Rugby World Cup: Ireland, Scotland & Wales

We’re off & running - & the opening weekend of the Rugby World Cup DID NOT disappoint! Elma & Nick Heath take us on a whistle-stop tour of their journey from Sunderland to Manchester to Northampton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England World Cup winning captain, Katy Daley Mclean & commentator, Nick Heath join Elma to discuss all the runners & riders of the Rugby World Cup & make Quarter Finals predictions. The tournament kicks off on Friday night as England take on USA at the Stadium of Light! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scaz, Mo & Meg pop by the studio for the final time before the World Cup. They're fresh from the plane from a convincing win over France, in their final warm up fixture, so as per usual chaos ensues. The girls also reflect on their journey to this point, eight years since we last saw Meg & Mo on the world stage in the 15s game, so it's also an opportune moment for Meg to reflect on her year of growth & fresh perspective, a year on from her dad passing away. Disclaimer: We will not be found liable for any Mo'ism Os-MO-sis that occurs while listening to or watching this episode. Listen at your own risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scaz & Mo are back in camp ahead of this weekend’s warm up game against France. So, Elma’s roped in our favourite fourth wheel, KDM to help her convince the Lionesses biggest fan, comedian Maisie Adam, to LOVE rugby. It’s not a difficult task, Maisie’s onboard from the outset, but she does have more than a few questions… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s another world cup happening this summer - it’s called the IDRC, the International Defence Rugby Competition, which Vodafone are the Principal partner of… where 7 nations of formidable soldiers, sailors and airwomen battle it out to determine the greatest Armed Forces rugby team on the planet. To find out more, Elma heads to Aldershot Garrison, to visit the UK Armed Forces team, which is sponsored by Vodafone & made up of players from the RAF, the Army & the Navy! Come and support The Nation's Heroes on The Nation's Network. ⏭️ 00:00 - Coming Up… 🎖️ 01:35 - Ranks & Roles Explained 🐝 11:37 - 12 Years At Wasps 🤝 15:33 - Cohesion Off Field 🔄 20:57 - Never The Same Squad 🏉 28:10 - Rugby Journeys In The Armed Forces 🇫🇯 31:57 - Manuqalo ‘Coms’ Komaitai 🏆 38:55 - IDRC Tournament 💜 46:00 - Power Of The Purple Shirt 📱 51:27 - Value Of Vodaphone 🥇 55:24 - IDRC Final 🇬🇧❓ 56:50 - Why Do You Serve? Tickets for the IDRC final: https://www.eticketing.co.uk/gloucesterrugby/Events?preFilter=6&preFilterName=Additional%20Matches Tickets for the IDRC pool stages: https://www.interservicerugbychampionship.co.uk/168/2585/idrc_buy-tickets Ticket Prices: Adult - £5 | Child: £1 Every game will be streamed on YouTube on the BFBS Forces News Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@forces_news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices