Preparation On and Off the Pitch, Prem Finals, and Period Pains | Rugby Rodeo
Jess and Ellie give us an update inside and outside Red Roses camp. From Jess’s dad redecorating her flat while Archie’s off in Vietnam, to celeb-spotting at Queen’s tennis and debating Dan Cole’s yellow card in the Prem final, it’s a week packed with DIY, drama and national anthem guitars. Jess opens up about post-tournament recovery and missing periods, sparking an honest conversation around women’s health in rugby. Plus: chaotic kit fails, stylish teammates, fun fitness drills, and Bake Off predictions in this week’s listener questions.
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World Cup Approaching Fast & Red Roses Gossip | Rugby Rodeo
The Rodeo is back in full swing as Jess returns to Red Roses camp and Ellie joins from rehab — and with just 69 days to go until the Rugby World Cup, the energy is building. The girls chat all things camp life, leadership, who’s bringing the vibes, and what training looks like behind the scenes.
Plus: love island contenders in the squad, mental prep for a World Cup, favourite TikToks, and your listener questions — from boots to banter. It’s a full-on catch-up with laughs, honesty, and a few shoutouts to legends in the grassroots game.
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This week on Rugby Rodeo, we're joined by Red Roses stars Jess Breach and Ellie Kildunne from inside England camp. The girls catch us up on their off-season adventures, holiday hotspots, and how they’ve been recharging away from the pitch. Listen for behind-the-scenes banter, and a peek into life as a professional rugby player during the quieter months. It’s not all tackles and training – sometimes it’s sun, sleep, and a cheeky cocktail or two!
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Why I Quit Pro Rugby | Archie White Joins the Rodeo
No Ellie this week… but stepping in is none other than professional rugby player Archie White — and, perhaps more notably, Jess Breach’s other half. Joining us from the Spotify Studios, Archie opens up about his bold decision to step away from the game at just 27. He shares the unusual reasons behind the move, his favourite memories on the pitch, the sacrifices he's made throughout his career — and even spills the tea on who really wears the trousers in his relationship with Jess.
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The Women Bringing Rugby Into The Spotlight | Rugby Rodeo with Flo Williams
In this episode, Jess Breach and Ellie Kildunne are joined by Saracens and Welsh fly-half Flo Williams. But Flo isn’t just making waves on the pitch—she’s also shaping the future of the game off it, recently becoming Saracens' first-ever Creative Director in Rugby. The trio explore what rugby can learn from other sports, how the Lionesses managed to capture a nation’s heart, and why the men’s game could take a few cues from the women’s.
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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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