience/ Listen to Sports Are Fun! here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-are-fun/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sports-are-fun-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/sports-are-fun Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justwomenssports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justwomenssports? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new report, published yesterday, says Britain's gender pay gap has been understated for two decades, casting doubt on the accuracy of official figures. It's news that might have big implications for women in the workplace and policymakers, from the Bank of England to ministers, who rely on these figures to make big economic decisions. Alex Bryson is Professor of Quantitative Social Science at University College London and worked on this research and Amy Borrett is a data journalist at the Financial Times. They join Nuala McGovern to discuss.Have you heard of 'spicy' fiction? Now worth £53 million annually, it's a genre that's booming, with sales of romance fiction up 110% between 2023 and 2024 in the UK. And it's mainly women reading these erotic novels, giving them chilli ratings depending on the level of explicit content, and sharing their across Instagram and TikTok. So, what's driving this trend? Nuala is joined by author Emma Lucy, who writes spicy fiction, and Stylist journalist Shahed Ezaydi to find out more.If you've been watching any of the Women's Rugby World Cup you may have seen ‘high tech mouthguards being used. They will now flash red — signally potentially high impacts, requiring players to have a head injury assessment - a move aimed at improving player safety. So just how safe is it for women to play rugby? What are the risks of getting injured, and what is being done to mitigate those risks? We hear from Fi Tomas, women's sports reporter at the Telegraph, Dr Izzy Moore, reader in human movement and sports medicine at Cardiff Metropolitan University and Welsh Ruby Union injury surveillance project lead, and Dr Anna Stodter, senior lecturer in sport coaching at Leeds Beckett University, former Sottish International player, who also coaches the university team.With queues leading out of the shops and reports of thefts, we look at the lengths to which some women will go to get their hands on the latest style must-have, Labubu dolls.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Kirsty Starkey

There's some promising news on the medical front for the Black Ferns after their big win over Spain in their Rugby World Cup opener yesterday was marred by several nasty-looking injuries to key players. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.

The sky is falling in. The All Blacks have lost for the first time in Argentina.The ARP crew asks what needs to change to eliminate the discipline issues, high ball problems and the inability for the midfield to make breaks.With the halfback injury crisis, should the All Blacks call back Aaron Smith as cover?We also break down the Black Ferns' opening performance at the Rugby World Cup and discuss what separates England from the pack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's micro-lesson, we turn the spotlight on the Women's Rugby World Cup, which has kicked off in England to record crowds and global buzz. More than just a tournament, it's a powerful driver of cultural change, raising the profile and visibility of women's sport worldwide.New Zealand legend Anna Richards, a four-time World Cup winner and Black Ferns icon, reveals the mindset and habits that sustained her remarkable two-decade career – blending natural talent, relentless work ethic, and adaptability at the highest level.Whether you're chasing excellence on the field or in business, this episode offers inspiring lessons and practical takeaways on what it truly means to achieve and sustain success.As a listener to the show, start your free 7-day trial of Sporting Edge's Mindset Toolkit here. You'll be able to explore over 1000 inspirational insights and high-performance strategies to make you more confident, focused and resilient. Connect with JeremyContact hello@sportingedge.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremysnape/ Website https://www.sportingedge.com/

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.

Ex-Ireland internationals Fiona Hayes and Tania Rossier join Eoin Sheahan for tonight's edition of Monday Night Rugby: The Rugby World Cup Show! We'll have all the reaction to Ireland's 42-14 win over Japan on Sunday alongside a preview to next weekend's game against Spain and reaction to everything in between, including Ruby Tui's comments on the game against the Black Ferns…Rugby on Off The Ball is brought to you by Bank Of Ireland #NeverStopCompeting

Michelle Laflamme, the International Paralympic Committee’s Senior Manager for World Para Ice Hockey, joins Sarah to discuss the inaugural Women's World Championship (starting this week!), unpack why the “open gender” label hasn’t helped with the development of women’s players, and examine some of the challenges the sport has faced in its history. Plus, Ludmilla pulls a trick out of her hat, Alyssa Thomas is on fire for the Phoenix Mercury, and US Open singles competition is underway. Read Jack Maloney’s breakdown of Jessica Shepard’s historically fast triple-double here See the full Rugby World Cup schedule here See the full US Open schedule here Listen to Sarah’s interview with tennis legend Pam Shriver here See the full schedule for the Women’s Para Ice Hockey World Championship here And catch games streaming on the Paralympic YouTube page here Watch Chelsea FC herd sheep here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Ferns kick off their Rugby World Cup campaign with a win, but lose a key player. What went wrong in the All Blacks defeat to Argentina? And Sam discusses what has happened to Kiwis' rugby league star Brandon Smith.

Representing Ireland, Anna Caplice joins Johnnie post-match to look back and analyse a strong Rugby showing in Northampton as Ireland faced Japan at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens in the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wuA8bK-1eA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Representing Wales and Scotland, Rachel Taylor and Deborah joined Johnnie Hammond post-match to look back and analyse a strong Rugby showing in Manchester as the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup progresses. Wallaroos Head Coach Jo Yapp kindly joined us after facing Samoa. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyzUfj6qnU0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

The Women's Rugby World Cup kicked off over the weekend and across the 32-match tournament 375,000 of the 470,000 tickets have already been sold

Ireland made an amazing start to their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign, defeating Japan by 28 points this afternoon. Listen in as OTB's Susanna Mollen spoke to Ireland stars Beibhinn Parsons, Fiona Tuite, and Edel McMahon after the win.

Jorja Miller and Ayesha Leti-i'iga both bagged a brace of tries as the Black Ferns opened their Rugby World Cup title defence with a 54-8 victory over Spain in their Pool C clash in York.

The Black Ferns are headed for a comfortable win over Spain in York to kick off their Rugby World Cup title defence.

The Black Ferns have kicked off their Rugby World Cup defence in emphatic style. Correspondent Jamie Tahana spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Black Ferns have made a winning start to their Rugby World Cup title defence but they're counting the cost of this morning's 54-8 win over Spain in their opening game in York.

Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. Our guest is Jacquie McNish, author and former Senior Correspondent at the Wall Street Journal.We start with the former co-CEO of BlackBerry, who recounts the company's remarkable boom and bust.Then, the creation of the Spot the dog children's books in the 1970s. We hear the testimony of a US soldier who defected to the Soviet Bloc in the 1950s.An author recalls how her 2010 book challenged Norway's immigration policy.The inside story of the creation of the Women's Rugby World Cup in 1991.Finally, the 19th century battle that inspired the Geneva Conventions.Contributors:Jim Balsillie - former BlackBerry co-CEO. Jacquie McNish - Author and former Senior Correspondent at the Wall Street Journal. Chris Hill - son of Eric Hill, creator of Spot the dog. Victor Grossman - US soldier who defected to the Soviet Bloc. Maria Amelie - author of book on Norway's immigration system. Alice D Cooper - organiser of the first Women's Rugby World Cup. Henry Dunant - instigator of the Geneva Conventions, diary read by his descendant Gabriel Martinez.(Photo: Jim Balsillie, former co-CEO of BlackBerry. Credit: Visual China Group via Getty Images)

In 1991, English players wanted the first Women's Rugby World Cup to be close to home because of travel costs. With little help from the sport's governing body, Deborah Griffin, Alice D Cooper, Sue Dorrington and Mary Forsyth organised it themselves.Alice D Cooper tells Uma Doraiswamy about how they planned and paid for it, getting teams from across the world to sign up and come to Britain for what would eventually be recognised as the first World Cup.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive and testimony. Sporting Witness is for those fascinated by sporting history. We take you to the events that have shaped the sports world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes, you become a fan in the stands as we take you back in time to examine memorable victories and agonising defeats from all over the world. You'll hear from people who have achieved sporting immortality, or those who were there as incredible sporting moments unfolded.Recent episodes explore the forgotten football Women's World Cup, the plasterer who fought a boxing legend, international football's biggest ever beating and the man who swam the Amazon river. We look at the lives of some of the most famous F1 drivers, tennis players and athletes as well as people who've had ground-breaking impact in their chosen sporting field, including: the most decorated Paralympian, the woman who was the number 1 squash player in the world for nine years, and the first figure skater to wear a hijab. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the tennis player who escaped the Nazis, how a man finally beat a horse in a race, and how the FIFA computer game was created.(Photo: The victorious USA team pictured with the Welsh Guards Goat mascot before the final of the inaugural Women's Rugby World Cup Final between the USA and England. Credit: Stu Forster/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Join Anita Rani as she broadcasts live from Blaydon Rugby Club in Gateshead ahead of the first game of the Women's Rugby World Cup. Tonight England kick off the tournament on home soil by facing the USA in Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. To preview tonight's game and the tournament to come, we are joined by former England player and World Cup winner Kat Merchant.We also hear from the Managing Director at World Rugby, Sarah Massey on how she hopes to ensure this World Cup is a success.Blaydon Rugby Club have a thriving women's side and they invited Anita to join them in a training session. KP, Hayley and Rosie, who play for the club, join Anita live to discuss not only being team mates but being family too!The England player Abbie Ward talks about her dream of finally lifting the World Cup trophy after being beaten in two finals. Abbie was the first player to benefit from the Rugby Football Union's landmark maternity policy for players. And tonight she will walk out at The Stadium of Light as she begins her dream of becoming world champion. She speaks to Anita about her hopes ahead of the World Cup.All four home nations have qualified for the Women's Rugby World Cup. Given England are hosting, it means fans from across Scotland, Wales, Ireland - who play with Northern Ireland - and of course England are within touching distance of one of the stadium's hosting. Four fans share their good luck messages for their teams.And with some saying rugby is the most accessible sport, why is it such a powerful tool for encouraging a positive body image? Joining Anita to discuss is Kat Merchant, now a personal trainer who celebrates her strength, and players of Blaydon Rugby Club.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Emma Pearce Editor: Karen Dalziel

 Black Fern legend Kendra Cocksedge is alongside our national team as they seek to defend their title at this year's Women's Rugby World Cup. 

Former Ireland rugby player Anna Caplice joins Eoin Sheahan live from Sunderland ahead of tonight's opening of the Women's Rugby World Cup.Bank of Ireland | #neverstopcompeting

OTB's Susanna Mollen & Dara Smith-Naughton preview the start of Ireland's Rugby World Cup campaign alongside Shane Hannon & Colm Boohig, with their opening fixture with Japan set for Sunday.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.It's a special Women's Rugby World Cup bumper preview today.We'll have the team news for Ireland's opening game against Japan,We'll hear from the Ireland camp ahead of the tournament kicking off in England tonight,And Fiona Hayes gives her thoughts on Ireland's chances at this year's edition.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

The biggest Womens Rugby World Cup in history is set to begin. Hosts England kick off the tournament tomorrow against the U.S.A. with the defending champion Black Ferns in action on Monday morning. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Black Ferns are preparing for their first game of the Womens Rugby World Cup, facing Spain in York. More than 375,000 tickets have already been sold, three times more than in 2022. The Twickenham final is sold out, that is 82,000 ticket, marking the largest crowd ever for a women's rugby union match. The Black Ferns are back to back champions and have won at total of six World Cups. Black Fern Laura Bayfield spoke to Lisa Owen.

The African Union has voiced support for the adoption of a map that more accurately displays the real size of Africa. Also, Emily Scarratt is set to make English history with her fifth Rugby World Cup appearance. And, a look at Salsa's history and foundations — a Latin music style that was born in New York City. Plus, astronomers are delighted at the discovery of a mysterious object, believed to be billions of years old, hurtling through our solar system.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Will cutting two of the four regions save the game in Wales? Ugo chats to Lauren Jenkins about the WRU's radical proposal that has sent shockwaves through the game in Wales. In this bumper pod you will also hear from two of the biggest names in world rugby. Ugo has been chatting to Ilona Maher ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup opener in Sunderland as she reflects on a remarkable year and tells us about her next career move. And Lauren has been to Bristol to catch up with Louis Rees-Zammitt, who is back after his spell in the NFL. He talks about his ambitions with Wales, life back in Cardiff and why American food wasn't for him.

Lauren Jenkins is joined by Alisha Joyce-Butchers, Ellis Jenkins and Philippa Tuttiett to preview Wales at the Women's Rugby World Cup as they prepare for their opening game against Scotland.

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, a key player has been ruled out for Ireland's Rugby World Cup opener this weekend.Rassie Erasmus, Joe Schmidt and Scott Robertson speak ahead of Round 2 of the Rugby Championship.And Will Genia joined Off The Ball Breakfast after calling time on his stellar playing career.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Our great coach on this episode is Gilbert Enoka.Gilbert is a mental skills coach who has worked with some of the world's great teams, including Chelsea FC, The English Cricket Team, The New Zealand cricket team, The Silver Ferns - the New Zealand Netball team, the Canterbury Crusaders Rugby Team and most notably the New Zealand Rugby Team , known internally as the All Blacks, for 23 years. On that journey he has been with the team for over 300 matches while they have won back-to-back Rugby World Cups, 21 consecutive Bledisloe Cups, three Grand Slams, eight Tri Nations and Nine Rugby Championships.He has just captured his learning and insights from this career in a book called Become Unstoppable. If you would like to send us any feedback or if you know a great coach, who has a unique story to share, then we would love to hear from you, please contact us at paul@thegreatcoachespodcast.com or contact us through our website thegreatcoachespodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The countdown to the Rugby World Cup has been dominated by one talking point: can England avenge their loss to the Black Ferns in the 2022 final? The English Roses are huge favourites to lift the trophy at home, but they have a rather large monkey to get off their back first, and that has not gone unnoticed in the lead-up to the tournament. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.

Israeli protesters march along the border, as the Israeli military begins its assault on Gaza City; a search is underway for two men who are missing after a car crashed into a river in northern Sydney overnight; and in rugby, Walleroos players Faitala and Manu'a Moleka lean on their sisterly bond in preparation for the beginning of the Women's Rugby World Cup this weekend.

Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes joins Eoin Sheahan to look ahead to the start of the Rugby World Cup in England this weekend, as Japan is first up for Scott Bemand's charges on Sunday.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

In the run up to the start of the Women's Rugby World Cup, Meghann Scully sat down with former Ireland rugby player Jackie McCarthy - O'Brien. Jackie recounts the difficulties she faced as a child of colour in Ireland in the sixties, growing up in an industrial school, and how she became the first female rugby player of colour on the Irish team. This is with thanks to Guinness 0.0

It's only two days until the opening game of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 and we're gearing up for a jam-packed opener in Sunderland when England take on the United States. Meanwhile, Scotland midfielder Meryl Smith gives us all the goss from within the Thistles camp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Paterson joins Tom and Andy for a lookback on the Scots' performances on the recent Lions tour and a look forward to Scotland v Wales in the Women's Rugby World Cup plus we hear from Scotland Women's flanker Alex Stewart ahead of her first World Cup

Ahead of the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup, U.S. players Alivia Leatherman and Catie Benson join Sarah to discuss living across the pond to play the sport they love, the differences between rugby 15s and rugby 7s, Ilona Maher’s insane impact on coverage of the sport, and the things they wish folks knew about the game. Plus, one woman's kick-push across America and we'll never stop trying to make "scruttle" happen. The Women’s Rugby World Cup schedule is here You can find Brooke Johnson’s fundraising page here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Notes With 8 teams still left in the league, we go over some names to watch in the draft before covering the upcoming Rugby World Cup and Pacific Nations Cup action. About the hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces Twitter: @rugbymorning Alistair Kirsch-Poole Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby Runs Tackle the Numbers Twitter: @AlistairKP

Tickets for the Women's Rugby World Cup are being snapped up in record numbers. The final at Twickenham is set to be played in front of more than 80,000 fans, a nearly 3000% increase in crowd numbers form the inaugural tournament in 1991. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

WWelcome back to Sports Are Fun! Kelley O'Hara, Rennae Stubbs, and BJ Beckwith set the stage for the US Open with a tennis legend, get a crash course in rugby ahead of the Rugby World Cup, dive into NWSL's weekend of draws, and settle the showdown of the week: Ellie vs. Violet. Check back every Tuesday for a new episode of 'Sports Are Fun!' #nwsl #uswnt #wnba 'Sports Are Fun!' is a show that'll remind you why you fell in love with (women's) sports in the first place. Join World Cup champ, Olympic gold medalist, and aspiring barista Kelley O'Hara as she sits down with personality hire BJ Beckwith and a revolving cast of co-hosts and friends. Together, they're talking the biggest, funnest, and most need-to-know stories in the world of women's sports. From on-court drama to off-field shenanigans, to candid (and silly) chats with the most important personalities in the space, this show screams "Sports Are Fun!" Just Women's Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women's sports. In a world where women's sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women's Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women's Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women's sports fan. SIGN UP: Creator Club Contest: https://justwomenssports.com/creator-club-template-contest/ NWSL Championship Experience: https://justwomenssports.com/2025-nwsl-championship-experience/ Listen to Sports Are Fun! here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-are-fun/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sports-are-fun-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/sports-are-fun Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justwomenssports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justwomenssports? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you knew the world was about to end, what would you do? That's the dilemma Karen Gillan's character faces in new film, The Life of Chuck, in which she stars opposite Chiwetel Ejiofor. Karen tells Nuala McGovern about her latest role, her evolving relationship with the Marvel films and her hope to return to directing.'This report must act as a line in the sand…it should be read as a snapshot of what rock bottom looks like.' That's the warning from the Children's Commissioner, two years on from her landmark report on the scale of children's exposure to pornography online. Research out today from the Commissioner's Office finds that more children are being exposed to pornography, with a growing number stumbling across it by accident, some younger than six. Much of the content children encounter is violent. The report also reveals troubling attitudes towards women and girls: nearly half of 16- to 21-year-olds agreed with the statement, 'Girls may say no at first but can be persuaded to have sex.' Joining Nuala in the studio is the Children's Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza.As excitement builds ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup, we hear from endurance athlete Lexi Chambers. The five-time world record holder is in the middle of another epic challenge, wheeling 322 miles from Twickenham Stadium to Sunderland's Stadium of Light to deliver the official match whistle in time for Friday's opening game between England and the USA. Lexi, who lives with multiple chronic pain conditions, is aiming to complete 10 ultramarathons in 10 days using her every day, non-sport wheelchair. She takes a break to fill Nuala in on her progress and explain why she's taken on such a challenge.When Ukrainian President Zelensky went to the White House this week, he handed over a letter to President Trump. It was a message from his wife Olena Zelenska to Melania Trump, thanking the First Lady for the letter she had sent to Vladimir Putin highlighting the issue of the Ukrainian children removed by Russian forces. It's believed that at least 20,000 Ukrainian children have been taken to Russia or Russian-occupied territory without the consent of their parents since the full-scale invasion. Nuala is joined by Ukrainian filmmaker Shahida Tulaganova and BBC Ukraine journalist Irena Taranyuk to discuss.