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GrassRoots - Women"s Rugby from the Roots Up

Matt, Lou, Jodie, Dubs, Lucy and Mollie

In the only podcast solely dedicated to the grassroots women's game, Jodie, Matt, Lou, Mollie, Goose and Joyce take a bi-monthly stroll through the chaos, joy and intrigue of club-level rugby. We celebrate the characters in the game, the essence and culture of rugby and shine a spotlight on the teams playing in various leagues around the country. Our very own legend Cherie (ChezSez) gives listeners a unique insight into her life in the sport and the mayhem of 70% off hour at Aldi. We will

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01:44:41

Episode 21 - Equipment, returning from injury,...

GrassRoots - Women"s Rugby from the Roots Up ·

2022/06/18

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

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01:57:39

Episode 20 - The Day Our Team Fell Apart, East Dorset...

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2022/05/12

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

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02:08:39

Episode 19 - An actual ref, changing positions, more...

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2022/04/18

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

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01:33:08

Episode 18 - Promotion & relegation, Accra Majestics...

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2022/03/29

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

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01:24:19

Episode 17 - Exeter Saracens, Shower Urinals, Getting...

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2022/03/16

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

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00:44:44

Episode 16 - Victoria Rush, #IamEnough and No Woman,...

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2022/03/15

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

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01:34:13

Episode 15 - Captaincy, Australia and Cherie helps a...

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2022/03/03

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

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01:31:57

Episode 14 - Valentine's Day, Bo'Ness and Chez' Dream...

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2022/02/13

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/13To support us in our quest for better quality recording, just

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01:46:43

Episode 13 - Rugby v your sex life. ChezSez's...

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2022/01/31

This is Episode 13 of GrassRoots - Women's Rugby from the Roots UpIn 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

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01:04:25

Episode 12 - Part 2, Mental Health stories from...

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2022/01/22

In this special episode we hear stories from:Claire from Stafford LadiesJas, Ruth and Rosie from StourbridgeKesteven LadiesNik from CNRUFC.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.comInsta: @grassrootsrugbypodTwitter:

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01:43:09

Episode 12, part 1 - Mental Health, Rugby Talks,...

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2022/01/20

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

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01:08:24

Episode 11 - Christmas Social: The Aftermath,...

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2021/12/27

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

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01:08:23

Special Episode - Zoe Aldcroft

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2021/12/21

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

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01:39:29

Episode 9 - Initiations, rugby post childbirth, Diss...

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2021/12/12

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

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01:41:17

Episode 8 - Sports Bras, bad kit we meet Halbro and...

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2021/11/27

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

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01:34:51

Episode 7 - Stourbridge Ladies, Fundraising and naked...

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2021/11/15

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_rugbypodInstagram: @grassrootsrugbypodTo get in touch: maff2@hotmail.com

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01:08:59

Episode 6 - Mollie's holiday, mixed ability squads,...

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2021/10/28

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:

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01:07:41

Episode 5 - Rochford Ladies, Pre-game rituals and...

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2021/10/15

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-Stevens2Insta: @grassrootsrugbypodTwitter: @gr_rugbypodFacebook: www.facebook.com/grassrootsrugbypodcast

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01:05:19

Episode 4 - The Rugby Bus, Mollie's Injury and...

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2021/09/30

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_rugbypodFacebook: www.facebook.com/grassrootsrugbypod

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01:19:16

Episode 3 - Life v Rugby, Embarrassing Injuries &...

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2021/09/16

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/grassrootsrugbypodTwitter: @gr_rugbypod

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