Rugby Rodeo

Rugby Rodeo

Hosted by Rugby World Cup Winning Red Roses Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach, 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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June 20, 2026 34 mins
After plenty of speculation, Ellie Kildunne joins Jess Breach fresh from holiday to reveal that she'll be playing for the Bristol Bears Women. We chat through how the move came about, what attracted her to Bristol, and what she's most excited about ahead of this next chapter in her career. The girls also break down an incredible weekend of PWR semi-final action: A 12-try classic that had everything. Exeter pushed Saracens all the w...
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Jess is joined this week by two of the biggest names in women's rugby, Rosie Galligan and Marlie Packer, for a special Rugby Rodeo episode. The trio discuss the emotional news that both Rosie and Marlie will be leaving Saracens at the end of the season, reflect on their time in North London, and look ahead to one final shot at PWR glory in black and red. The conversation then turns to Rosie and Marlie's journey to parenthood. The...
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This week on Rugby Rodeo, Jess and Ellie finally sit down to talk all things Game Changer as Ellie opens up about the stories behind her new book. Before that, there's some big rugby news as Ellie discusses her decision to leave Harlequins after five years and what comes next. The pair dive into Ellie's ADHD diagnosis, how hyperfocus became a superpower on the pitch, her honest experiences with body image and the mindse...
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The Grand Slam-winning Red Roses are back for a full Women’s Six Nations 2026 review, as Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach relive the celebrations, the chaos and the moments fans DIDN'T see behind the scenes.  From post-match parties and holidays to the emotional highs and toughest internal challenges of the campaign, the girls reflect on what made this title-winning team different and what they hope this squad will be rem...
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The fallow week is over and Rugby Rodeo is back in the saddle with plenty to get stuck into as the Six Nations enters a crucial stretch. Ellie and Jess lift the lid on what actually happens during a fallow week in camp – is it feet up and recovery mode or harder graft behind the scenes? From training intensity to team bonding, they give a proper insight into life inside the Red Roses environment when there’s no match d...
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After a week off due to a hectic schedule, the girls return to break down a dominant Red Roses performance against Scotland — and what it says about the ridiculous depth in this England squad. With 13 World Cup players missing, the spotlight fell on fresh faces like 19-year-old Bristol back rower Demelza Short on debut, while Maddie Feaunati continues to make serious noise. Ellie reflects on a switch to the wing for her 50t...
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With the 2026 Women’s Six Nations about to kick off, Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach are back to tee up a massive opening clash: England v Ireland. We dive straight into camp life — how the girls are feeling heading into round one, what prep week really looks like at Test level, and whether there’s been any chaos (on or off the pitch 👀). From team meetings to individual match-ups, how much detail actually goes ...
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April 3, 2026 36 mins
This week on Rugby Rodeo, the girls are bringing the laughs and the nostalgia as they take a trip down memory lane—sharing their favourite Easter childhood traditions. Chat quickly turns to what’s happening on the pitch, with plenty of excitement about fresh faces coming into Red Roses camp. Which new players are catching eyes, how they’re fitting into the squad, and what they could bring ahead of a huge Six Nati...
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BACK IN RED ROSES CAMP 🌹 | 6 NATIONS LOADING… SORRY we’re late… but we’ve been a bit busy 👀 Ellie & Jess are back INSIDE Red Roses camp and giving you the full behind-the-scenes scoop as the countdown to the Six Nations begins… We get into:🌹 What camp actually looks like right now — from brutal fitness blocks to tactical prep and the mental side of getting test-match ready�...
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This week on Rugby Rodeo, Jess and Ellie are joined by a VERY special guest… Olympic skeleton gold medallist Tabby Stoecker in the Spotify studio! From flying head-first down an ice track at ridiculous speeds (seriously… how is that even a sport?!) to standing at the top of an Olympic final with the world watching — Tabby takes us inside one of the most extreme sports on the planet. We get into:...
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Ellie is back in the saddle! 🤠 After an unexpected travel saga that left her stranded in Dubai, she finally makes it home to rejoin Jess for another ride through the rugby world. This week on Rugby Rodeo, the pair break down the Capital Clash as Saracens secured their 12th consecutive PWR win with a 40–26 victory over Harlequins. Jess gives the inside story on the match, from the early back-and-forth to the momentum shift b...
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This week Jess is joined by friend of the pod Emma Swords stepping into the co-host saddle, and a very special guest all the way from Canada — Saracens and Canada international Alysha Corrigan. Alysha opens up about her journey from growing up in Canada — where women’s rugby often flies under the radar — to taking a leap of faith and moving across the world to chase the professional...
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We kick things off with a PWR recap and dive straight into the big talking points — Gloucester-Hartpury’s relentless dominance as they go 10 from 10, a huge performance from Sisilia Tuipulotu, and whether Harlequins can take confidence from a losing bonus point that could prove massive come the business end of the season. There was chaos in Saracens vs Bristol as Ruahei Demant brough...
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We’re back on the rodeo sofa and this week it’s wall-to-wall rugby. 🤠🏉 On this episode of Rugby Rodeo, Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach react to a HUGE weekend in the women’s game – and a blockbuster opening round of the men’s Six Nations championship too. We start with a ruthless statement win for Saracens against Leicester Tigers – including Jess’ flying return ...
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February 12, 2026 50 mins
We have a VERY special episode this week on Rugby Rodeo, as for the first time ever, Jess' mum Trish joins us! But before the family interview, the girls catch up on a very busy week. Ellie lifts the lid on releasing her own book – how the whole idea came about, what the writing process was really like, and what fans can expect inside... There’s also one of the wildest off-field stories of the se...
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This week on Rugby Rodeo, Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach are joined on the Rodeo sofa by one of the toughest, most inspiring athletes on the planet — Sophie Power. Sophie is a world-leading ultra-marathon runner, Guinness World Record holder and a genuine trailblazer in endurance sport. She first became globally known after an extraordinary photo of her breastfeeding her three-month-old baby mid-race duri...
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This week on Rugby Rodeo, Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach hand the reins over to you for a full-blown Listeners Questions Special. Before diving into the inbox, the girls give a big PWR league roundup, with Saracens currently top, Gloucester-Hartpury ready to pounce, and a ridiculously tight scrap brewing from 3rd to 6th. Then it’s over to your questions… and there are some absolute belters. From picki...
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Ellie and Jess are fresh from their first week back in Red Roses camp at Pennyhill Park. They chat all things England camp life – why it’s happening now, what the focus is post-World Cup, who they were most excited to see, and how hard it is to reset motivation after such a massive goal. There’s fitness testing pain, tactical chats, team culture chat, and an honest look at what comes next on the road to the Six Na...
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We’re back for 2026 🎉 Jess and Ellie ease into the New Year with a festive catch-up, January blues chat, and goals for the year ahead. The pair rewind to a huge night at SPOTY, reflect on what second place really meant, and hear from Ellie Kildunne MBE on finding out she made the King’s New Year Honours list. Plus, listener questions, England camp nerves, shout-outs from around the world, and a big thank you to Physiq...
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It’s the final episode of the year and we’re going out with an absolute cracker. This week, Ellie and Jess are joined in studio by Canada international scrum-half and Saracens star Liv Apps — one of the most exciting players in the women’s game right now. From RWC stardom to making an instant impact in the PWR, Liv opens up like never before. Liv takes us through how her short-term mov...
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