About the episode
We have a VERY special episode this week on Rugby Rodeo, as for the first time ever, Jess’s mum, Trish, joins us!
But before the family interview, the girls catch up on a very busy week.
Ellie lifts the lid on releasing her own book—how the whole idea came about, what the writing process was really like, and what fans can expect inside.
There’s also one of the wildest off-field stories of the season, as Ellie tells the full tale of how Jason Derulo ended up asking for her number.
Then … it’s time for a truly special chat, as Jess’s mum joins the show.
She talks about when she first realised rugby wasn’t just a hobby for Jess, what Jess was really like growing up at home, and what supporting an elite athlete actually looks like as a parent.
From watching her daughter make her England debut to dealing with the nerves of big collisions and injuries—and sharing the moments fans never get to see—it’s an honest, emotional, and brilliantly personal conversation.
To finish, Jess’s mum reflects on how proud she feels seeing women’s rugby grow, and what it means knowing her daughter is part of the generation helping change the game.
Yeehaw.