England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line

Playing through a game while her dad was on the other side of the world after being rushed to hospital was one of the hardest experiences Alex Matthews has ever faced on a rugby pitch. The double World Cup winner reveals how she fought back tears at scrum time after learning a tumour had been found on her father’s spinal cord.The Gloucester-Hartpury back-row also discusses life in camp as an introvert, how her natural instinct to care for others led her into a brief role in caregiving, and why she still finds it difficult to fully comprehend her position as a leader within the Red Roses.In this podcast you will also hear from Alex's dad Dave, mum Vanessa, one of her first rugby coaches Bob Jones, as well as team mates Mo Hunt and Emma Sing.This podcast was recorded in January 2026.FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru... MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before the biggest tournament of her career, Kelsey Clifford had to deal with the passing of her grandad and the pain of his absence ahead of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup win. The Saracens prop opens up on the grief she had to deal with pre and post-tournament and some of the things she had to process to help her become a world champion.Clifford also reveals the weight-loss targets she was set to become a Red Rose, and why she quit crisps to help, where her in-camp nickname of ‘Wesley’ comes from as well as her match day superstitions she must do to feel prepared for a game, including one she is trying to lose.In this podcast you will also hear from Kelsey’s dad Michael Clifford, her partner and Saracens teammate Beth Blacklock and Red Roses players Mo Hunt and Alex Matthews.This podcast was recorded in January 2026.FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru... MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Missing out on World Cup selection in 2022 ‘shattered’ Mo Hunt’s world; she got drunk, turned her phone off and had to deal with thought of her mum quitting her job to watch her in a tournament she was now no longer playing in. The Gloucester-Hartpury scrum half discusses battling back from that time to her life before being a professional rugby player as a PE teacher, giving up chocolate and drinking ahead of tournaments and opening MoZo coffee shop with friend, and teammate, Zoe Stratford.Mo also talks about how 2025 was a turbulent year for her featuring a break-up, a first solo holiday and becoming a world champion, as well as her pre-match routine and superstitions including a personal song, white feathers and a strict shaving routine.In this podcast you will also hear from Mo's mum Sally, her sister Jess, as well as Red Roses' teammates Alex Matthews and Emma Sing.This podcast was recorded in January 2026.FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru... MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Five nights in hospital with juvenile idiopathic arthritis is a blur for Guy Pepper; he was just seven years old. The Bath Rugby forward reveals how, despite ongoing steroid injections, his diagnosis only strengthened his drive to compete. Pepper also discusses being taught and coached at school by his dad, rooming with Henry Pollock on England duty, and the truth behind his love of clothes shopping. In this podcast you will also hear from his father Martin, brother Max of Bristol Bears, and England team mates Henry Arundell and Joe Heyes.FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ X: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ X: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandrugby MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From cognitive behavioral therapy, to body confidence issues and a night that resulted in him being arrested, Joe Heyes has had more hurdles than most to overcome off the pitch. The Leicester Tigers' prop talks candidly about his sporting heritage, his grandfather and dad were both professional goalkeepers, while his mum played basketball for Ireland, explains why he left a potential football career and found rugby and the importance of detaching from sport - whether it's his love of history, cooking or gardening.Heyes also opens up on how proud he is of his working class routes and the potential talent pool in state schools, how he struggled with bullying because of his height and weight, and how his pet gecko Albert accidentally joined him in class one day at school.In this podcast you will also hear from Joe's mum Rachel, his Tigers' academy friend Xavier Purcell as well as England team mates Fraser Dingwall and Henry Arundell.FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ X: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ X: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandrugby MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a childhood of 'tantrums', Fraser Dingwall reveals how he developed fierce competitive instincts on the pitch and in the classroom, and how a potential career in football was a possibility before focusing on rugby. The Northampton Saints centre talks about growing up with a Scottish dad and Geordie mum that has seen him representing both nations at rugby, and how his journey to Test ruby with England came about.Dingwall also discusses why despite 'not being blessed with genetics' he uses problem solving to prove people wrong about his physicality, the Health Sciences degree he studied alongside rugby and how a late night prank with George Furbank went very wrong.In this podcast you will also hear from Fraser's dad Gordon as well one of his first coaches at Cambridge RUFC Steve Jackson, as well as Guy Pepper and Henry Arundell.FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ X: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ X: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandrugby MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From welding at the family business to only match fee rugby contracts, Ollie Chessum has had an unconventional route into professional rugby. The Leicester Tigers lock opens up on how he avoided a Premiership academy route from his state school, growing up in rural Lincolnshire and taking on the big brother role for his two siblings following his parents’ split. Chessum also reveals the importance of his friendship groups in camp, the challenge of finding size 15 boots as a teenager and the various nicknames he’s got from different players. In this podcast you will also hear from Ollie's mum Michelle Chessum, his coach that introduced him to rugby Ben Pickard and teammate Will Stuart.FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ X: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ X: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandrugby MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are few players who have had a rise in rugby like Henry Pollock; from starting a season playing in The Champ, to The Prem, reaching a Champions Cup final, scoring twice on your England debut and selection for British & Irish Lions, it has been an unprecedented rise for the Northampton Saints flanker.  The back row opens up on why self-expression, showing your personality and being yourself will always be an important characteristic, his mischievous childhood where he was asked to leave school lessons and why family values and work ethic means so much to him.   In this podcast you will also hear from one of his first coach’s Will Parkin as well as teammates Fin Smith and Fix Baxter.  FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ X: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ X: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandrugby MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being doubted is something that Fin Baxter has become comfortable with; his youthful looks often meant he felt he was targeted during his playing career, but how he has used that as motivation to get where he is. The Harlequins prop also talks about how he keeps perspective off the field, why he quit his Civil Engineering degree to study Economics and his on-off relationship with social media. In this pod you will also here from Fin's dad Ian about coaching his son to watching him play for England, Joe Marler on what it was like to mentor him coming through at Quins, as well as teammates Fin Smith and Henry Pollock. FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ X: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ X: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandrugby MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From having to make the emotional choice between representing England or Scotland, to bailiffs threatening to enter his house in Worcester, Fin Smith has experienced more than most 23-year-olds. The Northampton Saints fly half discusses the hour-long conversation he had with his Scottish Rugby-loving dad on the decision to choose England, and then what it was like nailing a winning penalty in the Calcutta Cup. A gifted sportsman, you will also hear how Fin called break on a promising tennis career to focus on rugby, how he went from a farce to embracing sports psychology, and what his British & Irish Lions selection meant to him following in the footsteps of his granddad. The self-confessed sore loser also discussed the pressure of playing number 10 and why he is studying a Economics and Mathematical Sciences degree alongside an international rugby career.In this pod you will also here from Fin's dad Andrew, his sports psychologist Andrea Furst as well as team mates Fin Baxter and Henry Pollock.FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ X: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ X: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandrugby MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From finding herself struggling with mental health to focusing issues, Mackenzie Carson’s ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) diagnosis came as a welcome relief to some of her struggles. The Red Roses and Gloucester-Hartpury prop opens up on her diagnosis to her coach since she started medication, as well as calling England ‘home’ after growing up in Abbotsford, Canada, as well as some of the sacrifices she made to pursue her rugby career. She also tells the stories of her job as a barista, as well as what life is like dating, and scrummaging against, her Red Roses’ partner Sarah Bern, as the both play for different teams in Premiership Women’s Rugby.You will also hear from one of her partner and fellow Red Rose Sarah Bern, one of first coaches Darcy Patterson, her mum Alison Reeves as well as international team mates Abi Burton and Morwenna Talling.FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru... MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For Morwenna Talling being born and bred in Yorkshire hits differently. The Sale Sharks lock and back row forward opens up as to why she values her northern upbringing so much and why she wants to help drive the game around where she grew up and now plays. Talling also reveals how the shock England call-up came as a teenager that saw her make a debut at 18, how some lengthy injury spells have helped her mindset, what being a leader means to her as well as the importance of mountain walks in her down time.In this podcast you will also hear from Red Roses team mates Mackenzie Carson and Abi Burton, as well as her mum Janet Talling and her first rugby coach at Malton and Norton RUFC Ian Hepworth.FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru... MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After making peace with having to quit rugby because of injury, Emily Scarratt opens up on what it means to still be a Red Rose. The Loughborough Lightning centre talks about the neck surgery she had to go through with, growing up on a farm in Leicestershire and combining being a PE teacher with the start of her England career. The Red Roses’ record points scorer also open up in the origins and importance of her close friendship with Mo Hunt, how she deals with her introverted personality in camp and setting up her own podcast, The Good, The Scaz and The Rugby.In this podcast you will also hear from Emily’s dad Mark, brother Joe as well as team mates Amy Cokayne and Sarah Bern.FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru... MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An induced coma, a psychiatric ward and three months with no memory are just some of the challenges Abi Burton had to overcome in the autumn of 2022. The Trailfinders Women back row reveals about her misdiagnosis with depression and stress, the aggression she showed towards her family and her eventual diagnoses of autoimmune encephalitis. The Great Britain 7s player also discusses her road back to rugby, realising a dream of going to the Olympics and her ‘rocky’ relationship with her image and body dysmorphia. In this podcast you will also hear from her mum Sarah, research Mark Harper who identified her encephalitis as well as team mates Mackenzie Carson and Morwenna Talling. For more on encephalitis please visit: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/encephalitis/FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru... MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From a football-loving childhood in Carlisle, touring with Jonny Wilkinson at 18 to balancing a university lifestyle with professional rugby, England head coach Steve Borthwick tells his story of how, and why, leading his country means so much to him.Away from the game he opens up about his Masters in Management helped shaped his philosophy, how he gets joy in other's happiness now and the profound moment that transformed his outlook when he realised he would not want his son's to be coached by him. Steve also reveals the bonds that sees childhood friends message after games, how his Chemistry teacher fostered his love of rugby and his 'crazy' training as a teenager to try and play for England.FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ X: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ X: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandrugby MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From quitting drinking and gaming, to buying a horse and becoming a father, Sale Sharks hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie opens up to England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line about his life and career so far. From starting off in Cornwall not knowing rugby could be a career, to being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation during a game and his lifelong friendship with Jack Nowell, 'Dickie' reveals some of the stories that you may not have heard before.In this pod you will also here from former England wing Nowell, as well as coach Richard Wigglesworth and team mate Chandler Cunningham-South.FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ X: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ X: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandrugby MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not only did Tom Willis grow up with brother Jack and sister Annabelle, but the back row forward reveals how it was growing up as part of a family who fostered children during his childhood. The Saracens number eight also opens up on the difficulty of facing his brother for the first time on the pitch, as well as the joy of playing together, what it was like being made redundant from Wasps and how his local rugby club played a massive part of who he is today.In this episode you will also hear from Tom's dad Steve, England coach Richard Wigglesworth and team mate Chandler Cunningham-South.FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ X: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ X: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandrugby MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leaving your family and friends to move halfway across to the world and pursue a potential career is not for everyone, but Chandler Cunningham-South explains the reasoning for wanting to come ‘home’ to play. The Harlequins back-row forward explains life growing up in New Zealand, his matchday superstitions and book-writing ritual, his special relationship with his mum and his love of London.In this podcast you will also hear from Chandler's mum Caroline, one of his first coaches at London Irish and now assistant coach at Queensland Reds Jonathan Fisher, as well as England coach Richard Wigglesworth and team mate Tom Willis.FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ X: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ X: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandrugby MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before his retirement, Anthony Watson sat down to talk about topics that are important to him. From growing up in England and struggling with his Nigerian heritage, how rugby helped him get over his childhood shyness and how the importance of a visualisation with a sports coach became in his career because of nerves.You will also hear from his brother Marcus Watson, sports psychologist and mind coach Don Macpherson as well as England players Ollie Lawrence, Freddie Steward and Danny Care.(NB This podcast was recorded in September 2023 before Anthony announced his retirement from rugby)FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ X: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ X: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru... MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From growing up on a dairy farm to the international stage, England senior assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth has had a intriguing upbringing that has made him who he is today. The former scrum half opens up on his upbringing, the respect for his dad who had a heart transplant to secret story of crying ahead of his last playing game, he opens up on what still motivates him.In this pod you will also hear from his dad Peter Wigglesworth, his wife Lyndsey as well as Chandler Cunningham-South.FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru... MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After nearly having his life taken away from him because of sepsis, England assistant coach Andrew Strawbridge has a transformed outlook on life. After falling ill during a work trip to Samoa, Strawbridge received medical treatment but need to be put into a coma, he was resuscitated a couple of times and had said goodbye to his wife thinking he might not survive the illness. He reveals what he went through at the time, his recovery and how he deals with it while coaching England.The New Zealander opens up on his upbringing and how he was brought into his local rugby club by Warren Gatland, his previous career as a teacher and how he shares his love of music with his daughters.You will also hear from his wife Laura and daughters Libby and Teaghin as well as England players Jamie George and Ethan Roots.For more on sepsis - https://sepsis.org.nz/FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru... MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The same day he was asked to be England captain, Jamie George found out his mum had been diagnosed with cancer.  In this podcast, the Saracens hooker reveals the joy his mum got from watching him lead England, and how it kept her positive in her final months. How he had to balance his emotions when his first child was born 10 days after her passing and how his England teammates supported him throughout it all. George also opens up on growing up with older twin brothers, why being the team's social secretary was so important to him and the origins of his nickname 'Jinx'. You will also hear from Jamie's dad Ian, his twin brothers Gareth and Jonathan, as well as England flanker Ethan Roots and assistant coach Andrew Strawbridge.FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru... MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having had to cope with a teenage diagnosis of epilepsy and being let go from an academy because of his size, Tommy Freeman has overcome many hurdles to make it as a rugby player. The Northampton Saints back opens up on his epileptic seizure that he thought was going to end his rugby career, how he mentally and physically had to deal with his late growth spurt and bouncing back from being replaced at half time early in his international career.In this pod you will also hear from his parents Sara and Cliff Freeman, his former coach Jon Clarke, as well as England players Ethan Roots and Jamie George.FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru... MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From thriving while playing in a boys' team to embracing her dyslexia, Sarah Bern has always overcome challenges presented to her. The Bristol Bears and Red Roses prop opens up on a number of issues including how her dyslexia and dyspraxia affect her playing international rugby, how she began to accept her broader body size after struggling at school and why she wants to inspire her ADHD autistic nephew Finlay. From her love of fashion, transitioning from a centre to a prop and facing her partner Mackenzie Carson in the Premiership final, this is Sarah's story so far as told by her.In this podcast you will also hear from Sarah's dad Graham as well as team mates Amy Cokayne and Maddie Feaunati. FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru... MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being born in Leeds, growing up in England and New Zealand, and understanding your Samoan culture, there has been a lot of cultural influences Maddie Feaunati has taken in during her life so far. The Exeter Chiefs back-row forward opens up on coming to rugby late, growing up with her four sisters and the influence her dad has had on her - from playing for Samoa to starring as Jonah Lomu alongside Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman.In this pod you will also hear from England team mates Sarah Bern and Amy Cokayne.  FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru... MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life away from rugby is just as important to Amy Cokayne as matters on the field. As an RAF police officer, the Leicester Tigers and Red Roses she has found comfort outside the sport after missing out on the chance to become world champions in 2017. From growing up with a nomadic childhood including her early rugby years in New Zealand, to playing against her future partner in the Army v Navy game and why a football club inspired her initials, Cokayne opens up on her life as a Red Rose. In this pod you will also hear from her brother Tom, mum and dad Ian and Sharon, as well as her partner Bethan Dainton, and from England team mates Emily Scarratt and Maddie Feaunati. FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru... MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being open and vocal is all part of what Meg Jones who she is. From growing up in Wales but choosing to represent England, to wanting to share her relationship journey with partner Celia Quansah and how rugby's community helped her find comfort in her sexuality and individualism, Meg's story so far in rugby has been a fascinating one.In this pod you will also hear from her former coach and Red Rose Nolli Waterman and her partner Celia Quansah, as well as team mates Maud Muir and Zoe Aldcroft.FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru... MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From meeting her fiancé to giving her confidence on and off the pitch, rugby has given Zoe Aldcroft so much in her life so far. The Gloucester-Hartpury lock discussed the lack of female sporting role models growing up, now being rivals with her partner at club level with him working for Leicester Tigers, the added pressure of playing after being named World Player of the Year brought and her Jonny Wilkinson doll she carries with her every match day,In this pod you will also hear from her older brother Jonny, fiancé Luke Stratford as well as team mates Maud Muir and Meg Jones.FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru... MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From a desire to make people smile, to her photography and craft-making, Maud Muir puts as much into her time off the pitch as on it. The Red Roses and Gloucester-Hartpury prop opens up on her positive outlook on life, celebrating body confidence and size for strength and why she puts such an emphasis on rugby culture, and how that plays out in the West Country living near her club and international team mates.In this pod you will also hear from Maud's older brother Arthur, Red Roses and Gloucester-Hartpury team mate Mo Hunt on their friendship, as well as team mates Meg Jones and Zoe Aldcroft.FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru... MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After being attacked and tied up during a robbery in South Africa, John Mitchell's perspective on life completely changed. The Red Roses head coach talks in-depth about the trauma and recovery from that experience, how he has changed as a person from coaching the All Blacks to his first job in women's rugby as well as the personal difficulties he has had being a well-travelled elite coach.In this pod you will also hear from his wife Jules, coach Wayne Taylor who was with him on the night of his attack, as well as Red Roses' Maud Muir and Zoe Aldcroft.FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru... MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From a special friendship with Joe Marler, to doubting if he would ever play for England again, Dan Cole continues to make memories in rugby. The Leicester Tigers prop opens up on returning to the England set up after being dropped in 2019, the addictive nature of playing at Twickenham and learning the ability to help compartmentalise with experience and family.In this pod you will also hear from one of his closest friends in Tom Collett and his wife Isabelle, as well as England players George Ford and Ben Earl.FOLLOW:▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru...▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/ MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From USA to the West Country, plus a stint in Wales, Sam Underhill's journey to international rugby is an intriguing one. The Bath flanker speaks about finding love of the game in the physicality of it, the importance of sports psychologists as part of his preparation and growing up with three older sisters.You will also hear from Sam's older sister Rachael, his former teacher Chris Carter, as well as England players Ben Earl and Dan Cole.FOLLOW:▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru...▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/ MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From a love of literature, to a talented young cricketer and a successful family environment, Ben Earl has had an intriguing upbringing. The Saracens and England back row forward opens up on relying too much on his natural talent as a youngster, seeing the funny side of how his celebrations are mocked on social media and thinking he might not get another chance at international level.You will also hear from Ben's brother James who is attempting to become a professional golfer, as well as England players Ben Earl and Sam Underhill.FOLLOW:▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru...▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/ MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rugby is a driving force in George Ford's life. The Sale Sharks and England fly half opens up on growing up with a famous rugby league playing dad, on the high standards he sets himself in the game, as well as every day life, being Coffee shop and restaurant owner and the difficulty he has when it comes to relaxing. You will also hear from George's dad Mike, brother Joe and England players Dan Cole and Ben Earl.FOLLOW:▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru...▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/ MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ellie Kildunne loves weird, embraces different and individuality. The Red Roses and Harlequins full back understands the importance of image and being able to express yourself, whether that is through her photography, fashion or how she plays. Kildunne also opens up on building up muscles to play rugby and wanting to represent those who feel like they don't fit in.In this pod you will also hear from her mum Alison, boyfriend Cameron Sommerville-Bailey and England players Sarah Beckett and Lark Atkin-Davies.FOLLOW:▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru...▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/ MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether it has been overcoming social anxiety or her adult acne, Holly Aitchison has overcome a number of personal challenges to become the person and player she is today. The Bristol Bears and Red Roses fly half opens up on growing up in Liverpool, sharing her personal struggles on social media and how she rebuilt her confidence. In this pod you will also hear from her dad Ian, her former teacher and Red Roses' captain Gill Burns as well England players Sarah Beckett and Ellie Kildunne.FOLLOW:▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru...▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/ MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From a premature birth with her twin sister to selection heartbreak, Sarah Beckett has had to show her fair share of resilience. The Gloucester-Hartpury forward opens up on missing out the squad to New Zealand in 2022, how she hopes to inspire others who were born earlier than planned, the impact of body confidence issues and her continued work on mental health.  In this pod you will also hear from her dad Mark, her twin sister Kate as well as England players Holly Aitchison and Ellie Kildunne. FOLLOW:▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru...▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/ MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was always about ‘we’ growing up with an identical twin for Tom Curry. The England and Sale Sharks flanker discusses their unique childhood together and what is now means playing in the same position, how the loss of his grandma affected him and his career to date. In this pod you will also hear from his brother Ben, his sister Charlotte and his uncle former England hooker John Olver, as well as England players Danny Care, Freddie Steward and Ollie Lawrence. FOLLOW:▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru...▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/ MORE:💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Showing emotions was not something that sat easily with Ollie Lawrence. The Bath and England centre opens up on his emotional maturity journey, his growth in mindset as an only child and what it means to him to be a rugby international from a mixed background.In this pod you will also hear from his old teacher Simon Dawes, current Bath team mate Niall Annett as well as England players Tom Curry and Danny Care. FOLLOW:▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru...▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/MORE: 💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From accepting a rugby player's body image, to combining a teaching career with rugby, Lark Atkin-Davies' journey to international rugby has been a fascinating one. Growing up in a sport-loving cottage in the countryside, Red Roses and Bristol Bears hooker opens up on setbacks, commitment and her determination to become a professional player.In this pod you will also hear from Lark's husband Jamie, her sister Fern as well as team mates Holly Aitchison and Sarah Beckett. FOLLOW:▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru...▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/MORE: 💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Making mistakes were part of growing up for Danny Care. The Harlequins scrum reflects on his lapses when establishing his rugby career and how they took away the thing he loved - playing for his country. Care also opens up about the importance of family, growing up in Yorkshire and playing football with Jamie Vardy.In this pod you will also hear from ex-international and club team mate David Strettle, former secondary school coach Peter Latham as well as current England players Ollie Lawrence and Tom Curry. FOLLOW:▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru...▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/MORE: 💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Family is at the heart of everything Courtney Lawes believes in. The back row forward opens up about how his comments on social media on family life caused a reaction, and how he now reflects. Lawes also talks about race in rugby, different ethnicities playing the sport and being a dad.In this pod you will also hear from Courtney's wife Jessica Lawes, former teacher Paul Bryant, ex-coach Chris Parr Northampton Old Scouts, as well as team mates Freddie Steward and Ollie Lawrence. FOLLOW:▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru...▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/MORE: 💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite playing consistently for England since his debut, full back Freddie Steward still has his doubts. The Leicester Tigers back opens up on some of the mental hurdles he has overcome, explains the reasons why he quit some social media and what importance of family means to him.In this pod you will also hear from Freddie's mum, dad and brother, one of his closest friends from Loughborough University as well as England team mates Danny Care and Ollie Lawrence. FOLLOW:▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru...▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/MORE: 💻 https://www.englandrugby.com/🛒 https://www.englandrugbystore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite being an upbeat, bubbly and sociable person, Detysha Harper's life has not always been easy. The Loughborough Lightning prop talks about her upbringing in Salford, how rugby saved her, her experience being mixed race in the sport and her last minute call-up for New Zealand 2022.  In this pod you will also hear from her older brother Eze, as well as team mates Sarah Hunter and Tatyana Heard. FOLLOW:·        England Rugby Facebook·        England Rugby Instagram·        England Rugby Twitter·        England Rugby TikTok SUBSCRIBE:·        Subscribe to the pod here. BUY:·        Get the latest kits, training and leisure wear from England Rugby Store **Please like, subscribe and leave us a review wherever you listen, it really helps spread the word of the podcast and the stories of our players and coaches** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As self-confessed introvert, Tatyana Heard is comfortable in her own company. The Gloucester-Hartpury centre talks about her journey back to international rugby after injuries, her job working for Asda during the COVID-19 pandemic, being proud of her roots in Yorkshire and her new found joy of reading in her own company. In this pod you will also hear from Tatyana's brother Alexander, as well as team mates Sarah Hunter and Detysha Harper. FOLLOW:·        England Rugby Facebook·        England Rugby Instagram·        England Rugby Twitter·        England Rugby TikTok SUBSCRIBE:·        Subscribe to the pod here. BUY:·        Get the latest kits, training and leisure wear from England Rugby Store **Please like, subscribe and leave us a review wherever you listen, it really helps spread the word of the podcast and the stories of our players and coaches** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As England's most capped ever player, Sarah Hunter has had her fair share of highs and lows. The Red Roses' captain reflects on some of her most painful moments on the pitch including losing major finals, and why the hurt of her team mates from those moments is something she has to live with every day. From starting out playing rugby league, to making her hobby her job, Hunter also opens up on the injury that she thought might end her career, what being a captain means and how she remains authentic to herself. In this pod you will also hear from Sarah's brother James, her first rugby coach Mick Hogan as well as team mates Detysha Harper and Tatyana Heard. FOLLOW:·        England Rugby Facebook·        England Rugby Instagram·        England Rugby Twitter·        England Rugby TikTok SUBSCRIBE:·        Subscribe to the pod here. BUY:·        Get the latest kits, training and leisure wear from England Rugby Store **Please like, subscribe and leave us a review wherever you listen, it really helps spread the word of the podcast and the stories of our players and coaches** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As one of the most talked about players of his generation, there are many facets to Manu Tuilagi’s life and career. However the Samoan-born centre has rarely told his story about some of the biggest moments. On this pod, Manu talks candidly about his arrest on a night out in Leicester, to thinking about retiring from the game when his injury problems were at there worst, as well as the close relationship with his family and brothers. From growing up in Samoa to then representing England, Manu has an intriguing story to tell. In this pod you will also hear from Manu's older brother Freddie, his former head coach at Leicester Tigers, Richard Cockerill, as well as England team mates Henry Slade and Maro Itoje. FOLLOW:·        England Rugby Facebook·        England Rugby Instagram·        England Rugby Twitter·        England Rugby TikTok SUBSCRIBE:·        Subscribe to the pod here. BUY:·        Get the latest kits, training and leisure wear from England Rugby Store **Please like, subscribe and leave us a review wherever you listen, it really helps spread the word of the podcast and the stories of our players and coaches** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maro Itoje is more than just a rugby player. From discussing racism within modern society, how black history is viewed in the western world and his connection to Africa and African art, the England lock talks candidly about a number of wide ranging topics in this podcast. Although a native of north London, Itoje opens up on his connection to Nigeria and considering it home as well as his thoughts on the song ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.' In this pod you will also hear from Maro's former headmaster, and Saracen's first black captain, Floyd Steadman, his older brother Jeremy Itoje as well as team mate Henry Slade.  FOLLOW:·        England Rugby Facebook·        England Rugby Instagram·        England Rugby Twitter·        England Rugby TikTok SUBSCRIBE:·        Subscribe to the pod here. BUY:·        Get the latest kits, training and leisure wear from England Rugby Store **Please like, subscribe and leave us a review wherever you listen, it really helps spread the word of the podcast and the stories of our players and coaches** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being diagnosed with diabetes and developing an obsessive personality are two of the barriers that Henry Slade has overcome to play rugby for England. The Exeter Chiefs centre talks in depth about his diagnosis with diabetes and how it affects his life as a player and a person, as well as the steps he took to overcome his small daily obsessions that would be a part of his daily life. Slade opens up about how fatherhood as changed him as a person, what it means to be a 'Janner' and how much representing his country means to him.In this pod you will also hear from Henry's dad John Slade, his childhood best friend Ollie as well as England team mates Manu Tuilagi and Maro Itoje.FOLLOW:·        England Rugby Facebook·        England Rugby Instagram·        England Rugby Twitter·        England Rugby TikTokSUBSCRIBE:·        Subscribe to the pod here. BUY:·        Get the latest kits, training and leisure wear from England Rugby Store**Please like, subscribe and leave us a review wherever you listen, it really helps spread the word of the podcast and the stories of our players and coaches** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Family and friendship are something incredibly important to Kevin Sinfield. Following the diagnosis of motor neurone disease in his friend and former Leeds Rhinos colleague Rob Burrow, Sinfield opens up on the effect that has had on him as a person, why he decided to run marathons to raise money and how the illness has changed his outlook on life. The England defence coach also speaks about his upbringing in Oldham, his incredibly rugby league career and his move into coaching in rugby union.In this pod you will also hear from former club and international team mate Jamie Peacock as well as England players Maro Itoje and Henry Slade.FOLLOW:·        England Rugby Facebook·        England Rugby Instagram·        England Rugby Twitter·        England Rugby TikTokSUBSCRIBE:·        Subscribe to the pod here. BUY:·        Get the latest kits, training and leisure wear from England Rugby Store**Please like, subscribe and leave us a review wherever you listen, it really helps spread the word of the podcast and the stories of our players and coaches** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.