Women's Rugby Pod
238 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe world’s first and only global women’s rugby podcast. News, views & opinions exclusively on the women’s game of rugby union, as it happens around the world.
The WRP speak to the biggest names in the game, every week; the likes of Sharni Williams, Emily Scarratt, Lindsay Peat, Ruby Tui, Lynne Cantwell, Kendra Cocksedge, Poppy Cleall, Rachel Malcolm, Siwan Lillicrap and Sir Bill Beaumont.
Our hosts, cover most bases............!!!
Sarah Hunter MBE, former England captain with 142 caps. Captaining her country at her fourth World Cup, winning it in 2014. World Rugby Women's Player of the Year, multiple Grand Slam winner widely regarding as England's greatest ever captain.
Sadia Kabeya, regarded as one of the Red Roses, up and coming stars, the flanker has already been to a World Cup final and won multiple 6 Nations titles. A fearsome member of the Loughborough Lightning back row, Sadia combines her rugby playing with her studies in sports.
A Red Rose and Bristol star, Sarah Bern, is a household name in the world of Women's rugby and a world class player. The props are not supposed to do what "Berner" does on the field, with two World Cup silver medals already in the sock draw! The multiple 6 Nations championship winner, still has so much to achieve in the game.
Johnnie Hammond, the creator of the pod, widely considered the voice of Women's rugby for over a decade. Commentating on virtually every club and international game in England, in that time. From inaugural league and Premier XVs finals to the World Cup final of 2014. Johnnie is regarded as one of the driving forces for the game in the media and one of the most respected.
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WRP 90 - Black & White
October 29, 2021 11:29 - 1 hour - 55 MBWRP 90 - Black & White. The autumn internationals are finally here! A huge game this weekend, kicks off a huge month for women's international rugby. On Sunday it is England v New Zealand at Sandy Park, Exeter. All but one of the World Cup titles between them, these games are always special so we have two very special superstars to preview the game with us. Katy Daly-McLean MBE, the 2014 World Cup winning captain, joins Johnnie to discuss the weekend's game. What tactics The Red Roses may em...
WRP 89 - Short & sweet
October 22, 2021 17:00 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MBWRP 89 Short and Sweet It’s a short and sharp version of the Women’s Rugby Pod this week but still packed full of all the latest news from around all over the oval world. Johnnie Hammond and Nandi Buthelezi bring you news from the English leagues and new Cup competition, what is going on in Ireland at the weekend. The French Elite league round 4 continues as it does in Spain. Plus there are reports from the European Championship (Europe’s second tier of Womens rugby). International 7s resu...
WRP 89 - Short & Sweet
October 22, 2021 17:00 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MBWRP 89 Short and Sweet It’s a short and sharp version of the Women’s Rugby Pod this week but still packed full of all the latest news from around all over the oval world. Johnnie Hammond and Nandi Buthelezi bring you news from the English leagues and new Cup competition, what is going on in Ireland at the weekend. The French Elite league round 4 continues as it does in Spain. Plus there are reports from the European Championship (Europe’s second tier of Womens rugby). International 7s resu...
WRP 88 - Siwan & Sonic
October 13, 2021 15:36 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBOn this week’s Women's Rugby Pod, @johnniehammond is joined by Wales & Bristol Bears Women Siwan Lillicrap. The number 8 tells us about life with the Bears and their incredible perfect start to the Premier XVs season and why they are enjoying so much success. She depicts the different characters within the group and details why she thinks there is so much more room to grow. The Welsh captain also, briefly tells us about her excitement of starting the autumn campaign with her country, now the...
WRP 87 - Captain & Cantwell
October 06, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBWRP 87 - Captain & Cantwell. England captain Sarah Hunter (MBE!!) hosts this week alongside Johnnie Hammond in another packed week for women's rugby around the globe! Joining them is, Ireland legend and now South Africa's High Performance Manager for the women's game, Lynne Cantwell. The Grand Slammer gives us the lowdown about her new-sih job; what items are at the top of the "to do list," the challenges but also the hopes and aspirations of the programme. Lynne also talks the players to...
WRP 86 - Viva Italia
September 29, 2021 17:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBWRP 86 - Viva Italia So much on this week's Women's Rugby Pod! Johnnie reflects on the World Cup qualifiers in which Italy booked their place at the showpiece event in New Zealand later this year by beating Spain. He does this in the company of Italian flanker Giada Franco; she describes the moments they knew that place was theirs, the celebrations and just why this side is playing such good rugby. Scotland beat Ireland 18-20 in a thrilling encounter to go through to the final qualification...
WRP 85 - Bryony's new nest
September 21, 2021 17:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBWRP 85 - Bryony's new nest. Another bumper edition of the Women's Rugby Pod as Johnnie and Burf are joined by Red Rose Bryony Cleall. The prop moved away from double-champions Saracens in the summer to join Wasps. Bryony speaks of the reasons behind the move, her personal goals and the difference between the two clubs, in terms of culture and playing style. She also gives us an update on England and a quick insight into the new forwards coach. Scotland and Ireland got themselves back int...
WRP 84 - She may as well wear a cape
September 14, 2021 19:17 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBWRP 84 - She may as well wear a cape! Burf is back this week, after her summer break. The Premier XVs winning captain and broadcaster Johnnie Hammond are joined by Anna Caplice. Anna is "fresh" from Munster's win in the Interprovincial Championship title win over arch rivals Leinster. The Ireland star speaks of that plus reacts to the World Cup qualifiers that finished moments before the recording of the pod. All three react to the victories by Spain and Italy over Ireland and Scotland res...
WRP 83 - Third time lucky!!!!!
September 07, 2021 17:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBWRP 83 - Third Time Lucky!! To kick off series three of the Women's Rugby Pod, none other than the England captain Sarah Hunter MBE joins Johnnie Hammond. The two catch up on their summer holidays, what The Red Roses have up to, how pre-season has been. Plus all the news from around the world including results from Africa, France and Ireland. "Sunter" and Johnnie also get into the Premier XVs which returned at the weekend. Each game is reviewed, with the main talking points; in particula...
WRP - Olympic mini-series part deux!
August 07, 2021 20:37 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBAfter a breathtaking showing for 7s at the Tokyo Olympics, we have an incredible show for you. Not, 1, not 2 but three top draw guests. We get the reaction from the Great Britain camp in the company from their star speedster and member of the team of the tournament, Jazz Joyce. The Welsh flyer talks about the heartbreak of coming away from a second Olympics without a medal but also the inspirational journey Team GB 7s have been on. Abby Gustaitis, USA co-captain, also joins Johnnie on th...
WRP 84 - Olympic mini-series part deux!
August 07, 2021 20:37 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBAfter a breathtaking showing for 7s at the Tokyo Olympics, we have an incredible show for you. Not, 1, not 2 but three top draw guests. We get the reaction from the Great Britain camp in the company from their star speedster and member of the team of the tournament, Jazz Joyce. The Welsh flyer talks about the heartbreak of coming away from a second Olympics without a medal but also the inspirational journey Team GB 7s have been on. Abby Gustaitis, USA co-captain, also joins Johnnie on th...
WRP 83 - Mini-Olympic series part 1 with Abbie Brown
July 28, 2021 18:02 - 39 minutes - 90.4 MBIn this special mini-series around the events going on in Tokyo; Johnnie is joined by Shona Powell-Hughes. Wales star Shona has represented her country and 15s and 7s, including the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Johnnie goes right into the GB camp and speaks to co-captain Abbie Brown. They chat about the extraordinary 12 months the 7s programme has, the commitment to even get to the games. The preparations are spoken about not just in the months leading up to the games but also in the last few ...
WRP - Mini-Olympic series part 1 with Abbie Brown
July 28, 2021 18:02 - 39 minutes - 90.4 MBIn this special mini-series around the events going on in Tokyo; Johnnie is joined by Shona Powell-Hughes. Wales star Shona has represented her country and 15s and 7s, including the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Johnnie goes right into the GB camp and speaks to co-captain Abbie Brown. They chat about the extraordinary 12 months the 7s programme has, the commitment to even get to the games. The preparations are spoken about not just in the months leading up to the games but also in the last few ...
WRP 82 - The final curtain.........for now
June 09, 2021 11:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBWRP 82 - The final curtain.........for now. Well another season comes to an end, so this week Johnnie and Burf look back at what has been an extraordinary year for so many reasons. With 38 episodes in the series and nearly 60 guests the pair meander down memory lane for this final episode of the series. Burf recounts her favourite moments and yes winning the Premier XVs title does get mentioned!!! But also what other teams have shone on and off the field; which personalities and players have...
WRP 81 - Champions edition
June 04, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBWRP 81 - The Champions edition. Following on from Harlequins Women victory in the Premier XVs final last weekend, the WRP have a full review for you. Johnnie speaks in depth with Rachael, the winning captain, about the day, the results, the nerves, the season leading up to this, what effect previous finals have had.........basically everything! If that wasn't enough, Chief Superintendent and Quins coach Karen Findlay also joins in the celebratory chat. The former Scotland international remin...
WRP 79 - Semi......precious pod!!
May 18, 2021 14:52 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBWRP 79 - Semi......precious pod!! Just days away from the most competitive semi finals the English Premier XVs has ever seen. Johnnie & Burf explore the merits of all four sides: Harlequins, Saracens, Loughborough & Wasps. World Cup winner, Burford, gives her experience from facing these sides already this season, plus where each other may get the upper hand! Plus there is all the news, Great Britain, France & Ireland 7s are discussed; including who Burf thinks should be captaining Team ...
WRP 78 - Alley chat!
May 11, 2021 17:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBWRP 78 - Alley chat! On this week's episode Chelsea Alley, the Black Fern, joins Johnnie & Burf. The World Cup winner chats about the recent historic Blues v Chiefs game down in New Zealand, & just what it meant on & off the field for that event to happen. But she also elaborates on the comments she made after the match, around the sustainability of what the top New Zealand players are doing around playing for their country. Chelsea describes her day to day life holding down three jobs & squ...
WRP 77 - Lights on......Mids!
May 05, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBWRP 77 - Lights on.....Mids! Simon Middleton, the Red Roses Head Coach joins Johnnie & Burf on this week's episode, plus loads of news from around the rugby world to get stuck into. After a successful 6 Nations campaign where England were crowned champions, being undefeated in the successive tournaments, "Mids" chats about the bizarre end to the game in France last weekend, his assessment of the campaign, the wonderful selection head aches he now faces & the benefit of having the World Cup...
WRP 76 - 6 Nations Team Of The Tournament with Scrum Queens
April 27, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBWRP 76 - 6 Nations Team Of The Tournament with Scrum Queens. Ali Donnelly, creator of Scrum Queens joins Johnnie & Burf along side Sara Orchard from the BBC to make the team of the 2021 6 Nations. Who will start at 10, Sochet or Moloney, Joyce or Parsons, how many of England's outside backs made it, who will wear the armband? So much to decide upon in the end of the discussions there is a XV, a captain & a player of the tournament, which the panel all agree on (well....sort of). Plus Ali, Sar...
WRP 75 - Super Saturday Preview
April 21, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBWRP 75 - Super Saturday Preview with Aldcroft, Nelson & McMahon. Another bumper attention of the WRP with Johnnie & Burf ahead of the 6 Nations Super Saturday. With three finals being played out at the weekend we have every game covered. Zoe Aldcroft the in-from England forward tells us where The Red Roses are looking to improve, who got the hair dryer out at half time in Italy, lock or 6? & just what a challenge the French are. Edel "Tricky" McMahon the Ireland international gives her assess...
WRP 74 - Hunter, Abrahams & Murphy at half way of the 6 Nations
April 14, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 76 MBWRP 74 - Hunter, Abrahams & Murphy at the half way of the 6 Nations. England skipper Sarah Hunter MBE, joins Johnnie again this week to not only look back at last week's games in the tournament but also look ahead to round 3. The Red Roses skipper takes us through what it was like to be back out on the park for the first time in 13 months, her nerves & how much exhaustion did that smile hide. But the 124-cap World Cup winner also tells Johnnie where the areas where England can improve & who i...
WRP 74 - Hunter, Abrahams & Murphy at half way of The 6 Nations
April 14, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 76 MBWRP 74 - Hunter, Abrahams & Murphy at the half way of the 6 Nations. England skipper Sarah Hunter MBE, joins Johnnie again this week to not only look back at last week's games in the tournament but also look ahead to round 3. The Red Roses skipper takes us through what it was like to be back out on the park for the first time in 13 months, her nerves & how much exhaustion did that smile hide. But the 124-cap World Cup winner also tells Johnnie where the areas where England can improve & who i...
WRP 73 - 6 Nations round 1 with Brown, Coughlan, Franco,& Hunter
April 06, 2021 14:45 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBWRP 73 - 6 Nations round 1 with Brown, Coughlan, Franco & Hunter. Another huge pod for you to look at every angle of round 1 of the 6 Nations & looking ahead to an exciting round 2. Sarah Hunter MBE, the England captain, steps in as co-host this week...........why where her socks pulled up with a gumshield in them?!!? If it was enough to get the World Cup winner's thoughts; Ireland & Italy make their bows in the tournament so former Ireland captain, Fiona Coughlan join us. Fi runs her eye ove...
WRP 73 - 6 Nations round 1 with Brown, Coughlan, Franco & Hunter
April 06, 2021 14:45 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBWRP 73 - 6 Nations round 1 with Brown, Coughlan, Franco & Hunter. Another huge pod for you to look at every angle of round 1 of the 6 Nations & looking ahead to an exciting round 2. Sarah Hunter MBE, the England captain, steps in as co-host this week...........why where her socks pulled up with a gumshield in them?!!? If it was enough to get the World Cup winner's thoughts; Ireland & Italy make their bows in the tournament so former Ireland captain, Fiona Coughlan join us. Fi runs her eye ove...
WRP 72 - 6 Nations....we've got it covered!
April 01, 2021 15:59 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBWRP 72 - 6 Nations...we've got it covered! Another massive week for the game, so a massive pod coming at you! Not just one but two of the 6 Nations captains and a Red Rose. Yes, three brilliant guests this week in the forms of Siwan Lillicrap, Dr Rachel Malcolm and Lark Davies. Lightening front rower Lark, joins us from the England team hotel, in Doncaster, to give us a unique insight into the squad, the training, life in a COVID bubble; plus the new players to look out for. Lark also looks a...
WRP 71 - Clarity...not just 6N (finally) but WXV too!
March 23, 2021 20:40 - 49 minutes - 113 MBWRP 71 - Clarity...not just 6N (finally) but WXV too! - More huge news from the game; 6 Nations fixtures & broadcast details (well some of them anyway!), women's football get a "proper" tv deal, Quins & Sarries in the play-offs already, Johnnie & Burf react to it all. Plus there's Alison Hughes, World Rugby's Competitions Operations Manager & Rugby World Cup 2022 Tournament Director. Alison drills down into the detail of the announcement of the sport's first ever global calendar the WXV; prom...
WRP 71 - Clarity...not just 6N (finally) but WXV too!
March 23, 2021 20:40 - 49 minutes - 113 MBWRP 71 - Clarity...not just 6N (finally) but WXV too! - More huge news from the game; 6 Nations fixtures & broadcast details (well some of them anyway!), women's football get a "proper" tv deal, Quins & Sarries in the play-offs already, Johnnie & Burf react to it all. Plus there's Alison Hughes, World Rugby's Competitions Operations Manager & Rugby World Cup 2022 Tournament Director. Alison drills down into the detail of the announcement of the sport's first ever global calendar the WXV; prom...
WRP 70 - Announcements here, there & everywhere
March 17, 2021 17:10 - 27 minutes - 63.4 MBWRP 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 ...
WRP 69 - Moore perspective
March 10, 2021 10:38 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBWRP 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 ga...
WRP 68 - WC & YSC
March 03, 2021 19:47 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBWRP 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 t...
WRP 67 - Aussie Rules.......well This One Does!
February 24, 2021 19:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBWRP 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, be...
WRP 67 - Aussie Rules.......well This One Does! -
February 24, 2021 19:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBWRP 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, be...
WRP 66 - Out Of Africa
February 19, 2021 15:43 - 56 minutes - 52 MBWRP 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 aren...
WRP 65 - Here's to you Mrs Robinson
February 09, 2021 17:32 - 56 minutes - 52 MBWRP 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 th...
WRP 64 - Chiefs, Chiefs, Chiefs....
February 02, 2021 20:56 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBWRP 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 rugb...
WRP 63 - WRP goes live.....
February 02, 2021 14:22 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBWRP 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...
WRP 63 - WRP goes live......
February 02, 2021 14:22 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBWRP 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...
WRP 62 - Just the 2 of us
January 19, 2021 19:11 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBWRP 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;...
WRP 61 - 6 Nations on the move
January 12, 2021 17:40 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBWRP 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...
WRP 60 - "Dame" Daisy
January 05, 2021 18:13 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBWRP 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...
WRP 59 - When two tribes go to war........
December 29, 2020 14:34 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBWRP 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
WRP 59 - When two tribes go to war.......
December 29, 2020 14:34 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBWRP 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. Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
WRP 58 - Katy Daly-McLean bows out
December 22, 2020 18:29 - 36 minutes - 33 MBWRP 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...
WRP 57 - Flying Bird
December 16, 2020 20:06 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBWRP 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 ...
WRP 56 - Eagles, Sharks & teams of the decade! -
December 08, 2020 17:34 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBWRP 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...
WRP 56 - Eagles, Sharks & teams of the decade!
December 08, 2020 17:34 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBWRP 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...
WRP 55 - Sir Bill
December 01, 2020 17:04 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBWRP 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 Fie...
WRP 54 - Guess who did It again....
November 24, 2020 18:12 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBWRP 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 Wal...
WRP 54 - Guess who did It again.....
November 24, 2020 18:12 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBWRP 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 Wal...
WRP 53 - Roses In The Alps
November 17, 2020 19:06 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBWRP 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 rare...