The Power Pod

As Philippa and Nick prepare to put the mics away for the season, there's the small matter of the 24/25 season Final and the selection of the Power Pod Season XV with two very special guests. Saracens legend Sonic, Sonia Green and England Rugby World Cup winner Rachael Burford join our hosts to look at which players stood out across the season - with a line drawn above those players who are curren...

Enjoy listening to our full length conversations with Bristol Bears' scrum-half Keira Bevan and Saracens' Director of Rugby Alex Austerberry ahead of two huge PWR semi-finals this weekend. 

It's knockout rugby time as Philippa and Nick review the last regular round of the PWR season and look ahead to the semi-finals. Philippa chats with Bristol Bears' scrum-half Keira Bevan while Nick catches up with Saracens' Director of Rugby Alex Austerberry. We hear from Sarah Bonar with the answer to her One Question and we've news of yet another ticket giveaway - jump onto our socials to win! ...

After a big Round 17 weekend, Philippa and Nick enjoy looking back at the big Friday night clash in front of a record crowd at The Stoop, along with some other big scoring matches and records elsewhere. The top four has finally been confirmed, there's news of a departing club stalwart, Sean Lynn shares all on how he's juggling two jobs and Lucy Nye answers our One Question. Oh and how do you rende...

In this bonus bit of Power Pod action, former Harlequins centre and Red Rose World Cup winner Rachael Burford joins Nick Heath to talk all things top four ahead of this weekend's Round 17 matches.

As Round 17 of the PWR approaches, Philippa and Nick have a look at how the penultimate round of league fixtures will go, with special guest Rachael Burford helping analyse the top four race. Who knows why Tigers are Tigers and Bears are Bears? Mikolaj would like to know via the Power Line. Keep in touch with us via WhatsApp messages and voice notes to be part of next week's show - 07880 716219. T...

With just two games in the upcoming buffer weekend of the PWR, it felt like an opportune moment to invite a guest to join Nick Heath and run the rule over the season so far. Our huge thanks to Saracens' and England star Poppy Cleall who is never shy in coming forward. Although she won't mind Ellie Kildunne bringing the rage once in a while!

We don't like to leave you without the full content so enjoy the chats Nick Heath had with Trailfinders' Ella Amory, all about her new business Offload. Plus the new Red Roses captain Zoe Aldcroft also sat down for a chat.

Wow. What about the results from Round 15 of the PWR? It had everything! Join Philippa Tuttiett and Nick Heath as they take stock after a breathless round of action whilst keeping an eye on the run-in ahead of the next round of matches. We've plenty of contributions from you, our Power Pals, alongside an honest Dave Ward from Bristol, a happy Tyson Beukeboom from Trailfinders and a relieved Sale S...

A big week if you're a Welsh co-host of a women's rugby podcast as Philippa Tuttiett and Nick Heath digest the news that Sean Lynn has signed a contract to join Wales as head coach. What will that do for his Gloucester Hartpury team's title ambitions? With one eye on the league table, Nick and Philippa look back at Round 14 as the champions got a scare, Emily Scarratt brought up 50 club appearance...

In this week's Power Pod, Philippa and Nick assess the barnstorming 100-up performance from Saracens, the champions moving top of the tree, and Hannah Botterman reflects on Bristol's beating of the Chiefs.  We hear all about Ella Amory's new business 'Offload' and head up north to hear from Sale Sharks' Katana Howard for this week's One Question. All the usual review and preview bits plus a specia...

This week Philippa and Nick review Round 12 which included Loughborough Lightning's first ever win against Saracens, Quins staying on top, Tigers winning at home and the champions showing their class in the westcountry derby. There's time to reflect on the accidental team talk that PT gave Trailfinders before we look ahead to next weekend, which includes that big clash in Devon as Chiefs host the...

In this Bonus Episode, enjoy in full the three interviews that we featured in our main Power Pod Ep 12 this week - Sara Cox, Lilli Ives Campion and Dave Ward. 1:34 - Referee Sara Cox 14:14 - Loughborough Lightning's Lilli Ives Campion 28:21 - Bristol Bears' head coach Dave Ward - recorded before we knew of Ilona Maher's selection into the matchday squad for Sunday.

In the first Power Pod of 2025, Philippa and Nick look back at the festive fixtures of Round 11 before previewing every PWR match of the first weekend of the New Year. Lilli Ives Campion stops off for a chat about Loughborough's fortunes and the positivity in power! Bristol Bears boss Dave Ward looks forward to assessing the state of his new arrival Ilona Maher ahead of Sunday's repeat of the 2024...

In this episode, Philippa Tuttiett and Nick Heath break down the highlights from Round 10, including Gloucester-Hartpury’s statement win against Saracens, Harlequins breaking the bye-week curse, and Hope Rogers' stunning four-try performance for Exeter Chiefs. Plus, we preview the much-anticipated Round 11 clashes, including Bristol Bears’ showdown with Saracens and Exeter Chiefs’ test against Glo...

With news of the new PWR and Canterbury boots partnership, Nick Heath spoke to ambassador and World Player of the Year Ellie Kildunne.  This chat was just a little too long for our usual Power Pod episode so enjoy it here as a Power Up extra!

This week, get the full breakdown of round nine’s standout performances, including Saracens’ commanding win over Leicester Tigers, Trailfinders’ resurgence against Sale Sharks, and Gloucester-Hartpury’s dominant showing against Loughborough Lightning. Discover which players are making waves, from Mo Hunt’s tactical brilliance to Ellie Kildunne's game-changing plays.  We've three guests via the Pow...

In a huge week for the PWR, Philippa Tuttiett and Nick Heath discuss the arrival of USA Eagle and Olympic 7s star Ilona Maher to Bristol Bears.  There's the usual look back on the action from last round as yet another team loses their post-bye-week match. We hear from Bristol head coach Dave Ward on his new acquisition as he also looks ahead to their big match against unbeaten Chiefs in Round 9. ...

After a stellar trip to Monaco, Philippa Tuttiett comes back to earth to rejoin Nick Heath and review a stormy Round 7 in the PWR with two home and two away wins on the board. We hear from Gloucester Hartpury boss Sean Lynn and ask about his interest in the Wales top job; there's a chat with Sale Sharks' Rachel Taylor ahead of Sharks hosting Tigers in Round 8 as each go in search of a first season...

As the PWR returns from a week's break, Philippa Tuttiett and Nick Heath are back to look ahead to Round 7.  In this episode we'll hear from Quins' Sarah Bonar, Saracens boss Alex Austerberry and England captain Marlie Packer tells us who should win the World Rugby POTY gong. We hear from Sale Sharks' Bea Rigoni on this week's One Question and as usual, PT picks her Power Play from the last round....

In this week's episode Philippa and Nick look back on that stunning win from Quins in Bristol, including hearing from Jade Konkel. A dominant Chiefs side draw the praises of Susie Appleby while Tigers' Fran McGhie offers her reaction to Tigers TV after scoring a brace of tries in their loss to Trailfinders. We seek out Maud Muir who offers us a tasty One Question, there's a full look ahead to our...

In this episode we review Round 4 and look ahead to Round 5, with a shout out to the Exe and a bit of chat from the Chiefs head coach Susie Appleby. Philippa discovers how the stats do lie when it comes to Lightning's result against Quins and she grills Nick on the latest on all those rumours around global rugby star Ilona Maher and her possible move to PWR. We've some questions answered from you,...

It's another bumper episode of The Power Pod as Philippa and Nick welcome guests Liv McGoverne from Exeter Chiefs, Saracens' Sydney Gregson and coach Mouritz Botha. We also hear from 'Millie Whizz' as the Bristol winger grabbed a brace last weekend and Sean Lynn looks ahead to the Circus heading to the StoneX. Most importantly, we'll hear the best examination from Zainab Alema as to who would win...

With three PWR sides scoring over 50 points and four teams yet to win, Philippa and Nick see who stood up on the R2 weekend where attack won the day and examine who will edge victory in R3. We hear reaction from an unimpressed Nathan Smith at Loughborough, a frustrated Ross Chisholm at Quins and Saracens’ Alex Austerberry reacts to the news that the 2025 PWR Final will be held at their StoneX grou...

Philippa and Nick offer a brief reflection on the news that PWR CEO Belinda Moore is stepping down, followed by a look back at Round 1 which includes reaction from Trailfinders’ Annabel Meta, Saracens’ Alex Austerberry and a couple of our newly christened ‘Power Pals’ who have contacted us via The Power Line. They explore what happened with Liv McGoverne’s charged down conversion as Philippa consu...