In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by No Woman No Try director and content creator Victoria Rush, fresh from the Women’s Six Nations media launch, to unpack a huge moment for the Red Roses – on and off the pitch.
With over 70,000 tickets already sold for England‘s opening game against Ireland, we ask whether this is the moment women’s rugby truly goes mainstream.
Victoria gives behind-the-scenes insight from the launch, including the mood in the England camp, the growing connection between players and fans, and how storytelling – through the release of ‘England, Meet England’ – is helping drive the game’s rapid rise.
We also break down England’s squad announcement, the appointment of Meg Jones as captain, and whether this feels like evolution or more of the same from a dominant Red Roses side.
We discuss…
What the 70,000 ticket figure really means for the women’s game
Inside the Six Nations media launch – what fans didn’t see
Meg Jones as captain – leadership style and early impressions
The role of storytelling in growing rugby audiences
Whether fans are now buying into personalities as much as performances
Can anyone stop England – or are they still streets ahead?
Which nations could challenge the Red Roses this year
Plus, Victoria shares her standout personalities from the launch, who impressed most off the pitch, and her overall feeling heading into the tournament.
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