Rugby Rodeo

Meeting Henry Pollock, Respect the Haka & Ellie's Heathrow Takeover


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If you’re flying out of Heathrow anytime soon, don’t be shocked if you hear a familiar Yorkshire twang over the tannoy. Yep — Ellie is officially the Voice of Christmas at Heathrow. We get the full story of how she ended up bringing festive cheer to Terminal 5.

Jess also had a pretty special week as Chichester Rugby Club officially named a stand after her. She tells us why the club means so much to her, how it all came about, and what went down on the SURPRISE opening day.

The girls break down Ellie’s mystery announcement she teased on socials, before diving into England men’s massive win over the All Blacks at a packed Allianz. We chat England climbing to 3rd in the world, THAT oldest-to-youngest haka formation, Henry Pollock licking his lips, and which exciting young players the girls are backing right now.

Then—HUGE news for the PWR: Ruahei Demant signs for Bristol Bears. The 2022 World Player of the Year and World Cup-winning Black Ferns captain heading to England?! Jess and Ellie discuss what it means for the league, the Bears, and the growing pull of English women’s rugby.

Jess had her feet up this weekend but Sarries barely noticed—a 79–5 demolition of Leicester, a ridiculous Olivia Apps finish, and another big flex of their international-stacked depth even with Jess resting. Meanwhile, Ellie breaks down what went wrong for Quins in their disappointing defeat away down at Sandy Park.

Then it’s LISTENERS QUESTIONS time with an elite batch this week:
– One quote they live by
– Favourite Lioness
– What they miss most about home
– How they unwind after big match adrenaline
– Are they hyped for GTA 6?
– What made them fall in love with rugby
– And… which kitchen utensil they’d be 🤠

Finally, SHOUTOUTS galore this week:


💙 Dunbar RFC U16s heading to Orkney in the Scottish National Cup
💛 Medway U12s smashing 3/3 in the waterfall league
🌍 INTERNATIONAL SHOUTOUT: Ade and Piper spreading the women’s rugby gospel in Ethiopia and now Virginia – get down to NOVA Vipers Rugby and join the crew!

See you next week, YEE-HAW!

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