England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line

The same day he was asked to be England captain, Jamie George found out his mum had been diagnosed with cancer. 

In this podcast, the Saracens hooker reveals the joy his mum got from watching him lead England, and how it kept her positive in her final months. How he had to balance his emotions when his first child was born 10 days after her passing and how his England teammates supported him throughout it all. George also opens up on growing up with older twin brothers, why being the team's social secretary was so important to him and the origins of his nickname 'Jinx'.

You will also hear from Jamie's dad Ian, his twin brothers Gareth and Jonathan, as well as England flanker Ethan Roots and assistant coach Andrew Strawbridge.

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Having had to cope with a teenage diagnosis of epilepsy and being let go from an academy because of his size, Tommy Freeman has overcome many hurdles to make it as a rugby player. The Northampton Saints back opens up on his epileptic seizure that he thought was going to end his rugby career, how he mentally and physically had to deal with his late growth spurt and bouncing back from being replaced at half time early in his international career.

In this pod you will also hear from his parents Sara and Cliff Freeman, his former coach Jon Clarke, as well as England players Ethan Roots and Jamie George.

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From thriving while playing in a boys' team to embracing her dyslexia, Sarah Bern has always overcome challenges presented to her. The Bristol Bears and Red Roses prop opens up on a number of issues including how her dyslexia and dyspraxia affect her playing international rugby, how she began to accept her broader body size after struggling at school and why she wants to inspire her ADHD autistic nephew Finlay. From her love of fashion, transitioning from a centre to a prop and facing her partner Mackenzie Carson in the Premiership final, this is Sarah's story so far as told by her.

In this podcast you will also hear from Sarah's dad Graham as well as team mates Amy Cokayne and Maddie Feaunati.

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Being born in Leeds, growing up in England and New Zealand, and understanding your Samoan culture, there has been a lot of cultural influences Maddie Feaunati has taken in during her life so far. The Exeter Chiefs back-row forward opens up on coming to rugby late, growing up with her four sisters and the influence her dad has had on her - from playing for Samoa to starring as Jonah Lomu alongside Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman.

In this pod you will also hear from England team mates Sarah Bern and Amy Cokayne.

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Life away from rugby is just as important to Amy Cokayne as matters on the field. As an RAF police officer, the Leicester Tigers and Red Roses she has found comfort outside the sport after missing out on the chance to become world champions in 2017. From growing up with a nomadic childhood including her early rugby years in New Zealand, to playing against her future partner in the Army v Navy game and why a football club inspired her initials, Cokayne opens up on her life as a Red Rose.

In this pod you will also hear from her brother Tom, mum and dad Ian and Sharon, as well as her partner Bethan Dainton, and from England team mates Emily Scarratt and Maddie Feaunati.

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Being open and vocal is all part of what Meg Jones who she is. From growing up in Wales but choosing to represent England, to wanting to share her relationship journey with partner Celia Quansah and how rugby's community helped her find comfort in her sexuality and individualism, Meg's story so far in rugby has been a fascinating one.

In this pod you will also hear from her former coach and Red Rose Nolli Waterman and her partner Celia Quansah, as well as team mates Maud Muir and Zoe Aldcroft.

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From meeting her fiancé to giving her confidence on and off the pitch, rugby has given Zoe Aldcroft so much in her life so far. The Gloucester-Hartpury lock discussed the lack of female sporting role models growing up, now being rivals with her partner at club level with him working for Leicester Tigers, the added pressure of playing after being named World Player of the Year brought and her Jonny Wilkinson doll she carries with her every match day,

In this pod you will also hear from her older brother Jonny, fiancé Luke Stratford as well as team mates Maud Muir and Meg Jones.

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From a desire to make people smile, to her photography and craft-making, Maud Muir puts as much into her time off the pitch as on it. The Red Roses and Gloucester-Hartpury prop opens up on her positive outlook on life, celebrating body confidence and size for strength and why she puts such an emphasis on rugby culture, and how that plays out in the West Country living near her club and international team mates.

In this pod you will also hear from Maud's older brother Arthur, Red Roses and Gloucester-Hartpury team mate Mo Hunt on their friendship, as well as team mates Meg Jones and Zoe Aldcroft.

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After being attacked and tied up during a robbery in South Africa, John Mitchell's perspective on life completely changed. The Red Roses head coach talks in-depth about the trauma and recovery from that experience, how he has changed as a person from coaching the All Blacks to his first job in women's rugby as well as the personal difficulties he has had being a well-travelled elite coach.

In this pod you will also hear from his wife Jules, coach Wayne Taylor who was with him on the night of his attack, as well as Red Roses' Maud Muir and Zoe Aldcroft.

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From a special friendship with Joe Marler, to doubting if he would ever play for England again, Dan Cole continues to make memories in rugby. The Leicester Tigers prop opens up on returning to the England set up after being dropped in 2019, the addictive nature of playing at Twickenham and learning the ability to help compartmentalise with experience and family.

In this pod you will also hear from one of his closest friends in Tom Collett and his wife Isabelle, as well as England players George Ford and Ben Earl.

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From USA to the West Country, plus a stint in Wales, Sam Underhill's journey to international rugby is an intriguing one. The Bath flanker speaks about finding love of the game in the physicality of it, the importance of sports psychologists as part of his preparation and growing up with three older sisters.

You will also hear from Sam's older sister Rachael, his former teacher Chris Carter, as well as England players Ben Earl and Dan Cole.

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From a love of literature, to a talented young cricketer and a successful family environment, Ben Earl has had an intriguing upbringing. The Saracens and England back row forward opens up on relying too much on his natural talent as a youngster, seeing the funny side of how his celebrations are mocked on social media and thinking he might not get another chance at international level.

You will also hear from Ben's brother James who is attempting to become a professional golfer, as well as England players Ben Earl and Sam Underhill.

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Rugby is a driving force in George Ford's life. The Sale Sharks and England fly half opens up on growing up with a famous rugby league playing dad, on the high standards he sets himself in the game, as well as every day life, being Coffee shop and restaurant owner and the difficulty he has when it comes to relaxing.

You will also hear from George's dad Mike, brother Joe and England players Dan Cole and Ben Earl.

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Ellie Kildunne loves weird, embraces different and individuality. The Red Roses and Harlequins full back understands the importance of image and being able to express yourself, whether that is through her photography, fashion or how she plays. Kildunne also opens up on building up muscles to play rugby and wanting to represent those who feel like they don't fit in.

In this pod you will also hear from her mum Alison, boyfriend Cameron Sommerville-Bailey and England players Sarah Beckett and Lark Atkin-Davies.

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Whether it has been overcoming social anxiety or her adult acne, Holly Aitchison has overcome a number of personal challenges to become the person and player she is today. The Bristol Bears and Red Roses fly half opens up on growing up in Liverpool, sharing her personal struggles on social media and how she rebuilt her confidence.

In this pod you will also hear from her dad Ian, her former teacher and Red Roses' captain Gill Burns as well England players Sarah Beckett and Ellie Kildunne.

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From a premature birth with her twin sister to selection heartbreak, Sarah Beckett has had to show her fair share of resilience. The Gloucester-Hartpury forward opens up on missing out the squad to New Zealand in 2022, how she hopes to inspire others who were born earlier than planned, the impact of body confidence issues and her continued work on mental health.

In this pod you will also hear from her dad Mark, her twin sister Kate as well as England players Holly Aitchison and Ellie Kildunne.

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It was always about ‘we’ growing up with an identical twin for Tom Curry. The England and Sale Sharks flanker discusses their unique childhood together and what is now means playing in the same position, how the loss of his grandma affected him and his career to date.

In this pod you will also hear from his brother Ben, his sister Charlotte and his uncle former England hooker John Olver, as well as England players Danny Care, Freddie Steward and Ollie Lawrence.

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Showing emotions was not something that sat easily with Ollie Lawrence. The Bath and England centre opens up on his emotional maturity journey, his growth in mindset as an only child and what it means to him to be a rugby international from a mixed background.

In this pod you will also hear from his old teacher Simon Dawes, current Bath team mate Niall Annett as well as England players Tom Curry and Danny Care.

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From accepting a rugby player's body image, to combining a teaching career with rugby, Lark Atkin-Davies' journey to international rugby has been a fascinating one. Growing up in a sport-loving cottage in the countryside, Red Roses and Bristol Bears hooker opens up on setbacks, commitment and her determination to become a professional player.

In this pod you will also hear from Lark's husband Jamie, her sister Fern as well as team mates Holly Aitchison and Sarah Beckett.

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Making mistakes were part of growing up for Danny Care. The Harlequins scrum reflects on his lapses when establishing his rugby career and how they took away the thing he loved - playing for his country. Care also opens up about the importance of family, growing up in Yorkshire and playing football with Jamie Vardy.

In this pod you will also hear from ex-international and club team mate David Strettle, former secondary school coach Peter Latham as well as current England players Ollie Lawrence and Tom Curry.

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Family is at the heart of everything Courtney Lawes believes in. The back row forward opens up about how his comments on social media on family life caused a reaction, and how he now reflects. Lawes also talks about race in rugby, different ethnicities playing the sport and being a dad.

In this pod you will also hear from Courtney's wife Jessica Lawes, former teacher Paul Bryant, ex-coach Chris Parr Northampton Old Scouts, as well as team mates Freddie Steward and Ollie Lawrence.

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Despite playing consistently for England since his debut, full back Freddie Steward still has his doubts. The Leicester Tigers back opens up on some of the mental hurdles he has overcome, explains the reasons why he quit some social media and what importance of family means to him.

In this pod you will also hear from Freddie's mum, dad and brother, one of his closest friends from Loughborough University as well as England team mates Danny Care and Ollie Lawrence.

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Despite being an upbeat, bubbly and sociable person, Detysha Harper's life has not always been easy. The Loughborough Lightning prop talks about her upbringing in Salford, how rugby saved her, her experience being mixed race in the sport and her last minute call-up for New Zealand 2022.

In this pod you will also hear from her older brother Eze, as well as team mates Sarah Hunter and Tatyana Heard.

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As self-confessed introvert, Tatyana Heard is comfortable in her own company. The Gloucester-Hartpury centre talks about her journey back to international rugby after injuries, her job working for Asda during the COVID-19 pandemic, being proud of her roots in Yorkshire and her new found joy of reading in her own company.

In this pod you will also hear from Tatyana's brother Alexander, as well as team mates Sarah Hunter and Detysha Harper.

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As England's most capped ever player, Sarah Hunter has had her fair share of highs and lows. The Red Roses' captain reflects on some of her most painful moments on the pitch including losing major finals, and why the hurt of her team mates from those moments is something she has to live with every day. From starting out playing rugby league, to making her hobby her job, Hunter also opens up on the injury that she thought might end her career, what being a captain means and how she remains authentic to herself.

In this pod you will also hear from Sarah's brother James, her first rugby coach Mick Hogan as well as team mates Detysha Harper and Tatyana Heard.

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As one of the most talked about players of his generation, there are many facets to Manu Tuilagi’s life and career. However the Samoan-born centre has rarely told his story about some of the biggest moments. On this pod, Manu talks candidly about his arrest on a night out in Leicester, to thinking about retiring from the game when his injury problems were at there worst, as well as the close relationship with his family and brothers. From growing up in Samoa to then representing England, Manu has an intriguing story to tell.

In this pod you will also hear from Manu's older brother Freddie, his former head coach at Leicester Tigers, Richard Cockerill, as well as England team mates Henry Slade and Maro Itoje.

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Maro Itoje is more than just a rugby player. From discussing racism within modern society, how black history is viewed in the western world and his connection to Africa and African art, the England lock talks candidly about a number of wide ranging topics in this podcast. Although a native of north London, Itoje opens up on his connection to Nigeria and considering it home as well as his thoughts on the song ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.'

In this pod you will also hear from Maro's former headmaster, and Saracen's first black captain, Floyd Steadman, his older brother Jeremy Itoje as well as team mate Henry Slade.

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Being diagnosed with diabetes and developing an obsessive personality are two of the barriers that Henry Slade has overcome to play rugby for England. The Exeter Chiefs centre talks in depth about his diagnosis with diabetes and how it affects his life as a player and a person, as well as the steps he took to overcome his small daily obsessions that would be a part of his daily life. Slade opens up about how fatherhood as changed him as a person, what it means to be a 'Janner' and how much representing his country means to him.

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Family and friendship are something incredibly important to Kevin Sinfield. Following the diagnosis of motor neurone disease in his friend and former Leeds Rhinos colleague Rob Burrow, Sinfield opens up on the effect that has had on him as a person, why he decided to run marathons to raise money and how the illness has changed his outlook on life. The England defence coach also speaks about his upbringing in Oldham, his incredibly rugby league career and his move into coaching in rugby union.

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Rugby was a passion as well as a coping tool for Billy Vunipola. The Saracens number 8 reveals what it was like growing up in Tonga before moving to Wales, opening up about the culture differences between the two and how he used rugby as a buffer to communicate in a country different to his native tongue. The backrower dives into his on-off professional career and how he works on himself to become a better person.

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Owen Farrell and his dad Andy have a unique relationship. The Saracens back reveals what it was like growing watching him in an all-conquering Wigan Warriors team, to being coached by him and England and now facing him as opposition with his position as head coach of Ireland. Owen opens up about what it was like moving from Wigan to London when his dad switched to rugby union, how he spends his time away from the field and where his competitive streak comes from.

In this pod you will also hear from Owen's uncle, former Great Britain and Wigan Warriors captain, Sean O'Loughlin as well as fellow England players Marcus Smith and Billy Vunipola.

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Being gay is not something that defines Hannah Botterman, she just want to be Hannah Botterman. The Red Roses and Saracens prop opens about about her relationship to club and international team mate Holly Aitchison, her unusual route to Test rugby via eating pasties while working as a painter and decorator and her family relationships. She also discusses why she never thought she had to 'come out', how she initially felt unprepared for international rugby and how she embraces being a role model.

In this pod, you will also hear from Holly speaking about the long journey to took for them to end up as a couple, as well as from England head coach Simon Middleton, fellow Red Roses' Jess Breach and Sadia Kabeya, and Hannah's old boss when she worked as a painter and decorator.

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Family and close bonds mean everything to Marcus Smith. The England and Harlequins fly half opens up about his upbringing and childhood growing up in the Philippines and Singapore, the pride he takes in being half Filipino and how his parents have influenced in to become who he is today. Smith also discusses how his rejection for trials at Tottenham Hotspur helped his rugby career, the influence of working with Jonny Wilkinson has on him and his thoughts on the role of the spotlight and celebrity that comes with wearing the famous 10 shirt.

You will also hear contributions from England team mates Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola, as well as Tim Lambert was founder of one of Marcus' first clubs Centaurs Rugby Club, and Chris Hartley who played with Marcus' dad Jeremy at club level and with Marcus during his first rugby steps playing touch.

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Having come back from two career-threatening injuries, Rosie Galligan knows more than most about the long road back. The Harlequins and Red Roses second row talks about her hospitalisation with meningitis that required her to be quarantined and how a delay could have threatened the use of her legs, as well as the time she shattered her ankle and had to do her recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rosie also opens up about her recovery living with England team mate Zoe Harrison, her stage school background and why it was important to her to invest in her career away from rugby.

You will also hear contributions from fellow Red Roses Jess Breach and Sadia Kabeya, as well as head coach Simon Middleton, along with Zoe Harrison's mum Karen about what it was like to live with Rosie.

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Growing up in south London, Sadia Kabeya did not come from a rugby background. The Red Roses and Loughborough Lightning flanker opens up about some of the challenges she has faced in her early career including growing up around gang culture, the lack of diversity she found as she progressed to higher levels and how the Black Lives Matter movement affected her view of the sport. Despite being relatively new to Test rugby, she explains how she already sees herself as a role model for the sport and how her special connection with Shaunagh Brown means so much to her with England.

You will also hear contributions from Sadia's mum Lisa, her former PE teacher and now England team mate Bryony Cleall, as well as head coach Simon Middleton and players on what she is like as a person and a number seven.

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The balance between marketing yourself and abuse on social media is not a choice that Jess Breach wants to make. The Red Roses winger opens up on the difficulties of social media and the changes she wants to see, as well as the negative effect it had on her questioning her own body image. Breach also talks about her close friendship with England fly half Zoe Harrison, the challenging time around her mum's cancer diagnosis and the growth of women's rugby since she first picked up a ball playing in mixed teams.

You will also hear contributions from Jess' mum Tricia Breach, a childhood friend who played rugby with her as a youngster, as well as head coach Simon Middleton and some of the Red Roses on what she is like on and off the pitch.

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From working in a glass factory to World Rugby coach of the year, Simon Middleton has an interesting story to tell. The Red Roses head coach opens up about life growing up in Yorkshire, his late arrival into professional rugby league and some of the times in his life that have been most challenging, from dealing with the death of his father to being jobless and having to care for his family.

You will also hear contributions from his former head coach at Leeds Tykes, now Leinster and ex-England coach, Stuart Lancaster as well as Red Roses players on their thoughts on Simon as a person and coach.

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Best friend. Head coach. Husband. Red Roses lock Abbie Ward and Bristol Bears Women head coach Dave Ward have an unique sporting and personal relationship, having to combine their marriage with a working life at the Allianz Premier 15s side. On this England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line, Abbie also talks about the difficult discussion she had with her dad about wanting to become a rugby player, her business plan to go to boarding school and life growing up in Cumbria.

This pod will also hear contributions from her husband Dave, Abbie's father Richard Scott as well as team mates Marlie Packer and Shaunagh Brown, along with England forwards coach Louis Deacon.

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As a former England men's international, Louis Deacon never envisaged himself getting involved in the women's game until he got offered the opportunity to become Red Roses' forwards coach in 2021. The ex-Leicester second row opens up on the differences between the men's and women's game, the dark times he faced while dealing with injuries as a player and how the players he is working with got his daughters interested in rugby.

You will also hear contributions from his brother, fellow Leicester and Gloucester forward, Brett Deacon as well as England forwards Shaunagh Brown and Abbie Ward.

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Making the choice to balance a life in professional sport and becoming a parent is different for men and women, but one Marlie Packer wanted to embrace. The Red Roses flanker opens up on England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line about how her perception on life has changed since becoming a mum, learning from her mistakes following her drink driving charge in 2018 and her desire to reach a century of caps.

You will also hear contributions from World Cup winner and former England team mate Maggie Alphonsi, ex-England head coach Gary Street as well her team mates Shaunagh Brown, Abbie Ward and coach Louis Deacon.

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Growing up in south east London, where opportunity was seldom and crime was rife, early life for Shaunagh Brown was difficult. From knowing people that either died or went to prison, hear how she helped channel a different energy into sport, her varied career, coming to accept herself as a rugby role model as well as wanting to improve diversity in the sport.

You will also hear contributions from his Shaunagh's mum Lesley Rickards, her athletics coach John Hillier as well her team mates Marlie Packer, Abbie Ward and coach Louis Deacon.

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Any time representing your country is special, but for Mark Atkinson coming on at Twickenham at the age of 31 felt even more memorable. The Gloucester centre goes in-depth about his change in mindset when playing semi-professional rugby and considering taking a stewarding job at the 2012 Olympics, to focusing on being professional and then representing England. From support from friends and family, to a realisation that he wasn't giving it his all, this is a story about perseverance, determination and not giving up.

You will also hear contributions from teammates Raffi Quirke, Ben Youngs and Lewis Ludlam, as well as long term friend Ian Kench.

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Raffi Quirke doesn't want rugby to define him as a person. The Sale Sharks scrum half opens up about his passions and interests outside of the game including his love of cooking which inspired his Instagram account Pitch to Plate, and why buying a pair of clippers not only allows him to cut the hair of team mates but bond with them off the field. Quirke also speaks about a junior career as a triathlete growing up in Manchester and talks about being part of a new generation of England players coming through.

You will also hear contributions from teammates Ben Youngs, Lewis Ludlam and Mark Atkinson as well as Great Britain cycling coach Tom Hodgkinson, who oversaw Quirke's cycling coaching as a youngster, and his former rugby coach Owen Lucas.

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Growing up in Suffolk, there were not many people that looked like Lewis Ludlam. The Northampton Saints captain opens up about growing up mixed race in an undiverse area of Ipswich with a Palestinian-Egyptian father and a Guyanese mother, and how despite feeling different to other children he found acceptance at his local rugby club. Ludlam also opens up about the politics of race, how England's squad is breaking down class barriers in the sport and where he gets his resilience from.

You will also hear contributions from teammates Ben Youngs, Raffi Quirke and Mark Atkinson as well as Lewis' dad Aaron and his former rugby coach Mark Patterson.

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Growing up with 28 first cousins family was always going to mean a lot to Ben Youngs. As season nine of England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line returns, England's most capped scrum half opens up about the importance of family in his life, in particular his brother Tom who he's played alongside from childhood, to Leicester Tigers and then representing their country together. Youngs also discusses what it was liked being diagnosed with dyslexia aged nine, growing up on a working farm in north Norfolk and how he sees his new role in Eddie Jones' squad.

You will also hear contributions from teammates Lewis Ludlam, Raffi Quirke and Mark Atkinson as well as one of Ben's best friends from his childhood, James Knight.

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For Joe Marler, mental health is just as important as his physical health. After being diagnosed with depression and recommended medication and counselling, Joe tells England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line about what he has discovered about himself and how that allows him to enjoy life more.

Joe goes into detail about why he wants to start more conversations around mental health and masculinity in rugby, and why he will continue to speak out to make it as normal as possible. This final episode of season eight, which has seen players telling their own stories, in their own words, includes contributions from Ellis Genge and Kyle Sinckler, as well as Joe's former academy coach at Harlequins, Collin Osborne.

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Dealing with the loss of a loved one is always difficult, but Red Roses' flanker Vicky Fleetwood had to deal with the passing of her mum while trying to prepare for the Olympics. On this England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line, Vicky opens up on the emotions she had to deal with at the time, how that period has influenced her as a person and how she grieves now.

As well as her loss, Vicky explains how she left a life as a personal trainer to become a professional rugby player, becoming a world champion in 2014 and her role in promoting body positivity. Season eight sees the players telling their own stories, in their own words, with this pod including contributions from England's Rachael Burford and Harlequins, and ex-Saracens, hooker Joe Gray, who is a patron at Bowel Cancer UK, as well as team mates Poppy Cleall and Claudia MacDonald.

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From a chance rugby session in south London to playing for his country, Kyle Sinckler explains what life was really like for him growing up on this England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line. Sinckler opens up on his mum bringing him up along, to living around with people who still don't know what rugby is, the potential for sport in the state education system and now creating a foundation to give young athletes the platform to perform.

Season eight sees the players telling their own stories, in their own words, with this pod including contributions from England's Ellis Genge and Joe Marler, as well as Kyle's first coach at Battersea Ironsides Graham Beech.

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Claudia MacDonald opens up about living her life as sustainably as possible and how she combines that with being a professional rugby player on this week's England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line.

From ditching the car to drive to training to tackling team mates usage of one-use products, Claudia explains why this cause means so much to her when it comes to the planet and climate change, and reveals the steps she is taking to change how she lives. With guest contributor Coreen Grant who works for the British Antartic Survey and is a freelance environmental journalist.

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Ellis Genge talks candidly about his life growing up. He reveals how rugby potentially saved him from prison, his money struggles during his academy days and conflicts he had to fit into rugby's lifestyle on this England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line.

Season eight sees the players telling their own stories, in their own words, with this pod including contributions from England's Joe Marler and Kyle Sinckler, as well as Ellis' former coach at Hartpury, and now Bristol Bears skills coach, Sean Marsden.

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Season eight of England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line returns with a new format with players telling their own stories, in their own words.

The first episode is with Saracens and Red Roses' forward Poppy Cleall, along with contributions from Judy Murray and The Times rugby journalist Jessica Hayden.

Poppy gives an intimate account of how she took to social media to fight inequality with sportswear manufacturers ignoring female athletes, talks about the bullying she suffered at school for being a girl playing rugby, and opens up on her hopes for future generations and aspiring female athletes.

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After the Red Roses are crowned 2021 Women's Six Nations champions, we speak to two players who featured in the win over France in the final in Lark Davies and Detysha Harper.

Speaking to Dylan Hartley the day after the win against the French, Lark and Detsyha take us into the changing room after the final whistle and talk about the celebrations after securing their third straight title in the competition. The pair reflect on the shortened format of the tournament, as well as a new tournament window, and reveal the relief of winning after the work that has gone in behind the scenes.

You will also hear some of their rugby stories including how Detysha bugged her mum to play rugby because her brothers were going to play, and how she would switch from playing union and league growing up in Manchester. Lark goes into detail about her commitment to the game from an early age, playing with World Cup winners when she broke into the team at Worcester and how she is the star baker in the squad, taking requests when it comes to going into camp.

That is it for season seven of England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line! Thanks for following us across both the Guinness Six Nations and Women's Six Nations and we hope you've enjoyed listening as much as we've enjoyed making them - make sure you're subscribed for when we return for season eight.

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Ahead of the 2021 Women’s Six Nations final, England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line, and Dylan Hartley, catch up with Wasps FC Ladies team mates Ellie Kildunne and Harriet Millar-Mills.

The pair talk about growing up playing rugby in Leeds and Manchester respectively, about playing rugby league, being on the same team as boys and how they were seen as a rugby player over being a girl. Harriet explains the story about how she ended up playing for England but her sister played for Scotland, and reveals what team their parents were supporting on the day. Ellie goes into detail about some awkward situations after her debut including not realising people wanted a selfie with her, making up her autograph and being handed some Biology homework. You also hear about who is the introvert or extrovert, bean confusion while on tour and discover what pendulum defence is.

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After the Red Roses book their place in the 2021 Women’s Six Nations final, this week’s England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line catches up with scrum halves Claudia MacDonald and Leanne Riley right after their win in Italy.

Dylan chats to the pair about their routes into rugby and how they had very different routes, with Leanne making a 10-year plan at the age of 15 to represent her country and win the sport's biggest competition, while Claudia took it up after chance session while at university. The two also discuss the challenges of playing scrum half having not started playing there, while also describing their competitiveness when it comes to starting in the number nine shirt. You will also learn about the challenges of training with your partner in lockdown, with Claudia doing one-on-ones with her Wasps team mate and partner, and the story of Leanne having to end a session with her fiancé! And Dylan also learns more about some of the other Red Roses in our getting to know you feature.

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This week on England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line, Dylan is back with the Red Roses as he chats to Vicky Fleetwood and Sarah McKenna.

Fresh from the win over Scotland in the 2021 Women's Six Nations, the pair talk about life in camp and some of the activities they have been doing in their down time including arts and crafts. Vicky explains about the importance of 'look good, feel good' in her preparation for a game including her fake tan regime, and Sarah explains the requirement of hair braiding on a matchday and why a woman in Doncaster came to help the squad in Exeter. The pair, who first played together and England Under 20 level, also talk about their first impressions of each other, their favourite tour memories including New Zealand and Dubai, while Vicky is incredibly open on the reason for choosing family over rugby when her mother became terminally ill ahead of the 2016 Olympics.

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As the 2021 Women's Six Nations is set to begin, we move our attention to the Red Roses as Hannah Botterman and Poppy Cleall join Dylan Hartley on England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line.

The pair talk about where their friendship began in camp and how that has flourished into creating their own Instagram show, complete with challenges during lockdown, as well as bonding over food. The pair also recall their first England starts, ranging from stories about unexpected late call-ups and then initially struggling with Test rugby, to what it's like when you're dropped so early on in your England career. We also hear their jobs working as a prison officer and a painter and decorator before they became full-time professionals. You will also learn about previous rugby internationals that Hannah is related to and find out which England player Poppy has the autograph of and later ended up playing alongside.

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It is a head coach special on England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line as men's head coach Eddie Jones and women's head coach Simon Middleton chat to Dylan Hartley.

The day after England's final Guinness Six Nations match of 2021 Eddie chats to Dylan about his thoughts on England's performance over the tournament and areas which he wants to see improvement. He also discusses on how he personally deals with defeats, what he looks for when appointing a captain and reveals some of the players he is considering for his next England squad. Red Roses head coach Simon opens up on some of the things they have been doing in training with PPP in a bid to retain their Six Nations title, his thoughts on the retirement of legendary fly half Katy Daley-Mclean and why his job is harder when it comes to selection now than when he took on the job in 2017.

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On the England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line this week, Dylan catches up with Charlie Ewels and Ben Earl.

Fresh off the back of victory over France at Twickenham, the pair talk of the mood in camp over the weekend as well as how moral has been throughout the 2021 Guinness Six Nations. They also discuss their progress into Test rugby including getting over position hating, some brutal workouts and having to have harsh words with yourself about watching others progress. We go into their life off the pitch including delving into Charlie's Wikipedia claims over his love of cars and how he could have ended up with a military career, while Ben explains what studying comparative literature is and tells you all about some of the best chess players in the squad.

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Cousins Maro Itoje and Beno Obano join Dylan Hartley on this week's England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line.

We delve into the story of how Maro and Beno grew up with each other and they reveal what the other one was like, the discuss some of the differences and expectations in Nigerian culture and how neither of them thought about being professional rugby players at a young age. Beno opens up on winning his first England cap recently and how his neighbours all congratulated him, while Maro talks about his new found latest hobby and the amount of new fish he has, and can name, in his pond. Maro also tells the tale about going to the same school at the same time as Owen Farrell and reveals the interesting hair style the now England skipper had during his school days! Beno talks about how the documentary Everybody's Game came about and the process of making it and Maro open us why he entered the world of podcasting with Pearl Conversations.

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Courtney Lawes and Ben Youngs sit down with their former captain Dylan Hartley on this week's England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line.

The trio reminisce about their first impressions of each other when they met at England age-grade and club level, including compliments for Dylan from Courtney! They also discuss some of their favourite memories in an England shirt together from touring, being in camp and the match where they claim Twickenham was shaking because it was so loud. Courtney explains the mini kitchen set up he is allowed in his room in order to keep weight on, Ben gives an explanation on his first ever meeting with Eddie Jones when he was offered sweets, and Dylan reflects on how his relationship with the pair had to change when he went from teammate to their captain.

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It's an Exeter Chiefs duo on England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line this week as Henry Slade and Luke Cowan-Dickie chat to Dylan Hartley.

The pair talk about becoming new dads and how that has changed their outlook on life and rugby, while there is also a delve into their past as you get to hear their first impressions of each other when they went during their academy days. Luke tells the story of why he arrived just before kick-off for a Premiership game, and then went onto win man of the match, while they also discuss their first jobs before rugby, how they relish competition for places and life in the bubble.

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On the England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line podcast this week Dylan Hartley is chatting the scrum half Dan Robson and prop Will Stuart.

Dylan gets to the bottom of Robson's nickname 'Dobbie' and what incident saw him given the name and which Scottish international would not give up on it, his interesting route to a first Test cap and how serious it was when he was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Stuart opens up about some interesting family history to do with World War Two as well as Hollywood, his infamous haircut when he first started playing international rugby and reveals which England prop he played in the same school team as.

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This week on England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line, Dylan is chats to forwards Mark Wilson and Jonny Hill.

The trio talk in depth on a number of topics including Mark and Jonny talk being late starters to Test rugby, first tour memories and a memorable tale involving Joe Launchbury in Argentina and what food eaten in South Africa caused one of them issues. Jonny also reveals his former rugby league international uncle who first introduced him to the sport and Mark reflects on moment of blanking from Dylan after spending time in camp together.

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The England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line returns for season seven ahead of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations.

In the first podcast of the new year, Dylan Hartley chats to former England team mates Elliot Daly and Anthony Watson. The pair talk about camp life including how they socialise with the new restrictions, what they are doing in their downtime and what it is like leaving family throughout the Six Nations. They also reminisce about an infamous talent show night with Elliot, a story from Anthony about buying breakfast ahead of his first England camp and describe their interesting choice of haircuts from when they were playing England age-grade rugby together.

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In the final episode of series six of England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line, Dylan Hartley sits down with Red Roses Abbie Ward and Katy Daley-Mclean.

Abbie and Katy talk about winning the 2020 Women's Six Nations, how the Red Roses have adapted their training in recent years and they delve into how they both react to defeats, from the emotional hurt to how they project themselves. Katy also talks about how she is balancing life as a mum with playing her rugby while Abbie reveals the interesting story of how she eventually managed to get married this year - as well as what it is like to be married to a rugby player and coach! You will also find out who the gamers are in the England Women's camp as well as the most famous person the two have met.

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It's a front row trio on England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line as Joe Marler and Mako Vunipola join Dylan Hartley for the penultimate episode of series six.

There is plenty of varied discussion from talking about why they love a scrum, how they made it to playing international rugby, feeling like two of the older players in camp and a memorable incident with David Wilson in Argentina. The trio also delve into more serious issues around mental health struggles with Joe opening up about why he retired from international rugby, how they cope with time away from a young family and how they reflect on disciplinary issues.

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It's the turn of Willi Heinz and George Furbank on the England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line as they chat to Dylan Hartley about all manner of topics about their experiences with squad.

There is an in depth discussion on how Eddie builds up the players through Test week, their experiences when they first came into camps and also about how they have adapted in the bubble - from the new gaming room at The Lensbury to being unable to visit each others rooms to socialise. The trio also discuss some unlikely friendships in the squad and Dylan recalls a tale when he first toured with Tom Curry in Argentina and how the England flanker constantly thought he was being tested at every turn.

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With Dylan Hartley joined by current England captains Owen Farrell and Sarah Hunter we've got a leadership special for you this week on England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line.

The trio talk through some of their experiences leading the team including who they take inspiration from, the cringe inducing thought of listening back to some of their own speeches and what keeps them motivated to play at Test level. You'll also hear about the experience of having to present medals to their team mates after the recent Six Nations wins and hear about who is in the current leadership groups and learn what they actually do.

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This week on England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line Dylan Hartley sits down with Red Roses Women's Six Nations Grand Slam winners Amy Cokayne and Sarah Beckett.

You'll hear the question that Dylan's daughter wanted to put to the pair, their stories about awkward national anthems and why hair braiding is such an important part of matchday preparation for England Women. The trio also talk about how they spent their lockdowns, the differences in Test rugby between the men's and women's game and also how they first got into rugby from a young age.

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Dylan Hartley is back as season six of England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line continues as he sits down with former teammates Jamie George and Billy Vunipola.

The trio talk through a number of topics including a wrestling match that took place between Dylan and Jamie, the personal touch Eddie Jones brings to camp, how they coped in lockdown as well as their favourite time during Test week - the Friday afternoon ritual of goujons and chocolate.

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The England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line is back!

Season six returns with our new host Dylan Hartley speaking to former teammates George Ford and Jonny May. The trio recall the story of how Ford was nicknamed the red rat, the origins of the friendship of the two current England international and explain the difference between bacon and eggs and steak and eggs when it comes to being in camp under Eddie Jones'.

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The England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line returns for a bonus episode from head coach Eddie Jones from Japan as he talks about how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted him, the players and coaching staff as well as giving a message to rugby fans. Jones also speaks on a number of topics including the most rewarding part of coaching, the best played he has ever worked with and his funniest moment as a head coach which happened in the Rugby World Cup final.

You also hear from Jamie George who opens up on our Mind, Body and Soul feature where he is talking about some of things he is doing to keep active during self-isolation, including which books he is reading, how he is putting on virtual pub quizzes, his new found appreciation for nature and what cooking style he is working on.

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The England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line sits down again with Jonny May as we catch-up with the wing from his first appearance on the pod. May talks about the family feeling within the current squad, how he debated about leading the team out on his 50th cap against Australia and how he analyses his own game after each match - while there is a guest appearance from Joe Marler during the interview.

On this podc you will also hear from George Furbank on his Guilty Pleasures including his favourite music artist, his go to food before a game and enjoying musicals.

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Ahead of International Women's Day on Sunday, England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line sits down with three Red Roses in Shaunagh Brown, Natasha Hunt and Sarah McKenna who chat to AJ Odudu. They talk through the competitiveness in the squad, body image in rugby, the differences between men's and women's coaching and mindset, and how they all engage in social media.

The players also discuss what it is to be feminine in a physical sport, how they balance being professional players and how they view being role models.

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The England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line switches focus to the Red Roses this week as World Rugby Women's Player of the Year Emily Scarratt talks about her rugby journey from growing up on a Leicestershire farm to becoming England Women's all-time top points scorer. The centre talks through a range of topics including how she was offered a basketball scholarship in America aged 16, why the squad sing a special song to her during shirt presentation and what it was like captaining Great Britain at the Rio Olympics.

England lock Charlie Ewels is also a guest on the pod as he takes on our Three Trackschallenge talking about his favourite songs and what it is like to sing after your first cap in front of Eddie Jones.

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The Guinness Six Nations might take a break this weekend but England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line continues as we speak to full back George Furbank as he talks about learning about his England call-up through WhatsApp, his late development to the professional game, being in a Take That tribute band for a school competition and his initiation song after his debut against France.

England lock Charlie Ewels is also back on the pod this week as he tackles our Quickfire Questionsanswering topics such as his favourite music track, favourite place on earth, which player he would swap body's with in camp and his spirit animal.

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As the Guinness Six Nations returns this weekend, England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line sits down with another guest in Exeter Chiefs centre Ollie Devoto as he talks about being the second international in his family, life in Devon after his move from Bath and how he got the nickname of Neil from The Inbetweenerscharacter.

Also on this pod Courtney Lawes talks you through his food options, music type and guests in Dreaming of Dinner,while Red Roses centre Emily Scarratt tackles our Quickfire Questionswhere you'll learn about her favourite place on earth, her signature dish and the last time she was starstruck.

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England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line sits down with Bath captain and lock Charlie Ewels as he talks about his leadership style, the none Japan WhatsApp group created last summer, losing 16-1 in football as a youngster and his work with sports psychologists.

On this pod you also hear from Red Roses prop Hannah Botterman who takes on our Quickfire Questions as she reveals who would play her in her movie, her favourite place in the world, her dancing style according to Ugo Monye, fashion style and the last time she was starstruck.

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The England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line sits down with Northampton Saints lock Courtney Lawes as he speaks about his tackling technique, being able to order anything from room service on England duty and the influence that head coach Eddie Jones had on his career.

On this pod you also hear from England Women's World Rugby player of the year Emily Scarratt as she takes our 'Underrated-Overrated' challenge tackling topics such as Love Island,gravy and Disney remakes.

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Eddie Jones is our first guest for as series five of the England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line returns ahead of the 2020 Guinness Six Nations.

Former England wing Ugo Monye chats exclusively to Eddie on a number of topics including bringing Sir Alex Ferguson into camp to speak to the squad, how he feels after four years as head coach, what he reflects on 2019 including the losing final in Japan and his vision for the team.

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As series four of England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line brings an end to series for following England's exploits in Japan, we have delved into what we produced so far and picked out some our favourite bits.

You will hear from some of England's standout players over the last couple of months including Owen Farrell, Maro Itoje, Tom Curry, Sam Underhill, Billy and Mako Vunipola and more.

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As we head into one of the biggest weeks for English rugby, the England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line sits down with prop Mako Vunipola as he talks about feeling different when he plays without Billy in the team, which members of the squad he spends his downtime with playing chess and his favourite moments in an England shirt so far. The Saracen also talks about life growing up with Wales No 8 Taulupe Faletau, how his dad used to train him as a youngest and being both a sore winner and loser.

You will also hear from England scrum half Ben Youngs who takes our quickfire questions where he reveals his favourite songs, his dancing style and who makes him happiest in camp.

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England's most capped back ever Ben Youngs is the latest to chat to England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line as he opens up about his life and career, from growing up with 28 first cousins, what life was like on his farm in Norfolk as well as how he finds coping with dyslexia. The Leicester Tigers scrum half also chats about his influence on this England team, his international pathway from playing sevens and with England Saxons and what it is like playing Test rugby with your brother.

Fellow scrum half Willi Heinz also answers questions on his fitness routine and what has kept him motivated throughout his career. The pod has will continue to run for England's matches out in Japan and will be speaking to players within the camp.

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As England enter the knockout stages in Japan, the England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line sits down with scrum half Willi Heinz as he discusses his route to playing international rugby from first picking up a ball in New Zealand.

The Gloucester captain talks topics such as growing up in Christchurch, being a sports-mad child, playing with legendary All Blacks at club level, what it's like to room with Owen Farrell and what life has been like in the England camp. You also hear from Ruaridh Mcconnochie as Ben Youngs asks him the question on Dreaming of Dinnerwhere talks about his ideal dinner party including what guests he would invite.

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From Dorking RFC to international rugby, England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line chats with George Kruis about his life and career so far. The Saracens lock opens up about playing with England cricketer Jason Roy at his local club, how he got into the professional game later than most and how he relaxes away from the pitch using the time to focus on his business, walk his dog or go fly fishing.

On this podcast you'll also hear from Ben Youngs and Ruaridh McConnochie as they take the Three Trackschallenge with Lewis Ludlam and Manu Tuilagi open up about their guilty pleasures.

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Lewis Ludlam is the latest player to sit down with England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line as season four continues and the Northampton Saints flanker talks about his musical past, including the instruments he taught himself to play and being in school productions, his intriguing family ties and how he nearly ended up on an episode of Bargain Hunt.

The forward also talks about the struggles he had at club to becoming an England international, how he got himself into painting and how he repaid a particular primary school teacher with match tickets for his England debut. You'll also hear from second row George Kruis has he talks about his dream dinner with the guests, food and ambience.

The pod has returned for an extended weekly run over the next few months covering the rest of England's matches and will be speaking to players who are out in Japan.

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As season four of England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line continues we sit down with wing Joe Cokanasiga as he talks about his nomadic upbringing in Fiji, Germany and Brunei, how Eddie Jones prepared him for his international debut and his pre-match superstitions before every game. He also discusses breaking physical records at Bath, how he deals with the psychological aspects of rugby and how he views his playing style.

There's also another edition of Overrated or Underratedas Jack Singleton interviews George Ford and Courtney Lawes on a range of topics including Love Island, Disney remakes and gravy.

The pod has returned for an extended weekly run over the next few months covering the rest of England's match and will be speaking to players who are out in Japan.

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One of the legends of the game sits down with England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line as Jonny Wilkinson speaks in a way you will not have heard before.

The former England fly half opens up on a range of topics about being an obsessive child which helped him develop his skillset, how before England games he would get so anxious he would not want to play and what it feels what he remembers about winning rugby's biggest prize in 2003.

Wilkinson also opens up on topics like how he would have kicking competitions with both of his feet, his mindset when it came to making big hits in the tackle and his initiation song after making his debut as a winger against Ireland.

The pod has returned for an extended weekly run over the next few months covering the rest of England's matches and will be speaking to players who are out in Japan.

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The England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line gets up close with Leicester Tigers centre Manu Tuilagi as he talks about growing up in Samoa with a rugby-mad family, learning to play the game with plastic bottles and going from watching Jonny Wilkinson win on the biggest stage in 2003, to playing alongside him. He also opens up about on coffee wars in the England camp, Elvis the dog and what Ed Sheeran song he sang for his initiation.

Also on the pod this week is Ben Youngs taking the Dreaming of Dinnerchallenge with Ruaridh McConnochie, while hooker Jack Singleton dishes the dirt on his guilty pleasure.

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The England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line continues the fourth series by delving into the life of Exeter Chiefs hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie as he discusses becoming one of the best in the world at Call of Duty, how he earned a games console fishing with his dad and life growing up in Devon with England team mates Jack Nowell and Henry Slade.

On the pod you also hear from Kyle Sinckler who talks you through Dreaming of Dinnerwhere he talks through the famous people he would invite around and what he would cook them, while Courtney Lawes takes on the Three Tracks Challengetelling you three meaningful songs from his life.

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The England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line gets up close and personal with Harlequins prop Kyle Sinckler this week as he discusses his route in the game from football, growing up in south London and how it was having a mum who worked for the police.

Sinckler also discusses about how he only keeps a close group of friends, the bond he has with his French bulldog and his relationship with Ellis Genge. You also hear from centre Manu Tuilagi as he discussed his guilty pleasures with Lewis Ludlam.

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As series four of England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line continues we sit down with defence coach John Mitchell who speaks about how he got into rugby after being a promising basketball player, what it is like being head coach of the All Blacks and the personalities within the England coaching staff.

Mitchell also opens up on a night that changed his life when he was working in South Africa and his home was burgled and he was stabbed, reflecting on how how he now looks back on that evening.

You also hear Red Rose wing Jess Breach on the pod this week who tackles the quickfire questions including her three favourite dinner guests.

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England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line sits down with Exeter Chiefs centre Henry Slade to talk about his life and career so far as he goes in depth about David Beckham being his first sporting idol, his first steps into the game at Ivybridge Rugby Club and how he relaxes by colouring in. He also reveals how his diagnosis for diabetes came about, the tears of joy his family had following his international debut and life with his dog Frank.

Also on the podcast this week Red Roses forward Vicky Fleetwood speaks about her love of candles, being an early riser and her story about an Easter egg, while team-mate Abbie Scott takes on the three track challenge about what music she has an emotional connection to.

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The England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside returns for series four ahead of the summer Quilter Internationals as Ugo Monye sits down with scrum coach Neal Hatley.

Talking in-depth about his life and career, Hatley reveals why he moved from Lancashire to Zimbabwe as a child, why hot showers became a driver in his early rugby career at school and how he progressed from a full back to the front row. He also speaks about how Eddie Jones approached him for the job, answers who in the current squad he would compare himself to and how he relaxes outside of the game. You will also hear from Red Roses prop Sarah Bern who discusses her three sporting heroes and why they mean so much to her.

The pod will return for an extended weekly run over the next few months covering the rest of England's games during the summer as well as the fixtures out in Japan.

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The England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line ends series three with a Red Roses special looking at how they secured the 2019 Women's Six Nations Grand Slam, while Eddie Jones gives his review on the men's team as they finish second.

You'll be guided through all of the Red Roses games with action and reaction to all five bonus-point wins from players in the squad, as well as a sit down with head coach Simon Middleton at Twickenham Stadium as he reflects on the tournament.

Don't forget you can listen back to all of series three with guests from the men's and women's camps such as Owen Farrell, Tom Curry, Sarah Bern and Jess Breach. And make sure you subscribe to the podcast when we return for series four later in the year!

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Prop Ellis Genge joins the England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line to talk all things about his life including where he got the nickname 'Baby Rhino', how being diagnosed with dyspraxia affected him growing up and what the tattoos on his feet mean.

Ahead of a potential Grand Slam, you also hear from Red Roses duo Sarah Bern and Jess Breach where they talk topics including being in a lift with Tom Daley, how rugby provided an outlet from dyslexia and what it is like being part of the first full professional international women's set up.

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Flanker Mark Wilson chats to the England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line about how he went from wanting to be Michael Owen and Steve McManaman to an England Test international, about never giving up on his dreams of playing for his country and this bizarre way he received his first call-up to the squad.

You’ve also got flanker Sam Underhill tackling some different opposition in the form of some Guinness Six Nations quiz questions, while Red Roses flanker Marlie Packer opens up about her life off the pitch including how she winds down, her favourite apps and her niche love of socks.

Make sure you subscribe to the England Rugby Podcast wherever you get your pods to get a new episode from inside the camp every week throughout the 2019 Guinness Six Nations as well as for specials throughout the year.

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Red Roses forward Poppy Cleall joins the England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line to talk about growing up with identical twin Bryony and playing alongside her in an England shirt, how she ended up working as a prison officer and her chance encounter with grime artist Stormzy,

In this pod you'll also heard from head coach Eddie Jones who tackles some quick fire questions, while hooker Jamie George takes on the Three Tracks Challenge including revealing what song he sings to bring the house down at a wedding.

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England fly half Owen Farrell talks to the England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line about growing up with a rugby league legend dad Andy, learning rugby's rules from computer games, people down south understanding his Wigan accent and his love of being out on the pitch whether training or playing.

Flanker Tom Curry tackles some quick fire questions, Red Roses prop Vickii Cornborough takes the Three Tracks Challenge with Rachael Burford explaining her sporting heroes and what inspired her to get into rugby.

Make sure you subscribe to the England Rugby Podcast wherever you get your pods to get a new episode from inside the camp every week throughout the 2019 Guinness Six Nations as well as for specials throughout the year.

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