back the girls by Rhiana Lewis, Gem Hallett, Lowri Harries, Rach Taylor, Caryl Thomas
Last Updated: October 16, 2025
Wales’ first podcast dedicated to women’s rugby!Talking all things Welsh women's rugby with Rhiana Lewis.Instagram: @backthegirlspodTwitter: @BackTheGirlsPod
Season 5 Episode 2 - Wales' World Cup
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In this episode, Rhiana is joined by Sarah and Sianz to discuss the pool stages of RWC 2025, Wales' performance issues, and their highlights of the tournament so far. The three of them accidentally talked for three hours straight (oops), and so this is part 1 of a 2-3 part episode.
Season 5 Episode 1 - World Cup Preview
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Very short episode this time – here's a ten minute overview of what Rugby World Cup 2025 will look like for Wales. Rhiana covers the squad, the pool draw, and the teamsheet for this weekend's match against Scotland. It gets a little derailed by the end, I was very tired.
Season 4 Episode 6 - Pride Month Special
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In this Pride Month special episode, Rhiana speaks with Kirsten Flower, Alycia Washington, and Catrin Williams about trans inclusion and participation in rugby, the Ruck You match played in Oslo earlier this month, and what the future holds for trans people, particularly trans women, in rugby.
Season 4 Episode 5 - Six Nations Catch-Up
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In this episode, Rhiana is joined by fellow rugby podcaster, Hattie. They discuss the past two rounds of the Women's Six Nations, look ahead to Wales vs Ireland, and recap the U18 Women's Six Nations Festival. We also hear from Bethan Howell, captain of Seven Sisters, and Joe Harwood, Coach of Senghenydd Sirens, to talk about their recent wins in the WRU Women's National Finals.
Season 4 Episode 4 - It's Six Nations Time!
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In this episode, Rhiana is joined by fellow rugby podcaster, Sianz. They discuss Sean Lynn's appointment as head coach, the Celtic Challenge, and the first round of the Women's Six Nations.
Season 4 Episode 3 - What's Next for the WRU? (part 2)
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In this episode Rhiana is joined by former Welsh international and captain Mellissa Berry. In the second of two parts they discuss the head coach role, a culture of sexism, and what needs to change.
Season 4 Episode 2 - What's Next for the WRU? (part 1)
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In this episode Rhiana is joined by former Welsh international and captain Mellissa Berry. In this first of two parts they discuss the recent scandal in the WRU, mistreatment of players, and what needs to happen moving forward.
Season 4 Episode 1 - Back The Girls is back!
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Back The Girls is back - and with a new host! Gemma and Rhiana discuss the past year of Welsh women's rugby, what's next for the podcast, and answer questions from the listeners.
Episode 28: Celtic Challenge Check-in
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Caryl Thomas and Gem Hallett are joined by England Legend Rocky Clark MBE and Wales’s Natalia John, for a deep dive on the Celtic challenge, the vibe around Welsh rugby and thoughts on the B&I Lions announcement. Be part of the conversation and join us at #BackTheGirls
Episode 23: We're in the Quarter Finals! (27/10/22)
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Wales’ first podcast dedicated to women’s rugby!
Episode 21 - Wales' lose to NZ, all eyes on the Aussies! (18/10/22)
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Wales’ first podcast dedicated to women’s rugby!
Episode 20 - We're back, and it's World Cup time! (10/10/22)
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Wales’ first podcast dedicated to women’s rugby!
Episode 19 - Six Nations over, but it's just the beginning for Wales! (3/05/22)
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Wales’ first podcast dedicated to women’s rugby!
Episode 18- All eyes on Super Saturday! (26/04/22)
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Wales’ first podcast dedicated to women’s rugby!
Episode 17 - Next up.. France and Friday Night Lights! (20/04/22)
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Wales’ first podcast dedicated to women’s rugby!
Episode 16 - 2 from 2, but England next! (7/04/22)
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Wales’ first podcast dedicated to women’s rugby! In this episode Gemma Hallett and Lowri Harries is joined by Jennifer Davies (Treacle) as we reflect on Wales' incredible win over the weekend against Scotland, and discuss the upcoming third Six Nations game against England. Can Wales get another victory? We'd love you to share images of you listening and your thoughts on the episode. Tag us with #BackTheGirlsPod and join the conversation. Get in touch across our social media accounts or via email backthegirls.pod@hotmail.com Instagram: @backthegirlspodcast Twitter: @backthegirlspod And remember #BackTheGirls
Episode 15 - Ireland done. Next Up... Scotland! (30/03/22)
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Wales’ first podcast dedicated to women’s rugby!
Episode 14 - It's Six Nations Week: Preview (23/03/22)
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Wales’ first podcast dedicated to women’s rugby!
Epsode 13: We're Back! The stabilisers are off (15/03/22)
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Wales’ first podcast dedicated to women’s rugby!
Episode 12: The Final Whistle (27/11/21)
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Wales’ first podcast dedicated to women’s rugby! In the final episode of season 1, Gemma Hallett, Philippa Tuttiett, and Lowri Harries chat all things women's rugby in Wales. In this episode, we look back at the Autumn Nations, and joining us on the podcast is Wales player Caryl Thomas with all the insider gossip. We also hear from you, our wonderful listeners!
Episode 11: Canada.. Can we do it? (17/11/21)
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Wales’ first podcast dedicated to women’s rugby! Gemma Hallett, Philippa Tuttiett, and Lowri Harries chat all things women's rugby in Wales. In this episode, we look back at Wales' win against South Africa - two in a row - and look ahead to the next game against Canada.
Episode 10: Next Up... South Africa! (11/11/21)
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Wales’ first podcast dedicated to women’s rugby! Gemma Hallett, Philippa Tuttiett, and Lowri Harries chat all things women's rugby in Wales. In this episode, we look back at Wales' first win in 32 months, and look ahead to the next game against South Africa. We also discuss some frustrating news from the Irish camp, and of course - a pub quiz!
Episode 9: Wales v Japan Preview (5/11/21)
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Wales’ first podcast dedicated to women’s rugby! Gemma Hallett, Philippa Tuttiett, and Lowri Harries chat all things women's rugby in Wales. In this episode, Lowri and Gemma discuss the latest breaking news in welsh rugby, and Wales Captain Siwan Lillicrap, and Japan Assistant Coach and former Scotland scrum half, Louise Dalgliesh join us ahead of their opening game.
Episode 8: Tenby - New York - Your Hub (21/10/23)
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Wales’ first podcast dedicated to women’s rugby! Gemma Hallett, Philippa Tuttiett, and Lowri Harries chat all things women's rugby in Wales. In this episode, we discuss all of the news in the world of women's rugby over the past 2 weeks, from latest Wales coaching news, the latest results, and another painful quiz.
Episode 7: From the Bull’s Horn (09/10/21)
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Wales’ first podcast dedicated to women’s rugby! Gemma Hallett, Philippa Tuttiett, and Lowri Harries chat all things women's rugby in Wales. In this episode we discuss all of the news in the world of women's rugby over the past 2 weeks, from the newly announced team for the upcoming autumn internationals, the amazing Sarah Cox becoming the first woman to referee a men's Premiership game, and we discovered some unusual drinking habits of the West-Walians. You don't want to miss it!
Episode 6: The Positivity Pod (24/09/21)
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Wales’ first podcast dedicated to women’s rugby! Gemma Hallett, Philippa Tuttiett, and Lowri Harries chat all things women's rugby in Wales. This week’s episode is full of good news! In this episode we discuss all of your question's that you've been sending in, find out who our favourite Welsh player of all time is, we chat about the most talked about player in the world at the moment, and we have some exciting elite pathway news in Wales!
Episode 5: That letter, that petition, that tweet - We have it covered! (17/09/21)
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Wales’ first podcast dedicated to women’s rugby! Gemma Hallett, Philippa Tuttiett, and Lowri Harries chat all things women's rugby in Wales. In this episode we discuss THAT letter.. and chat to Laura Davies, second row for Whitchurch RFC, and hear all about that tweet that went viral!
Episode 3: Can Rugby League and Union co-exist? Oh and hello Shrek!! (5/09/21)
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Wales’ first podcast dedicated to women’s rugby! Gemma Hallett, Philippa Tuttiett, and Lowri Harries chat all things women's rugby in Wales. Giving us insight this week, is rugby league international and Super League South winner, Lowri Norkett. Fresh from her Super League win, Lowri shares her experience and aspirations in both Rugby League and Rugby Union, the strides Rugby League has made in Wales and we explore if the two can co-exist opponents.
Episode 4: The legend… Tails! (14/09/21)
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Wales’ first podcast dedicated to women’s rugby! Gemma Hallett, Philippa Tuttiett, and Lowri Harries chat all things women's rugby in Wales. This week, Gemma and Lowri caught up with former Welsh internationals Rachel Taylor and Jess Kavanagh. We hear all about their playing careers, coaching, and their new business venture. Don’t mind the tech issues 🤦♀️ apologies in advance!
Episode 2: Throwing Phil Under The Bus 26/08/2021
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Wales’ first podcast dedicated to women’s rugby!
Episode 1: #BackTheGirls… Let’s do this! 18/08/2021
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Wales’ first podcast dedicated to women’s rugby!
Episode 27. WXV1 Wales v Australia 😢 (6/11/23)
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Join us for the final game of the inaugural WXV competition where Wales have faced higher ranked Canada, New Zealand and Australia.
Episode 26. WXV1 Wales v New Zealand (1/11/23)
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Join us for the inaugural WXV competition where Wales face Canada, New Zealand and Australia.
Episode 25. WXV1 Wales v Canada (22/10/23)
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A new co-host joins the #BackTheGirls line-up; we get excited for the inaugural WXV competition where Wales face Canada, New Zealand and Australia.
Episode 24: World Cup over, but what's next? (30/10/22)
