Women's Rugby Pod

WRP 70 - Announcements here, there & everywhere. This week Johnnie & Burf react to the huge news coming out of World Rugby about the new global season for the Women's game, the WXV. Burf, who was involved in the process of creating a first for the sport, gives her reaction to the news. Plus there's chat around CVC's money going into the 6 Nations & what that means for the game, an update from the Lionesses, positive news from Italy. Burf chats her new role in the game & gives her predictions for the Premier XV games at the weekend. Results from around the globe, as ever & your shout outs......... #WRP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 69 - Moore perspective. On this week's pod loads of talking points for Burf & Johnnie to get stuck into! Talk of a women's British & Irish Lions tour, elite players having to Crowdfund to pay of medical bills, the return of grassroots rugby & HSBC World sevens series, all the results from around the world & World Rugby's leadership plans. Plus a very unique perspective for the WRP as a legend of the men's game, England & British & Irish Lions hooker Brian Moore, a real advocate of the game is on the pod. Brian gives his views on the women's game from his own daughters playing right to the very top of the game. The commercial aspect, the broadcast aspect & everything around it, is discussed. There's big news of the WRP team, with launch of the Youtube channel & a dedicated team bringing you more than ever content across the board from Johnnie, Burf & the WRP team! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 68 - WC & YSC - Following the announcement of the 2021 World Cup being delayed for a year, Johnnie 7 Burf get immediate ruction from the Red Roses camp & her captain Sarah Hunter MBE. "Sunter" depicts how the decision has been met with her team mates & herself but also the longer term ramifications on her personally & her career. Also on the pod, all the way from Texas, Wendy Young, who runs "Your Scrum Half Connection," a website that has supported & promoted the game since 2006. Wendy talks about her rugby journey, how she first got involved, why she love the game. Also the wider perspective of the struggles facing the Eagles that are being funded by donations from the public! The consequences of the delayed World Cup & what she'd fix if we gave her a magic wand! And as ever there is all the news from around the oval world, with Madrid 7s, European Championship game, Wales & GB 7s squad & all the results & previews for the Allianz Premier XVs. P.S. Johnnie apologies about the sound quality this week.............5/10 must do better!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 67 - Aussie rules.....well this one does! Alana Thomas joins Johnnie & Burf on the pod this week. Alana is the current Melbourne Rebels Super W head coach, in Australia but is also the assistant coach for Fiji going into this year's World Cup. Alana chats about rugby in Australia, the growth of the game, the current structure but also her role as a coach & her approach. The former Australian international talks about her excitement with being involved with Fiji & the run up to WC 2021, being their first ever appearance at the tournament. Plus who are the ones to look out for in the Fijian side!As ever their news, reviews & previews; including the Madrid 7s, the European Championship & Allianz Premier XVs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 66 - Out of Africa.........this week quite by accident The WRP hit the breaking news, literally as it was being recorded!! The South African Rugby Union announced a watershed moment in their development by announcing a new High Performance Manager, Irish legend Lynne Cantrell; we hear from her & Rassie Erasmus. But also South Africa XVs & 7s star, Zinhle Ndawonde joins Johnnie & Burf to talk about, not only, the set up of women's rugby in the country, her personal journey to the test arena but also life as a fire-fighter too!! All the news, reviews & previews are on the show as well as and a chat with Simon Trower, the founder of mental health charity Brave Mind, on the day of their official launch. As ever.....if you haven't already, subscribe, rate & share......go on you know you want to! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 65 - Here's to you Mrs Robinson. On this week's pod, Melodie Robinson, a former Black Fern & double World Cup winner, pioneering broadcaster & now General manager of sport at TVNZ. Johnnie takes Mel on a trip down memory lane, recalling her debut in the famous black shirt, when she knocked out her opposite number!!! Her move into presenting & commentating all the way up to current role at the national television station. Along this whistle-stop tour of one of women's rugby's pillars of the media, Mel describes the trials & tribulations that she had to over come; from culture & societal barriers to women having to over achieve to be accepted. "Mrs Robinson" also talks about the pathway women's rugby has been on & the frustrations she feels with the journey so far. And of course World Cup 2021 is discussed with promises of being the best tournament ever......but then she would say that!!!!And as ever Johnnie & Burf bring you all the latest news, including rugby starting up again around Europe, the re-shaped 6 Nations, the culmination of the Allianz Premier XVs & there's your shout outs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 64 - Chiefs, Chiefs, Chiefs..... A week on from the live pod & after Exeter Chiefs Womens stunning victory over Saracens, the double Champions, at the weekend; Amy Garnett joins Johnnie & Burf. Exeter's assistant coach, Garnett, The Red Roses first player to reach 100 caps for her country, analyses the win but also chats about the journey Exeter have been on, plus their aspirations for the season & her reflections as a coach so far. Johnnie & Burf also bring you all the news from the rugby world, predictions, feed back from the live pod, World Cup schedule and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 63 - WRP goes live..........This week Johnnie & Burf take the pod live (over Zoom!!). Almost a year on from The WRP's last live event, to try & do something a little different & hopefully put smiles on faces The WRP again goes live. It's 6 Nations time, not the start of the women's competition, that is to come but the 4 superstar guests represent the 4 home unions. Sarah Hunter MBE, the Red Roses captain, Lindsay "All Sport" Peat - the Ireland international, Scotland's try scoring machine Rhona Lloyd, from Wales Liza "Bird" Burgess Vice-President of the WRU board. All the current issues surrounding the women's game are discussed plus bag pipe playing, basketball & dance moves!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 62 - Just the2 of us.................This week it's just Johnnie & Burf, chatting away on this week's issues & news in the women's game. The pair discuss the mood within the game in terms of the COVID situation & news of testing of players. The delayed 6 Nations & Allianz Premiers XVs. Where the league is, at the mid-way point but also where World Cup winner Rachael's club, Harlequins are. There is all the latest news with rugby returning to parts of Europe & questions from the listeners; such as the schooling-diversity of the current England squad. JH & RB also tackle the issue of internet trolls in relation to the latest #icare campaign. But the big news is about next week's pod.................big, exciting news.........you'll have to listen to the pod to find out...................... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 61 - 6 Nations on the move........On this week's episode Johnnie & Burf are joined by Scrumqueens founder Ali Donnelly. The main topic of conversation being the moving of the Women's 6 Nations to April/May; the pros & cons of that move (although not official at time of recording) & the ramifications to the home nations. The trio also look beyond the team's competiting in the tournament & the consequences this decision will have on the the wider game, in particular the World Cup qualifiers. The advantages of having a stand alone tournament away rom the men's & U20s is also discussed, in terms of a global calendar but also the broadcast & commercial benefits. The Premier XVs is also spoken about & it's continuance during the break in most other rugby competitions & the national lockdown in the United Kingdom. Johnnie & Burf also round up all the news from around the oval world, fixtures, results, signings & predictions. Why not check out our back catalogue, where every week we have big name guests & all the latest news, reviews, previews & views!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 60 - Dame Daisy....to kick off 2021 we have a superstar of the game, Sue Day. From winning 59 caps, scoring 61 tries (probably England's top try scorer of all time!), winning multiple Grand Slams, competing in 3 World Cups (top try scorer in WC history), captaining her country at XVs & 7s to broadcasting on the game; Sue Day MBE is now CFO & COO at the RFU. Daisy chats about her journey in the game, from her first cap to losing a World Cup final. Burf, her former teammate, reminisces, not only about that day but other stories from that time. The first Wasps FC President also talks about the game in 2021 not only in England but around the world, plus her ambitions within the RFU for the women's game. And there's chat about the upcoming (fingers crossed!!) World Cup in New Zealand & The Red Roses chances at the tournament. As ever, there's all the news from around the oval world & predictions, from Burf, on this weekend's Premier XVs matches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 59 - When two tribes go to war.....................Ahead of the biggest game in the English league season, so far; Harlequins v Saracens. We sit the two captains down for a "friendly" chat; our very own Rachael Burford and Sarries leader Lotte Clapp. The two skippers discuss the rivalry that has built up, why these head-2-heads are so special and who are the main protagonists. HAPPY NEW YEAR ONE AND ALL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 58 - Katy Daly-McLean bows out......podcast EXCLUSIVE........last week Katy Daly-McLean MBE, who won 116 caps for England, appeared in 4 World Cups, including being the winning captain in 2014, won 8 Grand Slam titles & an Olympian in Rio, called time on her career. The lass from South Shields, one of greatest to ever pull on the red rose of England speaks to Johnnie honestly & frankly about the decision which surprised many. The fly half details the process of coming to the decision, who she told first & how & also how much being a Mum played it's part. Katy & Johnnie chat about what she will miss from international rugby but also what she won't! Favourite games, inspirational figures, fond memories & how England will fare without Katy's services are all spoken of, plus the future; not only with Sale Sharks but also personally. And of course we have all the latest news from the women's game. MERRY CHRISTMAS ONE AND ALL. STAY SAFE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 57 - Flying Bird................ Liza "Bird" Burgess joins Johnnie & Burf on this week's pod. The former Welsh captain, Barbarians coach & first ever female member of the Welsh Rugby Union board, has just been voted vice-chair of that board. J & R chat about the position, the influence Bird is having & the raise of diversity on these committees. They also speak about the Welsh Women's set up with Bird's good friend Rachel Taylor involved & how it has turned onto the right path. Bird also gives the low down of Gloucester-Hartpury, the English Premier XVs club that she is a coach at, plus she & Burf their predictions for the weekend's fixtures. In the rest of the pod Johnnie & Burf touch on concussion & how it has impacted on Rachael's career. And all the latest news from around the world of women's rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 56 - Eagles, Sharks & teams of the decade! On this week's pod, Alycia Washington the USA international gets us up to date with life the other side of the pond. How she & her team mates have coped with the pandemic, plus the influence of the old Saracens boss, Rob Cain. Alycia also chats about the XV Foundation that she a fellow team mate Kristine Sommer set up to fund the USA national squad. DMP Durham Sharks leading light Beth Blacklock also joins Johnnie & Burf on the pod, depicting the trials & tribulations of life in the Premier XVs; where the young squad is finding it's motivation & what success will look like in three years. Off the back of World Rugby's Team of the decade this week, Burf gives there XV, with a little help from Johnnie!!! Plus all the news from around the oval world. Why not listen to the back catalogue of Women's Rugby Pods, with all the biggest names in the game. In the last episode Sir Bill Beaumont Chair of World Rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 55 - Sir Bill World Rugby Chairman, Sir Bill Beaumont joins Johnnie and Burf on the pod this week. The boss of the world game chats about the news of 2025 World Cup expanding to 16 teams from 12, what to expect from New Zealand and it's World Cup next year. Plus what he wants to achieve in the next four years within the women's game and it's significance to the game of rugby as a whole. After Sale Sharks' historic first ever win in the Premier XVs over Worcester at the weekend, Hannah Field talks (from cloud 9!) of the joy felt by the squad and how they've made so much progress in such a short space of time. Also on the pod Daleaka Menin, Loughborough Lightening and Canadian front rower gives her feelings on her country's draw in next year's World Cup and how she and her team mates have stayed connected through the pandemic. She also tells us of life up at the university-based side and why she chose to ply her trade in England. As ever, we have all the latest news, from New Zealand, Hong Kong, Australia, South America and some shout outs too! DO subscribe, share, rate and get in touch: @podwomensrugby Check out the WRP's back catalogue, where you will find big name guests very week, from Sarah Hunter to Kendra Cocksedge to Rachel Malcolm to Emily Scarratt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 54 - Guess who did it again......................another Stella line up for this week's pod. Emily Scarratt, back-2-back Grand Slam winner kicked the winning penalty for victory over France on Saturday. The World Rugby Player of the Year gives a blow-by-blow account of Saturday last minute win, including what was going through her mind. The World Cup pool news is also discussed with "Scaz," as well as the rivalry with France, plus her Midas touch. Rachel Taylor, last week, secured the Wales Womens skills coach role. the former Welsh captain speaks of her coaching journey & what lies ahead at next year's World Cup. The x-flanker also was depicts what she hopes to bring to the job & what's first on the priority list! The 2021 World Cup is only nine months away & with the pool draw last week, Tournament Director Alison Hughes gives her highlights of pool match ups. She also tells Johnnie & Rach the troubles facing the organisers with the global pandemic with qualifying matches still to aka place. And what we should expect from a World Cup held in the one of, if not the, most rugby-mad country on the planet. RATE SUBSCRIBE SHARE @podwomensrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 53 - Roses in The Alps.....this week not one but two stars of the Red Roses fine victory out in France. England newest fly half, Helena Rowland, who made her first test start in Grenoble, takes us through it step by step. Including who gave her those helpful hints, what the French welcome was like & what the future looks like with Olympics & a World Cup on the horizon. Also on the WRP, Amy Cockayne the England hooker, fresh off the plane gives her account of the test match, including rarely heard details of the attritional scrum battle that played out. And the Grand Slam winner looks ahead to returning to Twickenham this weekend ahead of reverse fixture against Les Blues. Plus all the news from around the oval world including results from the Premier XVs in England, news from Samoa, Hong Kong & New Zealand. Listen & enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 52 - Autumn Le Crunch..............In the week where England take on France in the first of two autumn tests, Johnnie & Burf go inside both camps. Lydia Thompson, the Red Rose & Worcester star knows how to score against The French. The speedster tells us all about the "mind set" ahead of the trip to Grenoble, how the squad is shaping up & how she copes with time out of the game. Chloe Pelle, star of France 7s & XVs sides gives her take on playing England, the players to watch out for and the "no love lost" relationship the two countries have! After Exeter Chiefs made history by winning their first ever game in the Premier XVs, Johnnie & Burf chat to Garnet MacKinder. The Exeter-born player relives the win over Worcester & gives her appraisal of the early days at the shiny new club. Plus there all the results & news from around the oval world & Burf finally makes good on her bet.........................ever heard an England, World Cup winning legend sing the New Zealand national anthem............tune in!!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 51 - Champions Edition with Beckett, Cocksedge & Naoupu. This week Johnnie & Burf chat to Sarah Beckett fresh from winning the 6 Nations title & in the process back-2-back Grand Slams. The Red Rose star talks the game, the celebrations, her try/non try & the importance of family. But she also looks ahead to those two autumn tests coming up against the French. Kendra Cocksedge, the double World Cup winner & her Canterbury side picked up their fourth successive Farah Palmer Cup title at the weekend. It was the most dramatic late win, which Kendra, unsurprisingly, playing a huge role. Ireland's triple international, Sene Naoupu has had a more challenging last seven months than most. Sene speaks openly about the tumour they found in her neck & the incredible road to recovery that led to playing against Italy ten days ago. The Leinster centre chats the challenges facing Ireland & those all important World Cup qualifiers. Also all the news, results & predictions for the weekend. Plus we announce the winner of our latest competition to win a pair of revolutionary Ida Sports boots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 50: Fabulous at 50 with 6 Nations....part deux!! While giving a little nod to Johnnie & Burf's 50th weekly podcast, they bring you a show full to the brim! England coach Simon Middleton, fresh from retaining the 6 Nations title, chats about the Grand Slam game against Italy & building towards the World Cup in under 12 months. Lindsay Peat, of Leinster & Ireland, an inspiration on & off the field looks ahead to a wounded French side at the weekend. But also the feeling of being back out on the park with victory over Italy. Last but no means least Wales & Gloucester-Hartpury's Shona Powell-Hughes lights up the pod as she takes us inside the Wales camp ahead of the their return to the tournament on Sunday as they face an buoyant Scotland side. Burf picks her England XV to face Italy & she dissects the 6 Nations & Premier XVs games from the weekend. As ever there is all the news from around the world, including Farah Palmer Cup, World Cup draw news, predictions, a brilliant competition (to win a pair of revolutionary boots!), Community Corner & your shout outs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 49 - A triumvirate of greatness......Brown, Konkel & Rocky! A packed show, with top draw guests, news, reviews, a brilliant competition & a new feature. Ahead of the return of the re-scheduled 6 Nations, we catch Scotland's talismanic number 8 Jade Konkel in camp; as she & her side prepare to face France on Sunday. Shaunagh Brown the utterly engaging England & Harlequins player, speaks about scrums, England camp & her club captain!!! But also the recent effect of the black lives matter concept on her, the sport & her team mates. What she has been involved in, what progress has been made & what still needs to happen going forward. Rochelle 'Rocky' Clark, the most capped English player of all time, is on the pod to review the weekend's Allianz Premier XVs action & give her predictions for the next round. Plus all the news & other results from around the oval world. And in this week's competition you could win a pair of evolutionary Ida Sports boots, the boots specifically designed & made for women's feet. Plus four runners up can get a pair of their socks. Just tell us who your Coronavirus Hero is/was; who has given great support, who's been great at organising quizzes & training........let us know on our socials @podwomensrugby. We also launch our new feature "Community Corner;" each month we'll invite someone involved in the community game to come on & have their say. It could be about a team mate, the state of the game, just asking our World Cup winner Burf questions.......you name it! As ever please subscribe, get your friends & family to do it too & give us a five star rating! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 46 - Mo Waaka............well Mo Hunt & Stacey Fluhler!!! This week Johnnie & Burf chat to Red Rose & Gloucester-Hartpury captain Natasha "Mo' Hunt about the opening weekend of Allianz Premier XVs. Burf & Mo compare notes on just how good it was to be back out there playing! Also on the pod Black Ferns & Waikato star Stacey Fluhler (nee Waaak,), fresh from a hat-trick in the Farah Palmer Cup; her Waikato side is one game away from a home semi final. Plus there's all the news & results from around the world, including the Irish Community Series & The Elite 1 in France. Why not take to look at our back catalogue of podcasts, starring the biggest names in the game, every week. And remember to subscribe, rate us, tell your friends about the pod & get in touch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Huge breaking news on The Women's Rugby Pod this week. The English top flight league, the Premier XVs is back! Not only that it is back with a new heavyweight sponsor, Allianz. Johnnie & Burf have some brilliant guests to discuss these exciting developments; Red Roses & Saracens double act Poppy Cleall & Hannah Botterman. Plus they get Gerard Mullen's, the new Head Coach at Harlequins, view on the imminent start of the season, the new law variations & being the new boy at the club. Also on the pod, on a significant day for English women's club rugby, Flo Williams comes on the WRP, to update us on her #enough campaign. Plus how significant today's developments are. If that wasn't enough Johnnie & Burf have all the news from around the world including the latest form the Irish & New Zealand competitions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP 46 - The New Outfits......Sale & Exeter. This week Johnnie & Burf chat to the two new clubs in the Premier XVs, Exeter & Sale. World Cup winning captain & now player/coach up at the north west club, Katy Daly-McLean MBE talks about starting from scratch, pressure & her gardener!! Also on the pod Susie Appleby, Exeter's Head Coach discusses the challenges that COVID has thrown up with personnel, how to approach building team spirit form the off & life in Devon. Plus all the news from around the world, including the latest from the Farah Palmer Cup & signings & transfer news from the Premier XVs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily Scarratt, England & Loughborough Lightening star, talks all things World Cup as the 12 month countdown begins. Plus Amy Turner chats to us live from the England camp, as she sets off on her journey with the England senior team; as part of World Rugby's coaching intern programme. And, of course, Johnnie & Burf bring you all the latest news from around the globe, answer your questions & there's some shout outs too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back for series 2!!! What a way to kick off, we catch up with England Captian, Sarah Hunter MBE. Plus Johnnie & Burf get you up to date with all that has been happening over the summer; kit launches, new players, new coaches, sofa update, #enough, the future of 7s & loads more. Don't forget to rate us (5 stars obviously), subscribe 7 get in touch on Twitter or Instagram @podwomensrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's mini series a real treat, a World Cup winner in 1994, who's international career spanned 15 years. A stalwart of not only the England test side but also Saracens; scrum half Emma Mitchell selects her All Time England XV. Will she select the side that were crowned champions in 1994 or will there be some surprises? You'll have to listen to find out............Why not check out our back catalogue of podcasts; where we speak the some of the biggest names in the game, as well as players, coaches and administrators from emerging rugby nations. Plus more in this mini-series, where legends of the game choose their All Time XVs; players such as Sarah Hunter, Rocky Clark, Rachel Taylor, Lynne Cantwell, Maggie Alphonsi, Lisa Burgess and Gill Burns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this latest episode of our mini-series, Shona Powell-Hughes the Wales XVs & 7s star. The veteran of three World Cup, being the youngest member of the squad at the 2010 event. Shona also competed at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Recently re-signed at Gloucester-Hartpury, the 40-capper Shona combines playing with working for the WRU, in the community game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of our mini-series, England World Cup winner, inaugural Barbarians Coach and Wasps Director of Rugby; Giselle Mather selects her All Time XV, captain & a bench. Giselle, being Giselle, there is a twist.........she has called this her "X-Factor team," listen and hear why......................There are plenty more in this series. The list of other legends who have made their selections include, Sarah Hunter, "Rocky" Clark, Gill Burns, Liza "Bird" Burgess, Lynne Cantwell and Catherine Spencer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final fling of our first ever series! Last minute change as Johnnie and Burf's guest cancels last minute, so the pod-couple fire questions at each with surprising answers and reactions! Plus all the news that is out there and some advice to teams getting back out on the park and starting to train. There's also a quick look ahead to series 2 and the guests the WRP plan getting on. We'll be back real soon! This is the 43 consecutive pod, in the WRP's first ever series. Why not take a look back at the previous episodes with big name guests, feature interviews and women's rugby stories from around the globe that will surprise even the most ardent of fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's mini series a real treat, 2014 World Cup winning coach Gary Street selects his All Time England XV. Will he select the side that were crowned champions in Paris or will there be some surprises? You'll have to listen to find out. Why not check out our back catalogue of podcasts; where we speak the some of the biggest names in the game, as well as players, coaches and administrators from emerging rugby nations. Plus more in this mini-series, where legends of the game choose their All Time XVs; players such as Sarah Hunter, Rocky Clark, Rachel Taylor, Lynne Cantwell, Maggie Alphonsi, Lisa Burgess and Gill Burns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Syria, not normally associated with rugby but this week on The WRP we go behind the conflicts to meet the young lady driving the game in her country. Sarah Abd Elbaki, just 23 years of age is already the Head of Development for Women's Rugby, Assistant Coach to the men's national side, the first Arab Asian women to referee a men's game in Syria and she also plays for the national side herself. A truly inspiring lady who chats to Johnnie and Burf about her journey so far, the barriers she has faced and facing. Such an enlightening episode.......learn about women's rugby in an Arab country, you'll be surprised! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this latest edition of our mini series, we have a Scottish legend of the game. The first female player of reach 100 caps, Scotland's most capped player of all time (women or men), ending her seventeen year international career with 115 appearances to her name. A Scottish Rugby Hall of Famer, former Worcester Director of Rugby and part of the inaugural Barbarian Women's coaching team.....it's legend Donna Kennedy. Donna selects her All Time squad & plenty of thought went into it. Why not take a look at our back catalogue, where you'll find more greats of the game choosing their All Time XVs; including Sarah Hunter, Rocky Clark, Liza Burgess, Lynne Cantwell and Maggie Alphonsi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Queen of Spanish rugby, Patricia Garcia is our guest this week. The Spanish international at XVs and 7s, is the driving force behind the game in Spain. She chats about the growth of the game in her country, how this is being achieved and her role in that. Also hopes of qualification for next year's World Cup and what she loves about our great game. Plus we bring you all the latest news and signings and an update on Burf's efforts at carpentry!!! Why not have a listen to some of our back catalogue, which includes chats with players from all over the world plus the biggest names in rugby including Emily Scarratt, Heather Fisher, Sarah Hiring, Sharni Williams, Jade Kronkel, Katie Sadleir and Gill Burns MBE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest in our mini-series, Maggie Alphonsi MBE, 74 caps for England, 28 tries and World Cup winner in 2014; joins us. Maggie "The Machine" selects her All Time England XV.......does Emily Scarratt make the 13 shirt, who will be at 10, how many of the World Cup winning side does Maggie choose? If you enjoyed this then why not look at our back catalogue where more legends of the game select their All Time XVs. Leg-ends such as Rocky Clark, Sarah Hunter, Lynne Cantwell, Gill Burns, Catherine Spencer, Rach Taylor & Bird! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy 40th. This week Burf & Johnnie have a look back at the journey The Women's Rugby Pod has been on in it's first 40 weeks. They talk about the range of guests, the live event, who they enjoyed listening to; plus who the listeners liked hearing from. Plus news from around the world, with plenty coming out of the Premier XVs, shout outs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest instalment of the WRP mini-lockdown series, the latest legend to select their greatest ever side, is Fiona Stockley but this episode has a slight twist. Fiona has been part of the fabric at Wasps Ladies for the best part of two decades, as a player and administrator. When the Barbarians Women side was founded Fiona was at the heart of it and has remained there ever since. "Stockers" chooses her All Time Barbarians team, for on and off the field attributes............who makes the cut? Why not have a look at previous episodes where other legends, such as Rocky Clark, Liza Burgess, Lynne Cantwell, Sarah Hunter, Catherine Spencer and the like select their greatest ever sides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we head to Australia. Sharni Williams, Olympic gold medalist, Commonwealth silver medalist, competed in 3 15s World Cups & awarded Order of Australia Medal. Sharni speaks of the financial issues facing Australian Rugby, her lockdown experience and what has been keeping her busy. Plus she looks back at winning gold in Rio & forward to 2021 & the potential of going back to back in Tokyo, plus the 15s World Cup. A raw, honest from the heart chat, did we expect anything else. Why not have a look at our back catalogue, where you'll find chat with all the greats of the game, from Emily Scarratt to Kendra Cocksedge, Katie Sadleir to Nicky Ponsford, from Gill Burns to Liza Burgess. Plus the mini-lockdown series where legends of the game choose their All Time XVs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alison Miller selects...........on this episode of our mini-lockdown series, Ireland winger - who made a big impact on the game in her relatively short career; picks her All Time XV, captain & a bench. How many Ireland players will feature.......?There are plenty more in this series. The list of other legends who have made their selections include, Sarah Hunter, "Rocky" Clark, Gill Burns, Liza "Bird" Burgess, Lynne Cantwell and Catherine Spencer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All the way from New Zealand, already a world cup winner in XVs & 7s, Stacey Fluhler joins Rachael Burford & Johnnie Hammond. "The Smiling Assassin" talks about her new book, rugby returning to NZ & the prospect of both Olympic Games & home World Cup in 2021. Plus Gill Burns MBE, a World Cup winner herself, chats about the missing 1994 World Cup cup & when it was last seen. So the campaign starts #findthecup94 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of England's greatest players & captains, Gill Burns MBE, selects her All Time England XV.Why not have a look at our back catalogue for some amazing, insightful & inspirational interviews from the biggest names in the game.podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/wome…od/id1480699550 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week, the latest reaction to Tyrrells sponsorship of the Premier XVs coming to an end. Danielle Evans, Miss GB participant, creator of "Try Me" campaign & rugby player tells us her boots to heels story. Plus Nahid Biyarjomandi, part of World Rugby's "Try and Stop Us" campaign, founder & player at Fallow Deer Rugby & now Head of Women's Rugby Development. Plus on Sunday, as part of our, mini-lockdown-series, Gill Burns MBE the former England captain selects her All Time England XV. There is also a big back catalogue of podcasts, featuring all the biggest & brightest names in there game. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liza "Bird" Burgess, a legend of the game. A career that spanned three decades, captained Wales 62 times, played in four World Cups (plus coached in another two!) and now a World Rugby Hall of Famer. Bird recently became the first elected female member of the Welsh Rugby Union. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we chat with a compelling young lady Ana Aziz, the Malaysian international, who was part of the World Rugby #tryandstopus campaign. A true inspiration. Plus Nicky Ponsford, head of women's rugby in England speaks about the Premier XVs two new clubs and the "protected" finance for the women's game after COVID-19 and a bright future....... Why not have a listen to our back catalogue.........big chats with big names every week from around the world, from Malaysia to USA, from Ireland to New Zealand. Plus our mini-lockdown series, where legends of the game select their All Time XVs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRP brings you another legend of the game and their All time selection. This episode the Red Roses captain Sarah Hunter picks her All Time World 23, excluding England players!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reaction to the news of Gary Street stepping away from Harlequins Women's section, with Head of the Women's programme Atlanta St John. Plus Burf sleets her all time England XV (that is those not currently playing but also had to have played with or against Burf....the list of caveats goes on!!!)Why not check out our mini-lockdown series, where legends of the game select their All Time World or England XVs. Catch up on Gill Burns, Lynne Cantwell, Rachel Taylor & Rocky Clarke and loads more to come.https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/womens-rugby-pod/id1480699550 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest in our mini-lockdown-series, All Time XVs. This episode Ireland's most capped player; inaugural winner of the Guinness Rugby Writer's Women's Player of the Year in 2011 and ever present in Ireland's 2013 Grand Slam campaign.......Lynne Cantwell. There are plenty more in this mini-lockdown-series including Rocky Clark, Rachel Taylor and Catherine Spencer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a treat! New Zealand 7s star & captain Sarah Hirini (nee Goss) joins Johnnie & Burf. The triple World Cup winner, Commonwealth Champion, Member of the NZ Order of Merit chats openly & honestly. Sarah speak about her team mates, competitiveness, lockdown, home World Cup, going to school with no shoes & sheep shearing!! Enjoy........ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New mini series: All time XVs. In the first of the WRP's mini series, the former England captain and now author Catherine Spencer picks her all time England XV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.