Rugby Rodeo

With the 2026 Women’s Six Nations about to kick off, Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach are back to tee up a massive opening clash: England v Ireland. We dive straight into camp life — how the girls are feeling heading into round one, what prep week really looks like at Test level, and whether there’s been any chaos (on or off the pitch 👀). From team meetings to individual match-ups, how much detail actually goes into breaking down the opposition? There’s plenty to get stuck into with a fresh Red Roses lineup as well as looking over at Ireland, who come into this years competition with a point to prove. Get ready for a HUGE opening weekend… and we’ll see you back here next week. YEEEEHAW 🤠 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Rugby Rodeo, the girls are bringing the laughs and the nostalgia as they take a trip down memory lane—sharing their favourite Easter childhood traditions. Chat quickly turns to what’s happening on the pitch, with plenty of excitement about fresh faces coming into Red Roses camp. Which new players are catching eyes, how they’re fitting into the squad, and what they could bring ahead of a huge Six Nations campaign. And of course… it wouldn’t be Rugby Rodeo without a bit of cheeky behind-the-scenes gossip. THE SIX NATIONS IS NEARLY HERE YEE-HAW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BACK IN RED ROSES CAMP 🌹 | 6 NATIONS LOADING… SORRY we’re late… but we’ve been a bit busy 👀 Ellie & Jess are back INSIDE Red Roses camp and giving you the full behind-the-scenes scoop as the countdown to the Six Nations begins… We get into:🌹 What camp actually looks like right now — from brutal fitness blocks to tactical prep and the mental side of getting test-match ready🌹 The one word driving this England squad heading into the 6N…🌹 Just how much focus is already on that HUGE opener vs Ireland (70k tickets already gone 😳)🌹 Meg Jones named captain — what it means, what’s happened with Zoe, and why this new leadership group could be a game changer🌹 The incredible moment seeing pregnant Red Roses still part of camp (Zoe, Abbie, Lark ❤️) PLUS…🎬 England doc incoming — we’ve got a few cheeky exclusive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Rugby Rodeo, Jess and Ellie are joined by a VERY special guest… Olympic skeleton gold medallist Tabby Stoecker in the Spotify studio! From flying head-first down an ice track at ridiculous speeds (seriously… how is that even a sport?!) to standing at the top of an Olympic final with the world watching — Tabby takes us inside one of the most extreme sports on the planet. We get into: What skeleton actually is (and why it’s completely insane) Just how fast you’re going… and how you even steer 😳 The reality of crashes, injuries, and fear (or lack of it…) Her mad journey into the sport via an Instagram talent ID From gymnastics + circus school to Olympic gold… What training looks like when there’s no ice track in the UK The pressure of that final run… and what goes through your head Winning gold with Matt Weston and how they celebrated The reality of funding and life as an Olympic athlete It’s a wild one this week — proper insight, big laughs, and a sport that makes rugby look… relatively sensible. We’ll be back next week with more Rodeo chaos… but for now… YEEHAW 🤠 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ellie is back in the saddle! 🤠 After an unexpected travel saga that left her stranded in Dubai, she finally makes it home to rejoin Jess for another ride through the rugby world. This week on Rugby Rodeo, the pair break down the Capital Clash as Saracens secured their 12th consecutive PWR win with a 40–26 victory over Harlequins. Jess gives the inside story on the match, from the early back-and-forth to the momentum shift before half-time, her own try on 39 minutes and the impact of new attack coach Kevin Rouet. Away from the pitch, Ellie shares updates on her brand-new book (and a heart-melting World Book Day moment from a young fan dressed as her), while both hosts mark International Women’s Day by shouting out the female athletes who’ve inspired them this year. There’s plenty more rugby chat too: the England men’s Six Nations struggles, record team changes, leadership and emotion on the pitch, and that fiery Maro Itoje–Fin Smith moment everyone’s been talking about. Plus: reacting to the best videos on the internet this week, answering your listener questions (from Saracens’ mysterious mini-net game to weird compliments and festival stories), and giving shout-outs to rugby communities from Wimborne to Sydney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Jess is joined by friend of the pod Emma Swords stepping into the co-host saddle, and a very special guest all the way from Canada — Saracens and Canada international Alysha Corrigan. Alysha opens up about her journey from growing up in Canada — where women’s rugby often flies under the radar — to taking a leap of faith and moving across the world to chase the professional game in England. She talks about the sacrifices behind that decision, the toughest off-field adjustments to life in the UK, and the moment she realised rugby could take her to the very top of the sport. The conversation dives into Canada’s incredible run at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, including what it felt like to play in the record-breaking final at Allianz Twickenham, how the squad reflects on finishing second now the dust has settled, and the unforgettable memories from the tournament. Alysha also reflects on a wild 12 months of rugby, going from an Olympic silver medal in Paris 2024 to challenging for World Cup gold, and the mental and emotional rollercoaster that comes with competing on the biggest stages in sport. YEEEEHAW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We kick things off with a PWR recap and dive straight into the big talking points — Gloucester-Hartpury’s relentless dominance as they go 10 from 10, a huge performance from Sisilia Tuipulotu, and whether Harlequins can take confidence from a losing bonus point that could prove massive come the business end of the season. There was chaos in Saracens vs Bristol as Ruahei Demant brought that trademark Black Ferns magic, Sarah Bern powered over, and Zoe Harrison iced the game with a seriously cold late penalty. The girls also unpack Bristol’s tricky season so far after last year’s strong finish. Elsewhere, Exeter leapfrog Quins with a dominant win over Loughborough, while Sale snatched victory in dramatic fashion against Trailfinders — including Canada’s Asia Hogan-Rochester delivering a top-tier celebration that absolutely deserved airtime. We look ahead to next weekend’s fixtures, before switching gears to a Men’s Six Nations round-up — where Scotland stunned England, snapping their winning streak and raising big questions about England’s attack efficiency, discipline, and backline creativity. Jess and Ellie also give their honest back-three perspective on Henry Arundell’s tough afternoon. Ireland edged past a massively improved Italy, sparking discussion around Sam Prendergast, online pressure, and Andy Farrell’s powerful comments — plus standout performances from James Lowe and a brilliant return from Robert Baloucoune. Of course, it wouldn’t be Rugby Rodeo without listeners’ questions — covering everything from nutrition and training routines to pancake toppings, Wagamama orders, underrated rugby skills, and which dog breed the girls would be (important journalism). So saddle up, settle in, and as always… Yeehaw 🤠 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re back on the rodeo sofa and this week it’s wall-to-wall rugby. 🤠🏉 On this episode of Rugby Rodeo, Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach react to a HUGE weekend in the women’s game – and a blockbuster opening round of the men’s Six Nations championship too. We start with a ruthless statement win for Saracens against Leicester Tigers – including Jess’ flying return to action. Was there any fear of rust after such a long break… or did the bodies feel fresher than ever? Then it’s one of the games of the season so far as Harlequins and Exeter Chiefs play out a 38–38 thriller. Three sin-bins, relentless Quins pressure, a missed kick at the death… and Ellie talks us through her try – the dummy, the hand-off and the finish. Pure class. The girls also dive into the opening weekend of the men’s Six Nations Championship – breaking down England’s big win over Wales, France’s statement performance against Ireland (including that pre-match light show and blockbuster TV audience), and Italy’s shock victory over Scotland in absolutely horrendous conditions. Plus…💌 Valentine’s Day plans🎤 Jess’ behind-the-scenes 02 room stories🔥 favourite tries of the weekend – and why they stood out🌧️ how much rain really levels a match And of course… it wouldn’t be Rugby Rodeo without your questions.One song they’d survive on for a year, hidden talents, everyday things that make them happy – and what their Instagram algorithms think they’re obsessed with. We finish with a massive round of community shout-outs – grassroots wins, debuts, comebacks from injury, first-ever girls’ XVs, derby doubles on the line… and even a special celebration recommendation for a first try this weekend. Settle back, enjoy and make sure you're subscribed on Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a VERY special episode this week on Rugby Rodeo, as for the first time ever, Jess' mum Trish joins us! But before the family interview, the girls catch up on a very busy week. Ellie lifts the lid on releasing her own book – how the whole idea came about, what the writing process was really like, and what fans can expect inside... There’s also one of the wildest off-field stories of the season, as Ellie tells the full tale of how Jason Derulo ended up asking for her number. Then… it’s time for a truly special chat as Jess’s mum joins the show. She talks about when she first realised rugby wasn’t just a hobby for Jess, what Jess was really like growing up at home, and what supporting an elite athlete actually looks like as a parent. From watching her daughter make her England debut, to dealing with the nerves of big collisions and injuries – and sharing the moments fans never get to see – it’s an honest, emotional and brilliantly personal conversation. To finish, Jess’s mum reflects on how proud she feels seeing women’s rugby grow, and what it means knowing her daughter is part of the generation helping change the game. Yeehaw. 🎙️🤠 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Rugby Rodeo, Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach are joined on the Rodeo sofa by one of the toughest, most inspiring athletes on the planet — Sophie Power. Sophie is a world-leading ultra-marathon runner, Guinness World Record holder and a genuine trailblazer in endurance sport. She first became globally known after an extraordinary photo of her breastfeeding her three-month-old baby mid-race during a 100+ mile mountain ultra — an image later named by The Guardian as one of the photos that reshaped sport, sparking a global conversation about equality, motherhood and opportunity for women in sport. Ahead of the release of her new autobiography The Power Within, Sophie takes us inside the wild world of ultra-running: what an ultra-marathon actually is, how you even begin to train for events that last days, and why her very first race was the infamous Marathon des Sables — a 250km, self-supported slog across the Sahara Desert in 40–50°C heat. She opens up about “going to dark places”, the real dangers of extreme endurance racing (including a race that left her in a coma with a 50% chance of death), and the mental resilience needed to keep moving when your body wants to stop. We also dive deep into the story behind that iconic UTMB photo — why she raced while breastfeeding, what it cost her, and why pregnancy is still treated differently to injury in elite sport. There’s also plenty on Sophie’s work beyond racing. She tells Ellie and Jess about her charity SheRaces, the SheRaces guidelines, and her mission to create fairer, safer and more inclusive start lines — from trail running to rugby pitches. Settle back, enjoy — and make sure you’re subscribed. 'The Power Within' is out now at all good retailers and is also available in audiobook format. More information on Sophie's charity SheRACES can be found here: https://www.sheraces.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Rugby Rodeo, Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach hand the reins over to you for a full-blown Listeners Questions Special. Before diving into the inbox, the girls give a big PWR league roundup, with Saracens currently top, Gloucester-Hartpury ready to pounce, and a ridiculously tight scrap brewing from 3rd to 6th. Then it’s over to your questions… and there are some absolute belters. From picking a dream mixed touch rugby team (men AND women), bucket list dreams and who inspires their fashion choices… to big rugby talking points like the first-ever Women’s British & Irish Lions Tour, who wins the Men’s Six Nations 2026, and pre match meals.. And just when you think it couldn’t get more chaotic… Ellie and Jess go head-to-head in: 🧠💥 WRONG ANSWERS ONLY – wraps in hand, 30 seconds on the clock, Emma firing questions, and penalties paid in slaps... Finally, it’s all about the grassroots love with shoutouts to:🏉 Bromley Girls U12s in the Kent Waterfall Final🏉 Strathmore RFC offering a FREE women’s rugby block🏉 Jakarta Bantengs hosting their first touch tournament🏉 Kings Norton Girls buzzing to be back🏉 And Belsize Park Women for being the ultimate rugby girlies 💙 Settle back, enjoy… and make sure you’re subscribed wherever you get your podcasts. Yeehaw 🤠🎧 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ellie and Jess are fresh from their first week back in Red Roses camp at Pennyhill Park. They chat all things England camp life – why it’s happening now, what the focus is post-World Cup, who they were most excited to see, and how hard it is to reset motivation after such a massive goal. There’s fitness testing pain, tactical chats, team culture chat, and an honest look at what comes next on the road to the Six Nations. Plus, a full debrief on the Red Roses Gold Party, Windsor Castle adventures, listener questions covering everything from uncapped standouts and dream holidays to Nando’s spice levels, and shoutouts celebrating rugby from Argentina 7s to grassroots clubs smashing it at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re back for 2026 🎉 Jess and Ellie ease into the New Year with a festive catch-up, January blues chat, and goals for the year ahead. The pair rewind to a huge night at SPOTY, reflect on what second place really meant, and hear from Ellie Kildunne MBE on finding out she made the King’s New Year Honours list. Plus, listener questions, England camp nerves, shout-outs from around the world, and a big thank you to Physique for supporting the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the final episode of the year and we’re going out with an absolute cracker. This week, Ellie and Jess are joined in studio by Canada international scrum-half and Saracens star Liv Apps — one of the most exciting players in the women’s game right now. From RWC stardom to making an instant impact in the PWR, Liv opens up like never before. Liv takes us through how her short-term move to Saracens came about and what life has been like settling into a new club and country. We rewind all the way back to her rugby beginnings in Canada, a nation where rugby isn’t always front and centre, and explore the journey that’s shaped her both on and off the pitch. In a powerful and honest conversation, Liv shares her story of being diagnosed with alopecia at just seven years old, how it affected her growing up, learning to embrace her identity, and becoming a role model for young girls watching her perform on the biggest stages in world rugby. She also reflects on the heartbreak of the Rugby World Cup final, how she processes that experience now, and the advice she’d give her younger self. This episode is brought to you by Physique Management. Use code Rodeo10 for 10% off at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jess is be poorly this week (get well soon cowboy 🤧❤️), but fear not — because Ellie is joined by a VERY special stand-in host… the one and only Boda is back in the saddle! And it’s a HUGE week to return because… ELLIE KILDUNNE HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR BBC SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR!We break down everything: how she found out, why it felt different being in a room full of world-class athletes, whether she knows who’s won (👀) — and how this compares to last year’s World Rugby POTY honour. SPOTY is live on Thursday 18th December — so get it in your diary and make sure you VOTE FOR ELLIE & THE RED ROSES! 🙏🔥 We’ve also got plenty more this week: Ellie & Boda return to winning ways as Harlequins beat Leicester 56–28 — including that celebration… did she wind herself?! Inspired by Chris Ashton? Noah Caluori?? We get the full story. Saracens’ 33–15 comeback win over Loughborough Lightning, their final home game of 2025. PWR: Played 6, won 5 — tidy. Ellie meets football superstar Alessia Russo 🤩 What was she like? What did they talk about? Did Ellie shoot her shot to get her on the pod? We answer your best questions including: What did the girls Spotify Wrapped look like this year? Most underrated PWR player? Should women’s rugby have a Champions Cup-style competition across England, France & NZ? Death row meals, Christmas food identities, tips for new centres, and our sporting role models growing up. Huge love to the grassroots this week: Dundee Girls – finalists at HIVE Stadium BIGGAR RFC U18s – heading to Murrayfield for the National Cup Final Wigtownshire Ladies – first ever league title! Marr Ladies – first win of the season after losing every game 🙌 Trojans U14s – unbeaten and flying high! See you next week… YEE-HAW! 🤠🌹 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Rugby Rodeo, Jess is joined by not one… but TWO Kildunnes! That’s right — Ellie’s little brother Sam Kildunne jumps in the saddle for a family edition of the pod. Sam’s just 22 but already has some CV: BUCS Super Rugby with Loughborough, a GB 7s jersey, and now a contract with Ampthill in the Championship. Jess goes straight for the sibling dirt — what Ellie was really like growing up, who caused the most chaos, the pettiest argument they’ve had this year, and whose fault it was (because it’s always someone’s). And yes, we get the definitive verdict on sibling rivalry in the Kildunne household. Ellie dives into Sam’s rugby journey — BUCS life, moving into the Championship, the physicality jump, how he balances sevens aspirations with 15s, and what advice he has for players at uni or school trying to go pro. Plus Sam reveals his proudest moment watching Ellie — grab tissues. We also cover: 🏉 Aby Dow’s retirement ⏱️ Ellie’s Lateness Chart — has Double Kildunne doubled the delays or fixed them? ✈️ Ellie hearing her own voice on the Heathrow tannoy 🎄 Jess vs Archie’s advent calendar controversy 🏟️ Ealing 5–57 Saracens — London fully belongs to Sarries, with Jess in the mix for a couple of tries YEE-HAW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach are back in the saddle for another week of Rugby Rodeo — and London is looking extremely festive. But have the girls even bought a single present yet? Jess has just landed back from Jersey with stories to tell, while Ellie’s been everywhere: hosting a lunches, dancing and still finding time to watch all the Quilter Autumn Nations games... We chat: Tom Curry's late shot on Juan Cruz Mallia and the fallout that came of it, England's new magician Max Ojomoh and the most one-sided scrum domination we've ever seen! 🎤 Listeners’ Questions:Skills swaps, underrated perks of being Red Roses, hardest hitters, talent shows, crisp flavours(?!), and Jess gives her Top 3 tips for becoming a world-class winger. 💌 SHOUTOUTS GALORE!We go global this week — from Broad Plain U8s to the WBRC Bobcats in the US, the Kyogale Cockies in Australia, Toronto City Amazons, Santa Monica Women’s Rugby in LA… and heaps of love for teams across the UK including Mansfield Ladies, the Lowestoft Dragons U14s, Bromsgrove Calts, Yate Women’s Rugby and a big get-well-soon to Beatrix recovering from concussion ❤️ And that’s us done for this week! Back next Thursday — AND we’ve got some exciting guests coming up. Until then… YEEEEE-HAW! 🤠 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you’re flying out of Heathrow anytime soon, don’t be shocked if you hear a familiar Yorkshire twang over the tannoy. Yep — Ellie is officially the Voice of Christmas at Heathrow. We get the full story of how she ended up bringing festive cheer to Terminal 5. Jess also had a pretty special week as Chichester Rugby Club officially named a stand after her. She tells us why the club means so much to her, how it all came about, and what went down on the SURPRISE opening day. The girls break down Ellie’s mystery announcement she teased on socials, before diving into England men’s massive win over the All Blacks at a packed Allianz. We chat England climbing to 3rd in the world, THAT oldest-to-youngest haka formation, Henry Pollock licking his lips, and which exciting young players the girls are backing right now. Then—HUGE news for the PWR: Ruahei Demant signs for Bristol Bears. The 2022 World Player of the Year and World Cup-winning Black Ferns captain heading to England?! Jess and Ellie discuss what it means for the league, the Bears, and the growing pull of English women’s rugby. Jess had her feet up this weekend but Sarries barely noticed—a 79–5 demolition of Leicester, a ridiculous Olivia Apps finish, and another big flex of their international-stacked depth even with Jess resting. Meanwhile, Ellie breaks down what went wrong for Quins in their disappointing defeat away down at Sandy Park. Then it’s LISTENERS QUESTIONS time with an elite batch this week:– One quote they live by– Favourite Lioness– What they miss most about home– How they unwind after big match adrenaline– Are they hyped for GTA 6?– What made them fall in love with rugby– And… which kitchen utensil they’d be 🤠 Finally, SHOUTOUTS galore this week: 💙 Dunbar RFC U16s heading to Orkney in the Scottish National Cup💛 Medway U12s smashing 3/3 in the waterfall league🌍 INTERNATIONAL SHOUTOUT: Ade and Piper spreading the women’s rugby gospel in Ethiopia and now Virginia – get down to NOVA Vipers Rugby and join the crew! See you next week, YEE-HAW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Jess and Ellie are joined by one of rugby’s brightest young stars — Braxton Sorensen McGee, the Black Ferns sensation who lit up the 2025 Rugby World Cup. Still only 19, Braxton smashed records and headlines with back-to-back hat-tricks and 11 tries across the tournament. The team chat all things World Cup glory, the whirlwind of representing New Zealand on the biggest stage, and how she’s keeping her feet on the ground after such an explosive breakout. And as always, we round things off with your listener questions — from life as a female rugby player to fashion tips, I’m a Celeb hypotheticals, and whether the girls are more of a Traitor or a Faithful 👀 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices