Girls Holidays, Shushing Rivals & Toxic Traits

Ellie’s finally got her voice back (hallelujah 🙌) and both she and Jess are looking a little more bronzed, blissed-out, and maybe slightly too relaxed after their time in Dubai. From beach clubs and dune buggies to questionable tan lines and TikToks with a bored-looking Archie in the background — it’s fair to say the girls have had quite the two weeks off.

They’re chatting all things post-World Cup recovery, how easy (or not) it is to “switch off,” what it’s like returning to club life after lifting the biggest trophy in women’s rugby, and what their goals are for the season ahead.

PLUS — 2Truths and a Lie: Dubai Edition 🌴
Who’s telling porkies? Who actually ate the weird chocolate? And who maybe got a bit too comfy at a beach club?

And of course… it wouldn’t be Rugby Rodeo without LISTENERS’ QUESTIONS.
This week the Rodeo faithful ask:

• How do you capitalise on the buzz of a Rugby World Cup win? 🏆

• Ellie, what’s it like having your own Barbie doll?!

• What’s your toxic trait?

• Who would win in a fight? (We finally get an answer 👀)

Finally, we’ve got SHOUTOUTS GALORE to the Sarries girls lifting the Prem Cup, Ruislip Rubies’ Zoe scoring her first ever try, and Kamloops junior girls getting their first ever W! 💪

It’s laughter, honesty, sunshine and chaos — all wrapped up in that Rodeo energy you know and love.

So saddle up, press play, and as always… YEEEE-HAW! 🤠

This episode is brought to you by Emirates, the Official Partner of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. Fly Better with Emirates ✈️

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