Épisodes

  • Episode 10: Kirsty Reid
    Dec 14 2025

    Sale 1861 flanker Kirsty Reid becomes She's the Champ's first Scottish guest, and the second from Champ North. She talks about being at the centre of touchline drama (and fan abuse) as a teenager, explains why semi-pro rugby isn't as glamorous as it sounds and describes what it really feels like when you get a concussion.


    Plus a couple of results from Champ North, a recap of the tables and a look ahead to Round 10.


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    Host: Bluebell Nicholls

    Producer: Tom Nunan

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    1 h et 9 min
  • Episode 9: Sian Hobday
    Dec 5 2025

    Richmond second row Sian Hobday joins She's the Champ to mark her retirement after reaching 100 caps. She looks back at playing with internationals in Richmond's Prem days and dealing with the club's exclusion from the top tier, and how the women's game has changed since she started playing as a girl more than 20 years ago. She also talks about what American Football has taught rugby, and why a warm shower made her realise it was time to call it a day.


    Plus the results and tables after Round 9.


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    Host: Bluebell Nicholls

    Producer: Tom Nunan



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    52 min
  • Episode 8: Shaniah Herelle
    Nov 28 2025

    Old Albanians winger Shaniah Herelle joins She's the Champ ahead of Champ South's top-two match between OAs and Richmond. She talks about choosing rugby over MMA, what it feels like to win at Twickenham, feeling homesick on the England development camps and why parents' help is so important to girls playing rugby.


    Plus the Round 8 results, the tables and why the weekend means there's a change at the top of Champ North, and a look ahead to the fixtures in Round 9.


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    Host: Bluebell Nicholls

    Producer: Tom Nunan

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    56 min
  • Episode 7: Abbie Watkin
    Nov 21 2025

    Bath scrum half Abbie Watkin joins She's the Champ ahead of Bath hosting Exeter University at the Rec in the double-header on Saturday (22/11). Abbie is on the comeback path from injuries, and reflects on how she comes to terms with having four surgeries, including for ACL injuries. She also talks about the difference the World Cup has made in her job promoting rugby to young girls for the RFU, and she reveals which Hamilton song goes on her pre-match playlist.


    Plus the latest tables after the week off, as most teams head into Round 8.


    Warning: This episode contains strong language.


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    Host: Bluebell Nicholls

    Producer: Tom Nunan

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    1 h et 3 min
  • Episode 6: Trish Brown
    Nov 14 2025

    Trish Brown, Bath front-row and co-founder of Mums Who Play Rugby, joins She's the Champ as most of the league heads into a weekend off. Trish talks about how she trained through and after her first pregnancy, why she's set up social media forums and teams for mums to keep playing rugby, and finally sets Bluebell straight on what the South West derbies actually are.


    Plus the latest results and tables after Round 7 going into the by-weekend.


    Sadly, since recording, Barnsley vs Bladon Red Kites has been cancelled due to a waterlogged pitch. We'll bring you an update next week.


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    Host: Bluebell Nicholls

    Producer: Tom Nunan

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    59 min
  • Episode 5: Sophie Bennett
    Nov 7 2025

    London Irish captain Sophie Bennett sits down with her centre partner Bluebell for the latest episode of She's the Champ. Sophie talks about how rugby helps teenage girls feel good about their bodies, what being a detective has taught her about how to be a good captain, and why you should never underestimate tag rugby.


    Plus the latest results and tables after Round 6, and a look ahead to Round 7 for a third consecutive weekend of Championship rugby.


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    Host: Bluebell Nicholls

    Producer: Tom Nunan

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    50 min
  • Episode 4: Tilly Kidd
    Oct 31 2025

    Tilly Kidd, hooker at Cheltenham Tigers, becomes She's the Champ's first guest from Championship North 1. Tilly brings the knowledge on all the big names who have gone before her at Durham University, Aylesford Bulls and Cheltenham, talks to Bluebell about her year on Hong Kong's rugby scene and lifts the lid on 4:45am starts for Championship North away days.


    Plus the Round 5 results, tables and Round 6 fixtures to come for a busy few weeks in both Championship North and South.


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    Host: Bluebell Nicholls

    Producer: Tom Nunan


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    55 min
  • Episode 3: Abby Brassey
    Oct 24 2025

    Abby Brassey, Sutton & Epsom back row and first team captain, joins She's the Champ off the back of the rest weekend. She talks about four-hour away days growing up in Australia, making the switch from sevens to XVs, and how Sutton & Epsom are planning to get their first points of the season (against Bluebell at London Irish).


    Plus a recap of the Championship North and South tables after the break, and a look ahead to all the fixtures coming up this weekend in Gameweek 5.


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    Host: Bluebell Nicholls

    Producer: Tom Nunan

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    42 min