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 clu...
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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 al...
Sep 29, 2020•45 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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....
Sep 22, 2020•56 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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....
Sep 16, 2020•55 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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 player...
Jul 23, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 60
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.
Jul 16, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 59
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 Cat...
Jul 12, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 58
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...
Jul 07, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 57
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 Al...
Jul 05, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 56
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 fac...
Jun 30, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 55
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 t...
Jun 28, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 54
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 cata...
Jun 23, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 53
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...
Jun 21, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 52
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.
Jun 17, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 51
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 c...
Jun 14, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 50
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. W...
Jun 09, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 49
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 mo...
Jun 07, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 48
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....
Jun 03, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 47
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.
May 30, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 46
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 Englan...
May 26, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 45
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.
May 24, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 44
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 N...
May 19, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 43
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.
May 17, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 42
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...
May 12, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 41
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.
May 10, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 40
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.
May 05, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 39
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.
May 02, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 38
A trip down memory lane...........to the 2014 Rugby World Cup final, between England & Canada. 3 people part of that slice of English sporting history; head coach Gary Street, second row Jo McGilchrist & of course Burf. Plus Johnnie, who commentated on the final..............sit back & enjoy. Why not have a look at our back catalogue for some amazing, insightful & inspirational interviews from the biggest names in the game.https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/womens-rugby-pod/id...
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 37
New mini series: All time XVs Rachel Taylor, the former Wales captain and Barbarians coach picks her all time World XV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 25, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Katy Daly-McLean (MBE!), World Cup winning captain joins Johnnie & Burf this week. The Red Rose star chats about signing for the new Premier XVs side Sale Sharks & moving into coaching. Plus hear how lockdown is treating Johnnie & Burf & exciting news about the next couple of weeks............... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 21, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 35
