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In the Hot Seat with WRPIn the Hot Seat with WRP Episode 15: Feat. Philly2LittyThis week, Robert talks to Atlanta-based content creator Philly2Litty. They discuss how he got into influencing, how he keeps himself grounded, and more. Aspiring content creators won't want to miss this!
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2024-10-2846 minIn the Hot Seat with WRPIn the Hot Seat with WRP Episode 14: Featuring Create • HERJoin us this week for a conversation with Create • HER. We're discussing the power of a strong work ethic, keeping up with a fast-paced industry, and more.
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2024-10-1059 minIn the Hot Seat with WRPIn the Hot Seat with WRP Episode 13: Featuring Deborah HardnettThis week, Robert catches up with his lifelong friend, Deborah Hardnett. An entrepreneur since her first small business at the age of four, Deborah has owned various businesses from cleaning companies to insurance agencies. She discusses embracing the entrepreneurial mindset, adopting the latest technology, and more.
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2024-09-2752 minIn the Hot Seat with WRPIn the Hot Seat with WRP Episode 12: Featuring Steve MillerOn this week's episode, Robert chats with attorney Steve Miller. The two attorneys discuss his journey from growing up in Marietta to his success in personal injury law, with challenges, imposter syndrome, and more.
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2024-09-131h 04In the Hot Seat with WRPIn the Hot Seat with WRP Episode 11: Featuring Darius WallaceThis week, we're talking life, business, and more with actor Darius Wallace on In the Hot Seat with WRP.
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2024-08-2953 minIn the Hot Seat with WRPIn the Hot Seat with WRP Episode 10: Featuring Robert WorrillThis week, we're getting to know In the Hot Seat with WRP's Host, Robert Worrill. He shares how he went from sharing a bathroom with his family of seven to becoming a successful attorney.
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2024-08-1539 minIn the Hot Seat with WRPIn the Hot Seat with WRP Episode 9: Featuring Nita HowardThis week, we're chatting with Nita Howard. Nita has been working in the nail industry since she was fifteen, but she was inspired to move her salon to Atlanta after recognizing the need for better nail care in the television and film industry. On this episode, we're talking how her faith has led her to success, the importance of delegating tasks as an entrepreneur, what inspires her creativity, and more.
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2024-08-011h 09In the Hot Seat with WRPIn the Hot Seat with WRP Episode 6: Featuring Labrescia DawsonThis week, we're talking with Atlanta native Labrescia Dawson. This incredible entrepreneur started her professional career selling cars and now owns her own real estate business, where every day she strives to solve the housing crisis nationwide. Labrescia has the true definition of an entrepreneurial spirit, working her way to success through nothing but preparation, execution, and determination.
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2024-06-2051 minIn the Hot Seat with WRPIn the Hot Seat with WRP Episode 5: Featuring JB FlickssOn this week's episode, we're talking with JB, the 23-year-old entrepreneur and videographer behind JBFlickss Production. We're discussing the social and professional challenges of being a young entrepreneur, how to overcome the fear of being on camera, his advice for videographers looking to start a career, and more.
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2024-06-0639 minIn the Hot Seat with WRPIn the Hot Seat with WRP Episode 4: Featuring Dr. Daniel WestThis week, we sit down with Periodonist Dr. Daniel West to discuss the differences between identifying as a business owner and an entrepreneur, the financial planning required to handle a payroll of employees, and some dental hygiene tips you may not have heard.
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2024-05-231h 07In the Hot Seat with WRPIn the Hot Seat with WRP Episode 3: Featuring Elayne Leathers-HillOur mission is to foster and inspire an entrepreneurial mindset through engaging conversation. Join us for a discussion with Elayne Leathers-Hill, owner of Prestige Design Group.
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2024-05-0939 min
Women's Rugby PodWRP 186 - Team of the 6 Nations with Scrum QueensWRP 186 - Team of the 6 Nations with Scrum Queens. After a brilliant conclusion of the 6 Nations, WRP teams up with Scrum Queens for their annual "team of the tournament" pod. Ali Donnelly, the creator of Scrum Queens and BBC broadcaster, Sara Orchard join Johnnie to go through in detail every position and as ever most are hotly debated. Who will play at fly half, what is the make up of the back row, is full back a certainty, who misses out and is each nation represented?!? Before getting into the team they discuss each nations' performance in the tournament...
2024-05-0248 minIn the Hot Seat with WRPIn the Hot Seat with WRP Episode 2: Featuring Mr. HankyOur mission is to foster and inspire an entrepreneurial mindset through engaging conversation. This week, Mr. Hanky discusses how he found success in the music industry, the discipline required to work for yourself, the importance of changing with the times, and more.
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2024-04-2559 min
Women's Rugby PodWRP 165 - Shark bite!WRP 165 - Shark bite! After another intriguing round of PWR (Premiership Women's Rugby) here in England, where the standout results was Sale beating Harlequins, the 2021 champions, for the first time. Sadia and Johnnie reflect on that with England U20s and Sale hooker Niamh Swailes. The Shark takes us inside the Sale Sharks' camp; how and where they beat Quins, how the season is going so far, the new signings and more. But also the journey, as short as it is, that Sale have been on and their ambitions for this season and beyond. Niamh also chats about her o...
2023-11-3050 min
Women's Rugby PodWRP 164 - Scottish TigerWRP 164 - Scottish Tiger. Scottish international Eva Donaldson joins us this week in a short pod (Johnnie has man-flu!!!!!). The rising star in the navy blue of Scotland reflects on a whirlwind 24 months, making her debut, playing in wXV and now starting a new club making their debut in a new competition! Eva chats about all of it, including the game last weekend with Leicester Tigers, at Welford Road; the historic match and the atmosphere at the iconic ground. There is news from all around the world; Brazil, Ireland, France have their league, Elite 1, back underway, new Celtic comp...
2023-11-2420 min
Women's Rugby PodWRP 163 - Packer & PWRWRP 163 - Packer & PWR. Power-packed pod, with the return of Sunter, CEO of the best league in the world and the world's best player! The most capped English player is back to host with Johnnie, chatting about her unexpected role in the Red Roses coaching set up, wXV1 and being back out in New Zealand. And there is real honesty from Sunter about the challenges she has faced going straight from being a player to a coach, "comfortable with feeling uncomfortable!" World Rugby's Player of the Year, Marlie Packer, join us on the pod as well; recounting tales of...
2023-11-151h 04
Women's Rugby PodWRP 162 - wXV 1 champ Maud MuirWRP 162 - wXV 1 champ Maud Muir. Sadia Kabeya hosts the pod again this week, with Johnnie and they are joined by Red Roses star Maud Muir; who also happens to be one of Sadia's best friends! The Red Roses pair chat about England defeating New Zealand on their home patch to be crowned the inaugural wXV 1 champions. and if this victory gives some redemption for the World Cup final loss just a year ago. The overall thoughts and impact on wXV as a whole (well three tournaments...) is discussed. And the two friends throw bouquets at each other! Australia...
2023-11-1046 min
Women's Rugby PodWRP 161 - wXV comes to a climaxWRP 161 - wXV comes to a climax. Another huge week for the Women's game at wXV. Scotland were crowned champions of wXV 2, Emma Wassell joins us - expressing the happiness & joy within the group, plus what the celebrations were like; as well as a bird's eye view of Sarah Bonar's "length of the field" try!! Ireland picked up their third win of the tournament, beating Spain but only just. Sadia and Johnnie discuss all the final round games from wXV 2 & wXV 3, including that huge win for Australia over France - first time in 13 years. New Zealand bounced back from...
2023-11-021h 10
Women's Rugby PodWRP 160 - Wall to wall wXVWRP 160 - Wall to wall wXV. Huge weekend in wXV, the international women's rugby tournaments and we reflect on it all; with co-host Red Rose star Sadia Kabeya. wXV 1 saw history made as France beat New Zealand for the first time ever, England beat Australia and Wales went down to Canada. Talking us through that result and looking ahead to a massive game against The Black Ferns, Kelsey Jones, the Wales hooker drops in for a chat. Kelsey relays the excitement in the camp ahead of the game, their approach and talks about a couple of key players. It...
2023-10-261h 06
Women's Rugby PodWRP 159 - A new dawnWRP 159 - A new dawn. This week all three wXV (the new global women's rugby competition) tournaments are in action, wXV 1 in New Zealand, wXV 2 in South Africa and wXV 3 in Dubai. We have a a very special co-host this week in Red Rose star Sadia Kabeya. The flanker chats of her injury, the mood of the squad out in New Zealand, selection, competition for places and what she feels she is missing out on most! We reflect on last week's results from wXV 2 and 3, with wins for USA, Spain, Italy and Ireland and look ahead to the first...
2023-10-1956 min
Women's Rugby PodWRP 158 - wXV is here!WRP 158 - wXV is here! Finally the wXV is here, the new global women's rugby tournament, all kicking off in South Africa and Dubai this weekend. We hear from two of the 6 Nations teams; we hear from Emma Wassell - the Scotland stalwart about her thoughts on the new tournament, how the team is shaping up. But also her return from injury, something very new for her, how she coped mentally and physically and why she couldn't wait to get back to the rugby! We also chat with the new Ireland Head coach, Scott Bemand; only months after leaving...
2023-10-1348 min
Women's Rugby PodWRP 157 - A horde of rugby!WRP 157 - A horde of rugby! SO much women's rugby on at the moment and as ever The WRP is across it!!! England and Canada are mid series; The Red Roses started their new chapter with a resounding win, can Canada bounce back, we speak to their Captain Fantastic, Sophie De Goede. There's all the news from around the world over the last month or so; Ireland have a new coach, as do USA, who won the Ireland Interpros and did Canterbury win another title down in New Zealand; and where are the games at The 2025 World Cup gong...
2023-09-2947 min
Women's Rugby PodWRP 156 - Soft launch with The Red RosesWRP 156: Red Roses, soft launch. Another season begins, for us here on the World's first and only podcast exclusively on the women's game of rugby union; it's the start of series 5. Next week will see a full-blown start to new season with chats with The Barbarians, Canada, England, Leinster and Auckland Storm. For now the Red Roses take on Canada in a two test series, both preparing for WXV 1. We were in the England camp, with plenty of fresh faces - players and coaches; and spoke to our very own Sarah Hunter, captain Marlie Packer, back in XVs, Meg...
2023-09-2227 min
Women's Rugby PodWRP 152 - Fab fourWRP 152 - Fab four. Our focus this week is the English domestic league The Premier XVs which sees it's most competitive semi-finals this weekend. On Saturday Gloucester-Hartpury take on Bristol and Sunday sees Saracens travel to Exeter and we spoke to all four of the club's bosses, Sean Lynn, Dave, Ward, Susie Appleby and Alex Austerberry. From Gloucester-Hartpury the chat circulates around "winning" the league but the most important bit being still to come. Sean speaks about his side's strength around the set piece, the opportunity the club has with this home semi and with the final being at...
2023-06-0857 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 147 - Coaches, WXV & Team of the tourny! WRP 147 - Coaches, WXV & Team of the tourny! As the dust settles after an historic 6 Nations, Rachael Burford & Johnnie Hammond - still buzzing from the "occasion" at Twickenham; give their final review. They also pick a WRP 6 Nations "team of the tournament," is it Vernier or Heard, Tremouliere or Aitchison, Packer or Callender? Before that, even more news coming out of women's rugby & as ever The WRP is across it all. The Red Roses new coaching set up, with John Mitchell & our very own Sarah Hunter, is discussed in detail, the characters, the blend. Within that the pair talk a...
2023-05-0551 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 146 - It didn't disappoint! Bonus on the whistle pod...WRP 146 - It didn't disappoint! Bonus on the whistle pod...Twickenham saw history made for a world record crowd at a women's test match, nearly 60,000 people were there to witness The Red Roses crowned as Grand Slam Champions, in a riveting game. All the WRP team were there (wild horses and all that....) & after the final whistle, Burf & Johnnie sat down to try & put into words just what an extraordinary day it was. The joyous pair try to convey the emotion, excitement, the vibe of Twickenham, which was very different; on the field, the French start to...
2023-05-0225 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 144 - Round 2...final whistleWRP 144 - Round 2...final whistleA quick pod after the final whistle at Franklin's Gardens where England beat Italy 68-5, in the final game of the 6 Nations' second round. Johnnie catches up with co-host Sarah Hunter, after her television appearance but also to chat about the game. What did Sunter make of the Red Roses' performance, how complete it was; what did she make of the back row as a unit plus Zoe Aldcroft at no.8, her shirt just last week! Plus the occasion at the home of Northampton Saints - Franklin's Gardens, where nearly 13,000 saw this...
2023-04-0311 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 143 - 6 Nations chapter 2WRP 143 - 6 Nations chapter 2In the second pod of the week, well it is 6 Nations time, co-host Sarah Hunter is in the chair with Ireland star Anna Caplice to preview the round 2 games; Ireland v France, Wales v Scotland & England v Italy. All but Italy had announced their team, at time of record, the team selections are discussed, as well as tactics, areas to improve on from round 1. Ireland's selection at fly half & what would constitute success for them out of this game, as well as how hamstrung they are are spoken about. Are France a little...
2023-03-3159 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 142 - Round up, round up!WRP 142 - Round up, round up! For the first pod this week, something slightly different! We take a look back at the opening round of the Women's 6 Nations, where there were victories for England, Wales & France; with respected rugby journalists. Lauren Jenkins, of BBC Wales, & Gary Heatly of GH Media, join to discuss all the twists & turns of the three games. The send off for Sarah Hunter, the sell out crowd, England's attack & power all are spoken about; as well as Scotland's bright periods of the game, how much they are missing key players & ever-rising star Emma O...
2023-03-2930 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 141 - 6 Nations captain special.....including Sunter!WRP 141 - 6 Nations captain special.....including Sunter! YES it's the start of the 6 Nations! Wales v Ireland, England v Scotland and Italy v France, plus the Super Rugby Aupiki finals & the Super W gets underway; so another huge week for women's rugby. We speak to three of the 6 Nations captains, from England, Sarah Hunter appearing in her last ever game of competitive rugby signs out in style in her home town of Newcastle. She will lead the side out for the last time on the occasion of her 141st cap; hear her thoughts on what will be a...
2023-03-2442 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 140 - Front row union!WRP 140 - Front row union! This week not one but two members of the front row union; Lana Skeldon, of Scotland & Worcester & Wasps' & Red Rose squad member, Liz Crake. Scotland have just announced their squad for the up coming 6 Nations, of which Lana was, unsurprisingly, selected for. The international front rower chats about coming off the back of the World Cup, the lessons they learnt from it & what they are taking into this new chapter of women's rugby in Scotland. Lana talks about the new faces in the squad & also in the coaching box & you really get a sense...
2023-03-1741 min
The American Land Man#42 - The Pro's and Con's of Buying WRP Land with Wes McConnell of Whitetail PropertiesIn today's episode of The American Land Man Podcast, we sit down to talk with Wes McConnell from Whitetail Properties. Wes is one of the founding partners of Whitetail Properties and brings a wealth of knowledge of the entire land-buying process to the table. We discuss:
-How Wes bought his Arkansas farm with a 1031 exchange
-What is the Wetland Reserve Program?
-Why WRP land is cheaper than everything else
-The enrollment process for WRP
-What is a CUA?
-The different types of conservation easements
-WRP...
2023-03-1752 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 139 - Tails....every time!WRP 139 - Tails....every time! Former Wales captain & Sale "acting head coach," Rachel Taylor joins Johnnie on the pod this week. "Tails" talks all things Wales with the 6 Nations squad announcement earlier this week, the balance of the squad, her views on the captain & who are the ones to look out for. The new wave of twenty five contracts are also chatted about & the small but constant steps the WRU seem to be making in the women's game, despite all the doom & gloom around the union. The campaign to push rugby in the north is spoken about from the...
2023-03-1032 min
Talkin' Turkey with Jimi RamsayTalkin' Turkey with Mic Williams WRPMic Williams is the founder of WRP (Williams racing products) and is 1/3 of Trinity MTB. We talk past, present and future of WRP & Trinity and how Mic got into MTB in the first place.Keep up with what's happening @williamsracingproducts & @trinity_mtbYou can also check his stuff out from his website: www.williamsracingproducts.comwww.trinitymtb.com
2023-03-071h 50Women's Rugby PodWRP 138 - Catch Up!WRP 138 - Catch Up! We are back after a mid-season break & are with you now until the end of the season. So this week special guests, Scrum Queens Creator, Ali Donnelly, as well as Red Roses Head Coach Simon Middleton & Head of Women's Rugby in Australia, Jilly Collins; as we have a whistle-stop review of all the news from around the world in the last few weeks. The Lions! A women's tour is feasible, that's the news this week; we discuss: is now the right time, who would they play, fair on the rest of the rugby p...
2023-03-031h 06Women's Rugby PodWRP 137 - The Shaunagh Brown ShowWRP 137 - The Shaunagh Brown Show. Following her retirement from rugby over Christmas, Shaunagh Brown, of Harlequins & England joins us on the pod; to speak about her journey......up until now! A lady with one of the most extraordinary journey to the National team & indeed a World Cup final; Shaunagh has been a gas engineer, deep sea diver, had a professional boxing bout, competed in Highland Games, been to a Commonwealth Games & is Grand Slam winner. Hear "The Hammer" Brown, like never before in a truly personal, open & honest chat with Johnnie Hammond, about it all! The...
2023-01-131h 02Women's Rugby PodWRP 136 - Christmas round- upWRP 136 - Christmas round-up. Finishing up 2022 with a speedy round up of a load of news from the world of Women's Rugby! Scotland's union awarded 28 contracts last week, we speak to friend of the pod Dr Rachel Malcolm. The Scotland captain gives us a sense of what this milestone means to her and the rest of the team, how it has come about and the differences she believes it will make. In Ireland over the weekend Blackrock College were crowned club champions, Hannah O'Connor, the victorious number 8; takes us through the match and hints at how good the celebrations...
2022-12-2249 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 135 - Captain CymruWRP 135 - Captain Cymru. This week we Siwan Lillicrap joins us, following her announcement, to retire from international rugby. The "50-capper" doesn't look back too far to begin with, by reminiscing about her time in New Zealand at the World Cup. The skipper reflects on the tournament as a whole but also her nation's performances. Then we take the trip down memory lane, recounting where Siwan first fell in love with rugby, her influences, where and when she first played. For a lady who has been at the centre, and often the driving force, for some of Welsh Women's...
2022-12-0840 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 134 - We are Warriors!WRP 134 - We are Warriors! This week, Worcester's Director of Rugby Jo Yapp joins the pod. The former England international is very honest about the last few months that she & the rest of the Warrior players & staff have had to go through. How she has coped not knowing what the future was going to hold but also where the club (women's section) is now & how are they able to operate. The playing side of matters is also spoken about; the victory over Quins at the weekend, which is a double, as they beat them a few weeks back in t...
2022-11-2526 min
Eine saubere SacheInterview mit Dr. Geert Böttger von WRP Wäscherei + ReinigungspraxisDr. Geert Böttger ist in dieser Folge unser Interviewpartner. Er ist seit den 80er Jahren Berater in der Textilindustrie und bei den Verbänden, arbeitet außerdem als Journalist für die WRP Wäscherei + Reinigungspraxis (https://wrp-textilpflege.de/).Gemeinsam mit Alexander Seitz, dem Geschäftsführer der Seitz GmbH, spricht er über die anstehenden Herausforderungen und Fragestellungen der Textilreinigungs-Branche. Inflation, steigende Herstellerpreise und die hohen Energiekosten sind erst ein Vorgeschmack auf das, was Böttger kommen sieht. Wie kann die Branche ihre Preise dahingehend anpassen? Oder gilt es eher die Kostenseite im Blick zu haben? Böttger sagt...
2022-11-2525 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 133 - WRP + SQ WC D-B!! (in English WRP & Scrum Queens World Cup debrief!)WRP 133 - WRP + SQ WC D-B!! (in English WRP & Scrum Queens World Cup debrief!) Recovered yet?! Ali Donnelly, the founder of Scrum Queens, joins Johnnie Hammond for a full debrief of the Rugby World Cup 2021, days after the New Zealand's Black Ferns beat England at the big dance, again. Now the dust is settling the pair discuss that final: the red card, the yellow card, the tactics, the substitutions, the decisions, the performances, England's bumpy road leading into the final & how the result has made them feel. The tournament as a whole is spoken about & the teams...
2022-11-1838 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 131 - Captain's log: smiling semis with Fluhler, De Goede & TuttosiWRP 131 - Captain's log: smiling semis with Fluhler, De Goede & Tuttosi. A comprehensive look at the World Cup semi finals with the lady of the hour, the record breaker Sarah Hunter MBE & challenging her for smiles we also have Black Fern Stacey Fluhler; as well as Canadian pair Sophie De Goede & Emily Tuttosi. "Sunter" takes us back to winning the record 138th cap at the weekend, what it has meant to her, how the squad & beyond showed their admiration, the celebrations, the role of her parents & also her performance against Australia. The chat quickly turns to rugby (Sunter was...
2022-11-0456 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 130 - Captain's log: round three WRP 130 - Captain's log: round three Again this week we go right into the heart of the England camp with (our own &) their captian, Sarah Hunter. Off the back of round 2 & ahead of round 3, of the Rugby World Cup, the gang are back together to discuss it all! "Sunter," World Cup winner, Rachael Burford & World Cup commentator Johnnie Hammond look back at the round two results, with wins for England, Australia, USA, New Zealand, Canada & of course Fiji. Not only do we have the opinion of the lady who equalled the record number of caps for an E...
2022-10-2041 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 129 - La Crunch preview: Cockayne & Cornborough WRP 129 - La Crunch preview: Cockayne & Cornborough Huge game in pool C at the World Cup, the biggest; England against arch rivals France. these two great rugby nations are normally the ones battling it out for the 6 Nations titles, no love lost between the two & not many points normally separate them either. England have won the last ten but as two of The Red Roses's front rowers chat about, this World Cup game is different. Both nations started the tournament with wins but slow starts, Amy Cockayne & Vicki Cornborough discuss this start against Fiji & how they over c...
2022-10-1420 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 128 - Captain's log, part 1WRP 128 - Captain's log, part 1The Women's Rugby World Cup started with a bang in New Zealand! England with a record breaking win v Fiji & France lying in wait this weekend. So who better to have on than our very "our" Sarah Hunter MBE, England captain & in line to win cap 137! Sunter takes us right into the Red Roses camp, an exclusive, privileged insight; speaking of waterfalls, cricket matches, marathons, electronic spiders & everything in between!! There is also some rugby chat, about just how good Fiji were, the pace of the game, what England need to brush...
2022-10-1320 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 121 - The final dress rehearsal.......WRP 121 - The final dress rehearsal.......This week the pod comes "live" from Ashton Gate where England took on Wales, looking to make an historic 25 wins in a row. Burf & Johnnie are back face-2-face for the final warm up game & last match to put down a marker for selection for both the Red Roses & The Welsh. Burf & Johnnie & joined by another World Cup winner Katy Daly-McLean (MBE!!), pre match, to discuss where she thinks the Red Roses are, where they need to improve, what individuals are shining & those not; plus the midfield debate. They trio also talk about...
2022-09-1533 min
Habitat PodcastHabitat Podcast #184 - Heath Hagy - Waterfowl Habitat, WRP Wetland Reserve, Food Plot Types, Impoundments, Flooding Ground, Size & LocationHabitat Podcast #184 - Heath Hagy, a Waterfowl Biologist, joins Jared Van Hees and Brian Halbleib on a all things Waterfowl discussion. We like to cover many diverse habitat types here on Habitat Podcast and wetland habitat is one of them. We cover:Heath intro and background, Occupation, How he got into habitat work?Perfect Waterfowl Habitat - What is it?Duck Food Options / Impoundments- Size, location- Plant type, etc WRP - What is it and what does it accomplish?- Working w...
2022-06-301h 01Women's Rugby PodWRP 119 - Tri-pod! The wash upWRP 119 - Tri-pod! The wash up. In this the final pod of this series, Rachael, Sarah and Johnnie review the season as a whole. The trio discuss the advancements the game has made, not only on the picture but also off it; the historic 6 Nations, the autumn internationals, Super Rugby Aupiki, World 7 Series, Pac 4(!!!)....as ever nothing is missed. They give their team of the season as well as the player of the season. But the latest news is not forgotten either with discussions on Scotland announcing their professional structure, pro player, teams and cross boarder challenges...
2022-06-241h 07Women's Rugby PodWRP 118 - Another level....Marlie PackerWRP 118 - Another level....Marlie Packer. Well, she is the lady of the moment, Marlie Packer just aded even more accolades to her long list; and fresh off winning another Premier XVs title she joins Sarah and Johnnie on the pod. From her sun lounger, the Saracens flanker gives us all the ins and outs of Saracens season, the knock out phases and of course the final. The most successful club side in England, were crowned champions last Friday, picking up their third Premier XVs title. "Party Packer" gives us her thoughts as to where the game was won...
2022-06-0949 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 117 - The Final ActWRP 117 - The Final Act. It is the culmination of the Premier XVs this week, in England, as the constant fixture in this final - Saracens take on Exeter Chiefs, reaching this stage for the first time, in their very short history. Rachael and Johnnie get inside both camps, Lotte Clapp, the Saracens co-captain, joins the pod; looking back briefly as to why they were so successful in the semi and what they need to do to replicate that this week. The two time champion speaks of the key battle grounds plus just what finals mean to the club...
2022-06-0147 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 116 - Semi fall outWRP 116 - Semi fall out. On the pod this week, Rachael Burford the Harlequins captain & broadcaster Johnnie Hammond look back in depth at the Premier XVs (the top league in English club rugby) semi finals. "Burf's" Quins side lost to their arch rivals Saracens at The Stone X Stadium & the skipper gives her reaction to falling at this stage. Details of exactly where the game was won & lost, what Quins have learnt & reflections on the season as a whole. Praise is heaped on Saracens, with a "belief" not seen in many! The second, historic, semi final between Exeter & Bristol...
2022-05-2641 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 115 - Premier semis!WRP 115 - Premier semis! This week England captan Sarah Hunter MBE and Johnnie Hammond bring you a full preview of the English Premier XVs semis finals. The pair look back at the final round of games which lead to the the placings of the final four, including Sarah's side's match against Quins, at Franklin's Gardens. But the real focus is on Saracens, Exeter, Bristol and Harlequins. The reigning champs, Quins are represented on the pod by our very own Rachael Burford! In a strange twist it is Burf answering the questions not asking them on the WRP this week...
2022-05-191h 12Women's Rugby PodWRP 113 - Team of the 6 NationsWRP 113 - Team of the 6 Nations. This week, with our friends at Scrum Queens, we put together a fabulous panel to select their 2022 6 Nations team of the 6 Nations. Ali Donnelly, creator of SQ & Sara Orchard, the BBC commentator throughout the tournament join Rachael Burford & Johnnie Hammond to debate, argue, discuss but ultimately choose the top 23 from this season's historic tournament. Who will make the cut, how many of the Grand Slam side make it? Will it be Lark Davies or Neve Jones at hooker, is Laure Sansus the only name to consider at 9, with so many great performances in...
2022-05-051h 02Women's Rugby PodWRP 112 - So it comes down to this.....WRP 112 - So it comes down to this....A big show with a big guest! Emily Scarratt joins Rachael Burford & Johnnie Hammond after winning her 100th cap for England at the weekend against Ireland. "Scaz" speaks of her feelings on the day, being presented her golden cap by her Dad, at her "home" ground but also what she has made of The Red Roses performances so far & where the Grand Slam decider v France will be won. Burf & Johnnie run through last week's results in the 6 Nations, who impressed & who didn't. And the pair give a full...
2022-04-281h 17Women's Rugby PodWRP 111 - 6 Nations, flooring, lambs & The McWilliams family! WRP 111 - 6 Nations, flooring, lambs & The McWilliams family! Ireland's new boss, Greg McWilliams joins Rachael Burford & Johnnie Hammond on the pod this week but he wasn't the only member of the family to join the chat!! The England v Ireland game on Sunday, set for another record crowd, gets the full preview treatment. Greg (and his daughter, Lana Rose) talk about their move back to Ireland & why, what was top of the "to do list," the personalities he has brought in & the excitement & potential of the "project." As well as chatting about taking on the best team in the w...
2022-04-2259 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 110 - Make hay............WRP 110 - Make hay............ while the sun shines! Women's rugby is enjoying the limelight & more good news with Italy announcing 25 players will be contracted by the union. This is the starting point for Rachael Burford & Johnnie Hammond on this week's episode but they are also joined by Red Rose Rosie Galligan. The second row chats about how hard she has had to work to get back to the national set up, which has been over 1000 days; how hard that journey has been with illness & injury. Plus the joy of now being back, what parts of her game she has...
2022-04-1555 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 109 - Seconds out..........round 3WRP 109 - Seconds out..........round 3. On this week's episode World Cup winner Rachael Burford & Johnnie Hammond are joined by Red Roses star Poppy Cleall & the Welsh match winner, Ffion Lewis. Last year's player of the tournament, talks about some of the areas that England were pleased with against Italy in Parma but also those items that were on the whiteboard on Monday morning to work on. The Saracen chats about the special group of players that The Red Roses possess at the moment & how they continue to raise the bar to stay as the number 1 side in the world...
2022-04-071h 21Women's Rugby PodWRP 108 - Started on the 'B' of bang. WRP 108 - Started on the 'B' of bang. On this week's show Sarah Hunter, the Red Roses captain hosts alongside Johnnie Hammond & there is a full review of a record breaking round 1 of the 6 Nations, plus a full preview of round 2. Keira Bevan, The Wales no.9 joins the pod, talking about the game in Dublin, the crowd, the winning feeling & the tactics that got them over the line. Plus she looks ahead to hosting Scotland this weekend at The Cardiff Arms Park & what expect from both sides. England's win over Scotland is picked apart by the winning skipper but...
2022-04-011h 05Women's Rugby PodWRP 107 - 6 Nations guide #2 - Scotland, Wales & Ireland (Celtic captains) WRP 107 - 6 Nations guide #2 - Scotland, Wales & Ireland (the Celtic captains). In the second instalment of the pod this week, being 6 Nations stand alone week, Rachael Burford, the Harlequins captain & Johnnie Hammond, broadcaster, cover the Celtic nations, Scotland, Wales & Ireland. Joining them to do so are not 1, not 2 but all 3 captains of those nations, Dr Rachel Malcolm, Siwan Lillicrap & Nichola Fryday. New appointed Fryday speaks of the honour she has been given, the "fresh start" the whole squad is feeling going into this campaign & what Wales will bring to the table. Siwan Lillicrap, now a professional rugby player, speaks a...
2022-03-2541 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 106 - 6 Nations guide #1WRP 106 - 6 Nations guide no.1 - England, Italy & France. Not 1 but 2 pods this week to fully cover the start of the Women's 6 Nations. Rachael Burford, the World Cup winner and broadcaster Johnnie Hammond are joined by some of the main characters for the upcoming tournament. In this first episode, this week, we were allowed into the Red Roses camp & caught up with one of the pod's own, captain Sarah Hunter but also coach Simon Middleton, potential debutant Connie Powell & the experienced Vicki Cornborough. The players & coach speak at length about the challenges facing them over the competition, with special...
2022-03-241h 03Women's Rugby PodWRP 105 - So much going on............WRP 105 - So much going on............ A jam packed episode this week, with guests and news from all over the world. Rachael Burford, the World Cup winner and broadcaster Johnnie Hammond dive into all the news form the last 7 days. They discuss the review on the women's game over in Ireland and the departure of Anthony Eddie. The Red Roses squad was announced this week with the headline being Mo Hunt's inclusion; so of course we have her on the pod!! The England scrum half speaks of her delight in being back and what the time away from the...
2022-03-111h 23Women's Rugby PodWRP 104 - Peaty-Irish eyes!!WRP 104 - Peaty-Irish eyes!! Off the back of the the All Ireland League final at the weekend, Johnnie is joined by Ireland star Lindsay Peat. The Railway Union RFC prop regales the key moments from the final, how impressive the rugby was, how good it was to be televised and watched by the great and good of the Irish rugby family (listen and all will become clear!). Lindsay also speaks of the motivation of the players after missing out on the World Cup. The pair chat about the Ireland set up with new coaches and identification programmes all leading i...
2022-03-0442 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 103 - Gone in 80 minutes....WRP 103 - Gone in 80 minutes....This week's pod is a blockbuster (we think so anyway)!!! Looking ahead to the World Cup Qualifier between Scotland & Colombia, 80 minutes to book a place at rugby's showpiece event in New Zealand later this year. The episode is hosted by Johnnie Hammond & current England captain Sarah Hunter MBE & being such a big week for Scottish rugby, we had to go for an "A-lister"..........Dr Rachel Malcom - the Scotland skipper joins Sarah & Johnnie. "Scotty" talks about the whole Dubai experience they have been on, what they are expecting from Colombia (including unpredictability...
2022-02-2459 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 102 - In and out........WRP 102 - World Cup winner Rachael Burford & broadcaster Johnnie Hammond are quick & straight to the point this week. The usual home renovations, unexpected tasks on appearances & exciting commentaries are spoken about.......as well as all the latest rugby news. The contracts handed out to New Zealand players this week, is top of the bill of discussion, new (but old) additions to the Wales squad and even more positive news from Ireland!! Who will come through the uber tense World Cup qualifier between Kazakstan, Colombia & Scotland, Burf gives her view. Plus there's a good look at this weekend's Premier XVs...
2022-02-1828 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 101 -WRP 101 - what's in your room? Back to Rachael Burford Harlequins captain and World Cup winner and broadcaster Johnnie Hammond this week; the pair discuss all the news coming out of the Celtic Nations, Wales, Ireland and Scotland. The Welsh continue to build the pathway in the game with announcing their U18 coaching team containing, Liza 'Bird' Burgess and current Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap. In Scotland, their squad is announced for the World Cup qualifier. And in the Emerald Isle Niamh Briggs is added as an assistant coach in the national senior set up. There...
2022-02-1034 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 100 - The TonWRP 100 - The Ton. On this episode, the 100th "regular" Women's Rugby Pod, all three hosts are in the house, Rachael Burford, Sarah Hunter MBE and Johnnie Hammond; they discuss all the latest news in the women's game. Starting in Spain for a review of the historic weekend of 7s played out in Sevilla; which includes reaction from Sharni Williams minutes after winning the cup final. The trio chat about TikTok as the new title partner for the women's 6 Nations and beyond; the impact they think it will have and they dispel some of the myths surrounding the announcement...
2022-02-031h 02Women's Rugby PodWRP 99 - On the road againWRP 99 - On the road again..................slightly different pod this week, no Rachael Burford as intended, as she had an emergency with her dog, Moka; so just Johnnie. Johnnie is still out in Spain covering the World Rugby 7s series, this week in Seville and is joined by former Wales 7s captain Philippa Tuttiett to chat about all the action out in sunny Spain. The exciting news of the Women's 6 Nations and autumn series now having a title partner is reacted on. Nandi Buthelezi is back with lots of news from around the globe; World Cup qualifiers, Super Rugby...
2022-01-2828 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP on tour.........Malaga 7sWRP on tour.........Malaga 7s - Finally Burf and Johnnie and reunited and in Malaga of all places! Our very own are commentating on the World Rugby 7s series on the Costa Del Sol, in Spain.....so why not do a "live" pod while the action is going on behind them?!!? Obviously, they discuss the shortened version of the game which they witnessed over the weekend, including the performance of gold medalists USA but also how England and Ireland went. Ella Amory, who happened to walk past, chat about her country, Belgium's weekend. Which then leads on to discussing...
2022-01-2420 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 98 - My, my, my......WRP 98 - My, my, my......Wales! On the day Wales Women were, historically, given contracts Burf and Johnnie go inside the Welsh camp to get immediate reaction. Wales captain and one of the driving forces in achieving this momentous day, Siwan Lillicrap, fresh from an emotional press conference speaks of the joy, relief, sense of achievement this announcement has brought. The back rower tells what she thinks it will mean to girls and their rugby in the country; plus Siwan and Burf swap stories about being one of the chosen few on a day like this. *Apologies for the...
2022-01-1355 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 97 - 2022....World Cup Year!WRP 97 - 2022....World Cup Year! 2022 starts with a bang! Red Roses captain, 130-capper Sarah Hunter MBE hosts the show alongside Johnnie Hammond; they catch up on their festive fun (or not!); COVID and what Santa brought! Also on the discussion list is previewing the games that did happen for the holiday season including a full de-brief on Big Game 13. Loughborough Lightening's double-header with Northampton at Franklin's Gardens is talked about and how these structure of fixtures could the way forward. They also look ahead to the 6 Nations, plus chat about the coaching news coming out of the Wales camp. A...
2022-01-0755 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 96 - Simply the best!WRP 96 - Simply the best! Not only are Burf and Johnnie reunited but Zoe Aldcroft the world's best player is on the show!! Rachael Burford, World Cup winner and current Harlequins captain is back in the side car this week with broadcaster, Johnnie Hammond; the pair chat about the situation in Irish rugby with current and former players writing an open letter to the government to look into the situation of the game and the treatment of female players. There is also other news from the British Isles with league results to be spoken about, Players' associations...
2021-12-1559 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 95 - Tip of The RosesWRP 95 - Tip of The Roses - Sarah Hunter MBE the England Captain is in the co-host chair this week with Johnnie Hammond. They have a good catch up on The Red Roses autumn campaign, including a heartfelt conversation about the Red Roses squad, what they are about and the intrinsic link between the players are the fans. Also there's talk of the forth coming 6 Nations, review and preview of the Premier XVs and just how good is Simon Middleton MBE.Only really one guest to go to this week, Simon Middleton MBE, fresh from winning World R...
2021-12-091h 16Women's Rugby PodWRP 94 - Desert stormWRP 94 - Desert Storm. This week The WRP comes from the desert! Yes we are out in Dubai for the World Rugby &s series and hear from some stars of the travelling circus! Great Britain Captain Abbie Brown and Welsh flyer Jazz Joyce chat about the love of the game, how they have enjoyed competing as a unified British side and just how much Jazz had brought to the party!!!! The "roomies" also chat about what lies ahead for the individual countries, this being the last tournament before GB split back into England, Scotland and Wales and what try...
2021-12-0344 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 93 - Babas specialWRP 93 - Babas special - This week we have a very special podcast for you. Following the autumn internationals we jump straight into the Barbarians, the special, historic club; with five of the squad joining us! We have the two coaches, who are teaming up together again; Jo Yapp from Worcester and Rachel Taylor, one of the Sale Sharks coaches. They tell us how they are building the rapport within the squad, the challenges of such limited training time and just what it means to be involved. Plus why every player has to have a sheep!!! We...
2021-11-251h 08Women's Rugby PodWRP 92 - 1 step forward........WRP 92 - 1 step forward........Another huge week on the Women's Rugby Pod, so had to get a "big gun" in to discuss all the comings and goings, test matches, contracts, press conferences, players bravery.........it's all being going on this week! Ali Donnelly, the creator of Scrum Queens, and leading voice on women's rugby, joins Johnnie to chat through it all. Ali rects to the news raging all week over in Ireland, following comments made by the Women's Director of rugby Anthony Eddie and the fall out from the players themselves! All this after failing...
2021-11-121h 00Women's Rugby PodWRP 91 - It's all going on! WRP 91 - It's all going on! Another packed show this week, full to the brim with special guests in another bumper week for women's rugby. After the historic news on Wednesday (3rd November) coming from The Welsh Rugby Union regarding the contracts for their female player, Johnnie chats with WRU Vice-President Liza "Bird" Burgess to get the inside scope. And what she thinks it will mean to the players and the rugby within Wales.Following England's win over New Zealand, at the weekend, and ahead of the second leg this weekend; once again we have insight from...
2021-11-0555 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 90 - Black & White WRP 90 - Black & White. The autumn internationals are finally here! A huge game this weekend, kicks off a huge month for women's international rugby. On Sunday it is England v New Zealand at Sandy Park, Exeter. All but one of the World Cup titles between them, these games are always special so we have two very special superstars to preview the game with us. Katy Daly-McLean MBE, the 2014 World Cup winning captain, joins Johnnie to discuss the weekend's game. What tactics The Red Roses may employ, where the game will be won and lost and the centurion gives us...
2021-10-291h 00Women's Rugby PodWRP 89 - Short & Sweet WRP 89 Short and Sweet It’s a short and sharp version of the Women’s Rugby Pod this week but still packed full of all the latest news from around all over the oval world. Johnnie Hammond and Nandi Buthelezi bring you news from the English leagues and new Cup competition, what is going on in Ireland at the weekend. The French Elite league round 4 continues as it does in Spain. Plus there are reports from the European Championship (Europe’s second tier of Womens rugby). International 7s results to bring you to up speed on. Wales have ne...
2021-10-2210 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 88 - Siwan & SonicOn this week’s Women's Rugby Pod, @johnniehammond is joined by Wales & Bristol Bears Women Siwan Lillicrap. The number 8 tells us about life with the Bears and their incredible perfect start to the Premier XVs season and why they are enjoying so much success. She depicts the different characters within the group and details why she thinks there is so much more room to grow. The Welsh captain also, briefly tells us about her excitement of starting the autumn campaign with her country, now the future seems a little more settled and hopeful. At the weekend Son...
2021-10-1356 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 87 - Captain & Cantwell WRP 87 - Captain & Cantwell. England captain Sarah Hunter (MBE!!) hosts this week alongside Johnnie Hammond in another packed week for women's rugby around the globe! Joining them is, Ireland legend and now South Africa's High Performance Manager for the women's game, Lynne Cantwell. The Grand Slammer gives us the lowdown about her new-sih job; what items are at the top of the "to do list," the challenges but also the hopes and aspirations of the programme. Lynne also talks the players to watch now and in the future, Exeter's new signing and the excitement for the up...
2021-10-061h 07
Women's Rugby PodWRP 86 - Viva ItaliaWRP 86 - Viva ItaliaSo much on this week's Women's Rugby Pod! Johnnie reflects on the World Cup qualifiers in which Italy booked their place at the showpiece event in New Zealand later this year by beating Spain. He does this in the company of Italian flanker Giada Franco; she describes the moments they knew that place was theirs, the celebrations and just why this side is playing such good rugby. Scotland beat Ireland 18-20 in a thrilling encounter to go through to the final qualification tournament, we relive it with Emma Wassell. The Scotland stalwart who...
2021-09-2946 min
Women's Rugby PodWRP 85 - Bryony's new nest WRP 85 - Bryony's new nest. Another bumper edition of the Women's Rugby Pod as Johnnie and Burf are joined by Red Rose Bryony Cleall. The prop moved away from double-champions Saracens in the summer to join Wasps. Bryony speaks of the reasons behind the move, her personal goals and the difference between the two clubs, in terms of culture and playing style. She also gives us an update on England and a quick insight into the new forwards coach. Scotland and Ireland got themselves back into World Cup qualification contention by beating Spain and Italy...
2021-09-2153 min
Women's Rugby PodWRP 84 - She may as well wear a capeWRP 84 - She may as well wear a cape! Burf is back this week, after her summer break. The Premier XVs winning captain and broadcaster Johnnie Hammond are joined by Anna Caplice. Anna is "fresh" from Munster's win in the Interprovincial Championship title win over arch rivals Leinster. The Ireland star speaks of that plus reacts to the World Cup qualifiers that finished moments before the recording of the pod. All three react to the victories by Spain and Italy over Ireland and Scotland respectively. Anna also chats about her experience on The Ultimate Hell week, the...
2021-09-141h 06
Women's Rugby PodWRP 83 - Third time lucky!!!!!WRP 83 - Third Time Lucky!! To kick off series three of the Women's Rugby Pod, none other than the England captain Sarah Hunter MBE joins Johnnie Hammond. The two catch up on their summer holidays, what The Red Roses have up to, how pre-season has been. Plus all the news from around the world including results from Africa, France and Ireland. "Sunter" and Johnnie also get into the Premier XVs which returned at the weekend. Each game is reviewed, with the main talking points; in particular that game on Sunday between the champions Harlequins and...
2021-09-0755 min
Women's Rugby PodWRP 82 - The final curtain.........for nowWRP 82 - The final curtain.........for now. Well another season comes to an end, so this week Johnnie and Burf look back at what has been an extraordinary year for so many reasons. With 38 episodes in the series and nearly 60 guests the pair meander down memory lane for this final episode of the series. Burf recounts her favourite moments and yes winning the Premier XVs title does get mentioned!!! But also what other teams have shone on and off the field; which personalities and players have made the season what is has been. They pick out just some of...
2021-06-0957 min
Women's Rugby PodWRP 81 - Champions editionWRP 81 - The Champions edition. Following on from Harlequins Women victory in the Premier XVs final last weekend, the WRP have a full review for you. Johnnie speaks in depth with Rachael, the winning captain, about the day, the results, the nerves, the season leading up to this, what effect previous finals have had.........basically everything! If that wasn't enough, Chief Superintendent and Quins coach Karen Findlay also joins in the celebratory chat. The former Scotland international reminisces about her time at the club but also her time in English rugby, where the strides have been made but also...
2021-06-041h 28
Women's Rugby PodWRP 79 - Semi......precious pod!!WRP 79 - Semi......precious pod!! Just days away from the most competitive semi finals the English Premier XVs has ever seen. Johnnie & Burf explore the merits of all four sides: Harlequins, Saracens, Loughborough & Wasps. World Cup winner, Burford, gives her experience from facing these sides already this season, plus where each other may get the upper hand! Plus there is all the news, Great Britain, France & Ireland 7s are discussed; including who Burf thinks should be captaining Team GB heading into Tokyo.......... There is news from Uganda, Israel & UAE, Wales, an announcement on this y...
2021-05-1835 minWomen's Rugby PodWRP 78 - Alley chat!WRP 78 - Alley chat! On this week's episode Chelsea Alley, the Black Fern, joins Johnnie & Burf. The World Cup winner chats about the recent historic Blues v Chiefs game down in New Zealand, & just what it meant on & off the field for that event to happen. But she also elaborates on the comments she made after the match, around the sustainability of what the top New Zealand players are doing around playing for their country. Chelsea describes her day to day life holding down three jobs & squeezing that all in around being at the very top of her sport...
2021-05-1152 min
Women's Rugby PodWRP 77 - Lights on......Mids!WRP 77 - Lights on.....Mids! Simon Middleton, the Red Roses Head Coach joins Johnnie & Burf on this week's episode, plus loads of news from around the rugby world to get stuck into. After a successful 6 Nations campaign where England were crowned champions, being undefeated in the successive tournaments, "Mids" chats about the bizarre end to the game in France last weekend, his assessment of the campaign, the wonderful selection head aches he now faces & the benefit of having the World Cup pushed back a year. Plus RB & JH chat about the historic Super Rugby game down in...
2021-05-051h 09
Women's Rugby PodWRP 76 - 6 Nations Team Of The Tournament with Scrum QueensWRP 76 - 6 Nations Team Of The Tournament with Scrum Queens. Ali Donnelly, creator of Scrum Queens joins Johnnie & Burf along side Sara Orchard from the BBC to make the team of the 2021 6 Nations. Who will start at 10, Sochet or Moloney, Joyce or Parsons, how many of England's outside backs made it, who will wear the armband? So much to decide upon in the end of the discussions there is a XV, a captain & a player of the tournament, which the panel all agree on (well....sort of). Plus Ali, Sara & Burf chat about the tournament as a whole; the "stand...
2021-04-271h 09
Women's Rugby PodWRP 75 - Super Saturday PreviewWRP 75 - Super Saturday Preview with Aldcroft, Nelson & McMahon. Another bumper attention of the WRP with Johnnie & Burf ahead of the 6 Nations Super Saturday. With three finals being played out at the weekend we have every game covered. Zoe Aldcroft the in-from England forward tells us where The Red Roses are looking to improve, who got the hair dryer out at half time in Italy, lock or 6? & just what a challenge the French are. Edel "Tricky" McMahon the Ireland international gives her assessment of the two performances so far from Ireland, against Wales & France. Plus Edel speak about the challenges...
2021-04-211h 15
Women's Rugby PodWRP 74 - Hunter, Abrahams & Murphy at half way of the 6 NationsWRP 74 - Hunter, Abrahams & Murphy at the half way of the 6 Nations. England skipper Sarah Hunter MBE, joins Johnnie again this week to not only look back at last week's games in the tournament but also look ahead to round 3. The Red Roses skipper takes us through what it was like to be back out on the park for the first time in 13 months, her nerves & how much exhaustion did that smile hide. But the 124-cap World Cup winner also tells Johnnie where the areas where England can improve & who is stepping more & more into leadership roles within the squad. "...
2021-04-141h 23
Women's Rugby PodWRP 71 - Clarity...not just 6N (finally) but WXV too!WRP 71 - Clarity...not just 6N (finally) but WXV too! - More huge news from the game; 6 Nations fixtures & broadcast details (well some of them anyway!), women's football get a "proper" tv deal, Quins & Sarries in the play-offs already, Johnnie & Burf react to it all. Plus there's Alison Hughes, World Rugby's Competitions Operations Manager & Rugby World Cup 2022 Tournament Director. Alison drills down into the detail of the announcement of the sport's first ever global calendar the WXV; promotion & relegation, how Spain can break in, the amount of "spots" Australasia has, all the detail explained by the lady in charge. And...
2021-03-2349 min
Women's Rugby PodWRP 70 - Announcements here, there & everywhereWRP 70 - Announcements here, there & everywhere. This week Johnnie & Burf react to the huge news coming out of World Rugby about the new global season for the Women's game, the WXV. Burf, who was involved in the process of creating a first for the sport, gives her reaction to the news. Plus there's chat around CVC's money going into the 6 Nations & what that means for the game, an update from the Lionesses, positive news from Italy. Burf chats her new role in the game & gives her predictions for the Premier XV games at the weekend. Results from around the globe...
2021-03-1727 min
Women's Rugby PodWRP 69 - Moore perspectiveWRP 69 - Moore perspective. On this week's pod loads of talking points for Burf & Johnnie to get stuck into! Talk of a women's British & Irish Lions tour, elite players having to Crowdfund to pay of medical bills, the return of grassroots rugby & HSBC World sevens series, all the results from around the world & World Rugby's leadership plans. Plus a very unique perspective for the WRP as a legend of the men's game, England & British & Irish Lions hooker Brian Moore, a real advocate of the game is on the pod. Brian gives his views on the women's game from his own...
2021-03-1044 min
Women's Rugby PodWRP 66 - Out Of AfricaWRP 66 - Out of Africa.........this week quite by accident The WRP hit the breaking news, literally as it was being recorded!! The South African Rugby Union announced a watershed moment in their development by announcing a new High Performance Manager, Irish legend Lynne Cantrell; we hear from her & Rassie Erasmus. But also South Africa XVs & 7s star, Zinhle Ndawonde joins Johnnie & Burf to talk about, not only, the set up of women's rugby in the country, her personal journey to the test arena but also life as a fire-fighter too!! All the news, reviews & previews are on the show...
2021-02-1956 min
Women's Rugby PodWRP 63 - WRP goes live.....WRP 63 - WRP goes live..........This week Johnnie & Burf take the pod live (over Zoom!!). Almost a year on from The WRP's last live event, to try & do something a little different & hopefully put smiles on faces The WRP again goes live. It's 6 Nations time, not the start of the women's competition, that is to come but the 4 superstar guests represent the 4 home unions. Sarah Hunter MBE, the Red Roses captain, Lindsay "All Sport" Peat - the Ireland international, Scotland's try scoring machine Rhona Lloyd, from Wales Liza "Bird" Burgess Vice-President of the WRU board. All the current issues surrounding...
2021-02-021h 14
Women's Rugby PodWRP 55 - Sir BillWRP 55 - Sir Bill World Rugby Chairman, Sir Bill Beaumont joins Johnnie and Burf on the pod this week. The boss of the world game chats about the news of 2025 World Cup expanding to 16 teams from 12, what to expect from New Zealand and it's World Cup next year. Plus what he wants to achieve in the next four years within the women's game and it's significance to the game of rugby as a whole. After Sale Sharks' historic first ever win in the Premier XVs over Worcester at the weekend, Hannah Field talks (from cloud 9!) of the joy felt by...
2020-12-0159 min
Women's Rugby PodWRP 53 - Roses In The AlpsWRP 53 - Roses in The Alps.....this week not one but two stars of the Red Roses fine victory out in France. England newest fly half, Helena Rowland, who made her first test start in Grenoble, takes us through it step by step. Including who gave her those helpful hints, what the French welcome was like & what the future looks like with Olympics & a World Cup on the horizon. Also on the WRP, Amy Cockayne the England hooker, fresh off the plane gives her account of the test match, including rarely heard details of the attritional scrum battle that played...
2020-11-171h 10
Women's Rugby PodWRP 43 - The last dance....for nowThe final fling of our first ever series! Last minute change as Johnnie and Burf's guest cancels last minute, so the pod-couple fire questions at each with surprising answers and reactions! Plus all the news that is out there and some advice to teams getting back out on the park and starting to train. There's also a quick look ahead to series 2 and the guests the WRP plan getting on. We'll be back real soon! This is the 43 consecutive pod, in the WRP's first ever series. Why not take a look back at the previous episodes with big name guests...
2020-07-0735 min