Diary of England’s First Red Rose: Karen Almond 🌹
13 October - 59 minsZoe Aldcroft has added her name alongside Katy Daley-Mclean & Karen Almonds' as a world title winning captains of England. Only the third woman to lead the Red Roses to victory.
Previously available only on YouTube, listen back to KDM & Karen's conversation about England's win in 1994 & 2014.
Back in 1994, Karen lifted the trophy for the first time, twenty years before Katy would lead England to the same victory. The two trailblazers sit down in this episode of Diary of a Captain, to discuss the challenges, battles & joy that led to those two momentous moments in our sports history.
Without Karen & her teammates, there would be no women’s club or international rugby in this country, so K...
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Emily Scarratt: How Rugby Made Me
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In Camp with Emily Scarratt: White Chocolate Goats, G-Strings & Dealing with Non-Selection
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THE BIG RUGBY WORLD CUP FINAL PREVIEW
England take on Canada in the Rugby World Cup Final this Saturday at the home of English rugby. The first English team to make a final at Allianz Stadium EVER. Elma, KDM & Nick critically assess what England and Canada need to do to come out on top. WARNING: this episode may cause increased heart rate, sweaty palms and long, slow blinks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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