Episode 18 - Promotion & relegation, Accra Majestics and player recruitment

Episode 18 - Promotion & relegation, Accra Majestics and player recruitment

Author: Matt, Lou, Jodie, Dubs, Lucy and Mollie March 30, 2022 Duration: 1:33:08
This is Episode 18 of GrassRoots –Women's Rugby from the roots up.As the end of the first full season during covid approaches an exciting crescendo, we discuss the emotional rollercoaster of promotion and relegation; what it means, how to navigate it and how it is not always the best, or the worst thing to happen to your team.We change codes to meet the brilliant Rachel Ankomah, Manager and player for the Accra Majestics Rugby League Team in Ghana, hear all about the sport in West Africa and discuss strange injuries.We continue our series of how to build a team, focusing on recruitment, and hear from an actual ref, Fiona Brunt who clarifies (!) some of the technical questions around tackling your own player.ChezSez visits a Yorkshire Dogging spot, Joyce pretends to retire and we discuss strange injuries.To follow the podcast on social media: Twitter: @gr_rugbypodInsta: @grassrootsrugbypodEmail: grassrootswomen@hotmail.comBuy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/grassrootsrugbypodTo follow the Accra Majestics:Twitter: @AccramajesticsInsta: @accramajesticsRLTo follow Rachel: Twitter: @rachelankomahRLInsta: @ankomahrachelrlTo contact Halbro: fergus@halbro.com / www.halbro.com

Tune in to GrassRoots-Women's Rugby from the Roots Up, where hosts Matt, Lou, Jodie, Dubs, Lucy, and Mollie gather to talk about the real heart of the sport. This isn't a show about professional contracts or international headlines; it's a bi-monthly conversation dedicated entirely to the vibrant, chaotic, and joyful world of women's rugby at the club level. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair in the clubhouse after a match, diving into the stories of the teams and the unforgettable characters that make the community so special. You'll hear about the essence and culture that binds players together, from the muddy pitches to the socials, and get a genuine spotlight on squads competing in various leagues across the country. Adding a unique perspective, the legendary Cherie (ChezSez) regularly shares intimate insights from her own life in rugby, offering a personal lens on the game's triumphs and challenges. This podcast is built for anyone who loves the unvarnished, authentic side of sports-the camaraderie, the grassroots intrigue, and the pure passion that fuels every scrum and lineout. It’s a celebration of the foundation upon which the entire women’s game is built, told by the people who live it every week.
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