After the Red Roses are crowned 2021 Women's Six Nations champions, we speak to two players who featured in the win over France in the final in Lark Davies and Detysha Harper.Speaking to Dylan Hartley the day after the win against the French, Lark and Detsyha take us into the changing room after the final whistle and talk about the celebrations after securing their third straight title in the competition. The pair reflect on the shortened format of the tournament, as well as a new tournament window, and reveal the relief of winning after the work that has gone in behind the scenes.You will also hear some of their rugby stories including how Detysha bugged her mum to play rugby because her brothers were going to play, and how she would switch from playing union and league growing up in Manchester. Lark goes into detail about her commitment to the game from an early age, playing with World Cup winners when she broke into the team at Worcester and how she is the star baker in the squad, taking requests when it comes to going into camp. That is it for season seven of England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line! Thanks for following us across both the Guinness Six Nations and Women's Six Nations and we hope you've enjoyed listening as much as we've enjoyed making them - make sure you're subscribed for when we return for season eight. FOLLOW:·        England Rugby Facebook·        England Rugby Instagram·        England Rugby Twitter·        England Rugby TikTok·        O2 Sports Instagram·        O2 Sports Twitter SUBSCRIBE:·        Subscribe to the pod here BUY:·        Get the latest kits, training and leisure wear from England Rugby Store  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Davies and Harper - Six Nations winners, debut tales and sports psychology

Ahead of the 2021 Women’s Six Nations final, England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line, and Dylan Hartley, catch up with Wasps FC Ladies team mates Ellie Kildunne and Harriet Millar-Mills. The pair talk about growing up playing rugby in Leeds and Manchester respectively, about playing rugby league, being on the same team as boys and how they were seen as a rugby player over being a girl. Harriet explains the story about how she ended up playing for England but her sister played for Scotland, and reveals what team their parents were supporting on the day. Ellie goes into detail about some awkward situations after her debut including not realising people wanted a selfie with her, making up her autograph and being handed some Biology homework. You also hear about who is the introvert or extrovert, bean confusion while on tour and discover what pendulum defence is. With the end of the Women's Six Nations in sight, make sure you’re in with a chance of winning a signed England shirt from the men's squad simply by leaving a review on Apple podcasts! Make sure you’re subscribed for all the latest episodes.  FOLLOW:·        England Rugby Facebook·        England Rugby Instagram·        England Rugby Twitter·        England Rugby TikTok·        O2 Sports Instagram·        O2 Sports Twitter SUBSCRIBE:·        Subscribe to the pod here BUY:·        Get the latest kits, training and leisure wear from England Rugby Store  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kildunne and Millar-Mills - homework after debut, awkward situations and 'lukewarm is no good'

After the Red Roses book their place in the 2021 Women’s Six Nations final, this week’s England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line catches up with scrum halves Claudia MacDonald and Leanne Riley right after their win in Italy. Dylan chats to the pair about their routes into rugby and how they had very different routes, with Leanne making a 10-year plan at the age of 15 to represent her country and win the sport's biggest competition, while Claudia took it up after chance session while at university. The two also discuss the challenges of playing scrum half having not started playing there, while also describing their competitiveness when it comes to starting in the number nine shirt. You will also learn about the challenges of training with your partner in lockdown, with Claudia doing one-on-ones with her Wasps team mate and partner, and the story of Leanne having to end a session with her fiancé! And Dylan also learns more about some of the other Red Roses in our getting to know you feature.With the end of the Women's Six Nations in sight, make sure you’re in with a chance of winning a signed England shirt from the men's squad simply by leaving a review on Apple podcasts! And while you're there make sure you subscribe to get the latest pods every Tuesday. FOLLOW:·        England Rugby Facebook·        England Rugby Instagram·        England Rugby Twitter·        England Rugby TikTok·        O2 Sports Instagram·        O2 Sports Twitter SUBSCRIBE:·        Subscribe to the pod here BUY:·        Get the latest kits, training and leisure wear from England Rugby Store  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

MacDonald and Riley – Scrum half battle, lockdown relationship training and a 10-year plan

This week on England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line, Dylan is back with the Red Roses as he chats to Vicky Fleetwood and Sarah McKenna.Fresh from the win over Scotland in the 2021 Women's Six Nations, the pair talk about life in camp and some of the activities they have been doing in their down time including arts and crafts. Vicky explains about the importance of 'look good, feel good' in her preparation for a game including her fake tan regime, and Sarah explains the requirement of hair braiding on a matchday and why a woman in Doncaster came to help the squad in Exeter. The pair, who first played together and England Under 20 level, also talk about their first impressions of each other, their favourite tour memories including New Zealand and Dubai, while Vicky is incredibly open on the reason for choosing family over rugby when her mother became terminally ill ahead of the 2016 Olympics.As the Women's Six Nations continues throughout April, we'll be chatting to Red Roses and hearing more tales from camp and more about their personalities. Keep help spreading the word by leaving a review on Apple podcasts, which also puts you in with a chance of winning a signed England shirt from the men's squad.FOLLOW:England Rugby FacebookEngland Rugby InstagramEngland Rugby TwitterEngland Rugby TikTokO2 Sports InstagramO2 Sports TwitterSUBSCRIBE:Subscribe to the pod hereBUY:Get the latest kits, training and leisure wear from England Rugby Store  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fleetwood and McKenna - Sevens & XVs, rugby beauty regimes and sulphur springs

As the 2021 Women's Six Nations is set to begin, we move our attention to the Red Roses as Hannah Botterman and Poppy Cleall join Dylan Hartley on England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line.The pair talk about where their friendship began in camp and how that has flourished into creating their own Instagram show, complete with challenges during lockdown, as well as bonding over food. The pair also recall their first England starts, ranging from stories about unexpected late call-ups and then initially struggling with Test rugby, to what it's like when you're dropped so early on in your England career. We also hear their jobs working as a prison officer and a painter and decorator before they became full-time professionals. You will also learn about previous rugby internationals that Hannah is related to and find out which England player Poppy has the autograph of and later ended up playing alongside.Throughout the Women's Six Nations the pod will continue so make sure you're subscribed for the latest episodes. Don't forget that leaving a review on Apple podcasts gives you the chance of winning a signed England shirt from the men's squad.FOLLOW:England Rugby FacebookEngland Rugby InstagramEngland Rugby TwitterEngland Rugby TikTokO2 Sports InstagramO2 Sports TwitterSUBSCRIBE:Subscribe to the pod hereBUY:Get the latest kits, training and leisure wear from England Rugby Store  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Botterman and Cleall - friendship, lockdown shows, first jobs and debuts

It is a head coach special on England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line as men's head coach Eddie Jones and women's head coach Simon Middleton chat to Dylan Hartley.The day after England's final Guinness Six Nations match of 2021 Eddie chats to Dylan about his thoughts on England's performance over the tournament and areas which he wants to see improvement. He also discusses on how he personally deals with defeats, what he looks for when appointing a captain and reveals some of the players he is considering for his next England squad. Red Roses head coach Simon opens up on some of the things they have been doing in training in a bid to retain their Six Nations title, his thoughts on the retirement of legendary fly half Katy Daley-Mclean and why his job is harder when it comes to selection now than when he took on the job in 2017.The pod will be continuing throughout the Women's Six Nations so make sure you're subscribed to wherever you listen, and don't forget that leaving a review on Apple podcasts gives you the chance of winning a signed England shirt from the men's squad.FOLLOW:England Rugby FacebookEngland Rugby InstagramEngland Rugby TwitterEngland Rugby TikTokO2 Sports InstagramO2 Sports TwitterSUBSCRIBE:Subscribe to the pod hereBUY:Get the latest kits, training and leisure wear from England Rugby Store  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eddie Jones & Simon Middleton - Six Nations review and Women's Six Nations preview

On the England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line this week, Dylan catches up with Charlie Ewels and Ben Earl.Fresh off the back of victory over France at Twickenham, the pair talk of the mood in camp over the weekend as well as how moral has been throughout the 2021 Guinness Six Nations. They also discuss their progress into Test rugby including getting over position hating, some brutal workouts and having to have harsh words with yourself about watching others progress. We go into their life off the pitch including delving into Charlie's Wikipedia claims over his love of cars and how he could have ended up with a military career, while Ben explains what studying comparative literature is and tells you all about some of the best chess players in the squad.Make sure you're subscribed to the pod on whatever platform you listen on and don't forget if you leave us review on Apple podcasts you will be in with a chance of winning a signed England shirt!FOLLOW:England Rugby FacebookEngland Rugby InstagramEngland Rugby TwitterEngland Rugby TikTokO2 Sports InstagramO2 Sports TwitterSUBSCRIBE:Subscribe to the pod hereBUY:Get the latest kits, training and leisure wear from England Rugby Store  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ewels and Earl - 'special good', sandpit workouts, chess and enjoying competition

Cousins Maro Itoje and Beno Obano join Dylan Hartley on this week's England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line.We delve into the story of how Maro and Beno grew up with each other and they reveal what the other one was like, the discuss some of the differences and expectations in Nigerian culture and how neither of them thought about being professional rugby players at a young age. Beno opens up on winning his first England cap recently and how his neighbours all congratulated him, while Maro talks about his new found latest hobby and the amount of new fish he has, and can name, in his pond. Maro also tells the tale about going to the same school at the same time as Owen Farrell and reveals the interesting hair style the now England skipper had during his school days! Beno talks about how the documentary Everybody's Game came about and the process of making it and Maro open us why he entered the world of podcasting with Pearl Conversations.Every Tuesday throughout the Guinness Six Nations we'll be releasing new pods so make sure you're subscribed to get the latest ones. And while you're there, if you leave us review on Apple podcasts you will be in with a chance of winning a signed England shirt!FOLLOW:England Rugby FacebookEngland Rugby InstagramEngland Rugby TwitterEngland Rugby TikTokO2 Sports InstagramO2 Sports TwitterSUBSCRIBE:Subscribe to the pod hereBUY:Get the latest kits, training and leisure wear from England Rugby Store  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Itoje and Obano - being cousins, a Nigerian upbringing, podcasts and documentaries

Courtney Lawes and Ben Youngs sit down with their former captain Dylan Hartley on this week's England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line.The trio reminisce about their first impressions of each other when they met at England age-grade and club level, including compliments for Dylan from Courtney! They also discuss some of their favourite memories in an England shirt together from touring, being in camp and the match where they claim Twickenham was shaking because it was so loud. Courtney explains the mini kitchen set up he is allowed in his room in order to keep weight on, Ben gives an explanation on his first ever meeting with Eddie Jones when he was offered sweets, and Dylan reflects on how his relationship with the pair had to change when he went from teammate to their captain.Every Tuesday throughout the Guinness Six Nations we'll be releasing new pods so make sure you're subscribed to get the latest ones. And while you're there, if you leave us review on Apple podcasts you will be in with a chance of winning a signed England shirt!FOLLOW:England Rugby FacebookEngland Rugby InstagramEngland Rugby TwitterEngland Rugby TikTokO2 Sports InstagramO2 Sports TwitterSUBSCRIBE:Subscribe to the pod hereBUY:Get the latest kits, training and leisure wear from England Rugby Store  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lawes and Youngs - cheat meals, Eddie's test and when Twickenham shook

It's an Exeter Chiefs duo on England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line this week as Henry Slade and Luke Cowan-Dickie chat to Dylan Hartley.The pair talk about becoming new dads and how that has changed their outlook on life and rugby, while there is also a delve into their past as you get to hear their first impressions of each other when they went during their academy days. Luke tells the story of why he arrived just before kick-off for a Premiership game, and then went onto win man of the match, while they also discuss their first jobs before rugby, how they relish competition for places and life in the bubble.Every Tuesday throughout the Guinness Six Nations we'll be releasing new pods so make sure you're subscribed to get the latest ones. And while you're there if you leave us review on Apple podcasts you will be in with a chance of winning a signed England shirt!FOLLOW:England Rugby FacebookEngland Rugby InstagramEngland Rugby TwitterEngland Rugby TikTokO2 Sports InstagramO2 Sports TwitterSUBSCRIBE:Subscribe to the pod hereBUY:Get the latest kits, training and leisure wear from England Rugby Store  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cowan-Dickie and Slade - first impressions, taming the wild side and becoming dads

On the England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line podcast this week Dylan Hartley is chatting the scrum half Dan Robson and prop Will Stuart.Dylan gets to the bottom of Robson's nickname 'Dobbie' and what incident saw him given the name and which Scottish international would not give up on it, his interesting route to a first Test cap and how serious it was when he was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Stuart opens up about some interesting family history to do with World War Two as well as Hollywood, his infamous haircut when he first started playing international rugby and reveals which England prop he played in the same school team as.All throughout the Guinness Six Nations leave us review on Apple podcasts for your chance of winning a signed England shirt! We will be releasing pods every Tuesday throughout the tournament so make sure you subscribe to get the latest ones.FOLLOW:England Rugby FacebookEngland Rugby InstagramEngland Rugby TwitterEngland Rugby TikTokO2 Sports InstagramO2 Sports TwitterSUBSCRIBE:Subscribe to the pod hereBUY:Get the latest kits, training and leisure wear from England Rugby Store  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robson and Stuart - first caps, Hollywood family history and DVT

This week on England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line, Dylan is chats to forwards Mark Wilson and Jonny Hill.The trio talk in depth on a number of topics including Mark and Jonny talk being late starters to Test rugby, first tour memories and a memorable tale involving Joe Launchbury in Argentina and what food eaten in South Africa caused one of them issues. Jonny also reveals his former rugby league international uncle who first introduced him to the sport and Mark reflects on moment of blanking from Dylan after spending time in camp together. For your chance of winning a signed England shirt leave us a review on Apple podcasts to be in the competition. All throughout the Six Nations Dylan will be speaking to players so make sure you subscribe to us to get the latest episodes every Tuesday.FOLLOW:England Rugby FacebookEngland Rugby InstagramEngland Rugby TwitterEngland Rugby TikTokO2 Sports InstagramO2 Sports TwitterSUBSCRIBE:Subscribe to the pod hereBUY:Get the latest kits, training and leisure wear from England Rugby Store  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hill and Wilson - late starts, tour memories and lights out

The England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line returns for season seven ahead of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations.In the first podcast of the new year, Dylan Hartley chats to former England team mates Elliot Daly and Anthony Watson. The pair talk about camp life including how they socialise with the new restrictions, what they are doing in their downtime and what it is like leaving family throughout the Six Nations. They also reminisce about an infamous talent show night with Elliot, a story from Anthony about buying breakfast ahead of his first England camp and describe their interesting choice of haircuts from when they were playing England age-grade rugby together.All throughout the Six Nations Dylan will be speaking to players so make sure you subscribe to us to get the latest episodes. Also leave us a review on Apple podcasts to be in with a chance of winning a signed England shirt!FOLLOW:England Rugby FacebookEngland Rugby InstagramEngland Rugby TwitterEngland Rugby TikTokO2 Sports InstagramO2 Sports TwitterSUBSCRIBE:Subscribe to the pod hereBUY:Get the latest kits, training and leisure wear from England Rugby Store  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Daly and Watson - talent shows, hair cuts and new camp life

In the final episode of series six of England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line, Dylan Hartley sits down with Red Roses Abbie Ward and Katy Daley-Mclean.Abbie and Katy talk about winning the 2020 Women's Six Nations, how the Red Roses have adapted their training in recent years and they delve into how they both react to defeats, from the emotional hurt to how they project themselves. Katy also talks about how she is balancing life as a mum with playing her rugby while Abbie reveals the interesting story of how she eventually managed to get married this year - as well as what it is like to be married to a rugby player and coach! You will also find out who the gamers are in the England Women's camp as well as the most famous person the two have met.Make sure you're subscribed for when the podcast returns in 2021 ahead of the Guinness Six Nations and Women's Six Nations!FOLLOW:England Rugby FacebookEngland Rugby InstagramEngland Rugby TwitterEngland Rugby TikTokO2 Sports InstagramO2 Sports TwitterSUBSCRIBE:Subscribe to the pod hereBUY:Get the latest kits, training and leisure wear from England Rugby Store  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Daley-Mclean and Ward - mentality, marriage and the Red Roses

It's a front row trio on England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside line as Joe Marler and Mako Vunipola join Dylan Hartley for the penultimate episode of series six.There is plenty of varied discussion from talking about why they love a scrum, how they made it to playing international rugby, feeling like two of the older players in camp and a memorable incident with David Wilson in Argentina. The trio also delve into more serious issues around mental health struggles with Joe opening up about why he retired from international rugby, how they cope with time away from a young family and how they reflect on disciplinary issues.Make sure you subscribe to us to get the latest episodes and please leave us a rating and review so more people can get involved!FOLLOW:England Rugby FacebookEngland Rugby InstagramEngland Rugby TwitterEngland Rugby TikTokO2 Sports InstagramO2 Sports TwitterSUBSCRIBE:Subscribe to the pod hereBUY:Get the latest kits, training and leisure wear from England Rugby Store  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mako and Marler - scrums, discipline and mental health

The England Rugby Podcast with O2 Inside Line from England Rugby gives you exclusive insight and tales from inside the England camp. Host Vernon Kay speaks to a member of the elite set-up each week to find out what makes them tick; from their favourite music, to the moment they fell in love with the game.