Rugby Rodeo – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome to the very first episode of Rugby Rodeo with Ellie & Jess! In episode one, the girls give us an update on the summer, and Ellie gives Jess some incredible insight on becoming an Olympian! Jess fills us in on her slightly more relaxed summer in Greece, before getting back into the hard graft of pre-season as the girls gear up for massive year with WXV, the Six Nations and all roads towards the Rugby World Cup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Rugby Rodeo! Follow Red Roses Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach on their new podcast journey as they talk about life, rugby and so much more! Make sure you're subscribed on Spotify and tune in every week 😊 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re back for another episode, and first things first: massive thanks for all the love and support on our launch last week! Whether you followed us on Instagram, TikTok, Spotify, or just dropped a comment, we see you and appreciate every bit of it. Keep sharing the show with friends, in your WhatsApp groups, or on socials - it means the world to us! In this week’s episode, we’re going deeper, giving you a sneak peek behind the scenes of our lives as Red Roses. From pre-game jitters to post-match hangs, and even our first impressions of each other (you don’t want to miss these stories)! We’re answering your burning questions—like what we love outside of rugby, our toxic traits (yep, we’re spilling), and even what song we’d want blasting every time we score. If you're listening on Spotify, good news you can now watch the video too! Oh, and did we mention the big news? We’ve been selected for the Red Roses squad heading to Canada! So next week, it’s all about camp life, behind-the-scenes fun, and what we get up to when we’re not on the pitch. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and TikTok @RugbyRodeo, send in your questions, and most importantly, make sure you’re subscribed on Spotify to never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 game, 1 win and 3 tries for Team Rodeo in the opening round of WXV1 - we'll be bringing you all the insight from Red Roses victory over the USA, talking Canadian Culture and what we've been getting up to in our downtime PLUS getting through our usual dose of listener Q's and stories. We love hearing from you guys so keep the messages coming whether you comment in the Spotify app or reach out to us on Instagram or Tiktok @rugbyrodeo keep sending in your questions BUT most importantly make sure you're subscribed on Spotify to never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back for episode 3 but not from the Spotify Studios in London... Join us in Red Roses camp in Vancouver, Canada as we prepare for the start of the WXV. In this week's episode we talk jetlag, who we're rooming with and playing pranks in team briefings as we give you a behind the scenes look at life on the road in England camp. We love hearing from you guys so keep the messages coming whether you comment in the Spotify app or reach out to us on Instagram or Tiktok @rugbyrodeo keep sending in your questions BUT most importantly make sure you're subscribed on Spotify to never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a great WXV campaign for the girls with the Red Roses going 2 from 2 and our Jess bagging herself a hat-trick and Player of the Match against the Black Fearns. We'll be chatting Back 3 dynamics, Jaywalking & talking to the animals?! PLUS Ellie & Jess start to look ahead to a title deciding clash with hosts Canada in the final round of WXV1 so settle back, enjoy and make sure you're subscribed on Spotify. PS - Reach out to us on Instagram or Tiktok on @rugbyrodeo with your listeners questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Love is in the air at Rugby Rodeo as Ellie and Jess bring their boyfriends, Archie and Cam, onto the pod for a special Valentine's episode! The lads spill the tea on what it's really like to date a rugby player—are they messy, moody, or just perfect in every way? 👀 We put their relationships to the test with a hilarious game of Mr & Mrs—do they actually know each other as well as they think? Plus, listener questions cover everything from first dates to long-distance struggles, embarrassing habits, and even a few icks… 😬 It’s chaos, it’s romance, and it’s Rugby Rodeo at its best! ❤️🔥 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ellie and Jess chat cryotherapy, whether it’s worth the hype, and some of life's eternal questions like if they’d rather be too hot or too cold. They break down Exeter 30-31 Harlequins, the on-field niggle, and Ellie’s playoff-securing try. Ealing vs Saracens gets a look too, with thoughts on injuries and playoff form. Listeners’ questions cover playoff rugby pressure, Bristol’s title chances, and Madi Levi’s switch from SVNS to XVs. Plus, comfort movies, dream guests, and a wild turtle fact! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Massive news this week — Ellie has been nominated for the World Rugby Player of the Year Award! We chat about what this means to Ellie and hear Jess reflect on what it’s been like to play alongside her this past year. Plus, big shoutout to England's Alex Matthews, also nominated. Ellie will be in Monaco for the awards, so she’s missing our live show this Sunday. But fear not, we’ve got stellar replacements stepping up with Zoe Harrison, Emma Swords, and Alex Callender will join us for some post-game chats. The girls have also picked up a new game for this week's episode, plus we answer allllll your amazing listener questions, chat about who Ellie wants to get in the ring with for a charity boxing match, and lots of shoutouts too! Enjoy and make sure you share with your friends and family and on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… in November? Is it too early for festive cheer? Jess and Ellie share Christmas traditions and how they celebrate the holidays. The girls share their thoughts on England men's latest heartbreaker and whether there’s a mental block in closing out games. Australia’s Joseph Sua’ali’i steals the spotlight with a stunning Union debut—Ellie, having played both codes, reflects on League-to-Union transitions. We also dive into the new 20-minute red card and what impact these could have on the women’s game too. And, of course, some big news: Breach Beach is officially a thing!! PWR Round-Up gets fiery as we celebrate Harlequins’ streak, a record-breaking Bristol Bears win. Plus, listener questions take us from party tricks to lottery dreams, with plenty of laughs along the way. Don't miss our first live show after Saracens vs. Harlequins! Get your discounted tickets using code D2410DHZUC and join us for Rugby Rodeo Live at the Fanzone. 🤠 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices