GrassRoots - Women's Rugby from the Roots Up (Matt, Lou, Jodie, Dubs, Lucy and Mollie)
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| 15 Aug 2021 | GrassRoots - Women's Rugby from the Roots Up - Promo | 00:15:27 | |
Welcome to GrassRoots, the only podcast dedicated to the grass roots of women's rugby. This podcast will: Discuss the characters and incidents within the game Shine a spotlight on the issues within the women's game Celebrate the culture and clubs that make up the UK's fastest growing sport Look at the leagues and results Put the women's game as we know and love it, front and centre. This podcast will be like sitting in the clubhouse after a game with a pint, talking about all things rugby. This promo episode will give you a taste of what is to come! Find us on Facebook: @grassrootsrugbypodcast. | |||
| 13 Feb 2022 | Episode 14 - Valentine's Day, Bo'Ness and Chez' Dream Date | 01:31:57 | |
Welcome to Episode 14! We discuss the best rugby themed Valentine's Days, Part 2 of our Blueprint to setting up a Women's Rugby Team and Jodie introduces a new segment 'Knock On, or Knock Off'. We welcome Caroline from Bo'Ness in Scotland, Chez outlines a perfect day with Jamie Roberts and we look at the impact TikTok has on the Women's game! Don't forgot to vote for us for the Sports Podcast Awards: www.sportspodcastawards.com/categories/13 To support us in our quest for better quality recording, just £4 can help up invest in the pod: www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypod Follow us on Twitter: @gr_rugbypod Insta: @grassrootsrugbypod To get in touch: grassrootswomen@hotmail.com. | |||
| 16 Sep 2021 | Episode 3 - Life v Rugby, Embarrassing Injuries & Aretians Ladies | 01:19:16 | |
In this ridiculous episode Cherie gives us her unique approach to balancing rugby with life, Mollie disgraces herself in the gym and derails the podcast, we discuss the challenges of relationships in the game and hear from Sally at Aretians Ladies. This is definitely not one to play in a public place with little ears wagging.....! www.linktr.ee/grassrootsrugbypod Twitter: @gr_rugbypod | |||
| 28 Jun 2023 | Season 2, Episode 12 - 7s Tournaments, Chat GPT, Jodie gets injured again | 01:03:20 | |
Welcome to Epside 12! In this episode we talk about 7s tournaments, pre-season training and getting ready for the new season. Jodie gets another injury, Matt goes for a Burton and we use Chat GPT to write a team talk. Cherie is still missing in action but do not fear, we'll get her back soon. Thanks for entering the competition - we will be announcing the winner in the next episode! To get in touch: www.linktr.ee/grassrootsrugbypod Insta: @grassrootsrugbypod Twitter: @gr_rugbypod For more information about our awesome sponsor Halbro: www.halbro.com / fergus@halbro.com | |||
| 18 Apr 2022 | Episode 19 - An actual ref, changing positions, more stupid injuries and how to approach training | 02:08:39 | |
This is episode 19 of GrassRoots, the only podcast solely dedicated to the grassroots women’s game. In this no-arms tackle of an episode, we talk to referee Fiona Brunt who is climbing the ranks both in the women and men’s game. Fiona gives us a brilliant insight into the reality of officiating and what it’s like when you’ve got 30 players all baying for your blood! Cherie misses a game due to User Error, Matt gets covid again and we discuss moving positions. In the next section of our building a team blueprint, we discuss training and how to make it effective. Jodie is back with Knock-on / Knock off and Josh has a very unfortunate injury. Please support the podcast by buying us a coffee. For just £4 you can help us cover our costs: www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypod To get in touch: grassrootswomen@hotmail.com Insta: @grassrootsrugbypod
Twitter: @gr_rugbypod | |||
| 15 Mar 2022 | Episode 16 - Victoria Rush, #IamEnough and No Woman, No Try | 00:44:44 | |
In celebration of the first ever feature-length documentary about Women’s Rugby, No Woman No Try, we welcome the inspiration behind it, Victoria Rush. Victoria gives us a fantastic walkthrough of her experience in rugby, the massive reaction to #IamEnough and the creation and realisation of No Woman No Try. Victoria talks passionately about empowerment, women’s sport, kit and imposter syndrome. Oh, and how to tackle the blazers in your committee to get stuff done! This is a brilliant interview, and a great insight into the woman behind it all. No Woman No Try is out on Amazon Prime on the 25th March. To follow Victoria: Twitter/insta: @victoriahrush @nowomannotry To follow GrassRoots: Twitter: @gr_rugby Insta: Grassrootsrugbypod To enter our competition: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/JFTVK2C | |||
| 20 May 2023 | Season 2, Episode 11 - Twickenham Finalists, choosing a team, hair length and promotion | 01:37:17 | |
Welcome to Episode 11 of GrassRoots – Women’s Rugby from the Roots Up.
In this extra special episode we welcome the finalists from the Papa John’s Plate competition. Both Avonmouth Claire’s Ladies and Workington Zebra Finches had the honour of playing at Twickenham; we explore the day, what it meant for their respective teams, the joy of winning and the pain of losing.
It is a brilliant account of a special day for both teams, and gives great insight into how much work went into it and what effect it has had on their clubs and teams.
We also discuss how to choose a rugby team and Mollie makes an interesting suggestion. Jodie laments playing against players with long hair and we ruminate on the pitfalls of promotion and why playoffs are a good idea.
Don’t forget to enter our competition! To win a full kit with Halbro including shirts, shorts and socks visit www.linktr.ee/grassrootsrugbypod.
To play in the GrassRoots Nomads, get in touch at grassrootswomen@hotmail.com
To support the pod, please ‘buy us a coffee’ – for just £4 you can help us develop content, pay for the various subscriptions we need to keep it going, and generally make us happy: www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypod
To follow GrassRoots: Twitter: @gr_rugby Insta: Grassrootsrugbypod | |||
| 22 Nov 2022 | Episode 4 - Victoria Rush comes back on, insurance, and Jodie's latest injury | 01:34:10 | |
Welcome to season 2, episode 4! Veritable smorgasbord of rugby chat, we welcome back the fabulous Victoria Rush. Fresh from a UK tour of No Woman No Try, she joins us to discuss the missed drop goal of the World Cup Coverage and how to encourage more people to watch rugby. Jodie has managed to injure herself again and we talk about the recent case of a player suing an opposition player for a serious injury. We discuss the ins and outs of insurance and the concept of public liability – this is a lot more interesting than it sounds! Knock on / Knock off focuses on Kazakhstan, we revisit the joys (!) of Crocs, and Fantasy XV looks at France, Japan and Wales for an eclectic mix for the back row. A history lesson too for those who are interested! Chez’s son joins us, and we hear about one of the best GrassRoots incidents on the pitch for a while! We hope you enjoy the episode. Please don’t forget to give us a rating, and If you enjoyed the pod and would happily buy us a beer in the clubhouse, then please drop us a few quid on Ko-fi. This is the link: www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypod we are raising money for some equipment to make the pod even better! To get in touch: www.linktr.ee/grassrootsrugbypod Insta: @grassrootsrugbypod Twitter: @gr_rugbypod For more information about our awesome sponsor Halbro: www.halbro.com / fergus@halbro.com | |||
| 28 Oct 2021 | Episode 6 - Mollie's holiday, mixed ability squads, Telford Hornets and Chez goes to the theatre | 01:08:59 | |
Welcome to Episode 6! In this accidental offside of an episode we discuss Mollie's holiday, round off the fantasy 15, and talk about the challenges of playing in, and coaching mixed-ability teams. We welcome Telford Hornets for a live, pitch-side interview and debate the merits of relegation / promotion in a post covid rugby world. Chez is up to no good in the theatre and laments the fact she didn't make the Roses squad. All in all it's the usual barrage of the sublime mixed with the ridiculous. Insta: @grassrootsrugbypod Linktr.ee/grassrootsrugbypod www.facebook.com/grassrootsrugbypodcast Twitter: @gr_rugbypod To get in touch please email: maff2@hotmail.com | |||
| 20 Jan 2022 | Episode 12, part 1 - Mental Health, Rugby Talks, Cherie's New year's resolutions | 01:43:09 | |
In Episode 12 we discuss Mental Health, how to help our team mates and how it has affected us personally. We look at how to support each each other, how it impacts our lives and we welcome Meg and Tom from #RugbyTalks to talk about their work supporting the rugby community. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/390745479358760) This is part 1 of a 2 parter- in part 2 we hear from people who have different stories to tell about Mental Health, how they have helped others and how to seek help. To donate to Meg Stevens' Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/megan-stevens2 To vote for us in the Sports Podcast Awards: www.sportspodcastawards.com/categories/13 Twitter: @gr_rugbypod Insta: @Grassrootsrugbypod To contact us: grassrootswomen@hotmail.com www.looseheadz.co.uk | |||
| 02 Aug 2022 | Episode 22 - Dundee Valkyries, sexuality & rugby's relationship with alcohol | 01:40:57 | |
Welcome to episode 22 of GrassRoots, the only podcast able to bring club-level women’s rugby to life. In this pre-season friendly of an episode we discuss rugby’s relationship with alcohol, our tournament on the 27th August and ChezSez drinks the bar dry in Turkey whilst owning some Russian water polo players. We discuss sexuality within the game (briefly) and Dundee Valkyries come on the pod to talk about their growth and the challenges of building a team in the frozen wastelands of Scotland. To follow the podcast: Facebook: @grassrootsrugbypod Twitter: @gr_rugbypod Insta: @grassrootsrugbypod Email: grassrootswomen@hotmail.com To buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypod For more information about the pod: www.linktr.ee/grassrootsrugbypod Please complete our survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/7JF7WL2 | |||
| 21 Dec 2021 | Special Episode - Zoe Aldcroft | 01:08:23 | |
In this very special Episode, we meet International Player of the Year and Gloucester Hartpury Superstar, Zoe Aldcroft. In this fascinating interview we get a brilliant insight into what it takes to be at the very top of your game, how Zoe prepares for matches and her GrassRoots memories. We look at the similarities between Zoe and ChezSez, discuss high performance sport and pathways and look at how we could put some of Zoe's advice into practice. This interview was made possible by #TeamHalbro. For more information about Halbro and their work in the women's game, visit: www.halbro.com To discuss your kit needs, contact Fergus@halbro.com. Please like / share / comment on the podcast; we love getting feedback! Follow us on Twitter: @gr_rugbypod Instagram: @grassrootsrugbypodcast
To contact us: grassrootswomen@hotmail.com | |||
| 29 Aug 2022 | Episode 23 - Launceston Ladies, Squirrel bothering and pre-season friendlies | 01:21:19 | |
Welcome to episode 23! In this squirrel-bothering episode we talk about our plans for the inaugural GrassRoots Festival, announce the team, finally and welcome the lovely Joey from Launceston Ladies to the podcast. Jodie brings some Gallic Flair to knock on / knock off with the usual rubbish results, we discuss pre-season friendlies and Goose pops in for a chat. Sadly our recording of ChezSez melted in the heatwave. Or Chez did, so we have had to leave her on the bench this week – don’t worry though, there will be a bumper show next time! As always, your feedback makes a massive difference, and particularly your star ratings on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, so please take the time to rate us. If you can spare £4 too, www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypod helps us cover the costs associated with producing such nonsense! To get in touch: www.linktr.ee/grassrootsrugbypod Insta: @grassrootsrugbypod Twitter: @gr_rugbypod For more information about Halbro: www.halbro.com / fergus@halbro.com | |||
| 26 Apr 2023 | Season 2 Episode 10 - Celebrity Knock On / Knock off. End of season battles | 01:45:47 | |
Welcome to Episode 10 of GrassRoots – Women’s Rugby from the Roots Up.
This episode covers the end of season fights for promotion, relegation and the various cup competitions.
Mollie and Goose are preparing for an (unsuccessful) attempt at getting to Twickenham and we welcome back Fiona Brunt.
Fiona gives us a great behind the scenes tour of life as a ref when teams are feeling the pressure and takes over the helm of the scuttled schooner of Knock on / Knock off - it’s a fascinating listen.
We have mini interview pitch-side with Cheltenham Tigers and finally manage to pin down ChezSez for a catch up with the usual mayhem.
Make sure you put August the 19th in the Diary for the next GrassRoots Festival at Avonmouth Claire’s Ladies! Ticketing information will be out soon.
To play in the GrassRoots Nomads, get in touch at grassrootswomen@hotmail.com
To support the pod, please ‘buy us a coffee’ – for just £4 you can help us develop content, pay for the various subscriptions we need to keep it going, and generally make us happy: www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypod
To follow GrassRoots: Twitter: @gr_rugby Insta: Grassrootsrugbypod | |||
| 13 Dec 2022 | Season 2 Episode 5 - Birkenhead Ladies & the rugby bus post 35 | 01:44:41 | |
Welcome to season 2, episode 5! Here’s episode 5, another all you can eat buffet of rugby chat with some archaeology thrown in for good measure. We welcome Birkenhead Panthers, fresh off the pitch from a close fought draw versus Crewe and Nantwich Women where we hear about their team, their aims for the season and another Stupid Ref. Cherie is back in the saddle, or more specifically the mobility hoist where we discuss recovery from the rugby bus after 35. She has an odd encounter with Matt in the backstreets of Crewe and you really mustn’t look up custard tarts on urban dictionary. The main discussion topic is progressing under 18 girls into the main women’s squads and we wrap up the rugby world cup. Jodie is absent presumed smashed in the face, so Mollie marshals Knock on/Knock off with aplomb and we continue our series of Fantasy XV, this time with the USA and Fiji. Please don’t forget to give us a rating, and If you enjoyed the pod and would happily buy us a beer in the clubhouse, then please drop us a few quid on Ko-fi. This is the link: www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypod we are raising money for some equipment to make the pod even better! To get in touch: www.linktr.ee/grassrootsrugbypod Insta: @grassrootsrugbypod Twitter: @gr_rugbypod For more information about our awesome sponsor Halbro: www.halbro.com / fergus@halbro.com | |||
| 19 Sep 2022 | Episode 1, Season 2. The GrassRoots festival, Chez gets lost, we meet a fan. | 01:33:06 | |
Welcome to Episode 1 of season 2. In this cross bar challenge of an episode, we discuss the GrassRoots festival, what worked, what we learnt and how we can't wait to do it again. Cherie gets cross with Lou and gets lost in Aberdare and we look forward to the new season. We resurrect 'Every Team's Got One' and introduce a new section 'Sh*t my coach says'. This podcast is hosted by Matt, Lou, Mollie, Jodie and Lucy with ChezSez. To come on the podcast or for enquiries: Grassrootswomen@hotmail.com Twitter: @gr_rugbypod Insta: @grassrootsrugbypod Links: www.linktr.ee/grassrootsrugbypod Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypod For more information about Halbro: www.halbro.com / fergus@halbro.com | |||
| 15 Oct 2021 | Episode 5 - Rochford Ladies, Pre-game rituals and Jodie's a pest | 01:07:41 | |
In this jam packed episode we hear all about the rituals before games, Chez outlines some of the quirkier features of the rugby changing rooms, Jodie conducts a scientific study of Didsbury and we welcome Rochford Vixens to the pod. This week's Grass Roots Salute goes to Meg Stevens - her just giving page is: www.justgiving.com/Megan-Stevens2 Insta: @grassrootsrugbypod Twitter: @gr_rugbypod Facebook: www.facebook.com/grassrootsrugbypodcast | |||
| 19 Feb 2024 | Season 2, Episode 16 - when it all goes to hell. Shrewsbury Ladies, yoga & no booze | 01:02:59 | |
Welcome to episode 16, Season 2! The tale of woe continues with this season; we look at how we are trying to fix it and offer some advice, some more helpful than others to teams going through similar issues.
We have a special interview with the brilliant Shrewsbury Women and learn all about their journey in the game, especially now they are wearing lovely new Halbro Shirts sporting the grassroots logo!
If you want your team or you to come on for a chat, please get in touch; we’d love to hear from you.
Please don’t forget to give us a rating, and If you enjoyed the pod and would happily buy us a beer in the clubhouse, then please drop us a few quid on Ko-fi. This is the link: www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypod we are raising money for some equipment to make the pod even better! To get in touch: www.linktr.ee/grassrootsrugbypod Insta: @grassrootsrugbypod Twitter: @gr_rugbypod For more information about our awesome sponsor Halbro: www.halbro.com | |||
| 12 Dec 2021 | Episode 9 - Initiations, rugby post childbirth, Diss Ladies & Chez has her hair done | 01:39:29 | |
Welcome to Episode 9 of GrassRoots, the only podcast exclusively focused on the grassroots women’s rugby game. In this high tackle of an episode, we talk about initiations, coming back to rugby after having children and we welcome Karon from Diss Ladies to the podcast. As Mollie was unfortunately unavailable to record due to ‘reasons unknown’, the episode is hosted by Nik Joyce, the first ever female chair of Crewe and Nantwich Rugby Club and gives us a fascinating incite into what it’s like having such a senior position at a club and still needing your mum to cut you out of your underwear. We continue the 12 Fines of Christmas and loads more! This episode is brought to you in partnership with Halbro, the leading manufacturer and designer of women’s fit sports kit. For more information please visit: www.halbro.com/women-rugby. To contact Halbro for a consultation, get in touch with Fergus Farrell – fergus@halbro.com and mention GrassRoots! This episode is also sponsored by Manscaped, the leading brand in male grooming. For a 20% discount and FREE SHIPPING, enter the code: GRASSROOTS. www.manscaped.com Twitter: @gr_rugbypod Instagram: Grassrootsrugbypod | |||
| 27 Dec 2021 | Episode 11 - Christmas Social: The Aftermath, Kesteven Ladies and Cherie's accronyms | 01:08:24 | |
Welcome to the last episode of 2021! In a rather tired and emotional (hungover) Episode 11 of GrassRoots, the only podcast aimed squarely at the grassroots women’s game we discuss the aftermath of the team Christmas Social, what makes a good rugby party and generally try to piece together the previous 24 hours. We discuss a little bit of rugby, Cherie doesn’t know what AC stands for, and Jodie finally has a proper shower after a game. We meet the fabulous Kesteven Ladies, hear all about their club and their plans for the season and ponder the origin of a 1-star review. We draw a close to 12 Fines of Christmas, although Mollie hasn’t a clue what is going on, and Lou just really can’t seem to keep away from the brown stuff. Overall, this is a very silly episode; definitely not one for the car with the kids in the back. Thanks so much to all our listeners for tuning in over the last 11 episodes; we’ve absolutely loved making it for you. If you want to give (constructive) feedback, we’d love a rating or a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Follow us on: Twitter: @gr_rugbypod Facebook: Grassrootsrugbypodcast Insta: Grassrootsrugbypod For all our episodes visit: www.linktr.ee/grassrootsrugbypod To visit Halbro: www.halbro.com | |||
| 06 Feb 2023 | Season 2 Episode 7 - Chez get a massage, Avonmouth and Gloating | 01:54:48 | |
Welcome to Episode 7 of GrassRoots – this is definitely not one for the car on the school run, unless your kids are rugby players too, then they’ve probably heard worse. In one of our silliest episodes yet, ChezSez has an encounter with a rather vigorous Masseuse, and despite her protestations, ends up worse than when she started. We discuss gloating; where the line is and how to cross it. We dig up a bit of a recording to troll Lou and Mollie goes postal about the new tackle height laws. Avonmouth Claire’s ladies are our special guests, we hear about the Oggyman, inter team rivalries and more shower etiquette. Jodie is in the wars again, and an unusual victor in ‘Knock-on / knock off’. Don’t forget to enter our competition. Send a picture of your best bruises to grassrootswomen@hotmail.com with a screen shot of you rating the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. To donate to the ‘get Matt and Lou to Pim and Pam’ fund: www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypod To follow GrassRoots: Twitter: @gr_rugby Insta: Grassrootsrugbypod | |||
| 23 Aug 2023 | Special Episode! Rocky, Jemma, Kathryn & Fiona LIVE at Avonmouth! | 01:11:12 | |
Welcome to a special Episode of GrassRoots! This is a LIVE panel discussion recorded at Avonmouth Claire’s RUFC in Bristol at the GrassRoots Festival. We discuss all things GrassRoots with rugby legend Rocky Clark, MBE, Ireland and Gloucester prop, Kathryn Buggy, ThePropLife, Jemma Norton and referee Fiona Brunt. In this fascinating and wide-ranging discussion hosted by Mollie, we cover everything from body image, room mates and shower etiquette to the importance of being role models within the game. Thanks a million to Halbro for supporting the festival; Kathryn is an Ambassador for the brand and the GrassRoots Nomads kit was specially designed by Halbro for the podcast. Please don’t forget to give us a rating, and If you enjoyed the pod and would happily buy us a beer in the clubhouse, then please drop us a few quid on Ko-fi. This is the link: www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypod we are raising money for some equipment to make the pod even better! To get in touch: www.linktr.ee/grassrootsrugbypod Insta: @grassrootsrugbypod Twitter: @gr_rugbypod For more information about our awesome sponsor Halbro: www.halbro.com / fergus@halbro.com | |||
| 17 Mar 2023 | Episode 9 - County Rugby, Holly Feller and the GrassRoots Festival | 01:42:25 | |
Welcome to Episode 9 of GrassRoots – Women’s Rugby from the Roots Up. County Rugby is nearly upon us, so we dissect the benefits and disadvantages of trials, and how we feel it could be better. We rather uncharacteristically give ourselves pats on the back, and Mollie celebrates 100 caps. Our guest interview is the very excellent Holly Feller, a prop turned Referee from Devon. She gives us a brilliant insight into how to become a ref, and how it helped her get back to the game from a serious injury. Mollie brings a new quiz into the mix and Jodie cheats and the usual nonsense ensues. ChezSez has been on holiday, and generally very busy but don’t worry, we’ll do a special 1 off episode with her next week! Oh and we announce the date and the venue for the GrassRoots Festival in August! To support the pod, please ‘buy us a coffee’ – for just £4 you can help us develop content, pay for the various subscriptions we need to keep it going, and generally make us happy: www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypod To play for the GrassRoots Nomads in August, email us at: grassrootswomen@hotmail.com To follow GrassRoots: Twitter: @gr_rugby Insta: Grassrootsrugbypod | |||
| 03 Mar 2022 | Episode 15 - Captaincy, Australia and Cherie helps a listener | 01:34:13 | |
Hello and welcome to episode 15 of GrassRoots, the only podcast aimed squarely at the women’s grassroots game. In episode 15 we discuss the trials and tribulations of captaincy with Katie and we welcome a guest all the way in New South Wales, Australia. In a fascinating interview we hear about women’s rugby down under, the challenges of playing in hot weather and learn that refs can be stupid there too. Cherie doesn’t fancy being a captain but gives some sound (!) advice to a listener with an all too common problem. We also announce our first competition winner in partnership with Halbro, look at how to balance the leadership group and Jodie bamboozles us all with knock on, knock off. If you’re interested in joining St. David’s RUFC ladies, they are having an open day on the 21st March at 7pm at St. David’s RUFC, SA62 6PB. Contact David Witchell: acwrfc2011@gmail.com To register with Wooden Spoon: https://woodenspoon.org.uk/event/vetsfest2022/ To vote for GrassRoots in the Sports Podcast Awards: www.sportspodcastawards.com/categories/13 To ‘buy us a coffee’: ko.fi.com/grassrootsrugbypod Insta: @grassrootsrugbypod Twitter: @gr_rugbypod To contact us: grassrootswomen@hotmail.com | |||
| 18 Jun 2022 | Episode 21 - Equipment, returning from injury, Bridgnorth and Yeovil and Jodie has a problem | 01:44:41 | |
Welcome to episode 21 of GrassRoots - this is definitely not one for the car on the school run...... We discuss whether equipment should be adapted for the women's game, returning from injuries and ChezSez gets stuck in her End of Season dress. Jodie gets compared to a popular children's board game, we meet Tia from Yeovil Women and Carly from Bridgnorth Ladies. All in all this is a jam packed and fairly fruity episode! Don't forget to leave us a review / rating on Apple / Spotify. Also if you are interested in our mini festival in Exeter get your tickets and this new episode here: www.linktr.ee/grassrootsrugbypod Follow us on Twitter: @gr_rugbypod Insta: @grassrootsrugbypod To get in touch / be featured: grassrootswomen@hotmail.com For women's fit kit: fergus@halbro.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypod | |||
| 16 Mar 2022 | Episode 17 - Exeter Saracens, Shower Urinals, Getting Teenagers to play and Lou gets covid | 01:24:19 | |
Episode 16 part 2. Or episode 17 if you prefer. We welcome a guest host on the show – the hilarious Sarah from Exeter Saracens Ladies down in Devon. We discuss the challenges of keeping girls interested in rugby, the danger of showers in other clubs (a recurring theme), Jodie bamboozles us with Knock On, Knock off, and ChezSez introduces us to the mayhem of raising two girls. Joyce fills in for Mollie, Lou get covid and generally we intersect talking utter nonsense with some actual rugby chat. Thanks to Exeter Saracens for joining us – if you would like your team featured, please get in touch! Please don’t forget to rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and we’d love to hear your feedback. Also if your team want some brand new shorts, fitted to you with your club colours and logo, enter our competition: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/JFTVK2C Don’t forget to follow us on Social Media: Twitter: @gr_rugbypod Instagram: @grassrootsrugbypod Email: grassrootswomen@hotmail.com To contact Halbro: fergus@halbro.com / www.halbro.com | |||
| 15 Nov 2021 | Episode 7 - Stourbridge Ladies, Fundraising and naked calendars | 01:34:51 | |
On this feature length episode of GrassRoots we discuss ideas for fundraising, the merits or otherwise of doing a naked calendar, Lou makes a big decision and Cherie gets sent off again. We welcome Stourbridge Ladies to the podcast and hear all about their journey and we finally round off Fantasy 15, with ridiculous results. Twitter: @gr_rugbypod Instagram: @grassrootsrugbypod To get in touch: maff2@hotmail.com | |||
| 27 Feb 2023 | Season 2, Episode 8 - Sue Anstiss, getting rid of your coach, a very odd decision | 01:33:01 | |
Welcome to Episode 8 of GrassRoots – Women’s Rugby from the Roots Up. In this special episode we meet the amazing Sue Anstiss. In a brilliant and wide-ranging interview, we discuss Sue’s work advocating women in sport, her amazing book ‘Game On, the Unstoppable Rise of Women’s in Sport’ and her upcoming documentary, Game On. Sue very kindly picks our ‘Bruise of the Month’ Winner, and gives us an amazing insight into the incredible people behind the growth of women’s rugby. We hear some VERY interesting news from our league which prompts us to discuss how to get rid of your coach. Jodie brings an Italian theme to Knock On / Knock off and Mollie backpedals on her rant about the new tackle height laws. We have a new competition! To enter, go to any book shop, take a picture of you ‘rearranging’ Sue Anstiss’ book, send it to grassrootswomen@hotmail.com with the Hashtag #Shelfie and be in with a chance of winning a very limited edition copy of ‘Game On’, signed by Sue and Dame Tammi Grey-Thompson. There’s still time to donate to Matt and Lou’s Pim and Pam’ fund. We are just £40 short!: www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypod To follow GrassRoots: Twitter: @gr_rugby Insta: Grassrootsrugbypod | |||
| 24 Dec 2022 | The Podtivity - The Birth of Baby Chezus. A Christmas Special | 00:17:42 | |
An original and distinctly average pod play Performed by untrained actors Happy Christmas to all our listeners! | |||
| 20 Oct 2022 | Episode 2 - What happened to Waterloo, Jodie makes a bet and Southport Ladies | 01:09:29 | |
Welcome to episode 2 of Season 2 In this 4-person lineout of a podcast we discuss the withdrawal of Waterloo Women from the league after a long history of being one of the best teams in the North West and what it means for the wider game. We chat about the difference between wearing women’s fit kit and normal stash and Goose has some gossip. Sort of…. Jodie quits smoking (and makes a silly bet), Joyce fails badly at quitting rugby, we discuss ‘Shit my Coach Says’ and welcome the fabulous Southport Ladies. Thankfully no wildlife drama this time, although more on that soon……. As always, your feedback makes a massive difference, and particularly your star ratings on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, so please take the time to rate us. If you can spare £4 too, www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypod helps us cover the costs associated with producing such nonsense! To get in touch: www.linktr.ee/grassrootsrugbypod Insta: @grassrootsrugbypod Twitter: @gr_rugbypod For more information about Halbro: www.halbro.com / fergus@halbro.com | |||
| 05 Sep 2021 | Episode 2 - Losing, stupid laws and Skipton Roses | 01:18:16 | |
In this episode we welcome Skipton Roses, discuss the laws that drive us mad and Cherie tells us all about her approach to ball retention. We talk about what it is like to lose, cancellations of fixtures and the usual segments. Social: @gr_rubypod (Twitter) @grassrootsrugbypod (FB) Also follow us on Instagram! | |||
| 31 Jan 2022 | Episode 13 - Rugby v your sex life. ChezSez's birthday, Taunton RUFC Ladies | 01:46:43 | |
This is Episode 13 of GrassRoots - Women's Rugby from the Roots Up In a ridiculous juxtaposition from the more serious Episode 12, we discuss how rugby has an impact on our sex lives. Jodie puts in a request to the listeners to take her on a date, ChezSez stitches up Nik Joyce, talks us through her terrible birthday and we start a new section: How to start and grow a Women’s Team. Our special guest is Chris from Taunton RUFC Ladies (www.tauntonrfc.co.uk), he tells us about the great work they have been doing training with Chard RUFC Ladies and also introduces us to a very cunning referee! Don’t forget our #shitkit competition! Send us a picture of you or your team in rubbish kit, like the pod and also #TeamHalbro’s Facebook page to be in with a chance to win an amazing Halbro Stash Pack and a GrassRoots Hamper featuring items from our episodes! We are also fundraising to buy some better equipment to improve the podcast. Please ‘buy us a coffee (£4) at www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypod. Insta: @Grassrootsrugbypod Twitter: @gr_rugbypod Email: grassrootswomen@hotmail.com www.halbro.com fergus@halbro.com | |||
| 15 Jan 2023 | Season 2 - Episode 6 - Columbia Bombshells, getting dropped, Code Red | 01:52:42 | |
Welcome to season 2, episode 6! In this meandering run towards the try-line of rugby chat from GrassRoots, we cover the usual blend of topics from the sublime to the ridiculous. We welcome the excellent Callie from The Columbia Bombshells in South Carolina, USA. Callie talks us through her journey from competition ski racer to rugby player, and what it’s like to play rugby in a country that doesn’t really know what it is. Jodie has a disastrous date not date, we discuss the intricacies of inter-team friendships and tackle the endless joy of team selection, being dropped and how to handle fighting for position in a competitive squad. Knock on Knock off is the usual dog’s dinner and Mollie has a code red. Actual red. Please don’t forget to give us a rating, and If you enjoyed the pod and would happily buy us a beer in the clubhouse, then please drop us a few quid on Ko-fi. This is the link: www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypod we are raising money for some equipment to make the pod even better! To get in touch: www.linktr.ee/grassrootsrugbypod Insta: @grassrootsrugbypod Twitter: @gr_rugbypod For more information about our awesome sponsor Halbro: www.halbro.com / fergus@halbro.com | |||
| 29 Mar 2022 | Episode 18 - Promotion & relegation, Accra Majestics and player recruitment | 01:33:08 | |
This is Episode 18 of GrassRoots –Women's Rugby from the roots up. As the end of the first full season during covid approaches an exciting crescendo, we discuss the emotional rollercoaster of promotion and relegation; what it means, how to navigate it and how it is not always the best, or the worst thing to happen to your team. We change codes to meet the brilliant Rachel Ankomah, Manager and player for the Accra Majestics Rugby League Team in Ghana, hear all about the sport in West Africa and discuss strange injuries. We continue our series of how to build a team, focusing on recruitment, and hear from an actual ref, Fiona Brunt who clarifies (!) some of the technical questions around tackling your own player. ChezSez visits a Yorkshire Dogging spot, Joyce pretends to retire and we discuss strange injuries. To follow the podcast on social media:
Twitter: @gr_rugbypod Insta: @grassrootsrugbypod Email: grassrootswomen@hotmail.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypod To follow the Accra Majestics: Twitter: @Accramajestics Insta: @accramajesticsRL To follow Rachel: Twitter: @rachelankomahRL Insta: @ankomahrachelrl To contact Halbro: fergus@halbro.com / www.halbro.com | |||
| 29 Jul 2023 | Episode 13 - the in-person one (sorry) | 01:18:32 | |
Welcome to season 2, episode 14! In this off-season episode, we attempt, with varying degrees of success to do an in-person recording. This was harder than we initially thought, so please bear with us as we figure out the sound quality when we’re all together! We welcome Fudge from the fantastic Shrewsbury RUFC Ladies, Jody updates us on her latest injury, we discuss changing captains and pre-season. We also announce our new project – making and producing a GrassRoots Women’s Rugby Documentary. If you would like to take part, please get in touch! Goose introduces draft one of the GrassRoots Nomads’ Team and we eat a lot of crisps. We hope you enjoy the episode. Please don’t forget to give us a rating, and If you enjoyed the pod and would happily buy us a beer in the clubhouse, then please drop us a few quid on Ko-fi. This is the link: www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypod we are raising money for some equipment to make the pod even better! To get tickets for the GrassRoots Festival in Avonmouth on the 19th, visit: https://ticketbud.com/events/5a9833e2-e90a-11ed-9eaa-42010a717022 To get in touch: www.linktr.ee/grassrootsrugbypod Insta: @grassrootsrugbypod Twitter: @gr_rugbypod For more information about our awesome sponsor Halbro: www.halbro.com / fergus@halbro.com | |||
| 27 Nov 2021 | Episode 8 - Sports Bras, bad kit we meet Halbro and Chez moves house | 01:41:17 | |
This is episode 8 of GrassRoots, the only podcast dedicated to the Grass Roots women’s rugby game. This is another feature-length episode where we talk about the frustrations of poorly fitting kit, we go into far too much detail about sports bras and ChezSez moves house with only to be expected results. The special guest interview is Fergus Farrell from Halbro, a kit manufacturer which is one of the very few kit makers out there designing and producing kit made specifically for the women’s game. Fergus gives us a great behind the scenes look at how kit is made, how Halbro came up with the designs and how it can make a massive difference to the women’s teams out there. We also discuss player pathways, the frustration of Premier 15 academies and we introduce our run up to Christmas section with the 12 Fines of Christmas. For more information about Halbro, please visit: https://halbro.com/womens-rugby/
To contact Fergus directly, fergus@halbro.com To contact GrassRoots: grassrootswomen@hotmail.com Twitter: @gr_rugbypod Insta: @grassrootsrugbypod Facebook: www.facebook.com/grassrootsrugbypodcast | |||
| 08 Sep 2023 | Season 2 episode 14 - The Avonmouth Aftermath and Chez is back | 01:18:00 | |
Welcome to episode 14 of Season 2 of GrassRoots! In this tired and emotional episode we piece together the wreckage of the GrassRoots festival in Avonmouth, digest the weekend and celebrate all that was fantastic about another top weekend of rugby fun. We welcome back Cherie from her hiatus, hear all about her camping disaster and why you should check the bottle before tucking into the airport duty free on holiday. Our interview for this episode is with Oli, Director of Playing at Ipswich RUFC who gives us the lowdown on their amazing fundraiser for the My Name Is Doddie foundation. To donate and follow their progress, please visit: www.all4mnd.co.uk Please don’t forget to give us a rating, and If you enjoyed the pod and would happily buy us a beer in the clubhouse, then please drop us a few quid on Ko-fi. This is the link: www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypod we are raising money for some equipment to make the pod even better! To get in touch: www.linktr.ee/grassrootsrugbypod Insta: @grassrootsrugbypod Twitter: @gr_rugbypod For more information about our awesome sponsor Halbro: www.halbro.com / fergus@halbro.com | |||
| 23 Jan 2024 | Season 2, episode 15 | 00:59:14 | |
Welcome to episode 15, Season 2! In this much delayed episode we apologise profusely for our incompetence and use a load of lame excuses, then discuss actual rugby excuses, some better than others.
We wring our hands with misery at the terrible season we’re having, and think of ways to fix it, discuss mental health and generally look at where things are at in the game.
Halbro join us for a chat, and overall we try to get back on track!
Please don’t forget to give us a rating, and If you enjoyed the pod and would happily buy us a beer in the clubhouse, then please drop us a few quid on Ko-fi. This is the link: www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypod we are raising money for some equipment to make the pod even better! To get in touch: www.linktr.ee/grassrootsrugbypod Insta: @grassrootsrugbypod Twitter: @gr_rugbypod For more information about our awesome sponsor Halbro: www.halbro.com | |||
| 22 Jan 2022 | Episode 12 - Part 2, Mental Health stories from within the game | 01:04:25 | |
In this special episode we hear stories from:
We discuss our experiences of mental health, how we can help others, how we cope with a busy life and rugby and what clubs do, and can do better to support people with mental illness. *****TRIGGER WARNING***** some of this content may be difficult for some to listen to. To contact GrassRoots: grassrootswomen@hotmail.com Insta: @grassrootsrugbypod Twitter: gr_rugbypod For the back collection: www.linktr.ee/grassrootsrugbypod www.halbro.com for all your kit requirements. | |||
| 12 May 2022 | Episode 20 - The Day Our Team Fell Apart, East Dorset Dockers, Fiona Picks a Winner | 01:57:39 | |
Welcome to episode 20 of GrassRoots, the only podcasts solely dedicated to GrassRoots women’s rugby. In this crushing hangover of a podcast episode we discuss End of Season Awards Dinners and how one of them ended in our team falling apart….. Katie and Joyce step in for Mollie and Dubs and we welcome Hez from East Dorset Dockers and hear all about their fabulous kit and the work that they are doing down on the south coast. Fiona Brunt joins us again to make an extremely challenging decision; who to give the free shorts to this time from the amazing www.halbro.com. Cherie has a spray tan and scares the life out of some doctors, and Lou opens a restaurant. Some rugby is also discussed! For more information about East Dorset Dockers, follow them: Insta: @eastdorsetdockersrfc_ladies Twitter: @eddrfc4 To follow the podcast: Twitter: @gr_rugbypod Insta: @grassrootsrugbypod To email us: grassrootswomen@hotmail.com To buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypod For more information about Halbro: www.halbro.com / Fergus@halbro.com | |||
| 30 Sep 2021 | Episode 4 - The Rugby Bus, Mollie's Injury and Sleaford Ladies | 01:05:19 | |
In this jam packed episode we discuss the aftermath of a match, being hit by the rugby bus and the usual segments. Cherie visits Pim and Pam, Lou makes questionable cocktails and we look at how to grow the game. We also welcome the fabulous Emma from Sleaford Ladies. She gives us a fantastic account of the work they are doing over in Lincolnshire to grow the game! Twitter: @gr_rugbypod Facebook: www.facebook.com/grassrootsrugbypod | |||
| 24 Aug 2021 | Episode 1 - The new season, shower etiquette and Molly 'kills' a ref | 00:56:50 | |
This is the 1st full-length episode of GrassRoots In this episode we: Welcome the new season Discuss shower etiquette with a little too much detail to be honest Give a shout out to Kenilworth RUFC Hear from the coach at Handsworth RUFC Discuss our fantasy 15 tight five. To support Jess Pardo and the charity promoted by Kenilworth RUFC, please visit: https://shinealightss.org.uk/ | |||
| 02 Nov 2022 | Season 2, episode 3 - Jodie's injury, inter-team relationships and Jemma from ThePropLife | 01:42:42 | |
Welcome to season 2, episode 3! In this head-on-head contact of an episode we discuss Jodie’s latest injury and she updates us on The Bet. Mollie returns from her pod break, we dig up and resuscitate the stiff cadaver of ‘Fantasy 15’ with a Rugby World Cup theme and we discuss the trials, tribulations and car-crashes of inter-team relationships. Chez gets rucking and Jodie really doesn’t like Crocs. Our special guest this episode is the brilliant Jemma, AKA The Prop Life. Jemma is now TikTok and Insta famous after bringing her unique takes on the rugby experience to social media. She gives us a brilliant insight into why she does it, how she keeps it fresh and her journey in rugby. Oh, and she also has a Stupid Ref story. We hope you enjoy the episode. Next time we are going to attempt to do a live, in-person recording. This will require some equipment. If you enjoyed the pod and would happily buy us a beer in the clubhouse, then please drop us a few quid on Ko-fi. This is the link: www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypod To get in touch: www.linktr.ee/grassrootsrugbypod Insta: @grassrootsrugbypod Twitter: @gr_rugbypod To follow Jemma on Instagram: @theproplife To buy her brilliant merch: https://www.ttapparel.co.uk/theproplife She’s also mega on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theproplife For more information about our awesome sponsor Halbro: www.halbro.com / fergus@halbro.com | |||