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Rugby Rodeo

by The Rugby Pod · English · Sport

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 professio

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 49 min
Latest: 9 Jul 2026
Language: English

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9 Jul 2026 · 47 min

Season Finale: What We Learnt This Year...

It's the Season 2 finale of Rugby Rodeo, and Jess Breach, Ellie Kildunne and Emma Swords are looking back on a remarkable year both on and off the pitch. After 40 episodes, the pair reflect on their favourite moments from the podcast, the conversations and guests that stayed with them, and the incredible journey they've experienced over the last 12 months. From becoming Rugby World Cup winners and securing another Grand Slam to record-breaking crowds and individual honours, they discuss what surprised them most and the unseen moments that truly shaped their season. They open up about the…

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2 Jul 2026 · 47 min
PWR CHAMPIONS - the Final, the Celebrations, the Moonwalk.
Saracens are back on top! 🏆 This week on Rugby Rodeo, Jess is joined by PWR champions Charlotte Wright Haley and Amelia MacDougall to relive Saracens' dominant Premiership Women's Rugby Final victory over Ealing Trailfinders. From Alex Austerberry's pre-match message and Julia Omokhuale's player-of-the-match performance to dressing room celebrations, post-final partying and Amelia's milestone 50th Saracens appearance, we cover it all. Saddle up for a champion's edition of Rugby Rodeo! 🤠 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
20 Jun 2026 · 36 min
Ellie’s New Club Revealed, Jess’s 50th & PWR Semi Final Madness!
After plenty of speculation, Ellie Kildunne joins Jess Breach fresh from holiday to reveal that she'll be playing for the Bristol Bears Women. We chat through how the move came about, what attracted her to Bristol, and what she's most excited about ahead of this next chapter in her career. The girls also break down an incredible weekend of PWR semi-final action: A 12-try classic that had everything. Exeter pushed Saracens all the way, Olivia Apps starred once again, and Jess Breach marked her 50th appearance with two tries – including the match winner in the dying moments. Learn more about…
11 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
Having a Baby as a Rugby Player: Rosie Galligan & Marlie Packer
Jess is joined this week by two of the biggest names in women's rugby, Rosie Galligan and Marlie Packer, for a special Rugby Rodeo episode. The trio discuss the emotional news that both Rosie and Marlie will be leaving Saracens at the end of the season, reflect on their time in North London, and look ahead to one final shot at PWR glory in black and red. The conversation then turns to Rosie and Marlie's journey to parenthood. They open up about IVF, pregnancy, the support they've received from the Red Roses, and the realities of balancing elite sport with starting a family. From emotional…
4 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Ellie Kildunne: Why I'm Leaving Quins, ADHD & The Truth Behind Game Changer
This week on Rugby Rodeo, Jess and Ellie finally sit down to talk all things Game Changer as Ellie opens up about the stories behind her new book. Before that, there's some big rugby news as Ellie discusses her decision to leave Harlequins after five years and what comes next. The pair dive into Ellie's ADHD diagnosis, how hyperfocus became a superpower on the pitch, her honest experiences with body image and the mindset behind her famous "Lukewarm Is No Good" philosophy. They also look at the future of women's rugby, the sport's incredible growth, and what still needs to change. Subscribe,…
28 May 2026 · 49 min
Are the Red Roses the Greatest Sports Team Ever? Six Nations Review & Grand Slam Celebrations
The Grand Slam-winning Red Roses are back for a full Women’s Six Nations 2026 review, as Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach relive the celebrations, the chaos and the moments fans DIDN'T see behind the scenes. From post-match parties and holidays to the emotional highs and toughest internal challenges of the campaign, the girls reflect on what made this title-winning team different and what they hope this squad will be remembered for years from now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 May 2026 · 33 min
Six Nations Crunch Time & Fallow Week BTS
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…
22 Apr 2026 · 35 min
Six Nations Catch Up with Ellie, Jess & Zoe
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…
10 Apr 2026 · 39 min
Red Roses V Ireland Preview | Womens Six Nations 2026
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…
3 Apr 2026 · 37 min
BTS Red Roses Pre Six Nations Camp
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. Learn more about your ad choices.…
29 Mar 2026 · 49 min
Six Nations LOADING & New Red Roses Captains
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,…
19 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
Winning Gold at the Scariest Sport in the Olympics - Tabby Stoecker
This week on Rugby Rodeo, Jess and Ellie are joined by a VERY special guest… Olympic skeleton gold medallist Tabby Stoecker in the Spotify studio! From flying head-first down an ice track at ridiculous speeds (seriously… how is that even a sport?!) to standing at the top of an Olympic final with the world watching — Tabby takes us inside one of the most extreme sports on the planet. We get into: What skeleton actually is (and why it’s completely insane) Just how fast you’re going… and how you even steer 😳 The reality of crashes, injuries, and fear (or lack of it…) Her mad journey into the…
12 Mar 2026 · 53 min
England Men's 6N Misery & Capital Clash Worldies!
Ellie is back in the saddle! 🤠 After an unexpected travel saga that left her stranded in Dubai, she finally makes it home to rejoin Jess for another ride through the rugby world. This week on Rugby Rodeo, the pair break down the Capital Clash as Saracens secured their 12th consecutive PWR win with a 40–26 victory over Harlequins. Jess gives the inside story on the match, from the early back-and-forth to the momentum shift before half-time, her own try on 39 minutes and the impact of new attack coach Kevin Rouet. Away from the pitch, Ellie shares updates on her brand-new book (and a…
5 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
Olympic Underdogs to Rugby World Cup Heartache: Canada's 12 Month Rollercoaster - Alysha Corrigan
This week Jess is joined by friend of the pod Emma Swords stepping into the co-host saddle, and a very special guest all the way from Canada — Saracens and Canada international Alysha Corrigan. Alysha opens up about her journey from growing up in Canada — where women’s rugby often flies under the radar — to taking a leap of faith and moving across the world to chase the professional game in England. She talks about the sacrifices behind that decision, the toughest off-field adjustments to life in the UK, and the moment she realised rugby could take her to the very top of the sport. The…
19 Feb 2026 · 37 min
Bikini Photoshoots, Six Nations & Valentines Plans
We kick things off with a PWR recap and dive straight into the big talking points — Gloucester-Hartpury’s relentless dominance as they go 10 from 10, a huge performance from Sisilia Tuipulotu, and whether Harlequins can take confidence from a losing bonus point that could prove massive come the business end of the season. There was chaos in Saracens vs Bristol as Ruahei Demant brought that trademark Black Ferns magic, Sarah Bern powered over, and Zoe Harrison iced the game with a seriously cold late penalty. The girls also unpack Bristol’s tricky season so far after last year’s strong…
12 Feb 2026 · 50 min
BIG Six Nations Review, Sarries Back with a BANG & Ellie LOVES Hand-offs
We’re back on the rodeo sofa and this week it’s wall-to-wall rugby. 🤠🏉 On this episode of Rugby Rodeo, Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach react to a HUGE weekend in the women’s game – and a blockbuster opening round of the men’s Six Nations championship too. We start with a ruthless statement win for Saracens against Leicester Tigers – including Jess’ flying return to action. Was there any fear of rust after such a long break… or did the bodies feel fresher than ever? Then it’s one of the games of the season so far as Harlequins and Exeter Chiefs play out a 38–38 thriller. Three sin-bins,…
12 Feb 2026 · 52 min
The Journey to the Red Roses FEAT Jess' Mum
We have a VERY special episode this week on Rugby Rodeo, as for the first time ever, Jess' mum Trish joins us! But before the family interview, the girls catch up on a very busy week. Ellie lifts the lid on releasing her own book – how the whole idea came about, what the writing process was really like, and what fans can expect inside... There’s also one of the wildest off-field stories of the season, as Ellie tells the full tale of how Jason Derulo ended up asking for her number. Then… it’s time for a truly special chat as Jess’s mum joins the show. She talks about when she first realised…
29 Jan 2026 · 58 min
Sophie Power: Breastfeeding mid-way through a 100mile race, ULTRA Marathons & Changing the Sport for Good.
This week on Rugby Rodeo, Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach are joined on the Rodeo sofa by one of the toughest, most inspiring athletes on the planet — Sophie Power. Sophie is a world-leading ultra-marathon runner, Guinness World Record holder and a genuine trailblazer in endurance sport. She first became globally known after an extraordinary photo of her breastfeeding her three-month-old baby mid-race during a 100+ mile mountain ultra — an image later named by The Guardian as one of the photos that reshaped sport, sparking a global conversation about equality, motherhood and opportunity for…
22 Jan 2026 · 51 min
The Toughest Part of Being a Rugby Player, Wrap Slaps & Dream Teams
This week on Rugby Rodeo, Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach hand the reins over to you for a full-blown Listeners Questions Special. Before diving into the inbox, the girls give a big PWR league roundup, with Saracens currently top, Gloucester-Hartpury ready to pounce, and a ridiculously tight scrap brewing from 3rd to 6th. Then it’s over to your questions… and there are some absolute belters. From picking a dream mixed touch rugby team (men AND women), bucket list dreams and who inspires their fashion choices… to big rugby talking points like the first-ever Women’s British & Irish Lions Tour,…
17 Jan 2026 · 45 min
Resetting The Red Roses, Pennyhill Park, Gold Dresses & New Beginnings
Ellie and Jess are fresh from their first week back in Red Roses camp at Pennyhill Park. They chat all things England camp life – why it’s happening now, what the focus is post-World Cup, who they were most excited to see, and how hard it is to reset motivation after such a massive goal. There’s fitness testing pain, tactical chats, team culture chat, and an honest look at what comes next on the road to the Six Nations. Plus, a full debrief on the Red Roses Gold Party, Windsor Castle adventures, listener questions covering everything from uncapped standouts and dream holidays to Nando’s…
8 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
New Year, New Goals & A SPOTY Night to Remember!
We’re back for 2026 🎉 Jess and Ellie ease into the New Year with a festive catch-up, January blues chat, and goals for the year ahead. The pair rewind to a huge night at SPOTY, reflect on what second place really meant, and hear from Ellie Kildunne MBE on finding out she made the King’s New Year Honours list. Plus, listener questions, England camp nerves, shout-outs from around the world, and a big thank you to Physique for supporting the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18 Dec 2025 · 57 min
Liv Apps: RWC Heartache, Embracing Individuality & English Culture
It’s the final episode of the year and we’re going out with an absolute cracker. This week, Ellie and Jess are joined in studio by Canada international scrum-half and Saracens star Liv Apps — one of the most exciting players in the women’s game right now. From RWC stardom to making an instant impact in the PWR, Liv opens up like never before. Liv takes us through how her short-term move to Saracens came about and what life has been like settling into a new club and country. We rewind all the way back to her rugby beginnings in Canada, a nation where rugby isn’t always front and centre, and…
11 Dec 2025 · 50 min
Ellie Nominated for Sports Personality of the Year!
Jess is be poorly this week (get well soon cowboy 🤧❤️), but fear not — because Ellie is joined by a VERY special stand-in host… the one and only Boda is back in the saddle! And it’s a HUGE week to return because… ELLIE KILDUNNE HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR BBC SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR!We break down everything: how she found out, why it felt different being in a room full of world-class athletes, whether she knows who’s won (👀) — and how this compares to last year’s World Rugby POTY honour. SPOTY is live on Thursday 18th December — so get it in your diary and make sure you VOTE FOR ELLIE &…
4 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Double Kildunne, Abby Dow Retires & Advent Calendar Controversy
This week on Rugby Rodeo, Jess is joined by not one… but TWO Kildunnes! That’s right — Ellie’s little brother Sam Kildunne jumps in the saddle for a family edition of the pod. Sam’s just 22 but already has some CV: BUCS Super Rugby with Loughborough, a GB 7s jersey, and now a contract with Ampthill in the Championship. Jess goes straight for the sibling dirt — what Ellie was really like growing up, who caused the most chaos, the pettiest argument they’ve had this year, and whose fault it was (because it’s always someone’s). And yes, we get the definitive verdict on sibling rivalry in the…
27 Nov 2025 · 48 min
England's New Magician & the Hardest Tackler in Women's Rugby
Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach are back in the saddle for another week of Rugby Rodeo — and London is looking extremely festive. But have the girls even bought a single present yet? Jess has just landed back from Jersey with stories to tell, while Ellie’s been everywhere: hosting a lunches, dancing and still finding time to watch all the Quilter Autumn Nations games... We chat: Tom Curry's late shot on Juan Cruz Mallia and the fallout that came of it, England's new magician Max Ojomoh and the most one-sided scrum domination we've ever seen! 🎤 Listeners’ Questions:Skills swaps, underrated…
20 Nov 2025 · 48 min
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…
13 Nov 2025 · 49 min
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…
6 Nov 2025 · 44 min
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.⚡️…
29 Oct 2025 · 42 min
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…
23 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
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…

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Publisher: The Rugby Pod
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Typical length: 49 min
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