Rugby Rodeo
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.
Episodes
October 9, 2025 • 42 mins
This week on Rugby Rodeo, Ellie and Jess are back for a special Listeners’ Questions episode — and we’re diving deep. From emotional highs and tough moments, to what life’s been like since lifting that World Cup trophy, we are baring all. 💬🏆
They chat about…
🌹 Taking a step back from social media during the tournament — and why.💔 The hardest physical and emotional moments of the campaign.💫 The comedown after the World Cup hi...
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October 1, 2025 • 61 mins
The Rodeo studio is buzzing as World Cup winners Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach return fresh from Twickenham glory, still hoarse from the celebrations, and ready to spill all. Joined by Emma and Sarah, the team relive an unforgettable week: Canada’s ferocious start, Ellie’s game-changing try, and the pressure of 81,000 fans. The girls share what camp was like in the build-up, how they handled the weight of expectation, and the whir...
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September 25, 2025 • 46 mins
Ohhh my word… we’ve made it! After two SENSATIONAL semi-finals (and yes, Sara’s voice still hasn’t fully recovered 🙃), we’re here to preview the BIG one: the Rugby World Cup 2025 Final.
England. Canada. Two unbeaten sides. Two very different styles. One trophy on the line.
We’re breaking it all down – from Canada’s offloading, high-tempo chaos to the Roses’ set-piece dominance and Zoe Harrison’s metronome boot. Can anyone stop E...
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September 18, 2025 • 77 mins
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 Har...
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September 11, 2025 • 56 mins
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 ...
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September 4, 2025 • 57 mins
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 ...
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August 28, 2025 • 54 mins
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, Irel...
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August 21, 2025 • 52 mins
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 bitte...
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August 14, 2025 • 53 mins
Rugby Rodeo is back for Season 2 and Emma Swords and Sara Svoboda are taking the reins while Ellie and Jess are off chasing World Cup glory in England camp! The girls break down two huge Red Roses warm-up wins over Spain and France, pick out the standout performers, and discuss how favourites England look heading into the tournament. There’s chat on some key players to watch, and how things are shaping up for the biggest tournament...
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July 10, 2025 • 44 mins
It’s the season finale of Rugby Rodeo and we’re closing things out in style from sunny Italy! Jess and Ellie reflect on how it all started, share some hilarious behind-the-scenes moments from camp, and answer some brilliant listener questions – from World Cup predictions to dream cocktails. Plenty of laughs, stories, a few emotional moments, and some well-earned shoutouts to incredible fundraisers, teammates, and rising stars. Than...
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July 3, 2025 • 50 mins
In the penultimate episode of this season, the girls spill the tea on the Red Roses’ brand new kit (spoiler: we’re obsessed), relive the chaos of a Red Roses Freshers’ Fayre — think freebies and one too many protein bar samples — and dive into the buzz as the countdown to the Rugby World Cup hits just 50 days to go! 😱
Join us for your weekly fix of try-line talk, locker room laughs and behind-the-scenes prep as the Red Roses get ...
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June 19, 2025 • 50 mins
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...
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June 13, 2025 • 55 mins
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 ba...
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June 6, 2025 • 39 mins
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 coc...
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May 30, 2025 • 52 mins
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...
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May 27, 2025 • 56 mins
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 wom...
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May 8, 2025 • 56 mins
We’re stepping off the pitch and onto the mat this week as we sit down with Team GB Olympic bronze medallist Alice Kinsella.
From flipping through pressure at Tokyo to pain in Paris, Alice gets real about what it actually takes to perform on the biggest stage, how she deals with pressure when the spotlight is on and we go deep on some of the darkest moments in her career.
We talk training, triumph, setbacks and comebacks. It’...
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April 30, 2025 • 50 mins
The Red Roses have done it again – seven in a row and four straight Grand Slams! Jess and Ellie are back to relive a heart-stopping finale in front of a packed Allianz crowd, where France pushed England to the edge. From Joanna Grisez’s breakaway to England’s re-shuffeled backline, the girls break down whether this was a strategic stress-test ahead of RWC 2025. They dish out player shoutouts (Zoe, Abby, and a certain Scottish winge...
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April 25, 2025 • 49 mins
This week on Rugby Rodeo, Jess and Ellie are back in the saddle—but not on the pitch—as they reveal they won’t be part of the Red Roses’ Grand Slam decider against France. Ellie opens up about her injury, her unexpected DJ duties in camp, and how she’s staying involved. Jess shares the emotional side of non-selection and what it means to be a true team pillar.
The duo reflect on England’s lightning start against Scotland, and highl...
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April 17, 2025 • 44 mins
This week, Jess and Ellie break down England’s big win over Ireland – including why the first half took some time to get going for England and what changed at half time. The girls share behind-the-scenes away day stories from Cork, including team meals, Guinness chats, and bus seating politics. There’s a big shoutout to Ireland's Amee-Leigh Costigan, and England's Abby Dow (50 caps!), as well as Ellie’s lightning try. Plus lots mo...
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