The Gain Line Podcast

In this episode we speak to not one, not two…but four 2021 Six Nations champions! We have a relaxed chat with England players Shaunagh Brown, Ellie Kildunne, Lagi Tuima and Detysha Harper.

We speak about the funniest moments of the championship, playing in the shortened format with covid restrictions in camp and look forward to the Premier 15s play-offs which are just around the corner. We hear a funny Tale, Joke, Bottle of Coke from Lagi and who does hair on match days.

Anna and Lucy also chat through their thoughts and reflections of this year's Six Nations as a whole.

In this episode we speak to Ireland’s superstar winger Beibhinn Parsons. We chat about Ireland’s performance against Wales in their first match of the 2021 Women’s Six Nations, her journey into the sport (she almost went the way of Gaelic Football) and hear two funny stories involving a veggie-looking meat dish and how she lost her first cap shirt.

We also reflect on last weekend's action in the Six Nations and preview Ireland v France. 

Congrats to Diane Ramsay from Queen's University Belfast women's team who is our Rhino Rugby Star of the Week!

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For this episode we're joined by the brains behind the Women Who Sport Podcast: Scotland's Rhona Lloyd and Sarah Bonar. 

We have a relaxed chat all about why they decided to set up their podcast, how they believe Scotland are improving despite defeat over England in the opening match of the Women's Six Nations, how World Cup postponement and repeated postponement of their WC qualifiers made them feel and hear another hilarious story for Tale, Joke, Bottle of Coke!

We also chat about their current individual situations; Sarah tells us all about stepping away from rugby to complete her RAF Officer training and hear how Rhona has recently linked up with the GB 7s training squad for their camps in Loughborough. Exciting times for both!

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In this episode we speak to former Ireland centre Lynne Cantwell about her recently appointed role as High Performance Manager of the South African Women's team. 

Lynne is such an inspiration person who wants to make real change within the game. She explains what attracted her to the role, what she wants to achieve and why World Cup postponement is being viewed as a positive in the South African camp. We also hear two hilarious stories for Tale, Joke, Bottle of Coke involving an X-Ray machine and some silky shorts! 

Lucy and Anna also preview the upcoming matches in this year's Six Nations championship, including England v Scotland (kick-off Saturday 15:00) and France v Wales (kick-off Saturday 20:00). Plus how Ireland are getting on in camp. 

This week's Rhino Rugby Star of the MONTH winner is Polly Murphy from Fethard RFC. What a brilliant woman in rugby she is. Look out for your Rhino Rugby goodies in the post!

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In this episode, we let off some steam around the announcement of the Women's Six Nations fixtures and how we had to wait until 11 days before the tournament to have these officially announced by the Six Nations. We also talk about the broadcast exposure the competition will receive and ask why the matches aren't taking place in the national stadiums. 

In our interview this week we speak to England 7s player and Wasps back-row Abi Burton. Abi is an ambassador for mental health charity LooseHeadz and set up her own account in 2019 called Absolutely Positive which shares stories of body positivity and self-acceptance. Abi recalls her own struggles with body dysmorphic disorder during her teenage years and how she came to love the way her body looks and appreciate it for its purpose of being a professional rugby player. 

We also speak about being made redundant by the RFU last summer and how Wasps Ladies came to her rescue, plus what it's been like being back in GB Sevens camp preparing for the Tokyo Olympics. 

This week's Rhino Rugby Star of the Week competition winner is Maggie and Edmund from Fethard RFC. Look out for your Rhino Rugby goodies in the post!

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In this episode we speak to Ireland international Lauren Delany. Outside of rugby, Lauren is a Performance Nutritionist and is currently studying for a PhD in behaviour change. We chat about how being a nutritionist has helped her as an athlete, what types of food we should be eating before and after games (and what she puts on her plate!) and we chat about the spread of foods on offer before and after a Six Nations match- especially when you're in Italy! 

Lauren also talks about her transition into the sport from 15 years playing basketball and what it's really like to attend an Irish qualified Talent ID day. She also tells us one of her best/worst jokes for our 'Tale, Joke, Bottle of Coke' section.  

This week's Rhino Rugby Star of the Week competition winner is Debbie and the U18 players at Dolphin RFC who have been fantastic in welcoming the girls and women to their new home from Highfield. Look out for your Rhino Rugby goodies in the post!

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In this episode we speak to Welsh speedster and Bristol Bears player Jasmine Joyce. Recently named in the GB 7s initial training squad for this summer’s Olympics, the winger talks to us about the disappointment of the 15s World Cup being cancelled, why it’s so important for Wales players to be playing in the Premier 15s, balancing 7s and 15 and how Bristol Bears have helped the Welsh cause. 

We also touch on the atmosphere in the Wales camp after the introduction of new Head Coach Warren Abrahams and why playing for the Barbarians was the best rugby experience of her life. Plus quite a large chunk of our chat is dedicated to Welsh cakes. 

We have double winners for this week's Rhino Rugby Star of the Week competition. Congrats to Rob Rossiter from Ulster Rugby Women's and Girls Committee and Aoife Guinan from DCU RFC- look out for your Rhino Rugby goodies in the post!

Follow us @gainlinepodcast on Instagram and Twitter, send in your entires for the Rhino Rugby Star of the Week competition via these platforms, we will read out new entries every episode! Or contact us via our email [email protected]. Good Luck!

In this episode we speak about the postponement of the World Cup due to be played in New Zealand in September and chat to former Ireland prop and Head Coach of UL Bohs and Munster Women Under 18's, Fiona Hayes. 

Fi is a larger than life character and our chat isn't short of laughs and hilarious stories. We talk about the beauty of the All Ireland League (AIL), how she found the transition from player to coach and goals for her UL Bohs squad in the near future. We also hear a very funny version of Tale, Joke, Bottle of Coke involving a bus journey, a pretend phone number and lots of screaming.

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We're back for episode 3 and we've lined up an incredible guest- it's Ruggette RFC founder, #icare campaign launcher, professional problem solver and all round amazing person- Stefania Evans. 

Stef plays her rugby for Bristol Bears as well as running Ruggette RFC which she founded in 2018 in order to provide female rugby athletes with apparel made specifically for them. She also launched the recent #icare campaign around raising awareness of the love and passion for the sport, demonstrating how much players, fans and everyone else does care about women's rugby! We also chat about the amazing market potential of the the game and why brands and sponsors need to step up!

Congratulations to this week's Rhino Rugby Star of the Week winner, Abby Noonan from Fethard RFC in Co. Tipperary- look out for your Rhino Rugby ball in the post!

Follow us @gainlinepodcast on Instagram and Twitter, send in your entires for the Rhino Rugby Star of the Week competition via these platforms, we will read out new entries every episode! Or contact us via our email [email protected]. Good Luck!

In this episode we invite on our first ever guest and it's none other than Ireland captain Ciara Griffin or as many will know her, 'Junior'.

Follow us @gainlinepodcast on Instagram and Twitter, send in your entires for the Rhino Rugby Star of the Week competition via these platforms, we will read out new entries every episode! 

Or contact us via our email [email protected]. Good Luck!