WRP 164 - The Opener with Scott & Al Cal.

Series 6 of the world's very first podcast dedicated to the women's game, episode 194 & what a way to start!! Alex Callender, the Wales & now Harlequins flanker tell us about the move to The Stoop, how much she is enjoying the environment & the players around her. "AL Cal" gives her refections on the wXV2 tournament in Cape Town, plus the up coming World Cup; where Wales have been drawn in the same pool as Scotland, having beaten them in pool play at the last global event. Ireland have certainly been turning a few heads of late with their performances, their Head coach explains all. Scott Bemand takes us into the psyche of this Ireland side, he notes a few of the changes they have made,; including trying to be a little more like the west coast of Emerald Isle!!! Scott chats about the Australia result before wXV but also that impressive showings in the tournament, with yet another win over New Zealand. Ireland & New Zealand are drawn in the same World Cup pool so Scott gives his initial impressions on the pool C fixtures. There's a round up from the last few weeks & a few little moments to celebrate as well. #WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com

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WRP 193 - Back-2-back baby! Sarah Hunter and Johnnie were at The PWR final down in Exeter's Sandy Park at the weekend. Gloucester-Hartpury were going for successive titles, while Bristol - who made already made history by winning an away semi final - were looking to be crowned champions for the first time in the club's history. Just after the final whistle, the England coach gave her thoughts on the game, the ebbs and flows of a pulsating 80 minutes of rugby; where the game was won and lost and who impressed are all spoken about.

We spoke to one of the double winners and Red Rose, Tat Heard, who expressed her emotions and the thoughts within the game and what exactly was said at half time! Dave Ward, the Bristol coach, gave his reaction to where the game was won and lost, the emotions of it all and what the future has in stall. And there is a few bits of news including which 7s nation qualified for the Olympics, at the weekend and details of World Cup ticket sales!!

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WRP 192 - Front row seats for the final! Massive week here in England, as the league season comes to a close with the PWR final. Sarah "Berner" Bern is back from injury to take her place way ahead of schedule to start Bristol's first ever final. The Red Rose star talks about the impressive win over saracens that got them to the big dance, as well as the culture at the club. Up against Gloucester-Hartpury - the champions - Mackenzie Carson joins us on the pod, England team mates but up against each other in the final; they both discuss how that might play out. The international experience these props can draw upon is spoken about and how this situation differs from the test arena. There is plenty of "fighting" talk and who will have the bragging rights but the threats from each of these sides is also part of the conversation. There's the rest of the news, as well, from Rori Taylorson, keeping us up to date with Fiji, Japan and 7s news.

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