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
July 10, 2025 ⢠46 mins
Itâs the season finale of Rugby Rodeo and weâre 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 â 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 ⢠52 mins
In the penultimate episode of this season, the girls spill the tea on the Red Rosesâ brand new kit (spoiler: weâre obsessed), relive the chaos of a Red Roses Freshersâ Fayre â think freebies and one too many protein bar samples â and dive into the buzz as the countdown to the Rugby World Cup hits just 50 days to go! đą
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 ⢠52 mins
Jess and Ellie give us an update inside and outside Red Roses camp. From Jessâs dad redecorating her flat while Archieâs off in Vietnam, to celeb-spotting at Queenâs tennis and debating Dan Coleâs yellow card in the Prem final, itâs 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 womenâs health in rugby. Plus: chaotic...
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June 13, 2025 ⢠57 mins
The Rodeo is back in full swing as Jess returns to Red Roses camp and Ellie joins from rehab â and with just 69 days to go until the Rugby World Cup, the energy is building. The girls chat all things camp life, leadership, whoâs 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 â from boots to ba...
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June 6, 2025 ⢠41 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 theyâve 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. Itâs not all tackles and training â sometimes itâs sun, sleep, and a cheeky coc...
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May 30, 2025 ⢠54 mins
No Ellie this week⌠but stepping in is none other than professional rugby player Archie White â and, perhaps more notably, Jess Breachâs 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 â and even spills the tea on who really...
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May 27, 2025 ⢠58 mins
In this episode, Jess Breach and Ellie Kildunne are joined by Saracens and Welsh fly-half Flo Williams. But Flo isnât just making waves on the pitchâsheâs 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 nationâs heart, and why the menâs game could take a few cues from the wom...
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May 8, 2025 ⢠58 mins
Weâre 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. Itâ...
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April 30, 2025 ⢠52 mins
The Red Roses have done it again â 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 Grisezâs breakaway to Englandâs 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 ⢠51 mins
This week on Rugby Rodeo, Jess and Ellie are back in the saddleâbut not on the pitchâas they reveal they wonât be part of the Red Rosesâ Grand Slam decider against France. Ellie opens up about her injury, her unexpected DJ duties in camp, and how sheâs staying involved. Jess shares the emotional side of non-selection and what it means to be a true team pillar.
The duo reflect on Englandâs lightning start against Scotland, and highl...
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April 17, 2025 ⢠46 mins
This week, Jess and Ellie break down Englandâs big win over Ireland â 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. Thereâs a big shoutout to Ireland's Amee-Leigh Costigan, and England's Abby Dow (50 caps!), as well as Ellieâs lightning try. Plus lots mo...
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April 10, 2025 ⢠45 mins
Ellie & Jess join us this week from camp talking all things Six Nations fallow weeks, what do they get up to? How important is the recovery? How do they fill their downtime?
We also answer LOADS of brilliant listener questions this week including BEST and WORST things about being in camp, advice on slick backs and skincare routines and Bucket List goals...
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April 5, 2025 ⢠57 mins
Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach are back in the Spotify Studios! In this episode the girls breakdown the emotions behind Ellie's 50th cap, how it was playing in the Principality and share more about their personal lives from your listeners questions.
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March 27, 2025 ⢠54 mins
Ellie & Jess join us this week from Ellie's hotel room, after the Red Roses started their Six Nations campaign with an emphatic victory against Italy. They chat about game week in Yoooooorkshire, as well as looking ahead to a massive clash against Wales this weekend at the Principality.
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March 21, 2025 ⢠55 mins
The Rugby Rodeo crew kicks things off with a debrief of the PWR Final, where Gloucester-Hartpury claimed a 34-19 win over Saracens. The girls dive into what went wrong for Sarries, Jess's standout moments, and the raw emotions post-match. Then it's full steam ahead for the Women's Six Nations, with insights into England camp life, player ambitions, and dark horse predictions. Plus, a look at the upcoming clash against Italy in York...
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March 13, 2025 ⢠64 mins
Ellie is away in England camp so dials in for a catch up with Jess BUT BEFORE THAT we have Jess' Saracens teammates Zoe Harrison & Sophie Bridger to chat about the pre PWR Final nervous energy. They also discuss the hardship of coming back from serious injuries and Sophie tells her inspirational story before becoming a professional rugby player.
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March 8, 2025 ⢠53 mins
This week on Rugby Rodeo, Ellie and Jess break down a dramatic PWR Semi-Final clash between Sarries and Quins, reliving the highs, the world-class tries, and that emotional post-match moment. With Sarries now set to face Gloucester in the final, the duo discuss the big game. Then, itâs all things Red Roses as they check in from campânew faces, Six Nations prep, and what theyâve been up to off the pitch. Listener questions spark deb...
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February 27, 2025 ⢠68 mins
With the PWR semi-finals just days away, tension is high as Saracens take on Quins and Gloucester face Bristol. Hosts Ellie and Jess are joined by two current teammates in Sarriesâ Canadian international Gabby Senftâfresh off a two-try, Player of the Weekend performanceâand Quinsâ star Emma Swords to break it all down. From big match previews to mindset shifts in knockout rugby, the squad dives deep into where the semis will be won...
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February 20, 2025 ⢠54 mins
The PWR Playoffs are here, and the stakes couldnât be higher! The Jess Express is back in action for Saracens, just in time for a huge semi-final showdown against Ellieâs Harlequins. The duo break down their latest matchesâSaracens' win over Exeter and Quinsâ Friday night battle with Bristol in front of 7,000 fans. They also debate home advantage, Bristolâs underdog story. Plus, behind-the-scenes stories from Jessâ O2 England shoot...
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February 13, 2025 ⢠72 mins
Love is in the air at Rugby Rodeo as Ellie and Jess bring their boyfriends, Archie and Cam, onto the pod for a special Valentine's episode! The lads spill the tea on what it's really like to date a rugby playerâare they messy, moody, or just perfect in every way? đ
We put their relationships to the test with a hilarious game of Mr & Mrsâdo they actually know each other as well as they think? Plus, listener questions cover everythi...
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