Meeting Henry Pollock, Respect the Haka & Ellie's Heathrow Takeover
If you’re flying out of Heathrow anytime soon, don’t be shocked if you hear a familiar Yorkshire twang over the tannoy. Yep — Ellie is officially the Voice of Christmas at Heathrow. We get the full story of how she ended up bringing festive cheer to Terminal 5.
Jess also had a pretty special week as Chichester Rugby Club officially named a stand after her. She tells us why the club means so much to her, how it all came about, and what went down on the SURPRISE opening day.
The girls break down Ellie’s mystery announcement she teased on socials, before diving into England men’s massive win over the All Blacks at a packed Allianz. We chat England climbing to 3rd in the world, THAT oldest-to-youngest haka formation, Henry Pollock licking his lips, and which exciting young players the girls are backing right now.
Then—HUGE news for the PWR: Ruahei Demant signs for Bristol Bears. The 2022 World Player of the Year and World Cup-winning Black Ferns captain heading to England?! Jess and Ellie discuss what it means for the league, the Bears, and the growing pull of English women’s rugby.
Jess had her feet up this weekend but Sarries barely noticed—a 79–5 demolition of Leicester, a ridiculous Olivia Apps finish, and another big flex of their international-stacked depth even with Jess resting. Meanwhile, Ellie breaks down what went wrong for Quins in their disappointing defeat away down at Sandy Park.
Then it’s LISTENERS QUESTIONS time with an elite batch this week:– One quote they live by– Favourite Lioness– What they miss most about home– How they unwind after big match adrenaline– Are they hyped for GTA 6?– What made them fall in love with rugby– And… which kitchen utensil they’d be 🤠
Finally, SHOUTOUTS galore this week:
💙 Dunbar RFC U16s heading to Orkney in the Scottish National Cup💛 Medway U12s smashing 3/3 in the waterfall league🌍 INTERNATIONAL SHOUTOUT: Ade and Piper spreading the women’s rugby gospel in Ethiopia and now Virginia – get down to NOVA Vipers Rugby and join the crew!
See you next week, YEE-HAW!
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Braxton Sorensen McGee: The Black Ferns’ Next Big Thing
This week, Jess and Ellie are joined by one of rugby’s brightest young stars — Braxton Sorensen McGee, the Black Ferns sensation who lit up the 2025 Rugby World Cup.
Still only 19, Braxton smashed records and headlines with back-to-back hat-tricks and 11 tries across the tournament. The team chat all things World Cup glory, the whirlwind of representing New Zealand on the biggest stage, and how she’s keeping her feet on the ground after such an explosive breakout.
And as always, we round things off with your listener questions — from life as a female rugby player to fashion tips, I’m a Celeb hypotheticals, and whether the girls are more of a Traitor or a Faithful 👀
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Derby Day Fallout, Jess' Birthday & Becoming Doctors?!
It’s party hats and post-match stats this week as Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach saddle up for a very special episode — because it was Jess’ birthday! 🎂
Ellie puts Jess through a round of birthday interrogation — from her earliest cake memory to the Red Roses teammate most likely to forget the big day...
Then it’s back to business as the girls ride through another HUGE weekend of PWR action:
🏉 Saracens 47–10 Harlequins – a record-breaking London Derby, explosive Sarries start, and a 50th Quins cap (and try!) for Ellie.🔥 Gloucester-Hartpury shine again in a 12-try thriller against Exeter.⚡️ Sale Sharks surprise everyone with another strong showing vs Loughborough.💥 Bristol Bears run riot with a 74-0 demolition of Leicester — including a four-try masterclass from Millie David.
The girls also share some love for grassroots rugby with shoutouts to Lincoln Ladies, Darlington RFC, Littlehampton, Thorne Lionesses, Newquay Hornets, and Mandy from Macclesfield 💙
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London Derbies & Late Charts
Hold onto your cowboy hats, because this week’s episode of Rugby Rodeo is packed tighter than Ellie’s calendar (which… might explain the new lateness chart 😅).
Ellie Kildunne and her Saracens pal Jess Breach are back — and Jess has some massive news to share 👀. She’s re-signed with Saracens! The girls chat through the deal, why she’s staying put, and what makes the Sarries setup so special.
That’s not all — there’s a new face at the club too. Kevin Rouet, the mastermind behind Canada’s attacking game at the World Cup, joins as Saracens’ new attack coach. Expect fireworks.
Then it’s time to look ahead to the London Derby — Saracens vs Quins, this Sunday. No talk of “duels” here, just North vs South, as Ellie (North London) and Jess (South London) battle it out in the ultimate This or That: best football teams, landmarks, rappers, brunch spots, and stadiums — The Stoop or the StoneX? You decide.
Away from the pitch, Ellie’s been living her best life — from rocking a custom NFL jersey to walking the red carpet at the Pride of Britain Awards. The girls share the most inspiring moment from the night and a few behind-the-scenes stories too 👀.
Then it’s Listeners’ Questions — from shouting vs whispering, dream guests, chaotic memories, and what female players should get instead of ties plus shoutouts to the University of Chicago Women’s Rugby Team and the unstoppable Bracknell U14s Girls.
The perfect warm-up for London’s biggest clash - Yeehaw!
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Sara Cox MBE: Breaking Barriers and Blowing the Whistle
This week on Rugby Rodeo, Jess and Ellie are joined by one of the most respected officials in world rugby, Sara Cox MBE. From retiring as a young player to making history as the first female referee in Premiership Rugby, Sara’s journey is one of resilience, trailblazing and passion for the game. The trio chat through her early days finding her voice in a male-dominated field, the nerves and pride of that iconic Premiership debut, and the significance of reaching her 50th international Test. They also dive into the lighter side, the funniest moments, toughest calls, matchdays, and what fans don’t see behind the whistle. Sara opens up about being the first woman in many of her roles, collecting her MBE from Princess Anne, and what the next generation of referees can expect. It’s an inspiring, funny, and honest conversation with one of rugby’s true groundbreakers. Presented by Emirates.
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Hosted by Rugby World Cup Winning Red Roses Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach, 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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