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No Tackle: A Women's Rugby Podcast

English, Sports, 1 season, 40 episodes, 19 hours
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All you need to know about women's rugby in Gloucestershire. Match analysis, talking points and players' insight about life at Gloucester-Hartpury.
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Gloucester-Hartpury's trophy-winning season in review

Hosts Millie Wood and Enya Lackie are joined by Gloucester-Hartpury prop Kathryn Buggy, head coach Sean Lynn and Tom Radcliffe, who is Director of Elite Sport at Hartpury College & University. They take a look back at an incredible season for The Circus, which resulted in the team being crowned champions of the league, and they discuss the relationship with the college and university. They also look ahead to the future for the squad and the newly rebranded Premiership Women's Rugby league. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Joanna Durrant Email: [email protected]
7/6/202329 minutes, 47 seconds
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Kelsey Jones: “I’ve got the trophy in my room!”

Wales & Gloucester-Hartpury hooker Kelsey Jones joins hosts Millie Wood & Enya Lackie to celebrate The Circus becoming the Premier 15s champions and reveals why she currently has the trophy. There’s also reaction following the win over Exeter Chiefs Women at 'Queensholm' from head coach Sean Lynn and centre Tatyana Heard. Plus Claire – who was in the crowd for the final – talks about how inspiring the team is to young people like her daughter Amelia, who plays for Gloucester Hurricanes and tells Millie and Enya why she’d like to be the next Mo Hunt. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Joanna Durrant Email: [email protected]
6/29/202329 minutes, 30 seconds
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The Moment We’ve Been Building Up To

Hosts Millie Wood and Enya Lackie look ahead to the Premier 15s final as Gloucester-Hartpury take on Exeter Chiefs Women. They are joined by centre Tatyana Heard, who explains how she stays calm before a big game and gives her reaction to Kingsholm becoming Queensholm for the week. Plus Shane Daley talks about encouraging more girls to play rugby in Longlevens as part of the Gloucester Hurricanes and reveals the role they will play in the Premier 15s final. There’s also interviews with Gloucester-Hartpury head coach Sean Lynn, co-captains Zoe Aldcroft & Mo Hunt, Exeter head coach Susie Appleby and Gloucester's Head of Marketing Nicol McClelland. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Joanna Durrant Email: [email protected]
6/22/202328 minutes, 59 seconds
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Capturing The Circus

Gloucester-Hartpury photographer Sean Alabaster joins hosts Millie Wood and Enya Lackie and talks about capturing moments of raw emotion. They also reflect on the team making history after beating Bristol Bears in the Premier 15s semi-final to make it through to the final, with reflections from head coach Sean Lynn, winger Ellie Rugman and co-captain scrum half Natasha ‘Mo’ Hunt. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Joanna Durrant Email: [email protected]
6/15/202329 minutes, 57 seconds
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Bears, cows and 'cheese, cheese, cheese'

The play-offs are upon us and this special episode looks ahead to a special time for Gloucester-Hartpury WRFC. Plus we have a special guest host! Irish Rugby's Neve Jones fills in for holidaymakers Millie and Enya. Joining Neve are fellow internationals Jayne Isherwood, from Canada, and US player Maya Learned. They look back on the home defeat to Exeter, preview Saturday's semi against Bristol Bears and chat about the city surprises they've found since moving to Gloucester. There's also appearances from Sophie Bridger, Ellie Rugman, Laura 'Bimba' Delgado, Bethan Lewis, Kathryn Buggy, Kelsey Jones and Rachel Lund. Host: Neve Jones Producer: Chris Sandys Email: [email protected]
6/8/202329 minutes, 44 seconds
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Table topping, celebrations and snacks

Millie Wood is joined by guest host Neve Jones, who plays hooker for Gloucester-Hartpury and Ireland. They reflect on the game at the weekend against Sale Sharks, which saw Gloucester-Hartpury secure the top spot in the Premier 15s, with reaction from head coach Sean Lynn and prop Maud Muir. Centre Tatyana Heard and back row Sarah Beckett look to the end of the season and reflect on their Six Nations. Plus Gina Stephens from Hucclecote Ladies RFC reveals why there is cause for celebration at the club. And Neve reacts to being named as the Rugby Players Ireland Women’s XV Players’ Player of the Year and she shares her famous snack box with Millie! Hosts: Millie Wood and Neve Jones Producer & Reporter: Joanna Durrant Email: [email protected]
6/1/202329 minutes, 39 seconds
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Sean Lynn: Crowd 'buzz' felt in changing room

In this episode, hosts Millie and Enya reflect on a stunning performance as Gloucester-Hartpury decimated Harlequins Women in front of a record crowd at Kingsholm. Plus hear reaction from head coach Sean Lynn, player of the match Emma Sing, hooker Kelsey Jones and coach Andrew Ford. We'll also look ahead to Saturday's game against Sale Sharks in the Premier 15s. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys Email: [email protected]
5/25/202324 minutes, 46 seconds
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Gwen Crabb: Six Nations 'crashed' by ACL injury

In this episode, Millie and Enya reflect on BBC Radio Gloucestershire becoming the first BBC radio station to offer full-match commentary of a women's club rugby match. Gloucester-Hartpury beat Loughborough Lightning to return to the top of the Premier 15s table - hear reaction to that game from head coach Sean Lynn and player of the match Emma Sing. And Welsh international Gwen Crabb joined Millie and Enya to talk about the injury that brought her Six Nations campaign "crashing down" just six minutes into her first game. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie. Producer: Chris Sandys Email: [email protected]
5/18/202329 minutes, 13 seconds
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The Prem is back & 'the smile goes ear to ear'

Premiership women's rugby returns this weekend and the excitement shines through this episode. Guests include Gloucester-Hartpury pair Maud Muir and Kelsey Jones who look ahead to Loughborough away on Sunday and the remaining fixtures before the playoffs. England legend Nolli Waterman talks to Millie and Enya about setting up the Women's Rugby Association and potentially looking after up to 400 players across the Premier 15s. And we have some very exciting news about following Gloucester-Hartpury in their remaining games this season. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Reporter: Jo Durrant Producer: Chris Sandys Email: [email protected]
5/11/202329 minutes, 51 seconds
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Cheltenham Tigers Do The Double

There's a celebration in this episode as Maddie Massey, captain of Cheltenham Tigers WRFC, joins hosts Millie Wood and Enya Lackie to reflect on a double win at Twickenham at the weekend. They also look ahead to the start of the County competition, where she will captain the Gloucestershire side. Gloucester-Hartpury centre Rachel Lund also returns to the podcast and looks back at the culmination of the Prem Cup and discusses the return of international players to the squad. And for the final time Millie and Enya talk about the Six Nations, including the Grand Slam for England, and Jaz and Kath from Dursley Ladies RFC share their experiences of watching the Red Roses defeat France. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Joanna Durrant Email: [email protected]
5/4/202329 minutes, 56 seconds
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England benefiting from Beckett's belief

It's a huge game for England at Twickenham on Saturday and in this episode we're building up to that and the other fixtures in final round of the Women's Six Nations. Plus Millie speaks to England and Gloucester-Hartpury back rower Sarah Beckett on her self-belief and bouncing back from her Rugby World Cup heartbreak. Skills and attack coach Andrew 'Fordy' Ford tells Millie and Enya how a battle with cancer rediverted his rugby passions. And we hear the Six Nations thoughts of Mo Hunt (England) and Wales' pair Hannah Jones and Kelsey Jones. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys Email: [email protected]
4/27/202328 minutes, 52 seconds
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Zoe Aldcroft: Red Roses, rugby and ‘rubbish TV’

In this episode, Millie and Enya offer plenty of build-up to Round 4 of the Women's Six Nations. England lock and Gloucester-Hartpury co-captain Zoe Aldcroft reveals which TV comedy she binges to help chill-out in camp. Plus, Neve Jones and Kathryn Buggy share how they're getting on with Ireland's challenging campaign. And there's a preview of Gloucester-Hartpury's cup semi-final this weekend. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys Email: [email protected]
4/20/202325 minutes, 38 seconds
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The sweatshirt supporter and the 'shmushed' face

In this episode, England's Maud Muir and Ireland's Kathryn Buggy look ahead to a big weekend of Women's Six Nations action. Plus find out which teammate Tatyana Heard is least looking forward to facing when England kick-off against Wales in Cardiff. And Millie and Enya hear from Gloucester-Hartpury's first employed social media guru - Megan Seward - who's helping change the game for good. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys Email: [email protected]
4/13/202329 minutes, 41 seconds
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Nolli Waterman on ‘awesome’ Six Nations

In this episode, Danielle 'Nolli' Waterman chats to Millie and Enya about the "absolute amazing" support for the Women's Six Nations, and she embarrasses Millie with some lovely words about helping her transition from a shot-putter to a Twickenham try scorer. Plus referee Fiona Brunt returns to the No Tackle studio to reflect on her role officiating at the "brilliant" England versus Italy game last Sunday. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie. Producer: Chris Sandys Email: [email protected]
4/6/202329 minutes, 54 seconds
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'Why am I fangirling so hard? Those are my friends!'

In this episode, Canadian player Jayne Isherwood reveals how some embarrassing self-promotion opened the door for her to play and study in Gloucester. Referee Fiona Brunt, who's 5th Official for England v Italy at Franklin's Gardens on Sunday, shares why she asks players to call her "sir". We reflect on the action from the opening weekend of the Women's Six Nations, and also build excitement for this weekend's fixtures (being streamed on the BBC iPlayer with the Scotland and England games also on BBC2). Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys Email: [email protected]
3/30/202329 minutes, 48 seconds
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Kerin Lake loves parenting, playing and pizza

In this episode, the excitement is building for the Six Nations which begins on Saturday. Wales' centre Kerin Lake - who's the only mum currently playing at Gloucester-Hartpury - talks about the challenge of juggling motherhood, work and international rugby. Plus we hear from Zoe Aldcroft ahead of England's opener against Scotland. And Millie and Enya give their predictions for the championships final standings. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie. Producer: Chris Sandys Email: [email protected]
3/23/202326 minutes, 4 seconds
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From Running To Rugby For Ranni

Gloucester-Hartpury prop Ranni Samuda reveals the role she played in getting a women's rugby team in Jamaica off the ground. She also talks about the benefits of being dual registered for Gloucester and Cheltenham Tigers and how she went from track sports to the rugby field. Plus hosts Millie Wood and Enya Lackie reflect on Gloucester-Hartpury's victory at the weekend and catch up with a few players. And, following our live audience Q&A recently, hear what Zoe Aldcroft thinks attracts players to the club. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Joanna Durrant Email: [email protected]
3/16/202328 minutes, 1 second
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Wales' Kelsey Jones gunning for Six Nations glory

In this episode, Gloucester-Hartpury hooker Kelsey Jones shares her bold goal for Wales at the Six Nations. Plus Nic Davies, from Dursley Ladies RFC, shares her story of picking up the ball for the first time after having children. And we preview the visit of Worcester Warriors Women to the Alpas Arena on Saturday. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys Email: [email protected]
3/9/202328 minutes, 44 seconds
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Sing on song for the Six Nations

In this episode, full-back Emma Sing talks about being called-up to England's Six Nations training squad. Plus we hear from Sarah Beckett, Tatyana Heard and Rachel Lund after Gloucester-Hartpury's first loss of the Premier 15s season. And, following our live audience Q&A last week, hear what Mo Hunt and Zoe Aldcroft picked as their favourite ever match they played in. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys Email: [email protected]
3/2/202327 minutes, 35 seconds
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Live from Kingsholm: Marlie, Zoe and Mo

Gloucester-Hartpury co-captains Mo Hunt and Zoe Aldcroft, along with Saracens and England star Marlie Packer, feature in a special podcast recording in front of a live audience at Kingsholm Stadium. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys Email: [email protected]
2/23/202328 minutes, 59 seconds
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Steph Else left 1,500 cows for dream ‘Holm

Steph Else, a Hartpury BUCS rugby champion and Premier 15s rising star, joins hosts Millie and Enya to talk about swapping the farming life for the rugby life, plus kicking coach Rich 'the boot' Whincup shares the passion that has pulled him into women's rugby. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie. Producer: Chris Sandys Email: [email protected]
2/16/202328 minutes, 45 seconds
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Bethan’s thankful for multi sports background

Wales and Gloucester-Hartpury back row Bethan Lewis talks about the many sports she played growing up and shares her Six Nations predictions. Plus hosts Millie Wood and Enya Lackie hear how well the Cheltenham North U16 girls are doing. They also reflect on the match action last weekend and Millie has a surprise revelation. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Joanna Durrant Email: [email protected]
2/9/202326 minutes, 17 seconds
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Gwen Crabb on injuries and body image

Wales and Gloucester-Hartpury second row Gwen Crabb talks about playing in the World Cup, recovering from injury and body image. Plus there’s reaction from the first Gloucester-Hartpury home fixture at Kingsholm including a live reveal of Chocolate Club. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Joanna Durrant Email: [email protected]
2/2/202329 minutes, 8 seconds
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So much Maud to come for England and Gloucester

England and Gloucester-Hartpury prop Maud Muir joins Millie and Enya to talk about breakthroughs, playing with the boys and beat-boxing. Plus, former Red Rose Megan Goddard shares how she's using her PE teaching role to help excite girls about rugby. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys Email: [email protected]
1/26/202328 minutes, 21 seconds
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Bimba-bam-boom, Laura Delgado's in the room

Spanish international Laura 'Bimba' Delgado casually drops "onomatopoeia" into the chat, plus dad-daughter combo Matt and Bella Harman introduce the Cotswold Lionesses, and we ask 'who can stop Gloucester-Hartpury in the Premier 15s?' Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys Email: [email protected]
1/19/202329 minutes, 41 seconds
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What lives inside Alex Matthews’ fridge?

Red Rose Alex Matthews reacts to being rated among the world's best, she shares her Gloucester-Hartpury goals and offers tips on caring for "needy" exotic pets. Plus Dom Malone and Rhiannon Trotman introduce the Hardwicke and Quedgeley Harlequins Ladies RFC. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie. Producer: Chris Sandys Email: [email protected]
1/12/202326 minutes, 23 seconds
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Sean Lynn on rugby, role models and roast beef

The head coach of Gloucester-Hartpury, Sean Lynn, joins Millie and Enya to talk about his love of rugby, role models and roast beef. Plus Rebecca Trist and Hannah Meek from Championship side Cheltenham Tigers talk about returning to the pitch after Christmas. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys Email: [email protected]
1/5/202330 minutes, 3 seconds
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A very merry highlights episode for Christmas

Millie Wood and Enya Lackie serve up a selection of No Tackle highlights from the Gloucester-Hartpury players they've spent time with on the podcast. Guests include Connie Powell, Neve Jones, Sarah Beckett, Kelly Smith, Ellie Rugman, Lizzie Goulden, Sam Monaghan, Rachel Lund and Kathryn Buggy. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys Email: [email protected]
12/29/202222 minutes, 8 seconds
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World Cup 'best day of my life' - Tatyana Heard

Hear England Rugby's Tatyana Heard reflect on her debut at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, find out which player considers Gloucester-Hartpury to be "heaven on earth", plus women's rugby VIP Natasha 'Mo' Hunt co-hosts the episode alongside Millie Wood.Hosts: Millie Wood and Natasha 'Mo' Hunt Producer: Chris Sandys Email: [email protected]
12/22/202230 minutes, 3 seconds
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'I didn't choose the elf, the elf chose me'

Hear how Irish Player of the Year Neve Jones got involved in Gloucester Rugby's Advent calendar, and why the water in New Zealand made Welsh international Sisilia Tuipulotu cry. Also, Stephen Knight at Tetbury RFC shares his passion for making rugby accessible to girls in Gloucestershire. Hosts: Neve Jones and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys Email: [email protected]
12/15/202227 minutes, 49 seconds
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'Mo made me love rugby again' – Sophie Bridger

Gloucester-Hartpury centre Sophie Bridger talks about learning from, and now playing with, England favourite Natasha 'Mo' Hunt. Plus we talk balls with Fiona Hurt and Megan Thomas from Cheltenham North Ladies. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys Email: [email protected]
12/8/202225 minutes, 48 seconds
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Tandy’s brand an inspiring command

Gloucester-Hartpury centre Sophie Tandy shares her passion for inspiring the next generation, while Minchinhampton RFC's Tom Nurse has a plan for a welcoming women's rugby team. Plus Enya's missing from the team sheet after failing a late medical, leaving Millie to host alone. Host: Millie Wood Producer: Chris Sandys Email: [email protected]
12/1/202224 minutes, 33 seconds
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Lizzie Goulden shares star stories

Gloucester-Hartpury fly half Lizzie Goulden reveals a famous face helped her to relocate to the UK to play rugby a few years ago. She also talks about joining the club this summer and the buzz around the team at the moment. And player/manager of Drybook Ladies, Lucie Smith, chats about the success the team is enjoying. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Joanna Durrant Email: [email protected]
11/24/202229 minutes, 37 seconds
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Why Ellie Rugman is 'always running'

Gloucester-Hartpury wing Ellie Rugman talks about juggling a job, farm life and training, plus she shares her game day big breakfast. She also reflects on starting her rugby career at Drybrook and how she deals with anxiety. And Hucclecote Ladies captain Eileen Bowden talks about the family atmosphere at the club. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Joanna Durrant Email: [email protected]
11/17/202228 minutes, 48 seconds
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Thank Lundy, it's Chocolate Club

Gloucester-Hartpury's Rachel Lund talks about big steps in funding, chocolate club and soggy towels, while Zoe Gamble explains why there's more to Tewkesbury RFC Women than rolling around in the mud. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys Email: [email protected]
11/10/202227 minutes, 49 seconds
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What bugs Buggy about Gloucester-Hartpury fame?

Gloucester-Hartpury's Kathryn Buggy on nicknames, big names and hot squash. Plus, we hear from Red Roses' Alex Matthews, while Millie and Enya round-up the national and local triumphs from the weekend. Also, things get awkward as Enya opens a love letter for Millie! Email: [email protected] Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys
11/3/202227 minutes, 5 seconds
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Irish Rugby's Sam Monaghan 'loves a good prawn'

Ireland international Sam Monaghan on signing for Gloucester and ordering Surf and Turf as her dream post-match meal, while Paul Lydiard discusses the Covid impact on girls rugby at Cinderford RFC. Plus, if you could change one law in rugby union what would it be and why? That's up for discussion with Millie and Enya. Email: [email protected] Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys
10/27/202229 minutes, 46 seconds
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Neve Jones' rug-fighting family

Neve Jones talks about moving from rug fights into rugby, Kelly Smith shares her injury experience and Hannah Gill takes us behind the scenes at Fairford Vixens. Email: [email protected] Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys
10/20/202229 minutes, 43 seconds
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Sarah Beckett's England heartbreak

Sarah Beckett discusses her England selection, Jaz Parsons on Dursley Women's 'facials' and our #NoTackle hosts Millie and Enya offer their three top kit tips. Email: [email protected] Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys
10/13/202229 minutes, 17 seconds
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Connie Powell on England

Connie Powell on playing for England, Stella Mills on the Rugby World Cup, Maddie Massey on Cheltenham Tigers success and our #NoTackle hosts Enya and Millie get lost in Tik Tonk. Email: [email protected] Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys
10/5/202234 minutes, 36 seconds