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Episode 11: Changing Times

January 11, 2024·23 min·2 clips

Sam previews interviews with Saracens and Loughborough players and looks at Celtic Challenge action.

This episode reviews recent rounds in the Women's Premiership (PWR) and Celtic Challenge rugby competitions. Host Sam provides match analysis and previews upcoming fixtures. The episode features interviews with players from Saracens, Loughborough Lightning, and Glasgow Warriors. The show covers the results from PWR Round Seven, including Gloucester-Hartpury's 42-24 win over Loughborough Lightning. Saracens secured a comfortable victory against Sale Sharks, while Leicester Tigers narrowly lost 33-24 to Harlequins. Exeter Chiefs defeated Trailfinders Women 38-19 in a game preceded by news of a potential points deduction for Chiefs. The top four standings are discussed, with Saracens leading the table. The episode also looks ahead to PWR Round Eight. It reviews Round Two of the Celtic Challenge and previews Round Three, with insights from Glasgow Warriors players. An interesting point is that Loughborough Lightning's performance against Gloucester-Hartpury is described as very impressive despite the loss. The potential points deduction for Exeter Chiefs relates to EQP (England Qualified Player) regulations. Interview segments will include Sadia Kabeya from Loughborough Lightning and Saracens players Alex Osborne and McKinley Hunt. The tone is enthusiastic and conversational, focused on delivering immediate rugby news and results. The style is direct and analysis-oriented, blending match summaries with planned interviews. This episode is ideal for fans closely following the Women's Premiership and Celtic Challenge leagues. Listeners seeking deep tactical breakdowns or long-form narratives might find it too focused on weekly results.

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