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Challenging the Game

Coaching within rugby, finding your authentic way of coaching and how to be more player-specific. www.coachcarecreate.com

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30:50

Hormonal research in practice

Challenging the Game ·

2025/11/03

In this episode of Challenging the Game, Jess speaks to Bex Attwell. Bex is embedded within Matatū team in New Zealand. Her research explores hormonal changes in players and how menstrual information is power.Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women’s rugby, for coaching with care and creativityMusic: TVARI - Tokyo CafeBuy Jess A Coffee Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe

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48:33

Create psychological safety in girls rugby

Challenging the Game ·

2025/10/06

In this episode Jess is joined by teacher and coach Dan Lycett. They discuss Dan’s experiences of coaching his daughter’s team including: what ‘detail’ looks like in sessions, being a Dad and a coach and creating a space for players to explore and speak.Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women’s rugby, for coaching with care and creativityMusic: TVARI - Tokyo CafeBuy Jess A Coffee Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at

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66:15

Coaching Bestie

Challenging the Game ·

2025/09/01

In this episode Jess is joined by coach Andy Stevens. They chat about how they support, check and challenge each other. Plus how they’ve reflected as they’ve developed their coachingSubscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creativityMusic: TVARI - Tokyo CafeBuy Jess A Coffee Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe

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43:36

World Cup Hype and Legacy

Challenging the Game ·

2025/08/04

In this episode Jess is joined by Alice Soper a hugely passionate women’s rugby advocate and writer. Jess and Alice discuss the 2022 and 2025 World Cups and their legacy.Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creativityMusic: TVARI - Tokyo CafeBuy Jess A Coffee Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe

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37:07

Social justice in sport

Challenging the Game ·

2025/07/07

In this episode Jess is joined by Professor Leanne Norman. Leanne is the Director of the Centre for Social Justice in Sport and Society within the Carnegie School of Sport. Jess and Leanne discuss equity and inclusion at a national and local level within coachingSubscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creativityMusic: TVARI - Tokyo CafeBuy Jess A Coffee Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at

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35:15

Returning to rugby after a vaginal prolapse

Challenging the Game ·

2025/06/09

In this episode Jess is joined by Holly Ingram. Holly describes her vaginal prolapse, rehab and return to rugby. She also discusses how she’s raised awareness within her local community and club.Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creativityMusic: TVARI - Tokyo CafeBuy Jess A Coffee Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe

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40:02

Stats of the game

Challenging the Game ·

2025/05/12

In this episode Jess is joined by Sam Larner. They chat about stats from women’s rugby, including looking ahead to the World Cup. They also discuss what stats to collect if you don’t have access to much equipment and how to engage the players. Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creativityMusic: TVARI - Tokyo CafeBuy Jess A Coffee Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at

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50:47

Bonus Pod: Rusty is back!

Challenging the Game ·

2025/04/22

In this episode Jess is joined by Russell Earnshaw. They chat about how they define learning, using videos at training and their coaching journeysSubscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creativityMusic: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe

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26:38

Designing female rugby boots

Challenging the Game ·

2025/04/07

In this episode Jess is joined by CEO of IDA Sports, Laura Youngson. They chat about designing female specific rugby boots and why it matters. Plus the work with Guinness and the Women’s Six Nations to launch the bootSubscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creativityMusic: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe

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38:22

Inclusivity within Rugby League

Challenging the Game ·

2025/03/03

In this episode Jess is joined by Rugby Development Manager for the Sheffield Eagles, Andrea Dobson MBE. They chat about wheelchair rugby league and why a ‘whole club’ ethos helps achieve inclusivity within sportSubscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creativityMusic: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe

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40:37

Coaching attack with Lou Meadows

Challenging the Game ·

2025/02/03

In this episode Jess is joined by Red Roses Attack Coach Lou Meadows. They chat about coaching the Red Roses, empowering players and developing skill in attack. Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creativityMusic: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe

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48:01

Challenge yourself and your players with Russell...

Challenging the Game ·

2025/01/06

In this episode Jess is joined by Coach Developer Russell Earnshaw. They chat about using challenges at training, understanding emotion when coaching and making sessions feel more like a match. Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creativityMusic: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe

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35:30

Bridging the gaps with Dr Izzy Moore

Challenging the Game ·

2024/12/16

In this episode Jess is joined by Dr Izzy Moore, Associate Professor Human Movement and Sports Medicine. They chat about returning to sport postpartum, how research can work with practice and why pregnancy and postpartum research is new. Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creativityMusic: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe

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39:56

Matatū and following your own path with Sarah Munro

Challenging the Game ·

2024/11/18

In this episode Jess is joined by Sarah Munro, General Manager for Matatū. They chat about the story of Matatū, women’s rugby and following your own pathSubscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creativityMusic: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe

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31:56

Postpartum rugby with Gráinne Donnelly

Challenging the Game ·

2024/11/02

In this episode, Jess is joined by Gráinne Donnelly, an Advanced Physiotherapist and Doctoral Researcher Cardiff Metropolitan University. They chat about players returning from sport postpartum, and how coaches can support players. Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creativityMusic: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe

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48:14

Leadership and learning from the Crusaders with Kaila...

Challenging the Game ·

2024/07/04

In this episode Jess is joined by CEO and Founder of Boma, Kaila Colbin. They discuss learning from the Crusaders, coaching and leadership.Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creativityMusic: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at jessbunyard.substack.com/subscribe

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41:16

Training contact skills with Dan Lycett

Challenging the Game ·

2024/05/14

In this episode Jess is joined by Head of PE and Sport St Davids College, Dan Lycett. They discuss coaching tackling, creating psychological safety for players and why evasion should be including in contact trainingSubscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creativityGet full access to Coaching Care Creativity at https://jessbunyard.substack.com/subscribeMusic: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Get full access to Coaching Care

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39:59

Challenging the Game with Anne Onwusiri

Challenging the Game ·

2024/04/19

In this episode Jess is joined by the founder of Black Girls Ruck, Anne Onwusiri. They discuss race and gender within rugby union, what Anne would change within the game (less running) and how to remove barriers to participation.Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creativityGet full access to Coaching Care Creativity at https://jessbunyard.substack.com/subscribeMusic: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Get full access to

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44:28

Marketing and governance with Charlie Roberts

Challenging the Game ·

2024/03/05

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13:37

Let's start together - Teaser episode

Challenging the Game ·

2024/02/22

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