Semi Finals Showdowns with a Red Rose & a Maple Leaf
It’s SEMI FINALS WEEK and Sara and Emma are breaking down all the chaos from the quarter-finals — France’s wild comeback against Ireland (and the bite that’s had everyone talking), the Black Ferns’ second-half takeover against South Africa, and whether Ireland are now ready to crash the top tier of women’s rugby...
PLUS we’ve got not one, but TWO special guests joining the rodeo ring: Red Roses fly-half and ice-cold kicker Zoe Harrison, and Canada’s point-scoring machine Julia Schell. Expect big insights, plenty of laughs, and even a cheeky This or That: Canada vs UK quiz to settle once and for all whether poutine beats fish & chips.
We’re also handing out our Emirates High Flyer of the Week (some serious contenders this round 👀), diving into the best rugby TikToks shaking up the women’s game, AND giving our shoutouts to the legends of the grassroots.
Strap in, folks. Semi finals are here, the stakes couldn’t be higher, and we are BUZZING. 🏉✨
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Jess is back & Knockout Rugby Beckons...
It’s the final rodeo of the Rugby World Cup 2025 pool stages, and Sara Svoboda and Emma Swords are saddled up to break it all down. The duo dive into the drama of the last round, pick their standout players, and size up the quarter-final matchups that are set to light up the knockout stages.
They’re then also joined by 50% of the original cowboy crew Jess Breach from inside England camp to reflect on her milestone 50th cap, give the gossip from inside the team and what it means heading into the business end of the tournament.
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Quarter Final Bookings & Cowboy Hat Tricks
The Rugby World Cup group stages are nearly done and Round 2 did NOT disappoint – so we’re back in the saddle to bring you all the drama, all the tries, and all the slides...
Emma & Sara break down a blockbuster weekend:
🏉 Scotland’s Quarter-Final Sealing Win – Francesca McGhie starring with two tries and a crucial charge-down, Rhona Lloyd unstoppable on the wing.🍁 Canada’s Shut-Out Statement – Sophie de Goede flawless off the tee and everywhere else.🇫🇷 France in Cruise Control – 84–5 vs Brazil, with Bianca Silva making history.🏴 Red Roses Roll On – Helena Rowland breaks the RWC points record (27!), Jess Breach bags a hat-trick and hits the 50-try milestone.
We also get into the pool permutations – what Australia and USA need to sneak into the final QF spot (spoiler: the maths is not pretty for the Eagles 🦅).
Plus, we hand out the Rugby Rodeo Performance of the Round award – Evie Gallagher’s 35 tackles? Sophie de Goede’s dominance? Portia Woodman-Wickliffe breaking records? Jess Breach rewriting history? You’ll have to tune in to find out… 👀
And as always, we finish with listener shoutouts – from Haywards Heath’s brand-new women’s team, to Dunfermline U18s, to Sheffield Hallamshire RUFC playing their first ever match.
It’s stacked, it’s spicy, and it’s full of rodeo energy – hit play, subscribe on Spotify, and YEEE-HAW your way into the quarter-finals with us 🤠
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RWC Records, Rodeo Energy & Social Game on Point
The Rugby World Cup 2025 is officially underway and Emma Swords and Sara Svoboda are REELING from a blockbuster opening round.
Record crowds, record TV numbers and record breaking moments on the pitch. The Red Roses running in 69 points against the USA – we break down Ellie Kildunne’s team try, who impressed most, and what needs sharpening before Samoa. Scotland’s revenge win over Wales – Francesca McGhie’s hat-trick heroics, Ireland’s best-ever RWC points haul, and Canada, Australia & New Zealand flexing early.
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Rugby World Cup Kickoff! Canada, Contenders & Opening Clashes
Sara Svoboda and Emma Swords are back on Rugby Rodeo to preview the Rugby World Cup’s opening weekend! They break down some of the Red Roses’ biggest challengers, from Canada’s depth to the Black Ferns’ Sevens-powered flair, and touch on USA, France, Fiji, Ireland, SA and Australia as potential dark horses. Alongside the rugby chat, the pair open up about dealing with setbacks around selection, sharing how to stay better, not bitter, and the rollercoaster of being international players. Lots more as the biggest tournament gets underway.
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Hosted by England teammates Jess Breach and Ellie Kildunne, fresh off her stint representing Team GB at the Paris 2024 Rugby 7s, the podcast will offer an intimate look into the world of professional women's rugby, behind-the-scenes stories, and inspiring interviews with fellow athletes and prominent figures in the sport. From navigating the professional sporting world to championing female voices, the duo will provide a unique and empowering perspective on their experiences.
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