Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line
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| Meg Jones | 23 Apr 2024 | 00:24:47 | |
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...
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| Zoe Aldcroft | 16 Apr 2024 | 00:24:38 | |
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...
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| Sarah Beckett | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:23:16 | |
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/
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| Packer talks plumbing, Daly on initiation songs and Scott's rugby journey | 13 Nov 2018 | 00:24:21 | |
The latest England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line sees Vernon Kay chat to Red Roses flanker Marlie Packer about combining rugby with being a fully qualified plumber, how the disappointment of missing out on Rio 2016 drives her and her favourite way to relax after a long day. Elliot Daly is the latest player to reveal his favourite three musical tracks, including the one he sung for his England initiation, while Red Roses lock Abbie Scott tells you about her rugby journey from school and club rugby to the international game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Watson on his rugby crush, sibling rivalry and Eddie Jones | 06 Nov 2018 | 00:19:31 | |
In the first live podcast from England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line, Vernon Kay chats to back Anthony Watson about his sibling rivalry with brother Marcus, which team mate would be his rugby crush and his family life from his Concorde pilot uncle to his snooker loving mother. In this episode you also hear from Red Roses back Millie Wood who takes us through her three sporting heroes, while Ben Te'o talks about his rugby journey growing up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Eddie Jones exclusive on childhood, coaching philosophy and changing England | 30 Oct 2018 | 00:25:09 | |
In this special edition of England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line, Vernon Kay sits down exclusively with head coach Eddie Jones to discuss a side about him you don't often see or hear about. Eddie talks in depth about his childhood in Australia, family life, his love of the game from an early age and how his philosophy on coaching has been shaped by his parents, his upbringing and some of the biggest names in world sport. He also opens up on how a stint in Leicester as a player helped his understanding of the English game, the one thing he wanted to change about England before he took charge and how to peak for a World Cup. This episode is the first of the second series that will run throughout the Quilter Internationals in November. Make sure you subscribe to the series here - http://hyperurl.co/co7xqq. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Daly on his big boot, a cricket career and playing the clarinet | 27 Jun 2018 | 00:22:47 | |
On the final England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line of series one, England back Elliot Daly talks about his long kicking ability, playing England age-grade cricket and his short lived musical career with the clarinet. England wing Jonny May returns to talk about his three favourite music tracks while Red Roses forward Poppy Cleall reveals her journey into rugby and her career so far. **We will back before the Quilter Internationals in November so make sure you subscribe ahead of series two. If you missed and of series one with the likes of Jonny May, Maro Itoje and Billy Vunipola make you can listen again on download previous episodes.** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jonny May on speed, crowd support and growing up with Ed Sheeran | 29 May 2018 | 00:22:57 | |
England wing Jonny May is the latest player to sit down with the England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line as he chats to Vernon Kay about his speed, his love of various sports and explains the truth behind the story about growing up with Ed Sheeran. You'll also hear from Maro Itoje as he takes the Three Tracks Challenge, while Red Roses scrum half Leanne Riley discusses her rugby journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Billy on Mako, his love of food and life with grandma in Tonga | 10 Apr 2018 | 00:20:06 | |
This England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line sees Vernon Kay sit down with No 8 Billy Vunipola who discusses his laid back lifestyle, the rivalry with brother Mako and his love of food. The ninth pod also sees Red Roses teammates Poppy Cleall and Marlie Packer tackle our underrated or overrated quiz while lock Tamara Taylor discusses her rugby journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Danny Care on Paw Patrol, Jamie Vardy and dodgy barnets | 04 Apr 2018 | 00:24:13 | |
In the eighth edition of the England Rugby podcast with O2 Inside Line, Danny Care joins Vernon Kay and Alex Payne to discuss his life inside and out of rugby. Billy Vunipola reveals what's on his breakfast plate while Sam Underhill takes the three tracks challenge. Izzy Noel-Smith also takes on her rugby journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Maro on politics and Nigerian parents, Cornborough's rugby journey and Greenwood talks tunes | 13 Mar 2018 | 00:20:32 | |
As the England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line reaches the seventh edition, Maro Itoje talks about his upbringing, combining studying and playing for England as well as his Nigerian heritage, Red Roses prop Vickii Cornborough takes you on her rugby journey while World Cup winner Will Greenwood reveals his three favourite music tracks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Underhill's career from student to Twickenham, Packer's rugby journey and Haskell's favourite dinner guests | 06 Mar 2018 | 00:22:07 | |
As the England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line reaches the sixth episode, flanker Sam Underhill talks about his journey from university to rugby international, his nickname being grandad and that Wales tackle, while Red Roses forward Marlie Packer reveals her rugby journey and Sarah Bern chats music and Beyonce, while James Haskell discusses his ideal dinner party guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cole explains proposals, Kruis talks World Cup winners and Waterman on Run DMC | 01 Mar 2018 | 00:22:11 | |
This week's England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line, Vernon Kay goes in depth with Dan Cole on proposals, how to beat survival shows and being a delivery driver, George Kruis answers your questions, Danielle Waterman talks about her favourite tunes and Poppy Cleall reveals her rugby journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tom Curry | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:21:53 | |
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.
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| Marler on 'The Greatest Showman', Te'o talks unlimited food service and Red Roses on GoT | 20 Feb 2018 | 00:25:02 | |
The England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line's fourth episode has Vernon Kay chatting to prop Joe Marler on his former nickname, his favourite takeaway and The Greatest Showman, Ben Te'o talks food and Jonah Lomu Rugby while Red Roses pair Vickii Cornborough and Leanne Riley tackle underrated or overrated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 'Marmite' Haskell, Kruis' music taste and the Red Roses on onesies | 13 Feb 2018 | 00:27:06 | |
In the third England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line, Vernon Kay goes in depth with James Haskell on his Marmite reputation, school plays and Eddie Jones, George Kruis talks favourite tunes and Red Roses pair Vickii Cornborough and Leanne Riley tackle onesies, slippers and musicals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Nowell on rat-tails, tattoos and Daniel Craig, Care talks Take That and a Six Nations review | 07 Feb 2018 | 00:25:54 | |
In the second edition of England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line, guest host World Cup winner Will Greenwood talks rat-tails, tattoos and beach life with Jack Nowell, finds out about Danny Care's moment with Take That and asks is Anthony Watson faster than his brother? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Joseph's dance moves, Hartley the Belieber and a look ahead to Italy | 01 Feb 2018 | 00:26:01 | |
As the new England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line launches, Vernon Kay takes you behind the scenes with an in depth chat with Jonathan Joseph, discovers captain Dylan Hartley's music tastes and Red Roses pair Danielle Waterman and Sarah Bern tackle our new quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ollie Lawrence | 03 Oct 2023 | 00:21:20 | |
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.
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| Lark Atkin-Davies | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:23:08 | |
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.
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| Danny Care | 19 Sep 2023 | 00:23:49 | |
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.
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| Courtney Lawes | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:22:22 | |
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.
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| Freddie Steward | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:22:35 | |
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.
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| Detysha Harper | 18 Apr 2023 | 00:21:05 | |
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.
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| Tatyana Heard | 11 Apr 2023 | 00:22:18 | |
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.
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| Sarah Hunter | 21 Mar 2023 | 00:24:03 | |
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.
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| Maud Muir | 09 Apr 2024 | 00:23:50 | |
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...
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| Manu Tuilagi | 14 Mar 2023 | 00:25:07 | |
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.
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| Maro Itoje | 07 Mar 2023 | 00:23:23 | |
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.
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| Henry Slade | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:21:43 | |
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: SUBSCRIBE: · Subscribe to the pod here.
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| Kevin Sinfield | 21 Feb 2023 | 00:23:07 | |
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: SUBSCRIBE: · Subscribe to the pod here.
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| Billy Vunipola | 29 Nov 2022 | 00:24:03 | |
Rugby was a passion as well as a coping tool for Billy Vunipola. The Saracens number 8 reveals what it was like growing up in Tonga before moving to Wales, opening up about the culture differences between the two and how he used rugby as a buffer to communicate in a country different to his native tongue. The backrower dives into his on-off professional career and how he works on himself to become a better person. In this pod you will also hear from Castle School PE teacher Lloyd Spacey, Billy's brother Mako and fellow England players Owen Farrell and Marcus Smith. FOLLOW:
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| Owen Farrell | 15 Nov 2022 | 00:20:11 | |
Owen Farrell and his dad Andy have a unique relationship. The Saracens back reveals what it was like growing watching him in an all-conquering Wigan Warriors team, to being coached by him and England and now facing him as opposition with his position as head coach of Ireland. Owen opens up about what it was like moving from Wigan to London when his dad switched to rugby union, how he spends his time away from the field and where his competitive streak comes from. In this pod you will also hear from Owen's uncle, former Great Britain and Wigan Warriors captain, Sean O'Loughlin as well as fellow England players Marcus Smith and Billy Vunipola. FOLLOW:
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| Hannah Botterman | 08 Nov 2022 | 00:25:36 | |
Being gay is not something that defines Hannah Botterman, she just want to be Hannah Botterman. The Red Roses and Saracens prop opens about about her relationship to club and international team mate Holly Aitchison, her unusual route to Test rugby via eating pasties while working as a painter and decorator and her family relationships. She also discusses why she never thought she had to 'come out', how she initially felt unprepared for international rugby and how she embraces being a role model. In this pod, you will also hear from Holly speaking about the long journey to took for them to end up as a couple, as well as from England head coach Simon Middleton, fellow Red Roses' Jess Breach and Sadia Kabeya, and Hannah's old boss when she worked as a painter and decorator. FOLLOW:
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| Marcus Smith | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:24:31 | |
Family and close bonds mean everything to Marcus Smith. The England and Harlequins fly half opens up about his upbringing and childhood growing up in the Philippines and Singapore, the pride he takes in being half Filipino and how his parents have influenced in to become who he is today. Smith also discusses how his rejection for trials at Tottenham Hotspur helped his rugby career, the influence of working with Jonny Wilkinson has on him and his thoughts on the role of the spotlight and celebrity that comes with wearing the famous 10 shirt. You will also hear contributions from England team mates Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola, as well as Tim Lambert was founder of one of Marcus' first clubs Centaurs Rugby Club, and Chris Hartley who played with Marcus' dad Jeremy at club level and with Marcus during his first rugby steps playing touch. FOLLOW:
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| Rosie Galligan | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:21:51 | |
Having come back from two career-threatening injuries, Rosie Galligan knows more than most about the long road back. The Harlequins and Red Roses second row talks about her hospitalisation with meningitis that required her to be quarantined and how a delay could have threatened the use of her legs, as well as the time she shattered her ankle and had to do her recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rosie also opens up about her recovery living with England team mate Zoe Harrison, her stage school background and why it was important to her to invest in her career away from rugby. You will also hear contributions from fellow Red Roses Jess Breach and Sadia Kabeya, as well as head coach Simon Middleton, along with Zoe Harrison's mum Karen about what it was like to live with Rosie. FOLLOW:
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| Sadia Kabeya | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:24:00 | |
Growing up in south London, Sadia Kabeya did not come from a rugby background. The Red Roses and Loughborough Lightning flanker opens up about some of the challenges she has faced in her early career including growing up around gang culture, the lack of diversity she found as she progressed to higher levels and how the Black Lives Matter movement affected her view of the sport. Despite being relatively new to Test rugby, she explains how she already sees herself as a role model for the sport and how her special connection with Shaunagh Brown means so much to her with England. You will also hear contributions from Sadia's mum Lisa, her former PE teacher and now England team mate Bryony Cleall, as well as head coach Simon Middleton and players on what she is like as a person and a number seven. FOLLOW:
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| John Mitchell | 02 Apr 2024 | 00:25:13 | |
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...
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| Jess Breach | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:22:06 | |
The balance between marketing yourself and abuse on social media is not a choice that Jess Breach wants to make. The Red Roses winger opens up on the difficulties of social media and the changes she wants to see, as well as the negative effect it had on her questioning her own body image. Breach also talks about her close friendship with England fly half Zoe Harrison, the challenging time around her mum's cancer diagnosis and the growth of women's rugby since she first picked up a ball playing in mixed teams. You will also hear contributions from Jess' mum Tricia Breach, a childhood friend who played rugby with her as a youngster, as well as head coach Simon Middleton and some of the Red Roses on what she is like on and off the pitch. FOLLOW:
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| Simon Middleton | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:22:27 | |
From working in a glass factory to World Rugby coach of the year, Simon Middleton has an interesting story to tell. The Red Roses head coach opens up about life growing up in Yorkshire, his late arrival into professional rugby league and some of the times in his life that have been most challenging, from dealing with the death of his father to being jobless and having to care for his family. You will also hear contributions from his former head coach at Leeds Tykes, now Leinster and ex-England coach, Stuart Lancaster as well as Red Roses players on their thoughts on Simon as a person and coach. FOLLOW:
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| Abbie Ward | 26 Apr 2022 | 00:20:56 | |
Best friend. Head coach. Husband. Red Roses lock Abbie Ward and Bristol Bears Women head coach Dave Ward have an unique sporting and personal relationship, having to combine their marriage with a working life at the Allianz Premier 15s side. On this England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line, Abbie also talks about the difficult discussion she had with her dad about wanting to become a rugby player, her business plan to go to boarding school and life growing up in Cumbria. This pod will also hear contributions from her husband Dave, Abbie's father Richard Scott as well as team mates Marlie Packer and Shaunagh Brown, along with England forwards coach Louis Deacon. FOLLOW:
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| Louis Deacon | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:19:43 | |
As a former England men's international, Louis Deacon never envisaged himself getting involved in the women's game until he got offered the opportunity to become Red Roses' forwards coach in 2021. The ex-Leicester second row opens up on the differences between the men's and women's game, the dark times he faced while dealing with injuries as a player and how the players he is working with got his daughters interested in rugby. You will also hear contributions from his brother, fellow Leicester and Gloucester forward, Brett Deacon as well as England forwards Shaunagh Brown and Abbie Ward. FOLLOW:
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| Marlie Packer | 12 Apr 2022 | 00:22:06 | |
Making the choice to balance a life in professional sport and becoming a parent is different for men and women, but one Marlie Packer wanted to embrace. The Red Roses flanker opens up on England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line about how her perception on life has changed since becoming a mum, learning from her mistakes following her drink driving charge in 2018 and her desire to reach a century of caps. You will also hear contributions from World Cup winner and former England team mate Maggie Alphonsi, ex-England head coach Gary Street as well her team mates Shaunagh Brown, Abbie Ward and coach Louis Deacon. FOLLOW:
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| Shaunagh Brown | 05 Apr 2022 | 00:23:51 | |
Growing up in south east London, where opportunity was seldom and crime was rife, early life for Shaunagh Brown was difficult. From knowing people that either died or went to prison, hear how she helped channel a different energy into sport, her varied career, coming to accept herself as a rugby role model as well as wanting to improve diversity in the sport. You will also hear contributions from his Shaunagh's mum Lesley Rickards, her athletics coach John Hillier as well her team mates Marlie Packer, Abbie Ward and coach Louis Deacon. FOLLOW:
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| Mark Atkinson | 15 Mar 2022 | 00:21:20 | |
Any time representing your country is special, but for Mark Atkinson coming on at Twickenham at the age of 31 felt even more memorable. The Gloucester centre goes in-depth about his change in mindset when playing semi-professional rugby and considering taking a stewarding job at the 2012 Olympics, to focusing on being professional and then representing England. From support from friends and family, to a realisation that he wasn't giving it his all, this is a story about perseverance, determination and not giving up. You will also hear contributions from teammates Raffi Quirke, Ben Youngs and Lewis Ludlam, as well as long term friend Ian Kench. FOLLOW:
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| Raffi Quirke | 08 Mar 2022 | 00:17:14 | |
Raffi Quirke doesn't want rugby to define him as a person. The Sale Sharks scrum half opens up about his passions and interests outside of the game including his love of cooking which inspired his Instagram account Pitch to Plate, and why buying a pair of clippers not only allows him to cut the hair of team mates but bond with them off the field. Quirke also speaks about a junior career as a triathlete growing up in Manchester and talks about being part of a new generation of England players coming through. You will also hear contributions from teammates Ben Youngs, Lewis Ludlam and Mark Atkinson as well as Great Britain cycling coach Tom Hodgkinson, who oversaw Quirke's cycling coaching as a youngster, and his former rugby coach Owen Lucas. FOLLOW:
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| Lewis Ludlam | 01 Mar 2022 | 00:17:35 | |
Growing up in Suffolk, there were not many people that looked like Lewis Ludlam. The Northampton Saints captain opens up about growing up mixed race in an undiverse area of Ipswich with a Palestinian-Egyptian father and a Guyanese mother, and how despite feeling different to other children he found acceptance at his local rugby club. Ludlam also opens up about the politics of race, how England's squad is breaking down class barriers in the sport and where he gets his resilience from. You will also hear contributions from teammates Ben Youngs, Raffi Quirke and Mark Atkinson as well as Lewis' dad Aaron and his former rugby coach Mark Patterson. FOLLOW:
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| Ben Youngs | 22 Feb 2022 | 00:18:20 | |
Growing up with 28 first cousins family was always going to mean a lot to Ben Youngs. As season nine of England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line returns, England's most capped scrum half opens up about the importance of family in his life, in particular his brother Tom who he's played alongside from childhood, to Leicester Tigers and then representing their country together. Youngs also discusses what it was liked being diagnosed with dyslexia aged nine, growing up on a working farm in north Norfolk and how he sees his new role in Eddie Jones' squad. You will also hear contributions from teammates Lewis Ludlam, Raffi Quirke and Mark Atkinson as well as one of Ben's best friends from his childhood, James Knight. FOLLOW:
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| Dan Cole | 12 Mar 2024 | 00:22:06 | |
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/
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| Joe Marler | 07 Dec 2021 | 00:18:00 | |
For Joe Marler, mental health is just as important as his physical health. After being diagnosed with depression and recommended medication and counselling, Joe tells England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line about what he has discovered about himself and how that allows him to enjoy life more. Joe goes into detail about why he wants to start more conversations around mental health and masculinity in rugby, and why he will continue to speak out to make it as normal as possible. This final episode of season eight, which has seen players telling their own stories, in their own words, includes contributions from Ellis Genge and Kyle Sinckler, as well as Joe's former academy coach at Harlequins, Collin Osborne. FOLLOW:
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