Welcome to Episode 7 of GrassRoots – this is definitely not one for the car on the school run, unless your kids are rugby players too, then they’ve probably heard worse.In one of our silliest episodes yet, ChezSez has an encounter with a rather vigorous Masseuse, and despite her protestations, ends up worse than when she started.We discuss gloating; where the line is and how to cross it. We dig up a bit of a recording to troll Lou and Mollie goes postal about the new tackle height laws.Avonmouth Claire’s ladies are our special guests, we hear about the Oggyman, inter team rivalries and more shower etiquette.Jodie is in the wars again, and an unusual victor in ‘Knock-on / knock off’.Don’t forget to enter our competition. Send a picture of your best bruises to [email protected] with a screen shot of you rating the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.To donate to the ‘get Matt and Lou to Pim and Pam’ fund: www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypodTo follow GrassRoots:Twitter: @gr_rugbyInsta: Grassrootsrugbypod

Welcome to season 2, episode 6!In this meandering run towards the try-line of rugby chat from GrassRoots, we cover the usual blend of topics from the sublime to the ridiculous.We welcome the excellent Callie from The Columbia Bombshells in South Carolina, USA. Callie talks us through her journey from competition ski racer to rugby player, and what it’s like to play rugby in a country that doesn’t really know what it is.Jodie has a disastrous date not date, we discuss the intricacies of inter-team friendships and tackle the endless joy of team selection, being dropped and how to handle fighting for position in a competitive squad.Knock on Knock off is the usual dog’s dinner and Mollie has a code red. Actual red.Please don’t forget to give us a rating, and If you enjoyed the pod and would happily buy us a beer in the clubhouse, then please drop us a few quid on Ko-fi. This is the link: www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypod we are raising money for some equipment to make the pod even better!To get in touch: [email protected]/grassrootsrugbypodInsta: @grassrootsrugbypodTwitter: @gr_rugbypodFor more information about our awesome sponsor Halbro: www.halbro.com / [email protected]

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Welcome to season 2, episode 5!Here’s episode 5, another all you can eat buffet of rugby chat with some archaeology thrown in for good measure.We welcome Birkenhead Panthers, fresh off the pitch from a close fought draw versus Crewe and Nantwich Women where we hear about their team, their aims for the season and another Stupid Ref.Cherie is back in the saddle, or more specifically the mobility hoist where we discuss recovery from the rugby bus after 35. She has an odd encounter with Matt in the backstreets of Crewe and you really mustn’t look up custard tarts on urban dictionary.The main discussion topic is progressing under 18 girls into the main women’s squads and we wrap up the rugby world cup.Jodie is absent presumed smashed in the face, so Mollie marshals Knock on/Knock off with aplomb and we continue our series of Fantasy XV, this time with the USA and Fiji.Please don’t forget to give us a rating, and If you enjoyed the pod and would happily buy us a beer in the clubhouse, then please drop us a few quid on Ko-fi. This is the link: www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypod we are raising money for some equipment to make the pod even better!To get in touch: [email protected]/grassrootsrugbypodInsta: @grassrootsrugbypodTwitter: @gr_rugbypodFor more information about our awesome sponsor Halbro: www.halbro.com / [email protected]

Welcome to season 2, episode 4!Veritable smorgasbord of rugby chat, we welcome back the fabulous Victoria Rush. Fresh from a UK tour of No Woman No Try, she joins us to discuss the missed drop goal of the World Cup Coverage and how to encourage more people to watch rugby.Jodie has managed to injure herself again and we talk about the recent case of a player suing an opposition player for a serious injury.We discuss the ins and outs of insurance and the concept of public liability – this is a lot more interesting than it sounds!Knock on / Knock off focuses on Kazakhstan, we revisit the joys (!) of Crocs, and Fantasy XV looks at France, Japan and Wales for an eclectic mix for the back row. A history lesson too for those who are interested!Chez’s son joins us, and we hear about one of the best GrassRoots incidents on the pitch for a while!We hope you enjoy the episode.Please don’t forget to give us a rating, and If you enjoyed the pod and would happily buy us a beer in the clubhouse, then please drop us a few quid on Ko-fi. This is the link: www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypod we are raising money for some equipment to make the pod even better!To get in touch: [email protected]/grassrootsrugbypodInsta: @grassrootsrugbypodTwitter: @gr_rugbypodFor more information about our awesome sponsor Halbro: www.halbro.com / [email protected]

Welcome to season 2, episode 3!In this head-on-head contact of an episode we discuss Jodie’s latest injury and she updates us on The Bet.Mollie returns from her pod break, we dig up and resuscitate the stiff cadaver of ‘Fantasy 15’ with a Rugby World Cup theme and we discuss the trials, tribulations and car-crashes of inter-team relationships.Chez gets rucking and Jodie really doesn’t like Crocs.Our special guest this episode is the brilliant Jemma, AKA The Prop Life. Jemma is now TikTok and Insta famous after bringing her unique takes on the rugby experience to social media. She gives us a brilliant insight into why she does it, how she keeps it fresh and her journey in rugby. Oh, and she also has a Stupid Ref story.We hope you enjoy the episode.Next time we are going to attempt to do a live, in-person recording. This will require some equipment. If you enjoyed the pod and would happily buy us a beer in the clubhouse, then please drop us a few quid on Ko-fi. This is the link: www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypod To get in touch: [email protected]/grassrootsrugbypodInsta: @grassrootsrugbypodTwitter: @gr_rugbypodTo follow Jemma on Instagram: @theproplifeTo buy her brilliant merch: https://www.ttapparel.co.uk/theproplifeShe’s also mega on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theproplifeFor more information about our awesome sponsor Halbro: www.halbro.com / [email protected]

Welcome to episode 2 of Season 2In this 4-person lineout of a podcast we discuss the withdrawal of Waterloo Women from the league after a long history of being one of the best teams in the North West and what it means for the wider game.We chat about the difference between wearing women’s fit kit and normal stash and Goose has some gossip. Sort of….Jodie quits smoking (and makes a silly bet), Joyce fails badly at quitting rugby, we discuss ‘Shit my Coach Says’ and welcome the fabulous Southport Ladies.Thankfully no wildlife drama this time, although more on that soon…….As always, your feedback makes a massive difference, and particularly your star ratings on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, so please take the time to rate us.If you can spare £4 too, www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypod helps us cover the costs associated with producing such nonsense!To get in touch:[email protected]/grassrootsrugbypodInsta: @grassrootsrugbypodTwitter: @gr_rugbypodFor more information about Halbro: www.halbro.com / [email protected]

Welcome to Episode 1 of season 2. In this cross bar challenge of an episode, we discuss the GrassRoots festival, what worked, what we learnt and how we can't wait to do it again. Cherie gets cross with Lou and gets lost in Aberdare and we look forward to the new season.We resurrect 'Every Team's Got One' and introduce a new section 'Sh*t my coach says'. This podcast is hosted by Matt, Lou, Mollie, Jodie and Lucy with ChezSez. To come on the podcast or for enquiries: [email protected]: @gr_rugbypodInsta: @grassrootsrugbypodLinks: www.linktr.ee/grassrootsrugbypodBuy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypodFor more information about Halbro: www.halbro.com / [email protected]

Welcome to episode 23!In this squirrel-bothering episode we talk about our plans for the inaugural GrassRoots Festival, announce the team, finally and welcome the lovely Joey from Launceston Ladies to the podcast.Jodie brings some Gallic Flair to knock on / knock off with the usual rubbish results, we discuss pre-season friendlies and Goose pops in for a chat.Sadly our recording of ChezSez melted in the heatwave. Or Chez did, so we have had to leave her on the bench this week – don’t worry though, there will be a bumper show next time!As always, your feedback makes a massive difference, and particularly your star ratings on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, so please take the time to rate us.If you can spare £4 too, www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypod helps us cover the costs associated with producing such nonsense!To get in touch: [email protected]/grassrootsrugbypodInsta: @grassrootsrugbypodTwitter: @gr_rugbypodFor more information about Halbro: www.halbro.com / [email protected]

Welcome to episode 22 of GrassRoots, the only podcast able to bring club-level women’s rugby to life.In this pre-season friendly of an episode we discuss rugby’s relationship with alcohol, our tournament on the 27th August and ChezSez drinks the bar dry in Turkey whilst owning some Russian water polo players.We discuss sexuality within the game (briefly) and Dundee Valkyries come on the pod to talk about their growth and the challenges of building a team in the frozen wastelands of Scotland. To follow the podcast:Facebook: @grassrootsrugbypodTwitter: @gr_rugbypodInsta: @grassrootsrugbypodEmail: [email protected] buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypodFor more information about the pod: www.linktr.ee/grassrootsrugbypodPlease complete our survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/7JF7WL2