This week on Rugby Rodeo, Ellie and Jess are back for a special Listeners’ Questions episode — and we’re diving deep. From emotional highs and tough moments, to what life’s been like since lifting that World Cup trophy, we are baring all. 💬🏆
They chat about…
🌹 Taking a step back from social media during the tournament — and why.💔 The hardest physical and emotional moments of the campaign.💫 The comedown after the World Cup high — is it real?👧 What their younger selves would say if they could see them now.💭 Quiet, off-camera moments that hit hardest.🤝 The bond between teammates, best mates, and world champions.👧🏼 Inspiring the next generation — what it really means to them.
And of course, it wouldn’t be Rugby Rodeo without a bit of friendly debate as the girls crown their Emirates High Flyer of the Tournament — who soared highest on the biggest stage? 🛫
Plus, they answer YOUR questions about what’s next, how the game can keep growing, and how it feels to have captured the hearts of fans around the world. ❤️
This episode is brought to you by Emirates, the Official Partner of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. Emirates, an avid supporter of women’s rugby, is also a sponsor of the World Rugby Match Officials. Fly Better with Emirates.
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World Cup Winning Cowboys are Back!! Ellie & Jess Ride Into Studio
The Rodeo studio is buzzing as World Cup winners Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach return fresh from Twickenham glory, still hoarse from the celebrations, and ready to spill all. Joined by Emma and Sarah, the team relive an unforgettable week: Canada’s ferocious start, Ellie’s game-changing try, and the pressure of 81,000 fans. The girls share what camp was like in the build-up, how they handled the weight of expectation, and the whirlwind celebrations that followed, from Battersea Power Station to tattoos for the coach. Plus, the panel pick their Emirates High Flyer of the Week, celebrate standout performances across the tournament, and reflect on how women’s rugby has changed forever after this record-breaking World Cup. Yeehaw!
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The BIGGEST RWC Final in Women’s Rugby History
Ohhh my word… we’ve made it! After two SENSATIONAL semi-finals (and yes, Sara’s voice still hasn’t fully recovered 🙃), we’re here to preview the BIG one: the Rugby World Cup 2025 Final.
England. Canada. Two unbeaten sides. Two very different styles. One trophy on the line.
We’re breaking it all down – from Canada’s offloading, high-tempo chaos to the Roses’ set-piece dominance and Zoe Harrison’s metronome boot. Can anyone stop England’s rolling maul? Can Canada’s lightning ruck speed flip the script? And what about the nerves – Red Roses in their SEVENTH straight final vs Canada’s first since 2014. Pressure or freedom?
We’ll also chat individual match-winners (Ellie K, Sophie de Goede, Megan Jones, Julia Schell 👀), pick our Emirates High Flyer of the Week, catch up on the PWR Cup, and shout out the legends at every level of the game – from Rocky Clark and the Golden Girls cycling 750 miles for MND, to grassroots sides smashing their first ever wins.
So settle in, because next week we’ll know who are the new Queens of the rugby world. Will it be the Red Roses or the Maple Leafs? We can’t wait. YEEE-HAW 🤠🏉✨
Brought to you by Emirates – Official Partner of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. Fly Better with Emirates.
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Semi Finals Showdowns with a Red Rose & a Maple Leaf
It’s SEMI FINALS WEEK and Sara and Emma are breaking down all the chaos from the quarter-finals — France’s wild comeback against Ireland (and the bite that’s had everyone talking), the Black Ferns’ second-half takeover against South Africa, and whether Ireland are now ready to crash the top tier of women’s rugby...
PLUS we’ve got not one, but TWO special guests joining the rodeo ring: Red Roses fly-half and ice-cold kicker Zoe Harrison, and Canada’s point-scoring machine Julia Schell. Expect big insights, plenty of laughs, and even a cheeky This or That: Canada vs UK quiz to settle once and for all whether poutine beats fish & chips.
We’re also handing out our Emirates High Flyer of the Week (some serious contenders this round 👀), diving into the best rugby TikToks shaking up the women’s game, AND giving our shoutouts to the legends of the grassroots.
Strap in, folks. Semi finals are here, the stakes couldn’t be higher, and we are BUZZING. 🏉✨
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Jess is back & Knockout Rugby Beckons...
It’s the final rodeo of the Rugby World Cup 2025 pool stages, and Sara Svoboda and Emma Swords are saddled up to break it all down. The duo dive into the drama of the last round, pick their standout players, and size up the quarter-final matchups that are set to light up the knockout stages.
They’re then also joined by 50% of the original cowboy crew Jess Breach from inside England camp to reflect on her milestone 50th cap, give the gossip from inside the team and what it means heading into the business end of the tournament.
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Hosted by England teammates Jess Breach and Ellie Kildunne, fresh off her stint representing Team GB at the Paris 2024 Rugby 7s, the podcast will offer an intimate look into the world of professional women's rugby, behind-the-scenes stories, and inspiring interviews with fellow athletes and prominent figures in the sport. From navigating the professional sporting world to championing female voices, the duo will provide a unique and empowering perspective on their experiences.
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