The Good, The Scaz & The Rugby

Sarah Bern & England’s newest 50 capper, Holly Aitchison join Elma & Mo in Red Roses camp. As two of the most stylish women in the game, Holly and Sarah let us in on their style secrets, how they shop and (crucially for Mo) pack for camp, before getting into the Sydney Sweeney controversy, an honest talk about overcoming anxiety, and how WXV is shaping up so far.  We do actually cover the rugby this week - with a decent review of the Australia game. But as for Canada at Sandy Park? The girls are clear it's not a Rugby World Cup final rematch… and if Canada want to call it that, well, that's a them problem. Tickets for our Roses Brunch before the England New Zealand game at Allianz Stadium on 26th September: https://allianzstadiumtwickenham.com/hospitality/wxv/red-roses-v-new-zealand/the-lock-no4-tables Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Season 7 is here! Elma, Scaz and Mo kick things off back at The Lensbury, where the Red Roses are training ahead of WXV - in almost EXACTLY the same spot they celebrated last year's Rugby World Cup win.  They're joined by Megan Jones, Hannah Botterman, Amy Cokayne and Maud Muir to reminisce on that unforgettable night, dig into fertility support in sport, chat through the switch to the size 4.5 ball, and look ahead to WXV - including England's clash with Australia in Manchester this weekend. Three things to ponder before you listen... Why is Canada in America? Which Welsh word would you use to describe the size 4.5 ball? And what do you think Botts' middle name is? If you'd like to come to our Roses Brunch before the England New Zealand game at Allianz Stadium on 26th September: https://allianzstadiumtwickenham.com/hospitality/wxv/red-roses-v-new-zealand/the-lock-no4-tables  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After 18 rounds, 74 matches and 4515 points… Saracens lifted the PWR trophy at a packed Stoop!! Just moments after Marlie & Zoe had lifted the trophy, Elma, Scaz, Mo and KDM are joined by just about EVERYONE who’d been on the pitch today… Rosie Galligan, Rachel Malcolm, Emma Wassell, Alana Borland, Georgia Ponsonby, Kelsey Clifford, Zoe Harrison, Alysha Corrigan, Marlie Packer, Celia Quansah & The Reverend Nicolas Aiden Heath. Strap in. It’s chaotic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Underdogs, Trailfinders take on the experienced Saracens in the PWR final this weekend. Our Meg Jones, Marlie Packer, Sophie de Goede, Kate Zackary, Emma Wassell, Abi Burton and Sophie Bridger join Elma to preview the game on the pitch at Twickenham Stoop Only one question remains: who will score more? Celia says Trailfinders will. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former champions, Saracens will take on the new kids on the block, Trailfinders in the PWR final. We are gutted for our Mo & the Circus, but delighted for our Meg & her West London girlies! To look ahead to the final AND tell us about her stand off with Jeff Bezos, winning the World Cup in 1994 and what its like to run the start up that is, Premiership Women’s Rugby, is the big boss of the PWR, Executive Chair, Genevieve Shore. Her business credentials speak for themselves, C-suite at some of the biggest publishers on the planet, and board positions coming out of her ears, there’s nothing Genevieve hasn’t seen in business. Especially not now that Mo has given her a ride on the skateboard… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jo Yapp is the first-ever British & Irish Lions Women’s Head Coach!On the inaugural tour to New Zealand next year, she will be leading the first ever group of women to play in the famous red jersey against the Black Ferns in Aotearoa.Jo talks about her journey from England captain, to coaching Worcester and the Wallaroos… and what it means to lead this historic new team.We also get some insight into the time Jo the Barbarians (& our Mo) when they almost missed kick off at Allianz Stadium… AND we get yet ANOTHER appraisal for Scaz’s Six Nations stint as England Attack Coach, ably mentored by Jo Yapp, in her capacity as Head of Women's Pathway at the RFU.If you need to get in touch with Jo - you can contact her on the Scaz Hotline… Does that sound right? No, it doesn’t. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Red Roses Head Coach John Mitchell returns to the show for the first time since the day after the Rubgy World Cup Final, as a three time Grand Slam winning coach. He & the girls have a heartfelt discussion on the journey he’s had coaching the Red Roses to so much glory and accolade.From his first impressions of Scaz and Mo, to building the world’s best attack, and facing pregnancies & injury, to doing the lawn mower in a fluffy cowboy hat, we delve into the immense sense of community Mitch has forged with the Red Roses. Mitch also opens up about the near-death experience in Johannesburg that changed his life and the lessons he’s learned throughout his journey, as a father, as a husband and as a coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who will make the PWR semi finals… it could all be sewn up this weekend!! The girls discuss all the runners and riders of the final two rounds before the play offs.Our Mo gets emotional at Zoe Stratford, Tatyana Heard and Sarah Beckett, leaving Gloucester-Hartpury for Sale Sharks at the end of the season.We also get updates on Mo’s BIG win at a Bingo Lingo - you won’t believe what she won - Scaz’s annual sunflower planting, Elma’s new kitty-ket socks!The great 4.5 rugby ball debate rumbles on, too!And we’d already recorded when it was announced that Jo Yapp will be the first ever Women’s Lions Head Coach - so the girls will be reflecting on that next week with their guest. For more information on Mitsubishi Electric’s Parallell Potential programme: parallelpotential.com Saracens Semi Final Tickets: https://www.eticketing.co.uk/northamptonsaints/Events?preFilter=10&preFilterName=Home%20GamesGloucester Hartpury Semi Final Tickets: https://ealingtrailfinders.ticketco.shop/PWR Final Tickets: https://www.eticketing.co.uk/harlequins/EDP/Event/Index/2108Barbarians Tickets: https://www.eticketing.co.uk/rfu/EDP/Event/Index/3357 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Straight off the flight from Bordeaux, our Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam champions join Elma to debrief on a tournament to remember! Captain Meg, Coach Ems and our Mo discuss the players that stepped up and the PRESSURE Meg felt as captain of a team on a winning streak as long as the Red Roses. Imagine being the captain to lose for the first time in 38 games… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here comes LE CRUNCH!The great rugby ball size debate AKA ‘the worst decision anyone’s ever made’, a box-kick masterclass and just a few new tattoos & piercings are on the menu this week… England Captain Zoe Stratford and The Rev, Nicholas Aidan Heath join Mo & Elma to preview the final weekend of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations. The team breaks down England’s win over Italy, celebrate the electric Marlie Packer, and learn what an organogram is… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Red Roses Coaching duo our Emily Scarratt and her bestie Sarah Hunter have invited Elma for a coaching meeting on the bean bags of Pennyhill Park…England’s Attack and Defence coaches have their say on the missing generation of female coaches in the game, reveal what a week in Red Roses camp looks like for them, and Sarah Hunter gives her take on how Scazzy is fairing in her new gig. Oh and Scaz does a Mo’ism. One that we still can’t get to the bottom of… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three of the women responsible for investing in and building the future of women’s rugby in this England join Elma for a game of ‘Dragons Den’ & a vital conversation around the business potential of women’s rugby.Director of the Women's Game at the RFU, Alex Teasdale, Owner of Sale Sharks, Michelle Orange, and Women’s Sport Consultant, Jenny Mitton put the world of women’s sport to rights in the fallow week.We unpack the huge Women’s Six Nations numbers, what’s driving the growth of the game, and why the fan experience—from Allianz, The Aviva & Murrayfield to grassroots clubs—is changing everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re back in England Camp!Elma heads to Pennyhill Park to catch-up with England Captain Meg Jones and our Mosef to check in on the Red Roses and Mo’s knee.The girls unpick a cracker of a day at Murrayfield: the 30, 498 fans who turned out, the piper, the anthems, England’s 1.99 second ruck speed & Demelza Short’s first cap. We get the update on Mo’s injury, we finally witness the cat lady’s running style and hear about how John Mitchell ruined Scaz’s breakfast... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England Captain Zoe Stratford and LEGENDARY Ireland back row Anna Caplice break down England vs Ireland, behind-the-scenes commentary life, line out secrets and the reality of transitioning from player to pundit.The girls also share updates on our Mo Hunt and Morwenna Talling’s injuries and what this means for England heading into round two of the Six Nations.We look ahead to their massive Murrayfield clash & what we can expect from Anna's Celtic Bus (Scotland, Ireland and Wales) this tournament… 🚌 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Six Nations is BACK and we’re breaking it all down 🏉🔥 Can anyone stop England? Who is Mo’s new roomie? And which players are set to light up the tournament? Elma, Mo and Scaz dive into all the big storylines, bold predictions, and potential shocks ahead of a huge championship. The girls also discuss the future of the PWR and what opening up to new teams would mean for the tournament Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh off the back of an incredible international refereeing career, Sara Cox joins The Good, The Scaz & The Rugby to unpack why she’s stepped away from the world stage & is excited to continue refereeing at the top level in domestic and European rugby.From reffing World Cups and Olympics to the chaos of that unforgettable New Zealand vs South Africa clash, Coxy shares her game changing & glass ceiling smashing journey to the top!Her insight about what goes on behind the whistle is unmatched. Don’t worry - this episode DOES NOT CONTAIN a 5 hour court session, but does include why she’s nicknamed Mr. Bean and how she once impersonated our Scaz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elma’s made the trip to visit Mo’s cafe in Gloucester this week! Just a couple of hundred metres from Kingsholm, MOZO, owned by our Mo Hunt & her Gloucester-Hartpury co-captain and now business partner, Zoe Stratford, didn’t just welcome the GSR team, but 20 of the show’s biggest fans, all thanks to our very good friends at Vodafone! In the week that the England captaincy has changed hands from Zoe Stratford to our Sheriff Meg Jones, because Zoe has announced that she is PREGNANT, we hear all about the baby plans, the cafe plans and what’s in store for the Championship! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Olympic silver medallist and Canada scrum-half Olivia Apps joins The Good, The Scaz and The Rugby! In a week where top of the league, Gloucester-Hartpury just pipped second placed Saracens in their back yard, we get their 9s to revel in the art (and chaos) of playing scrum half on the big occasions. The girls relive the World Cup final from both sides of the ball and discuss the evolution of Canada’s fast-paced style of play and the things that really make a scrum half MAD. The girls also engage in a powerful conversation about how alopecia has shaped Liv’s identity and bolstered her confidence as an elite athlete. Liv also discusses being misgendered as a result of having no hair, and how this experience resonates in the supportive community of women’s rugby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England Vice Captain Meg Jones is back on the sofa with a brand new clothing line! Repping Magic Meg t-shirts, the girls hear all about Meg and Celia’s engagement, Meg’s vlog ‘cooking with Meg’, and what our rat-tailed sheriff has learnt from coaching while playing at Trailfinders.The girls tackle listener questions, Scaz has a BaaBaas announcement and Mo reveals she’s actually a Minnellial.Watch out for Scazzy’s shoulder blades… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hollie Davidson is the first woman to referee a men’s Six Nations match and the first person to ref back to back Women’s Rugby World Cup Finals! She takes Elma and Scaz inside the pressure, preparation and reality of officiating at the top level… and unpicks what it’s taken to shatter glass ceiling after glass ceiling. Whistle malfunctions, hacked ref mics, Made In Chelsea club nights and training like Taylor Swift; as usual, Hollie’s got some surprises up her sleeve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices