The Rugby World Cup 2025 is officially underway and Emma Swords and Sara Svoboda are REELING from a blockbuster opening round.

Record crowds, record TV numbers and record breaking moments on the pitch. The Red Roses running in 69 points against the USA – we break down Ellie Kildunne’s team try, who impressed most, and what needs sharpening before Samoa. Scotland’s revenge win over Wales – Francesca McGhie’s hat-trick heroics, Ireland’s best-ever RWC points haul, and Canada, Australia & New Zealand flexing early.

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Sara Svoboda and Emma Swords are back on Rugby Rodeo to preview the Rugby World Cup’s opening weekend! They break down some of the Red Roses’ biggest challengers, from Canada’s depth to the Black Ferns’ Sevens-powered flair, and touch on USA, France, Fiji, Ireland, SA and Australia as potential dark horses. Alongside the rugby chat, the pair open up about dealing with setbacks around selection, sharing how to stay better, not bitter, and the rollercoaster of being international players. Lots more as the biggest tournament gets underway.

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Rugby Rodeo is back for Season 2 and Emma Swords and Sara Svoboda are taking the reins while Ellie and Jess are off chasing World Cup glory in England camp! The girls break down two huge Red Roses warm-up wins over Spain and France, pick out the standout performers, and discuss how favourites England look heading into the tournament. There’s chat on some key players to watch, and how things are shaping up for the biggest tournament in the game's history. Plus, RugbyPass' Top 50 players, flashing mouthguards and lots more!

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It’s the season finale of Rugby Rodeo and we’re 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 – 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. Thanks for riding with us this season – we’ll be back before you know it in a few weeks!

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In the penultimate episode of this season, the girls spill the tea on the Red Roses’ brand new kit (spoiler: we’re obsessed), relive the chaos of a Red Roses Freshers’ Fayre — think freebies and one too many protein bar samples — and dive into the buzz as the countdown to the Rugby World Cup hits just 50 days to go! 😱

Join us for your weekly fix of try-line talk, locker room laughs and behind-the-scenes prep as the Red Roses get ready to take on the world.

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Jess and Ellie give us an update inside and outside Red Roses camp. From Jess’s dad redecorating her flat while Archie’s off in Vietnam, to celeb-spotting at Queen’s tennis and debating Dan Cole’s yellow card in the Prem final, it’s 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 women’s health in rugby. Plus: chaotic kit fails, stylish teammates, fun fitness drills, and Bake Off predictions in this week’s listener questions.

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The Rodeo is back in full swing as Jess returns to Red Roses camp and Ellie joins from rehab — and with just 69 days to go until the Rugby World Cup, the energy is building. The girls chat all things camp life, leadership, who’s 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 — from boots to banter. It’s a full-on catch-up with laughs, honesty, and a few shoutouts to legends in the grassroots game.

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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 they’ve 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. It’s not all tackles and training – sometimes it’s sun, sleep, and a cheeky cocktail or two!

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No Ellie this week… but stepping in is none other than professional rugby player Archie White — and, perhaps more notably, Jess Breach’s 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 — and even spills the tea on who really wears the trousers in his relationship with Jess.

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In this episode, Jess Breach and Ellie Kildunne are joined by Saracens and Welsh fly-half Flo Williams. But Flo isn’t just making waves on the pitch—she’s 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 nation’s heart, and why the men’s game could take a few cues from the women’s.

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