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The Good, The Scaz & The Rugby

GSR Media
Women's Rugby
Rugby
Rugby World Cup
Six Nations
Vodafone
Women's Rugby World Cup
England Rugby
England
Scotland
Wales
Bristol Bears
Saracens
Ireland
Women's Sports
Mental Health
Empowher
Sara Cox
Premiership Women's Rugby
Olympic Games
Italy

World Cup-winning Red Roses and best friends Emily Scarratt and Natasha Hunt host the award winning The Good, The Scaz & The Rugby, with their good friend, South African broadcaster, Elma Smit. Often joined by current Red Rose Meg Jones, the team brings a unique mix of insight, humour, and honesty to the world of women’s rugby. Their mission? To grow the game and help reshape how women and girls s... more

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Scaz and Mo get a well-earned week off, because let’s be honest, it was never going to be FAIR to let them pick a Lions team. So we called in the big guns: World Cup-winning Red Roses captain and Sale Sharks Head of Performance Katy Daley-Mclean, and... more

They’re BACK! Straight off the plane from the USA, Scaz & Mo are home from the Red Roses’ North American tour, and they have some STORIES.

We start with Halloween in New York. Scaz, Mo and Alex went as a trio of grannies, Lilli and Berner were Ozzy ... more

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We need to talk about Canada… again. Two defeats in a week, the series is gone, and for the first time in about a decade the Red Roses have lost back-to-back games. What went wrong in Ottawa, and where does Mitch go from here?

This week we’ve got a ... more

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We need to talk about Canada… The Red Roses have lost, the record is gone, and there's a series to save. Can England bounce back? We're asking the big questions this week, and we've got the perfect guest to help: Red Rose World Cup-winning hooker and... more

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Recent Guests

Emma Wassell
Scotland lock and 80-cap international
Scottish Rugby
Episode: Lessons from Canada, hope in Canberra & an Accidental Red Rose 🌹
Haidee Head
Trailfinders back-rower and England international
Trailfinders
Episode: Lessons from Canada, hope in Canberra & an Accidental Red Rose 🌹
Lark Atkin-Davies
Red Roses World Cup-winning hooker and Bristol Bears player
Bristol Bears
Episode: Can England Save the Series? With Red Rose & new mum Lark Atkin-Davies
Lisa Thomson
Scotland Center, 75 caps
Scottish Rugby / Scotland National Team
Episode: Lisa Thomson on Decoding Moisms, Rooming with Meg and Scotland’s Greatest Rivalry
Meg Jones
England Red Roses captain, current player
England Red Roses
Episode: The Morning After the Black Ferns with Red Roses Captain Meg Jones
Alex Matthews
England rugby player, back row, World Cup winner
England Women's Rugby
Episode: Twenty-Six All, Shaun Edwards & a Tortoise in the Fridge, with Alex Matthews
Sarah Bern
England/World Cup-winning player
England Rugby / Bristol
Episode: In Camp with Sarah Bern & Holly Aitchison: Overcoming Anxiety, Style Secrets & A World Cup Final Rematch
Holly Aitchison
England/WSL player and Red Roses outside back
Sale Sharks / England Rugby
Episode: In Camp with Sarah Bern & Holly Aitchison: Overcoming Anxiety, Style Secrets & A World Cup Final Rematch
Amy Rule
Exeter Chiefs, Barbarians and Black Ferns Tithead
Athlete
Episode: In Camp with the Red Roses: Meg Jones, Hannah Botterman, Amy Cokayne & Maud Muir

Hosts

Emily Scarratt
Host of leadership, former England rugby star, with a focus on player-to-coach transition and leadership.
Natasha Hunt
Co-host and former England rugby player, contributing coaching and performance perspectives.
Elma Smit
South African broadcaster and resident rugby host, providing international perspective and media insight.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 472 ratings
  • Smart, warm and funny

    I came late to this podcast. I’m trying not to gorge myself on it but blimey it’s good. The chat is informed, the banter is great, there’s so much warmth and intelligence. It really makes me smile a lot and get better informed about rugby. What’s not to love?!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meesh UK
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • A must listen

    The way this podcast blends humour with serious topics and of course rugby insights is impressive and it never disappoints. Recommended

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PXP76
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Informative, emotive

    I’ve found this podcast extremely helpful in fast tracking my knowledge of the women’s game. The Meg Joned episode blew me away. Listening while wiping away tears. Remarkable strength to share it and expertly guided by the hosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bob02B!
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Favourite podcast

    If I could give it more stars, I would - I often listen to the audio version in the car and then watch the video version when I get home as well

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    martin.p.chow
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Favourite podcast

    If you’d have told me 5 years ago that a women’s rugby podcast would be my favourite thing to listen to, I’d have been surprised to say the least, but being a girls rugby dad has opened my eyes and ears to so much more than just the sport. Best rugby show out there by far. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Middle aged man.
    United Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Praise for feel-good, uplifting tone and strong guest lineup; keeps fans coming back for more.
Excellent blend of humor and serious rugby discussion; engaging and informative.
Some listeners note occasional guest balance issues, but still overall high engagement.
Banter and warmth with informed rugby insights; hosts balance expertise with camaraderie.
The show informs and moves listeners emotionally, especially around women's rugby and leadership stories.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#35
United States/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#20
Canada/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#24
United Kingdom/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#15
Germany/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#28
Italy/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#87
France/Sports/Rugby

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Can England Save the Series? With Red Rose & new mum Lark Atkin-Davies
Q: How hard is it to lose when you don't lose?
Atkin-Davies says the players must feel the disappointment, learn from it quickly, and use it to prepare for the next match. She also sees the loss as a chance for the squad to respond during a new World Cup cycle without carrying the unbeaten-record pressure.
Can England Save the Series? With Red Rose & new mum Lark Atkin-Davies
Q: How hard is it to come back to full fitness though?
Atkin-Davies says pregnancy changed how her body moved, and postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, sleep deprivation, and performance benchmarks all shaped her return. She reached 94% of her former top speed around 12 weeks after giving birth, but sees her first game as the start of a longer rebuilding process.
John Mitchell’s Mission: The Red Roses Unfinished Business
Q: What's the biggest impact you think you've had over this period as a coach?
Mitch emphasizes enabling people, remaining calm amidst Six Nations changes, and aligning the team around a shared identity and strategy, which allowed players to adapt quickly and grow collectively.
Why Women’s Rugby Is Good Business
Q: What are the three main revenue streams for Women's Rugby right now?
Ticketing, sponsorship, and broadcast rights are the primary revenue levers driving growth, with ongoing challenges in valuing women's sports rights and achieving broad, year-round coverage.
Magic Meg Jones: MARRIAGE, Mischief & Merch
Q: What are your tips for managing an engagement and wedding planning while being an elite athlete?
Prioritize what matters most (the vibe and connection), involve trusted helpers for logistics, and keep plans flexible; small personal moments (coffee routines, mundane daily life) matter more than grand gestures.

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A lively, candid show centered on women's rugby, combining expert on-field analysis with personality-driven banter. Episodes frequently feature current players, coaches, and broadcasters, with deep dives into World Cup campaigns, coaching pathways, governance, sponsorship, and the business side of growing the game. A notable through-line is leadership—from player transitions to coaching development—and a steadfast commitment to authentic storytelling that aims to attract new fans while supporting the sport's professionalization. The format blends warm camaraderie, personal stories, and practical insights for clubs, unions, brands, and listeners curious about the game beyond match days.

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Recent guests on The Good, The Scaz & The Rugby include:

1. Emma Wassell
2. Haidee Head
3. Lark Atkin-Davies
4. Lisa Thomson
5. Meg Jones
6. Alex Matthews
7. Sarah Bern
8. Holly Aitchison

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