About the episode
The Rugby World Cup group stages are nearly done, and Round 2 did not disappoint, so we’re back in the saddle to bring you all the drama, all the tries, and all the slides …
Emma and Sara break down a blockbuster weekend:
🏉 Scotland’s quarterfinal sealing win: Francesca McGhie starred with two tries and a crucial charge down, and Rhona Lloyd was unstoppable on the wing.
🍁 Canada’s shutout statement: Sophie de Goede was flawless off the tee and everywhere else.
🇫🇷 France in cruise control: 84-5 vs. Brazil, with Bianca Silva making history.
🏴 Red Roses roll on: Helena Rowland breaks the RWC points record (27!), and Jess Breach bags a hat trick and hits the 50-try milestone.
We also get into the pool permutations and what Australia and the U.S. need to sneak into the final quarterfinal spot (spoiler: the maths are not pretty for the Eagles 🦅).
Plus, we hand out the Rugby Rodeo Performance of the Round award: Evie Gallagher’s 35 tackles? Sophie de Goede’s dominance? Portia Woodman-Wickliffe breaking records? Jess Breach rewriting history? You’ll have to tune in to find out … 👀
And as always, we finish with listener shout-outs, from Haywards Heath’s brand-new women’s team, to Dunfermline U18s, to Sheffield Hallamshire RUFC playing its first match.
It’s stacked, it’s spicy, and it’s full of rodeo energy. Hit play, subscribe on Spotify, and YEEE-HAW your way into the quarterfinals with us. 🤠