S2 E4: Clea Fawcett

Something different from She's the Champ this week - as we take you inside the Rec for Bath 25-21 Old Albanian Saints. Bluebell is joined by Maria Galitzine (better known as @motivatewithmaria on social media) to bring you the atmosphere, in-game analysis and interviews with the victorious players, coach and fans. Plus Bluebell looks back at last week's results, talks through the tables and looks ahead to a (nearly) full round this weekend.She's the Champ is sponsored by W RUGBY and Project Won for Won. Rugby reinvented for the new generation. ⁠⁠⁠Check out their website⁠⁠⁠ to find out more.Subscribe and follow for results, analysis and interviews each week.Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@shesthechamp.podcast⁠⁠⁠Email: [email protected]: Bluebell NichollsProducer: Tom Nunan

Ahead of Bath hosting OA Saints at the Rec, She's the Champ speaks to Bath co-captain Clea Fawcett. After missing most of last season through injury, Clea's back leading her team to success, with Bath currently top of the Champ South table. She tells Bluebell what it was like getting into rugby after the Red Roses' first World Cup win in 2014, marks Bath Ladies' tenth match on the Rec pitch, and explains how her work as an emergency doctor influences her leadership style.Plus Bluebell looks back at the last two weeks of fixtures (including a few played in the bye week), runs through the tables as they stand and looks ahead to a full round this weekend.She's the Champ is sponsored by W RUGBY and Project Won for Won. Rugby reinvented for the new generation. ⁠⁠Check out their website⁠⁠ to find out more.Subscribe and follow for results, analysis and interviews each week.Instagram: ⁠⁠@shesthechamp.podcast⁠⁠Email: [email protected]: Bluebell NichollsProducer: Tom Nunan

She's the Champ is sticking in the Championship North this week, as Bluebell sits down with Buckingham Swans fly-half Heather Barnes. Heather talks about her introduction to rugby, as a nine year old playing for an U15s side (where she got nicknamed 'The Terminator'). She reveals the difference in play styles between Champ North's more northernly teams and those further south, and she talks about Buckingham Swans' high hopes for the season as they sit top of the table with three bonus point wins from three.Plus Bluebell looks back at a full week of fixtures, and ahead to another to come this weekend.She's the Champ is sponsored by W RUGBY and Project Won for Won. Rugby reinvented for the new generation. ⁠Check out their website⁠ to find out more.Subscribe and follow for results, analysis and interviews each week.Instagram: ⁠@shesthechamp.podcast⁠Email: [email protected]: Bluebell NichollsProducer: Tom Nunan

She's the Champ is back for another full game week of fixtures, and this week we are venturing to Championship North with West Park Leeds' captain Lauren Roberts. A fly half who loves a ruck, Lauren's a versatile player across different positions and different codes, bringing experience and leadership to the side. She talks to Bluebell about how growing up in Dubai meant she got into rugby through 7s, and how her career's taken her around the world, including playing in Spain. They also talk about the challenge for Champ sides which aren't linked to a Prem side, the politics of plaiting on game day and which artist should be considered the unofficial of women's rugby.Plus Bluebell wraps up the three games played in the bye week, looks ahead to a full week of fixtures this weekend and goes through the tables for the first time this season.She's the Champ is sponsored by W RUGBY and Project Won for Won. Rugby reinvented for the new generation. ⁠Check out their website⁠ to find out more.Subscribe and follow for results, analysis and interviews each week.Instagram: ⁠@shesthechamp.podcast⁠Email: [email protected]: Bluebell NichollsProducer: Tom Nunan

Bluebell brings you a special episode of She's the Champ for the off-week!This season, She's the Champ will be following the rhythm of the Championship game weeks - with two weeks on then one week off. But thanks to this summer's drought, the first week of the season was delayed and affected the best-laid plans of your favourite podcasters.So Bluebell's here with a short round-up of the results from Round 1, including an impressive win for a newly-promoted side, and looks ahead to the three games held this weekend.She's the Champ is sponsored by W RUGBY and Project Won for Won. Rugby reinvented for the new generation. ⁠Check out their website⁠ to find out more.Subscribe and follow for results, analysis and interviews each week.Instagram: ⁠@shesthechamp.podcast⁠Email: [email protected]: Bluebell NichollsProducer: Tom Nunan

Women's Championship rugby is back for another season - and so is She's the Champ!Bluebell sits down with North Bristol duo Mya Walker-Humphreys and Ruby Dymmock-Morgan for the first episode of 2026/27. Fresh off their continental pre-season outing at the inaugural Master Europeen tournament, first team captain Mya and front row Ruby say North Bristol have their sights set on a top four finish. They credit Ellie Marston-Mulhearn and her coaching team with the club's new squad depth, Mya discusses making her debut for Bristol Bears and Ruby reveals the origin of her nickname...Plus Bluebell discusses the drought delays and London Irish pulling out of this season, and looks ahead to the first round of fixtures.She's the Champ is sponsored by W RUGBY and Project Won for Won. Rugby reinvented for the new generation. Check out their website to find out more.Subscribe and follow for results, analysis and interviews each week.Instagram: @shesthechamp.podcastEmail: [email protected]: Bluebell NichollsProducer: Tom Nunan

Part 2 of She's the Champ's Champ Final preview, and this episode we are speaking to Courtney Treco from Richmond. Originally from the Bahamas, Courtney talks about coming over the UK and settling in Sussex before her long association with Richmond, talks through all the changes she's seen since joining and looks at how last year's defeat is fuelling the team this year. She also explains how tequila is to blame for getting her into rugby.She's the Champ will be at the final at the Allianz Stadium at Twickenham on Sunday 24th May - so come and say hello!Subscribe and follow She's the Champ for results, analysis and interviews each week.Instagram: @shesthechamp.podcast TikTok: @shesthechamp.pod Email: [email protected]: Bluebell NichollsProducer: Tom Nunan

It's Champ Final week, and to build up to the decider on Sunday 24th May at Twickenham between OA Saints and Richmond, She's the Champ has got a two-part preview.In Part 1, we speak to Charlotte Hamlyn-Williams from OA Saints. She talks about the change she has seen over 20 years of playing rugby, with all the stories she's collected along the way. From training with Sarah Hunter at university, to taking time out twice for pregnancy, it all comes down to this: Sunday is the final game of Charlotte's long career.She's the Champ will be at the final at the Allianz Stadium at Twickenham on Sunday 24th May - so come and say hello!Subscribe and follow She's the Champ for results, analysis and interviews each week.Instagram: @shesthechamp.podcast TikTok: @shesthechamp.pod Email: [email protected]: Bluebell NichollsProducer: Tom Nunan

It's Play-Off Semi Final Day! And what better way to prepare for your trip to Newlands Park or the RAG to support than to listen to the final episode from She's the Champ's Play-Off Preview series? Bluebell sits down with Madi Williams from Cheltenham Tigers to complete the set of semi-finalists. Madi talks through why Cheltenham have been such a dominant team across the Champ, what last year's semi-final loss means for their mentality this time and how she leads as a co-captain aged just 22.Subscribe and follow She's the Champ for results, analysis and interviews each week.Instagram: @shesthechamp.podcast TikTok: @shesthechamp.pod Email: [email protected]: Bluebell NichollsProducer: Tom Nunan

She's the Champ is back with the third preview episode of the Championship semi-finals, and this week talking to Hannah Johnston from OA Saints. Ahead of OA's trip to Cheltenham Tigers, Hannah reflects on her long association with Saints, from the girls teams to returning post-PhD. She also talks about her 'rugby dad' at the club, the pressure of coaching, and why playing Champ is perfect when playing elite level doesn't appeal.Plus Bluebell deep-dives into the final Champ South table, and brings you the confirmed semi-final fixtures.Subscribe and follow She's the Champ for results, analysis and interviews each week.Instagram: @shesthechamp.podcast TikTok: @shesthechamp.pod Email: [email protected]: Bluebell NichollsProducer: Tom Nunan