Rugby Rodeo

The fallow week is over and Rugby Rodeo is back in the saddle with plenty to get stuck into as the Six Nations enters a crucial stretch.

Ellie and Jess lift the lid on what actually happens during a fallow week in camp – is it feet up and recovery mode or harder graft behind the scenes? From training intensity to team bonding, they give a proper insight into life inside the Red Roses environment when there’s no match day.

There’s also a big talking point shaking up the women’s game, with World Rugby announcing plans to trial a smaller ball at WXV. The girls give their honest take on the proposed size 4.5 ball, with strong opinions already circulating across the game – including from Zoe Harrison.

Attention then turns to England vs Italy, with the Red Roses team named. Helena Rowland brings up her 50th cap, Ellie reflects on another switch to the wing, and Jess opens up on being rotated out this week and what those selection conversations really look like. Plus, what threat do Italy pose off the back of their win over Scotland, and why Francesca Sgorbini is one to watch.

We also catch up on the action from the week we missed, as England secured the Triple Crown with a 62–24 win over Wales. From a standout debut for Millie David to a vintage performance from Marlie Packer and the ever-influential Meg Jones, there’s plenty to unpack.

Finally, with injuries and rotation forcing a fresh look to this Red Roses squad, Ellie and Jess discuss how different this campaign feels – and whether there’s already one eye on that massive final-round showdown in Bordeaux against France, who are building nicely under a new coach.
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After a week off due to a hectic schedule, the girls return to break down a dominant Red Roses performance against Scotland — and what it says about the ridiculous depth in this England squad. With 13 World Cup players missing, the spotlight fell on fresh faces like 19-year-old Bristol back rower Demelza Short on debut, while Maddie Feaunati continues to make serious noise.

Ellie reflects on a switch to the wing for her 50th cap, grabbing a brace in the process, and lifts the lid on the key differences between fullback and wing at the top level.

The performance itself? Clinical. Lightning ruck speed, ruthless accuracy in the 22, and a flawless kicking display from Zoe Harrison who joins us for today's Pod!

All that and more, before we head back to Allianz Twickenham to face Wales So settle back, enjoy, and make sure you’re subscribed on Spotify.
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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 🤠
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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.
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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
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