She's the Champ

Episode 24: Courtney Treco

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: shesthechamp.podcast@gmail.com Host: Bluebell Nicholls Producer: Tom Nunan

Episode 23: Charlotte Hamlyn-Williams

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: shesthechamp.podcast@gmail.com Host: Bluebell Nicholls Producer: Tom Nunan

Episode 22: Madi Williams

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: shesthechamp.podcast@gmail.com Host: Bluebell Nicholls Producer: Tom Nunan

Episode 21: Hannah Johnston

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: shesthechamp.podcast@gmail.com Host: Bluebell Nicholls Producer: Tom Nunan

Episode 20: Charley Brunton

She's the Champ is back with another semi-final preview, this week with Sale FC 1861's Charley Brunton. A front row who has moved through the pack, Charley lifts the lid on the professional attitude fuelling Sale's success as they prepare for a semi-final at Richmond. She also argues why Champ North hits harder than South, explains why union is still better than league and reveals how she's learnt to love the dark arts of the scrum. Plus Bluebell has a deep dive into the final Champ North table after the final game was played. Subscribe and follow She's the Champ for results, analysis and interviews each week. Instagram: @shesthechamp.podcast TikTok: @shesthechamp.pod Email: shesthechamp.podcast@gmail.com Host: Bluebell Nicholls Producer: Tom Nunan