Rugby Rodeo

This week on Rugby Rodeo, Ellie and Jess are back for a special Listeners’ Questions episode — and we’re diving deep. From emotional highs and tough moments, to what life’s been like since lifting that World Cup trophy, we are baring all. 💬🏆 They chat about… 🌹 Taking a step back from social media during the tournament — and why.💔 The hardest physical and emotional moments of the campaign.💫 The comedown after the World Cup high — is it real?👧 What their younger selves would say if they could see them now.💭 Quiet, off-camera moments that hit hardest.🤝 The bond between teammates, best mates, and world champions.👧🏼 Inspiring the next generation — what it really means to them. And of course, it wouldn’t be Rugby Rodeo without a bit of friendly debate as the girls crown their Emirates High Flyer of the Tournament — who soared highest on the biggest stage? 🛫 Plus, they answer YOUR questions about what’s next, how the game can keep growing, and how it feels to have captured the hearts of fans around the world. ❤️ This episode is brought to you by Emirates, the Official Partner of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. Emirates, an avid supporter of women’s rugby, is also a sponsor of the World Rugby Match Officials. Fly Better with Emirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rodeo studio is buzzing as World Cup winners Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach return fresh from Twickenham glory, still hoarse from the celebrations, and ready to spill all. Joined by Emma and Sarah, the team relive an unforgettable week: Canada’s ferocious start, Ellie’s game-changing try, and the pressure of 81,000 fans. The girls share what camp was like in the build-up, how they handled the weight of expectation, and the whirlwind celebrations that followed, from Battersea Power Station to tattoos for the coach. Plus, the panel pick their Emirates High Flyer of the Week, celebrate standout performances across the tournament, and reflect on how women’s rugby has changed forever after this record-breaking World Cup. Yeehaw! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohhh my word… we’ve made it! After two SENSATIONAL semi-finals (and yes, Sara’s voice still hasn’t fully recovered 🙃), we’re here to preview the BIG one: the Rugby World Cup 2025 Final. England. Canada. Two unbeaten sides. Two very different styles. One trophy on the line. We’re breaking it all down – from Canada’s offloading, high-tempo chaos to the Roses’ set-piece dominance and Zoe Harrison’s metronome boot. Can anyone stop England’s rolling maul? Can Canada’s lightning ruck speed flip the script? And what about the nerves – Red Roses in their SEVENTH straight final vs Canada’s first since 2014. Pressure or freedom? We’ll also chat individual match-winners (Ellie K, Sophie de Goede, Megan Jones, Julia Schell 👀), pick our Emirates High Flyer of the Week, catch up on the PWR Cup, and shout out the legends at every level of the game – from Rocky Clark and the Golden Girls cycling 750 miles for MND, to grassroots sides smashing their first ever wins. So settle in, because next week we’ll know who are the new Queens of the rugby world. Will it be the Red Roses or the Maple Leafs? We can’t wait. YEEE-HAW 🤠🏉✨ Brought to you by Emirates – Official Partner of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. Fly Better with Emirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s SEMI FINALS WEEK and Sara and Emma are breaking down all the chaos from the quarter-finals — France’s wild comeback against Ireland (and the bite that’s had everyone talking), the Black Ferns’ second-half takeover against South Africa, and whether Ireland are now ready to crash the top tier of women’s rugby... PLUS we’ve got not one, but TWO special guests joining the rodeo ring: Red Roses fly-half and ice-cold kicker Zoe Harrison, and Canada’s point-scoring machine Julia Schell. Expect big insights, plenty of laughs, and even a cheeky This or That: Canada vs UK quiz to settle once and for all whether poutine beats fish & chips. We’re also handing out our Emirates High Flyer of the Week (some serious contenders this round 👀), diving into the best rugby TikToks shaking up the women’s game, AND giving our shoutouts to the legends of the grassroots. Strap in, folks. Semi finals are here, the stakes couldn’t be higher, and we are BUZZING. 🏉✨ Brought to you by Emirates – Official Partner of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. Fly Better with Emirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the final rodeo of the Rugby World Cup 2025 pool stages, and Sara Svoboda and Emma Swords are saddled up to break it all down. The duo dive into the drama of the last round, pick their standout players, and size up the quarter-final matchups that are set to light up the knockout stages. They’re then also joined by 50% of the original cowboy crew Jess Breach from inside England camp to reflect on her milestone 50th cap, give the gossip from inside the team and what it means heading into the business end of the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rugby World Cup group stages are nearly done and Round 2 did NOT disappoint – so we’re back in the saddle to bring you all the drama, all the tries, and all the slides... Emma & Sara break down a blockbuster weekend: 🏉 Scotland’s Quarter-Final Sealing Win – Francesca McGhie starring with two tries and a crucial charge-down, Rhona Lloyd unstoppable on the wing.🍁 Canada’s Shut-Out Statement – Sophie de Goede flawless off the tee and everywhere else.🇫🇷 France in Cruise Control – 84–5 vs Brazil, with Bianca Silva making history.🏴 Red Roses Roll On – Helena Rowland breaks the RWC points record (27!), Jess Breach bags a hat-trick and hits the 50-try milestone. We also get into the pool permutations – what Australia and USA need to sneak into the final QF spot (spoiler: the maths is not pretty for the Eagles 🦅). Plus, we hand out the Rugby Rodeo Performance of the Round award – Evie Gallagher’s 35 tackles? Sophie de Goede’s dominance? Portia Woodman-Wickliffe breaking records? Jess Breach rewriting history? You’ll have to tune in to find out… 👀 And as always, we finish with listener shoutouts – from Haywards Heath’s brand-new women’s team, to Dunfermline U18s, to Sheffield Hallamshire RUFC playing their first ever match. It’s stacked, it’s spicy, and it’s full of rodeo energy – hit play, subscribe on Spotify, and YEEE-HAW your way into the quarter-finals with us 🤠 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rugby World Cup 2025 is officially underway and Emma Swords and Sara Svoboda are REELING from a blockbuster opening round. Record crowds, record TV numbers and record breaking moments on the pitch. The Red Roses running in 69 points against the USA – we break down Ellie Kildunne’s team try, who impressed most, and what needs sharpening before Samoa. Scotland’s revenge win over Wales – Francesca McGhie’s hat-trick heroics, Ireland’s best-ever RWC points haul, and Canada, Australia & New Zealand flexing early. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sara Svoboda and Emma Swords are back on Rugby Rodeo to preview the Rugby World Cup’s opening weekend! They break down some of the Red Roses’ biggest challengers, from Canada’s depth to the Black Ferns’ Sevens-powered flair, and touch on USA, France, Fiji, Ireland, SA and Australia as potential dark horses. Alongside the rugby chat, the pair open up about dealing with setbacks around selection, sharing how to stay better, not bitter, and the rollercoaster of being international players. Lots more as the biggest tournament gets underway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rugby Rodeo is back for Season 2 and Emma Swords and Sara Svoboda are taking the reins while Ellie and Jess are off chasing World Cup glory in England camp! The girls break down two huge Red Roses warm-up wins over Spain and France, pick out the standout performers, and discuss how favourites England look heading into the tournament. There’s chat on some key players to watch, and how things are shaping up for the biggest tournament in the game's history. Plus, RugbyPass' Top 50 players, flashing mouthguards and lots more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the season finale of Rugby Rodeo and we’re closing things out in style from sunny Italy! Jess and Ellie reflect on how it all started, share some hilarious behind-the-scenes moments from camp, and answer some brilliant listener questions – from World Cup predictions to dream cocktails. Plenty of laughs, stories, a few emotional moments, and some well-earned shoutouts to incredible fundraisers, teammates, and rising stars. Thanks for riding with us this season – we’ll be back before you know it in a few weeks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the penultimate episode of this season, the girls spill the tea on the Red Roses’ brand new kit (spoiler: we’re obsessed), relive the chaos of a Red Roses Freshers’ Fayre — think freebies and one too many protein bar samples — and dive into the buzz as the countdown to the Rugby World Cup hits just 50 days to go! 😱 Join us for your weekly fix of try-line talk, locker room laughs and behind-the-scenes prep as the Red Roses get ready to take on the world. Don't forget to make sure you're subscribed and give us a 5 star rating if you enjoy the pod YEE-HAW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jess and Ellie give us an update inside and outside Red Roses camp. From Jess’s dad redecorating her flat while Archie’s off in Vietnam, to celeb-spotting at Queen’s tennis and debating Dan Cole’s yellow card in the Prem final, it’s a week packed with DIY, drama and national anthem guitars. Jess opens up about post-tournament recovery and missing periods, sparking an honest conversation around women’s health in rugby. Plus: chaotic kit fails, stylish teammates, fun fitness drills, and Bake Off predictions in this week’s listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rodeo is back in full swing as Jess returns to Red Roses camp and Ellie joins from rehab — and with just 69 days to go until the Rugby World Cup, the energy is building. The girls chat all things camp life, leadership, who’s bringing the vibes, and what training looks like behind the scenes. Plus: love island contenders in the squad, mental prep for a World Cup, favourite TikToks, and your listener questions — from boots to banter. It’s a full-on catch-up with laughs, honesty, and a few shoutouts to legends in the grassroots game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Rugby Rodeo, we're joined by Red Roses stars Jess Breach and Ellie Kildunne from inside England camp. The girls catch us up on their off-season adventures, holiday hotspots, and how they’ve been recharging away from the pitch. Listen for behind-the-scenes banter, and a peek into life as a professional rugby player during the quieter months. It’s not all tackles and training – sometimes it’s sun, sleep, and a cheeky cocktail or two! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No Ellie this week… but stepping in is none other than professional rugby player Archie White — and, perhaps more notably, Jess Breach’s other half. Joining us from the Spotify Studios, Archie opens up about his bold decision to step away from the game at just 27. He shares the unusual reasons behind the move, his favourite memories on the pitch, the sacrifices he's made throughout his career — and even spills the tea on who really wears the trousers in his relationship with Jess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Jess Breach and Ellie Kildunne are joined by Saracens and Welsh fly-half Flo Williams. But Flo isn’t just making waves on the pitch—she’s also shaping the future of the game off it, recently becoming Saracens' first-ever Creative Director in Rugby. The trio explore what rugby can learn from other sports, how the Lionesses managed to capture a nation’s heart, and why the men’s game could take a few cues from the women’s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re stepping off the pitch and onto the mat this week as we sit down with Team GB Olympic bronze medallist Alice Kinsella. From flipping through pressure at Tokyo to pain in Paris, Alice gets real about what it actually takes to perform on the biggest stage, how she deals with pressure when the spotlight is on and we go deep on some of the darkest moments in her career. We talk training, triumph, setbacks and comebacks. It’s honest, it’s inspiring, and it might just be one of our best yet. Enjoy Cowboys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Red Roses have done it again – seven in a row and four straight Grand Slams! Jess and Ellie are back to relive a heart-stopping finale in front of a packed Allianz crowd, where France pushed England to the edge. From Joanna Grisez’s breakaway to England’s re-shuffeled backline, the girls break down whether this was a strategic stress-test ahead of RWC 2025. They dish out player shoutouts (Zoe, Abby, and a certain Scottish winger), celebrate a cowboy hat-wearing groundsman, and induct Mary Earps into the honorary Rodeo ranks. Plus, a hilarious round of “Would You Rather” reveals all – this one’s got it all. YEEEE-HAW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Rugby Rodeo, Jess and Ellie are back in the saddle—but not on the pitch—as they reveal they won’t be part of the Red Roses’ Grand Slam decider against France. Ellie opens up about her injury, her unexpected DJ duties in camp, and how she’s staying involved. Jess shares the emotional side of non-selection and what it means to be a true team pillar. The duo reflect on England’s lightning start against Scotland, and highlight standout performances. Looking ahead, they preview the big Allianz showdown vs France, break down some juicy stats courtesy of Opta, and debate Katie McLean’s hot take on a radical Six Nations restructure. Plus: Listener questions get wild and plenty more chat to enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Jess and Ellie break down England’s big win over Ireland – including why the first half took some time to get going for England and what changed at half time. The girls share behind-the-scenes away day stories from Cork, including team meals, Guinness chats, and bus seating politics. There’s a big shoutout to Ireland's Amee-Leigh Costigan, and England's Abby Dow (50 caps!), as well as Ellie’s lightning try. Plus lots more as usual including tonnes of listener questions, and a look ahead to Scotland in Leicester – with a big showdown at Allianz against France on the horizon (and Rizzle Kicks at half time!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices