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As Philippa and Nick prepare to put the mics away for the season, there's the small matter of the 24/25 season Final and the selection of the Power Pod Season XV with two very special guests. Saracens legend Sonic, Sonia Green and England Rugby World Cup winner Rachael Burford join our hosts to look at which players stood out across the season - with a line drawn above those players who are currently internationally contracted. Do you agree with the selections? And who will win the Final? No fence sitting here.  If you've enjoyed this season with us, please leave us a review wherever you listen. Every positive word helps our mission to come back bigger and better next season.

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!

This week Philippa and Nick review Round 12 which included Loughborough Lightning's first ever win against Saracens, Quins staying on top, Tigers winning at home and the champions showing their class in the westcountry derby. There's time to reflect on the accidental team talk that PT gave Trailfinders before we look ahead to next weekend, which includes that big clash in Devon as Chiefs host the Bears. We hear from Rachel Malcolm (courtesy of the Lightning Insta), Claudia Peña, Ilona Maher, Kim Oliver and our One Question is answered by Bulou Mataitoga - who explains a little more about 'kava'. The Power Pod is the official podcast of Premiership Women's Rugby. Follow us on Instagram @powerpod_

In this Bonus Episode, enjoy in full the three interviews that we featured in our main Power Pod Ep 12 this week - Sara Cox, Lilli Ives Campion and Dave Ward. 1:34 - Referee Sara Cox 14:14 - Loughborough Lightning's Lilli Ives Campion 28:21 - Bristol Bears' head coach Dave Ward - recorded before we knew of Ilona Maher's selection into the matchday squad for Sunday.

In the first Power Pod of 2025, Philippa and Nick look back at the festive fixtures of Round 11 before previewing every PWR match of the first weekend of the New Year. Lilli Ives Campion stops off for a chat about Loughborough's fortunes and the positivity in power! Bristol Bears boss Dave Ward looks forward to assessing the state of his new arrival Ilona Maher ahead of Sunday's repeat of the 2024 PWR Final, plus we bring top superstar referee Sara Cox in to demystify the law interpretation around playing advantage. We've loads of your messages to get through too as we look ahead to a wonderful year in the women's game.

In this episode, Philippa Tuttiett and Nick Heath break down the highlights from Round 10, including Gloucester-Hartpury’s statement win against Saracens, Harlequins breaking the bye-week curse, and Hope Rogers' stunning four-try performance for Exeter Chiefs. Plus, we preview the much-anticipated Round 11 clashes, including Bristol Bears’ showdown with Saracens and Exeter Chiefs’ test against Gloucester-Hartpury at Sandy Park.  We'll hear from Quins boss Ross Chisholm plus Laura 'Bimba' Delgado offers a unique answer to this week's One Question. And don't forget to enter our Big Game 16 ticket competition on our Instagram! Rugby positions explained - https://youtu.be/R_SarnzzMfE?si=qMkzmxG3dpxBv8zW&t=203