Podcasts about Rugby World Cup

The royal family exploded this week with multiple crises converging at once! Queen Camilla and Princess Catherine are reportedly "at odds" after cameras caught Camilla allegedly telling Kate to "move" during Trump's state visit, with insiders claiming Camilla is "territorial" and reminding Kate "she's calling the shots for now." The tension highlights a growing power struggle as Kate becomes increasingly influential with both King Charles and Prince William.Meanwhile, Prince Harry issued a furious statement accusing unnamed palace sources of actively "sabotaging" his reconciliation attempts after reports described his meeting with Charles as "formal." Palace insiders fired back: "Every time there's progress, he runs to the press and ruins it. He needs attention like air." But the week's bombshell came Saturday when William delivered his most candid interview ever with Eugene Levy, calling 2024 "the hardest year I've ever had" and revealing his vision for modernizing the monarchy. He opened up about protecting Kate and Charles during their cancer battles, learning from his parents' divorce mistakes, and why "change is on my agenda." Plus: Andrew and Fergie effectively banned from royal Christmas at Sandringham, Kate skipped the Rugby World Cup final but found time for a Harry Potter set visit with the kids, Meghan's father trapped in Philippines earthquake, and Tom Sykes declares William—not Charles—now calls the shots in the monarchy!

A deadly attack at a Manchester synagogue shakes the Jewish community – and our guest, an Anglican bishop who lives nearby. He tells us how he plans to support his neighbours through a dark time.Canadians thinking of heading to the U.S. may want to move a little slower. That's the subtle messaging from Ottawa, where Global Affairs has officially, and quietly, updated its travel advisory for our southern neighbour.As the federal government moves forward with its firearm buy-back program, some gun owners in Cape Breton are sharing their frustrations.Canadian rugby star Sophie de Goede reflects on Team Canada's incredible run at the Rugby World Cup – and on tackling her own challenges.Thousands of devotees descend on a small town in West Virginia to celebrate the legendary creature known as Mothman – and to shine a light on its many mysteries. A couple of firefighters in Maryland express their dissatisfaction with baseballs flying in from a neighbouring field with professional courtesy - by flooding the field with their firehose.As It Happens, the Thursday edition. Radio that would have covered this story earlier -- but we were swamped.

Some potentially game-changing yellow cards were the name of the game over the weekend in The Rugby Championship and Rugby World Cup, with Australian supporters once again left to rue 'What could have been?'. The biggest talking point of all, however, might be Cheslin Kolbe's curious drop-out in Durban. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tequila Tilly and Fantastic Mr Felix chat to Dwayne ‘The Rock' Johnson and Emily Blunt about their new film The Smashing Machine!Red Roses Megan Jones & Jess Breach tells us about their win at the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup!Fabulous food expert & one half of TopJaw Jesse Burgess swings by to chat to us about his new Apple TV+ series Top Jaw & Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars!Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am! Don't forget you can watch our gorgeous guests on the Virgin Radio app! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The WNBA isn't just heating up, it's on fire. The Phoenix Mercury punch their ticket to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2021, while Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve makes headlines with a fiery rant that got her ejected and suspended. But the drama doesn't stop there, star forward Napheesa Collier drops a mic-drop interview, blasting the league for having the “worst leadership in the world.”Need a palate cleanser? We've got record-breaking crowds at the Women's Rugby World Cup Final and NCAA Volleyball proving women's sports fandom is stronger than ever.If you rate Women's Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN'S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts  FOLLOW WOMEN'S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women's Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black.  

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Nina Forte to discuss her journey as an athlete, overcoming several knee injuries, and now working on the S&C/Performance side of sport. Nina Forte is a strength and conditioning coach and former Olympic weightlifter whose journey has taken her from the British Virgin Islands to the global stage. A master's student at Loughborough University, Nina has coached across multiple sports, including weightlifting, football, and now women's rugby, where she serves as an assistant S&C coach with the U.S. national team during the Rugby World Cup. Her path has been shaped by both triumphs and setbacks, including a major knee injury that redirected her passion toward coaching and athlete development. Drawing from her diverse athletic background, Nina emphasizes resilience, adaptability, and building stronger, more well-rounded athlete. For more on Nina be sure to follow @nina_forte*SEASON 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code BraunPR25% to save 25% on your Isophit order!**Season 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery provider for Braun Performance & Rehab. For more on Firefly, please check out https://www.recoveryfirefly.com/ or email jake@recoveryfirefly.com***This episode is also powered by Dr. Ray Gorman, founder of Engage Movement. Learn how to boost your income without relying on sessions. Get a free training on the blended practice model by following @raygormandpt on Instagram. DM my name “Dan” to @raygormandpt on Instagram and receive your free breakdown on the model.Episode Affiliates:MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout!AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription!CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off!Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKeMake sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared!Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_prLiked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

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England are the Rugby World Cup champions!After a hard-fought battle with Canada, England have taken home the glory. 2025 champions Rosie Galligan and Marlie Packer join the show alongside previous winner Rachel Burford to discuss the post-match shenanigans, the World Rugby Player of the Year, and THAT Twickenham crowd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wherein I sit down with the amazing Rachel Law (@rachelemilylaw) to talk Rugby World Cup, and to look ahead at what's next for Scotland. We may get some Welsh people mad at us, as well. If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup in England has broken records both on and off the pitch — from advancing gender equity to achieving unprecedented broadcasting figures and ticket sales. But what do these successes mean for host councils and local communities once the tournament ends?In this episode, we speak with Cllr James Petter, Deputy Leader of West Northamptonshire Council, whose portfolio spans the local economy, culture, and leisure, and Dr Becca Leopkey from the University of Georgia, a world-leading expert on the visible and invisible impacts of hosting major events.Our vibrant conversation centres on Northampton, an official host town that staged tournament games across three weekends and delivered a range of community activations. These engaged local residents, sports clubs, businesses, and universities throughout the Rugby World Cup. Cllr Petter and Dr Leopkey share insights on the importance of involving diverse local groups, capturing both planned and unexpected successes, and addressing the crucial question: what's next?Together, they explore how Northampton can build on the momentum of the tournament to deliver long-term regional benefits. This episode forms part of the Summer of Women's Sport mini-series supported by the Institute of Advanced Studies and Spirit of 2012, who champion inclusive knowledge exchange and partnership building.Want to know more? Make sure to check out the Loughborough University Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub, plus the Loughborough Lightning rugby franchise who kick off their PWR season with Northampton Saints at Franklin's Gardens this autumn.What does hosting mean?: 4:00Harnessing the hosting: 8:45Yarn bombing: 10:07Maintaining the momentum: 13:19The Fanzone: 17:36Next steps: 23:03 Collaboration: 35:10

Welcome back to Sports Are Fun! Kelley O'Hara, Darian Jenkins, and BJ Beckwith break down how Phoenix punched their ticket to the WNBA Finals, share our takes on the shocking coaching changes in the WNBA, debate the Ballon d'Or and celebrate England taking the Rugby World Cup! Check back every Tuesday for a new episode of 'Sports Are Fun!'0:00 - 0:29 - Intro 0:30 - 3:34 - Kelley's Stanford HOF Induction!3:35 - 7:04- Jonas Brothers vs. Disney on Ice7:05 - 12:49 - Minnesota vs. Phoenix drama12:50 - 17:29 - Officiating in the WNBA & NWSL17:30 - 20:59 - Minnesota Lynx flowers21:00 - 23:54 - Vegas vs. Indiana goes to Game 523:55 - 37:19 - Shocking WNBA coaching changes37:20 - 44:09 - NWSL Week 2244:10 - 47:54 - Who will fall out of playoff contention?47:55 - 54:04 - Ballon d'Or reactions54:05 - 55:54 - England's World Cup win55:55 -58:37 - Track World Championships #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: 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

The morning after the night before… Elma heads into Red Roses camp to see what state the World Cup WINNERS are in. Scaz, Mo, Meg, Hannah Botterman, Amy Cokayne, Maud Muir, Abbie Ward and captain Zoe Aldcroft join Elma with the trophy, to relive the greatest day at Allianz Stadium! John Mitchell pops by for a chat, too. Safe to say things get weird, quickly. Warning: Adult themes & swearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rugby World Cup has been the culmination of a stellar summer of women's sport and a second huge win for an England women's side. And there's lots to celebrate for the other home nations too. The final broke records across the board - it was the most watched women's rugby match ever on UK television and had a record-breaking number of spectators in the stadium too. Nuala McGovern is joined by Maggie Alphonsi, who was part of the England squad that won the 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup in France, Deborah Griffin, organiser of the first Women's Rugby World Cup back in 1991, now the first female President of the Rugby Football Union, and Sarah Massey, Managing Director of the tournament. Many of us will remember the multi-award winning Tracey Ullman from her TV shows A Kick up the Eighties, Three of a Kind, as well as The Tracey Ullman Show, which was a hit on both sides of the Atlantic. Tracey joins Nuala to discuss her latest role in the film Steve, in which she plays the deputy head in a last chance reform school for troubled teenage boys. Janet Skinner fell victim to the Post Office Horizon IT scandal, and was temporarily paralysed after the stress of her ordeal. She was wrongly convicted of false accounting in 2007 and sentenced to nine months in prison after the faulty software said £59,000 had gone missing from her branch account in Hull. Janet has now received an offer of full financial redress, which is 15% of her compensation claim. Janet shares her story and her reaction to that offer with Nuala. As people across the country celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen, a new retelling of her book Emma is currently on at the Rose Theatre in Kingston upon Thames. It swaps drawing room duets for dance floor fillers and this Emma Woodhouse is fresh from failing at Oxford University and back in her Essex hometown for the summer, along with her closest friend Harriet, a total dating disaster. It's been written by Ava Pickett who tells Nuala about her modern retake of this Austen classic.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Andrea Kidd

The Rugby World Cup final, Leinster's woes, and David May. Just three of the things we talk about this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The All Blacks fend off a spirited Wallabies side at Eden Park, as the Black Ferns secure third at the Rugby World Cup. Sam also talks about the ugly scenes at the golf's Ryder Cup with insults and beer thrown at Rory McIlroy.

Europe takes home yet another Ryder Cup win, and England come out on top in the Women's Rugby World Cup. A look back on the weekend's sporting action with Colm Boohig.

The Red Roses have won The 2025 Rugby World Cup and it is time for another party. Dan Cole, Squidge Rugby, Shaunagh brown and Ruby Tui debrief on the final and break down how England managed to outclass Canada to win their 3rd Rugby World Cup.  For many women in rugby, a second career isn't a choice. it's a necessity so they can keep playing the game they love. Mitsubishi Electric are helping women in rugby unleash their Parallel Potential. Learn more about their amazing stories at: www.parallelpotential.com ​ #ParallelPotential #RWC2025

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss All Blacks beating out Australia, the NRL finals and the Women's Rugby World Cup. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Mark Carney talking with major investment firms today - during day two of his trip to the United Kingdom. Canada takes on England at the Women's Rugby World Cup final in London.The RCMP is closing its investigation into alleged clandestine Chinese government police stations in the Montreal area. No one has been charged.UN set to re-impose sanctions on Iran over non-compliance with its nuclear program restrictions.

Mark Carney is wrapping up an official visit to the United Kingdom - his second since becoming Prime Minister. And while Carney goal there was to discuss trade and security with allies, his opposition back home says the Prime Minister has nothing to show for his travels abroad.Also: Moscow's top diplomat Sergey Lavrov took to the podium at the United Nations General Assembly. Russia's foreign minister insisted the country has no intention of attacking Europe. But his comments come after NATO shot down drones over Polish airspace and Estonia said Russian jets flew over its territory.And: Canada lost out to England at the Women's Rugby World Cup Final. But even though the team missed out on the top prize, Canadian rugby fans are still proud of what they accomplished. And the game brought out the largest crowd in women's rugby history.Plus: Canada Post strike update, bugs eating Hungary's oldest books, One man's journey to escape Gaza, and more.

Red Roses Legends Gill Burns MBE and Izzy Noel-Smith join Johnnie post-match to look back and analyse the World Cup Final between Canada and the Red Roses in the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.https://www.instagram.com/burns.gill/https://www.instagram.com/izzynsmith/https://www.instagram.com/johnniehammondrugby/#WRP | #RWC2025 | #ThisEnergyNeverStops | #England2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England are world champions! The Red Roses have won the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup so outside Twickenham Alfie, Elgan and Alex look back on the final and the tournament as a whole. They ask what this moment will mean for women's rugby in England? And, what it will mean for the women's game as a whole as other unions play catch up to this all conquering England side? They dissect the performance and credit England's dominance in the final over Canada, plus talk about the job John Mitchell has done as head coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former FBI director James Comey is indicted for allegedly lying to Congress. Our guest says when it comes to political interference by the Trump administration, the case is already setting a dangerous precedent. Bullets with inscriptions seem to keep showing up at shootings in the U.S. as an often cryptic kind of manifesto. But as the messages get coverage, our guest worries it's giving other shooters more ammunition. Dozens of delegates walked out en masse as the Israeli Prime Minister addressed the U-N General Assembly today. And Benjamin Netanyahu had much to say about the countries, including Canada, that recognized Palestinian statehood this week.It's do or die for Canada at the finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup. A Canadian Olympic medalist says tomorrow will be the country's best chance to show it can beat the dominant England team -- after a string of losses. When she first purchased a butterfly sanctuary on Vancouver Island, our guest was winging it. But nearly a decade later, she says she's loved every minute...and is looking for a new owner to take over. An 80-year-old Nashville man tells us about his storied barefoot runs, and what it means to have his grandson join him. As It Happens, the Friday Edition. Radio that wouldn't want to be in their shoes ... you know, if they wore them.

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, it's finally here - your final preview ahead of the new URC season kicking off.Anna Caplice gives her thoughts on the Women's Rugby World Cup final.She also offered some clarity on her difficult decision to retire from professional rugby this week.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

As England's Red Roses head into the World Cup final tomorrow, it might be the largest audience that women's rugby has ever seen. With its TikTok superstars and crocheting players, it's creating new fans and connecting with people in ways the men's teams can only dream of. So why has it taken so long to get here?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Elgan Alderman, Co-host, The Times' Rugby podcast, The Ruck.Host: Manveen Rana.Producer: Shabnam Grewal.Read more: Rugby World Cup: how Canada ‘crowdfunded' way to finalFurther listening: The Ruck: Women's Rugby World Cup final preview!Clips: @worldrugby, BBCSport, ITN News, @mandabed, @rugbyworldcup, @nwsirensgirlsrfu, @ilonamaher, Whistledown Productions, BBC Radio4, englandrugby.Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The hilarious Russell Howard has us all chuckling along to his new stand-up tour Don't Tell the Algorithm which starts in January next year!The brilliant actor and bestselling author Ben Miller swings by to chat to us about his new children's book ‘Diary of a Wicked Witch' which is out now.Former England Rugby captain Catherine Spencer gets us pumped up for the final of the Women's Rugby World Cup against Canada this weekend!Join Chris and the Class Behind The Glass every morning from 6.30am! Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabby is joined by Ruby Tui - the nation has fallen in love with this World Cup winner and Olympic medallist over this Women's Rugby World Cup. She tells her story, from calling King Charles "bruv", to escaping domestic abuse, and getting 40,000 fans to sing a Maori folk song after winning a home World Cup. Ahead of Saturday's final, Ruby says it's an honour to witness this moment in sporting history. England haven't lost since the last World Cup Final... no pressure then! If you have been a victim of domestic abuse, help is available from charities like Refuge: https://refuge.org.uk/

Tonight on the Huddle: Host of Sky's Aotearoa Rugby podcast Ross Carl and NewstalkZB's own D'arcy Waldegrave join Ryan Bridge to discuss the latest sports news. The Wallabies are facing the All Blacks at Eden Park. Can they conquer the fortress? Have the All Blacks done enough after their defeat at the hands of the Springboks to fend off the Aussies? And can the Black Ferns take 3rd place after missing out on the Rugby World Cup final? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode we review the game against Pacific and the great performance by the lads. We also talk about the new franchise in Quebec and what it means for The Wanderers.  Derek gives us his Tides update and looks forward to the club showing the Women's Rugby World Cup before this weekend's game. 

NEW YORK, NY – One week after exploring the potential changes coming to MLR 2026, this week's MLR Weekly

Dana on the crucial Eden Park test for the All Blacks, the Beldisloe Cup match tomorrow, the Black Ferns and the final matches in the Rugby World Cup and the New Zealand A League football player convicted for betting corruption.

Black Ferns legend Stacey Waaka joins Johnnie to preview the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup Bronze Final.https://www.instagram.com/staceywaaka/https://www.instagram.com/johnniehammondrugby/#WRP | #RWC2025 | #ThisEnergyNeverStops | #England2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sports Broadcaster Laura-Jane Jones and Wales Legend Rachel Taylor join Johnnie to preview the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup Final.https://www.instagram.com/laurajanejones/https://www.instagram.com/rattytaylor/https://www.instagram.com/johnniehammondrugby/#WRP | #RWC2025 | #ThisEnergyNeverStops | #England2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 175 episodes, we're ditching the counter! Hoping for some firsts, like this weekend as it's time for the Bledisloe. Nick H and Natho jump on today to chat about the Rugby World Cup final, the Bledisloe Cup, the chat out of Mungo Ball and the latest results from Super Rugby AUS. WARNING: a naughty word or two Buy stuff from our sponsor – Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rugby World Cup final is finally here. The England Red Roses will face Canada at a sold-out Allianz Stadium on Saturday and Ben Youngs, Ruby Tui, Shaunagh Brown and Celia Quansah are here to preview it all.  The team break down what England must do to get the better of Canada and Ben gives the girls goose bumps with his galvanising advice to the Red Roses. Our three Rugby World Cup finalists in the room share what life looks in camp in the week before the big game, plus… flashing sticks and final FITS. For many women in rugby, a second career isn't a choice. it's a necessity so they can keep playing the game they love. Mitsubishi Electric are helping women in rugby unleash their Parallel Potential. Learn more about their amazing stories at: www.parallelpotential.com ​ #ParallelPotential #RWC2025

There has been a renewed conversation regarding sex after childbirth following a recent episode of the CBeebies Parenting Helpline podcast which tackled the topic of libido in the time after having a baby. It can be a very confusing time when it comes to your relationship with your body, so how do you navigate those ‘blurred lines' between your roles as mother, partner, and sexual being. Nuala McGovern is joined by journalist and author Nell Frizzell, who's written about her own experiences, and consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, Dr Karen Joash.Ruby Tui was the star of the last Women's Rugby World Cup, held in her native New Zealand in 2021. She's now regarded by many to be the star of the BBC's coverage of this year's World Cup, held in England. The tournament has broken records, from viewership to ticket sales and reflects the rapidly rising profile of the women's game. Ruby Tui reflects on the tournament and her own journey to the top of the sport.A form of family violence which receives minimal attention and is arguably the most hidden form of abuse within the home is known as CAPVA. This stands for child and adolescent to parent violence and abuse. Today the charity Action for Children has released a report with insights from their parenting support services, which suggests there has been a marked uptake in need for support on this issue. Nuala hears from Martha Hampson, Senior Policy Advisor on Early Help with Action for Children, and Dr Nikki Rutter, assistant professor in the department of sociology at Durham University and child parent violence researcher.Award-winning actor Juliet Stevenson takes the lead in a new play at the National Theatre, The Land of the Living. She plays Ruth, a UN relief worker in post-war Germany, trying to reunite children stolen by the Nazis from Eastern Europe, with their families. With one particular child it becomes a very personal mission. Juliet tells Nuala why she wanted to play this part.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Kirsty Starkey

Spotlights are our weekly show that wraps up the news and the topics that you, the listener, are discussing in our VIP Discourse community. To become a member, to join the conversation, learn from the best online sports science community, or simply to show your support for the pod, you can make a small monthly pledge at Patreon.Show notesThe Spotlight is back! This week, our Discourse Digest kicks off the show with a look back on a hugely successful Rugby World Cup, and a look forward to the weekend's final between England and Canada. Ross picks England by ten, Gareth thinks Canada pull off a heist in the home of English Rugby. Who is your pick?We also discuss an article by Sean Ingle, that revealed that between 50 and 60 athletes with DSDs had been identified by World Athletics since 2000. Ross explains how these athletes were identified, what they were required to do in order to compete, and why their number supports the introduction of screening of all athletes who enter women's sport.In Center Stage (29:08) we look back at Tokyo's World Championships one last time. We nominate our best athletes, best performances, biggest surprises, best events, most impressive comebacks, and 'winners and losers' from a championships that we both scored very highly for entertainment and intrigue.Ross Replies (1:00:26) remains focused on Tokyo, and a question from Neil about the rarity of 400m-800m doubles in elite athletics, and how the 800/1500m combination seems to have been replaced by a 1500m/5000m pairing. Ross discusses the physiological differences, with some fascinating insights on pacing strategies in 800m world records, a limit to how fast the second lap can be run, and how shoes and changes to qualification criteria may have tilted the balance in favour of the 1500m athletes against the track distance specialists.And Finally (1:12:09), celebrities who run marathons end our show, with a recent impressive Berlin sub-3:00 performance the catalyst. We wonder who the most recognized name is in the world who has run a sub-3 marathon?We are now also on YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In hour two, Mike & Jason discuss the latest hockey news with NHL insider Frank Seravalli (1:20), plus they speak with Squidge Rugby's Will Owen (27:35), as Canada tries for their first-ever Women's Rugby World Cup title on Saturday versus England.  This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

The Last Dance has arrived! It's the hometown heroes v the fan favourites with England taking on Canada at Allianz Stadium in the grand final of the Rugby World Cup this weekend.Pam Buisa and Rachael Burford join the Pod this week to convince Betty and Anne why their teams are best placed to take home the gold medal come the end of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 165 : La Bristôle ! Pas de miracle pour Les Bleues! Coupe du Monde Féminine 2025 demi-finalesDans un stade bouillant où notre chère Amélie criait parfois plus fort que 25000 anglais, les françaises ont tutoyé les étoiles avant de rentrer dans le rang. Après une mi-temps à vendanger les occasions, les françaises tournaient à -2 et c'était pour les Red Roses un petit miracle tant elles avaient été dominées, marquant leur seul essai d'entrée sur une grossière erreur de défense… Il ne fallait pas plus de cadeaux aux anglaises pour reprendre le deuxième acte par le bon bout et renvoyer les vaillantes bleues à leurs études. Avec cette 17e défaite de rang face à des anglaises solides mais pas invincibles, il va falloir se poser les bonnes questions, et surtout apporter les bonnes réponses sans chercher les coupables ailleurs que dans les actrices (et acteurs en tribune) de cette demi-finale. Dans l'autre demie, les canadiennes sont venues à bouts des Black Ferns de Nouvelle Zélande avec une belle marge, dans un match de toute beauté. Cela annonce une finale Cananda / Angleterre aussi indécise qu'alléchante entre deux équipes pleines de convictions et d'ambitions. Que les meilleures gagnent !! Et bien sur on continue à soutenir nos Bleues pour la petite finale France / NZ de ce RWC 2025 ce samedi !Bon mercredi avec le pack! Et n'oubliez pas d'écouter notre dernier épisode, le Preview TOP 14 avec Didier Plana ! https://smartlink.ausha.co/pack-de-potes-rugby-podcast/ep-164-peur-bleue-coupe-du-monde-feminine-2025-2025-top-14-preview-avec-didier-planaVoici l'autre podcast de TK --> L'Année Sobre, un an sans alcool ! https://podcast.ausha.co/un-peu-plus-leger/playlist/l-annee-sobre-saison-3-de-un-peu-plus-leger-podcastHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

The ARP crew look into what the All Blacks must change to hold onto the Bledisloe Cup.How much of a difference will Cam Roigard make and what tactics must be used to freshen up the attack?Ross and Bryn catch up with All Blacks cult hero Timoci Tavatavanawai about his nickname "Jimmy the difference," turnovers and his successful move to the midfield this year.We look at whether Argentina can upset the Boks in Durban, how the Black Ferns struggles with the ref ended their Rugby World Cup dreams and the rising star of the NPC, Lucas Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weekend England face Canada in the Women's Rugby World Cup final. Alfie and Elgan look ahead to the match and ask if the Red Roses can finally get over the line and become world champions. How big a burden are the psychological scars from previous failures? Will it be a seminal moment in the history of women's rugby in England? And, has this tournament broken through to new audiences outside of rugby circles? Alfie also chats to Red Roses legend Rocky Clark who admits it will be an emotional moment watching them play in front of a sold out Twickenham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist Mary McCarthy has been avoiding motorways for years, even planning her life around how to dodge them. She tells Kylie Pentelow how she discovered it's a far more common problem than you might think, especially among women in mid-life.England are through to the Rugby World Cup final. They face Canada next Saturday but who will we see lift the trophy? Former player Kat Merchant gives her view.Who is Erika Kirk? Kylie speaks to Anne McElvoy, executive editor at Politico and host of the Sam and Anne political podcast, about the wife of Charlie Kirk, American activist and influencer, who was shot dead on 10 September. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks discusses her new adaptation of The Harder They Come, based on the classic 1972 film whose legendary soundtrack brought reggae to the world. She joins Kylie to explain her process for adapting classic stories and how she rewrote the rules for language and structure in theatre.The UK's first ever exhibition dedicated to the life of the French Queen Marie Antoinette has just opened at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Marie Antoinette Style explores the lasting influence of the fashionable icon, showcasing more than 250 objects, some of which have never been seen outside of Versailles. So, who was this ill-fated queen and how does her style still resonate with us today?

It's autumn and we're getting cosy. Hannah's recco of the week is Whistle by Linwood Barclay... think Stephen King vibes. Also mentioned: Atonement and Lessons by Ian McEwan.  We've also both seen Weapons - got thoughts? More excitingly we get into Stool sample chat - what is the etiquette?? Does it need a gingham sleeve? The women are playing Rugby World Cup - baffling but proud. Are you wearing Mary Janes or a demure ballet pump?  Tarot we draw the hanged man (is that good??) and get a fresh perspective.  Enough nonsense. Let's get spooky.  Story 1 Big S has a mental story called CINNAMON. It's a cosy one. Listen to this ideally with a pumpkin spiced latte. And poss a valium.  Story 2 Hannah has a story about Jenna's iPhone. Careful of facial recognition.  Story 3 Big S narrates a story called My husband was not my husband that day... this is seriously creepy. Story 4  Hannah takes us to Tokyo to hear about the shadows in the subway of Shin-Koiwa... CREEP OF THE WEEK (C.O.W! C.O.W!) - this is from Jen Etherington, thank yew hun!!!!! This has PHOTO EVIDENCE of the Wedding Woods... We end with Telekenesis... Will the coke move? We love you Huns In The Wild xxxx ENJOY  JOIN OUR PATREON! EXTRA bonus episodes AND a monthly ghost hunt for just £4.50!  Or £6 for AD-FREE EPS and weekly AGONY HUNS! We'll solve your problems huns!  Sign up here: www.patreon.com/GhostHuns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deborah Griffin is a pioneer of women's rugby. She played in the first known women's game in England in 1978 and helped create the first Women's Rugby World Cup in 1991. Having never picked up a rugby ball until she created a team at university in the late seventies, Griffin quickly became one of the sport's most instrumental figures. The RFU originally had little interest in female teams, so Griffin and her rugby friends established a separate Women's Rugby Football Union in 1983. The WRFU and the RFU integrated in 2012 and the women's game exploded. Deborah Griffin took up her presidency of the RFU this past summer. As England's Red Roses play in the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup, Griffin's name and those of other pioneers of the sport are stitched inside their official team jackets.Stephen Smith talks to friends and colleagues about Deborah Griffin's central role in bringing women's rugby to the fore. Presenter: Stephen Smith Producers: Lucy Proctor, Alex Loftus and Adriana Urbano Editor: Justine Lang Sound Editor: Gareth Jones

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Sene Naoupu reflects on Ireland's Rugby World Cup campaign, and what they'll learn from the tournament.England and France name their teams for this weekend's semi-final in Bristol,And Nic White has officially called time on his playing career - now, why does that ring a bell?Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Former Ireland international centre Sene Naoupu joins Eoin Sheahan for Wednesday Night Rugby as the dust has settled on Ireland's quarter final exit at the Rugby World Cup. Wednesday Night Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

And then there were four! Sara and Ugo reflect on the World Cup quarter-finals in Bristol and Exeter as England, France, New Zealand and Canada all booked their spot in the last four. Did England finally hit top gear at a rain-soaked Ashton Gate? Or were Scotland their own worst enemy as they slumped to another heavy defeat to the Red Roses? Lisa Martin and Kat Merchant reflect on a 31st consecutive win for John Mitchell's side. Ugo is down in Exeter with Claire Thomas and Anna Caplice to pick through a devastating defeat for Ireland who led France 13-0 at half-time. There was also a plenty of controversy as France back row Axelle Berthoumieu was eventually cited for an alleged bite on Ireland's Aoife Wafer.

Maggie Alphonsi is a broadcaster and former rugby player. She was part of the England team which took home the 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup and by the time she retired she'd won 74 caps for her country.Maggie was brought up in north London and when she was 14 her PE teacher suggested she give the sport of rugby union a try. Maggie joined her local amateur club Saracens and relished the freedom she felt at being able to capitalise on her power and strength on the pitch.Her first chance to play for England came when she was 19. Maggie started out as a number 12 and then later changed position to become a number seven or openside flanker. This role allowed her to showcase her tackling skills. She was part of the England team which won seven consecutive Six Nations tournaments and retired shortly after winning the Women's Rugby World Cup.She became the first female former player to commentate on the men's game and to join the Rugby Football Union's Council. In 2012 she was appointed an MBE for services to rugby. She is part of the BBC's commentating team for this year's Women's Rugby World Cup.Maggie lives in High Wycombe with her wife Marcella and their two children. DISC ONE: Fast Car - Tracy Chapman DISC TWO: They Live in You - Samuel E. Wright (Mufasa) Ensemble - The Lion King, conducted by Joseph Church DISC THREE: Stand by Me - Ben E. King DISC FOUR: Woman - Andreya Triana DISC FIVE: Wake Me Up - Avicii DISC SIX: You Gotta Be – Des'ree DISC SEVEN: World in Union - Kiri Te Kanawa DISC EIGHT: I'm Coming Out - Diana Ross BOOK CHOICE: The Soul of a Butterfly: Reflections on life's journey by Hana Yasmeen Ali and Muhammad Ali LUXURY ITEM: A family photo CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Fast Car - Tracy Chapman Presenter Lauren Laverne Producer Paula McGinley