Challenging the Game

In this episode Jess is joined by coach Andy Stevens. They chat about how they support, check and challenge each other. Plus how they’ve reflected as they’ve developed their coaching

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In this episode Jess is joined by Alice Soper a hugely passionate women’s rugby advocate and writer. Jess and Alice discuss the 2022 and 2025 World Cups and their legacy.

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In this episode Jess is joined by Professor Leanne Norman. Leanne is the Director of the Centre for Social Justice in Sport and Society within the Carnegie School of Sport. Jess and Leanne discuss eq…

In this episode Jess is joined by Holly Ingram. Holly describes her vaginal prolapse, rehab and return to rugby. She also discusses how she’s raised awareness within her local community and club.

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In this episode Jess is joined by Sam Larner. They chat about stats from women’s rugby, including looking ahead to the World Cup. They also discuss what stats to collect if you don’t have access to m…

In this episode Jess is joined by Russell Earnshaw. They chat about how they define learning, using videos at training and their coaching journeys

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In this episode Jess is joined by CEO of IDA Sports, Laura Youngson. They chat about designing female specific rugby boots and why it matters. Plus the work with Guinness and the Women’s Six Nations …

In this episode Jess is joined by Rugby Development Manager for the Sheffield Eagles, Andrea Dobson MBE. They chat about wheelchair rugby league and why a ‘whole club’ ethos helps achieve inclusivity…

In this episode Jess is joined by Red Roses Attack Coach Lou Meadows. They chat about coaching the Red Roses, empowering players and developing skill in attack.

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In this episode Jess is joined by Coach Developer Russell Earnshaw. They chat about using challenges at training, understanding emotion when coaching and making sessions feel more like a match.

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In this episode Jess is joined by Dr Izzy Moore, Associate Professor Human Movement and Sports Medicine. They chat about returning to sport postpartum, how research can work with practice and why pre…

In this episode Jess is joined by Sarah Munro, General Manager for Matatū. They chat about the story of Matatū, women’s rugby and following your own path

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In this episode, Jess is joined by Gráinne Donnelly, an Advanced Physiotherapist and Doctoral Researcher Cardiff Metropolitan University. They chat about players returning from sport postpartum, and …

In this episode Jess is joined by CEO and Founder of Boma, Kaila Colbin. They discuss learning from the Crusaders, coaching and leadership.

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In this episode Jess is joined by Head of PE and Sport St Davids College, Dan Lycett. They discuss coaching tackling, creating psychological safety for players and why evasion should be including in …

In this episode Jess is joined by the founder of Black Girls Ruck, Anne Onwusiri. They discuss race and gender within rugby union, what Anne would change within the game (less running) and how to rem…

Charlie Roberts has been involved with rugby for over 10 years. She was the first female chair of a community rugby club and has been Chair of Women and Girls rugby for Yorkshire RFU.

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Challenging the Game teaser episode!

People involved in the game, including players, academics, journalists and coaches shared what the words: Challenge, Challenging and Challenging the Game means to …