17: Thrills, spills, upsets and plenty of Power Pals

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!  By the way, we'd love your reviews so if you can spare a minute, please leave us one.

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 render Philippa speechless? Tune in to find out! Got your tickets for our live pod at the PWR Final? Buy here! GSR x PWR: The Ultimate Final Live Show Tickets, Sun, Mar 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM | Eventbrite

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. Tickets going fast for the LIVE PWR pod - GSR x PWR: The Ultimate Final Live Show Tickets, Sun, Mar 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM | Eventbrite 

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 Sharks head coach Rachel Taylor. Don't forget our LIVE podcast special at the PWR Final on March 16th. Tickets - GSR x PWR: The Ultimate Final Live Show Tickets, Sun, Mar 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM | Eventbrite

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 appearances, Bears saw off the Tigers and Quins went ten in a row.  Plus they preview Round 15 which features a Midlands and London derby, with all games broadcast or live streamed. And, have you bought your PWR Final live pod tickets as The Power Pod and Good, Scaz, Rugby join forces? Come join us!  BUY TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gsr-x-pwr-the-ultimate-final-live-show-tickets-1142393482659?aff=oddtdtcreator  

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 special announcement coming in tandem with our friends at GSR. Enjoy!