These women are so likeable and relatable! Best of luck to them in their rugby futures! Will definitely be cheering for Kildunne in sevens.

Ellie Kildunne & Jess Breach along with Abby Dow has to be the best back three that's ever represented the Red Roses. They scored 18 tries between them in the 2024 Six Nations and their combined record of 111 tries in 123 appearances speaks for itself.

I am an 84 year-old grandfather. My granddaughter plays professional soccer in the WSL. Like Elle and Jess, she is super fit and works very hard at her job. I see a certain charm in all 3 girls that just brings joy to my heart. I am sure Elle's and Jess' dads are extremely proud of their children.

Wonderful conversation. I have a background in psychology and work as a psychotherapist -- conversations like this that touch on the psychological trials of athletes are gold dust. Thank you for being open about this. It is so valuable for others. And as for those who make negative comments -- they are telling you more about themselves than they are about the things they are commenting on.

Watched all the matches with my granddaughter and told her it's a game for all and all sizes and its played for the enjoyment Bless her she is a 5ft - 9 year old stick insect with bright red hair and we always tell her that she should embrace who she is. Her smile while watching was amazing. Rugby may not be her sport going forward but its giving her ideas😊 So thank you for the amazing games and good luck with the 7s .

Two amazing players and both brilliant ambassadors for the women's game. Can't wait to see them both in action at WXV in Canada later this year.

The woman's game is very under rated

@expressoevangelism80

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Definitely not by me. I think the women are playing the complete game from 1-15. They all throw the ball around with good direction and purpose. They know where their team mates are. The game they play is dynamic and exciting. There is no apparent front row stupidity when getting set for a scrum. Everyone just sets out to play a great game for their team and to the best of their ability. Thank you ladies. England has something really good to be proud of.

Absolutely love our Red Roses. So inspiring. Love watching you girls thrive.

You two are so based. What great role models for both the game and sports in general.

All that needs to be said is that they are two brilliant rugby players among a team of brilliant rugby players. I would add a thank you for amazing 6 nations campaig

I like this pair a lot primarily because of their talent on the pitch but they speak so well on the podcast too and not going to lie they are attractive but first and foremost its the highlight reels they make watching womens rugby so exiting i like woens cricket and rugby but not so much football or tennis it seems diluted but the red roses are just a proper rugby team

As a NZer, I think of the English back three as exciting, entertaining and superb. IMHO, the best in any team since Lomu/Cullen/Wilson of the ABs. In my wildest dreams "too small" or "not strong" never entered my mind. I don't know why anyone would think that, simply watching you play shows how you all break so many tackles and fend off so many tacklers. You've got a point regarding commentators. Too many wander off into an anecdote and stick with it even when the entire game just broke open. And don't get me started on those (so often male) commentators who struggle to identify players, even when the shirt numbers are clearly visible. I wish Rikki Swannell could train everyone to be as good as she is.

@lost_boy

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Absolutely agree with all your points and for me, Rikki Swannell is by far the best commentator in the game. Every time I watch a game she's commentating on, Men's or Women's, I come away feeling as though I've learnt so much more about this wonderful game.

@hamblyl

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Jason Robinson is 5'4".

@thetruthhurts7675

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WOW What? You rate them as good as or at least the best back three since whom? Lomu/Cullen/Wilson? Wow that is some serious praise!

@hamblyl

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@@thetruthhurts7675 Comparative dominance in their form of the sport, I'd absolutely agree though I'd also say dont forget Claudia MacD.

@thetruthhurts7675

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@@hamblyl Yes THAT rugby world cup try! The try of the tournament. Strangely i am just watching something on that now.

Ellie channeling her inner Werner Kok 🔥🇿🇦. OG Bok Sevens team had speed, steps and still physical. Players like Cheslin Kolbe and Faf the Giant slayer de Klerk prove rugby is for everyone.

1:36 They offer such great insight that the men wouldn’t even speak about with regards to the physicality of the game in terms of carrying of the ball and tackling. Rugby takes a ton courage and all players have to mentally prepare for that

Any fools who put you down about body comp….they’re just missing something in themselves. Just haters. You’re immense athletes, love watching every minute of your games 👍👍💪💪💪

Lovely to see so many positive comments x

‘Tackling is so mental…if you’re not in the tackle in your brain, you’re not in it…’ Agreed. When I played Rugby I was a particularly hard tackler, but it never once occurred to me I might get hurt, or it just might hurt generally, so I just went in fully committed - and it never did hurt. It helps to have the right tackling technique, of course, but those dancing about with thoughts of ‘ Shall I or shan’t I’ and similar were pretty rubbish tacklers, and invariably DID get hurt if they actually made a tackle.

Love the interaction, but have to say Ellie’s top just reminds me of the one “Frank Spencer” used to wear 😊😊 Looking forward to watching them in the Olympics and again live at the autumn internationals. As for shape and size, the one thing I love about the Red Roses is the different hair-styles, because watching them live it makes it a lot easier to identify who’s who.

I haven’t seen any ladies 7’s as yet. That’s going to be fun to watch. I hope you enjoy it, and have great fun when it comes around.

I enjoy the show and enjoy the conversation of these two. I have to disagree when they spoke about being commentated on ‘how they look’ as it relates to size/strength/etc. One thing thats sets people apart in athletics is physical gifts. How often do we hear about Antoine duPont’s strength in comparison to his size? How many times do commentators talk about the power of any Tuilagi’s lower body? Jonah Lomu’s power and speed was what made him the attraction he was. The assumption that all high level athletes possess the same physical gifts so do not speak about them, seems a bit naive. Just my opinion. Thanks.

Lovely girls!

A couple of very fine players. Very very few weaknesses - if any the weaknesses are defensive ones. Breach needs to work on basic tackling technique positioning in a match scenario, she looks very uncertain and lacking in confidence to even find a position to tackle from.

Agreed and disagree on physique, if a player in the Men's team has gained to Much weight we talk about it and he loses the weight ,if s player needs to bulk we talk about it ? Why is it any different.there is a world class 10 international women's rugby not saying no names ,wat she does it great but she much bigger than typical 10 ,why is it a bad thing to think. If she lost bit weight it would improve her even more as a player ,yes rugby is all shapes and sizes that's the beauty of it ,but we all adjust to become the best version we can of ourselves

@hamblyl

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That's condition not shape & size.

Saying a lot for birds, musing "he looks ecstatic" , because of his barnet. Depressing.

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