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England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line is all about the players; telling their unique stories, in their own words.


These first-person accounts will go in depth on topics they are passionate about, their life growing up and difficult times that have shaped them into who they are, along with special guest contributors.


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Previous Guests

Mackenzie Carson
Mackenzie Carson is a teammate of Abi Burton on the Trailfinders Women rugby team. She has supported Abi through her recovery and is part of the rugby community that has rallied around her during her health challenges.
Sarah Bern
Sarah Bern is a professional rugby player who plays for the England national team, known as the Red Roses. She is a teammate of Emily Scarratt and has contributed to the team's success.
Darcy Patterson
Darcy Patterson is one of the first coaches of Mackenzie Carson, contributing to her development as a rugby player. His coaching has played a pivotal role in shaping her skills and understanding of the game.
Abi Burton
Abi Burton is a professional rugby player who plays as a back row for Trailfinders Women and represents Great Britain in the 7s format. She faced significant health challenges in 2022, including an induced coma and a misdiagnosis of depression, which led to her eventual diagnosis of autoimmune encephalitis. Despite these challenges, she has made a remarkable recovery and is focused on her rugby career, including aspirations to compete in the Olympics.
Morwenna Talling
Morwenna Talling is another teammate of Abi Burton, playing alongside her in the Trailfinders Women rugby team. She has been part of the supportive network for Abi during her journey back to health and rugby.
Janet Talling
Janet Talling is the mother of Morwenna Talling and has been a significant influence in her daughter's life and rugby career, supporting her journey from a young age.
Ian Hepworth
Ian Hepworth is Morwenna Talling's first rugby coach at Malton and Norton RUFC. He played a crucial role in her early development as a rugby player, helping to shape her skills and passion for the sport.
Emily Scarratt
Emily Scarratt is a professional rugby player who plays as a centre for Loughborough Lightning and the England national team, known as the Red Roses. She is the record points scorer for the Red Roses and has had a significant impact on women's rugby. Scarratt has faced challenges, including a serious neck injury that required surgery, but she has remained a prominent figure in the sport. In addition to her rugby career, she works as a PE teacher and has started her own podcast, 'The Good, The Scaz and The Rugby'.
Mark Scarratt
Mark Scarratt is the father of professional rugby player Emily Scarratt. He has been a supportive figure in Emily's life and career, contributing to her journey in rugby.
Joe Scarratt
Joe Scarratt is the brother of professional rugby player Emily Scarratt. He has been mentioned in the context of Emily's life and her experiences growing up.
Amy Cokayne
Amy Cokayne is a professional rugby player who plays for the England national team, known as the Red Roses. She is recognized for her skills on the field and is a teammate of Emily Scarratt.
Sarah Burton
Sarah Burton is the mother of professional rugby player Abi Burton. She has been a supportive figure in Abi's life, particularly during her daughter's health struggles, providing emotional support and insight into the challenges faced by families dealing with serious medical conditions.
Mark Harper
Mark Harper is a medical professional who played a crucial role in identifying Abi Burton's autoimmune encephalitis. His expertise and research contributed to the correct diagnosis, which was pivotal in her recovery and return to rugby.
Steve Borthwick
Steve Borthwick is an English rugby union coach and former player, currently serving as the head coach of the England national team. Born in Carlisle, he developed a passion for rugby during his childhood, influenced by his chemistry teacher and his experiences in professional rugby. Borthwick played as a lock and had a notable playing career, including tours with renowned players like Jonny Wilkinson. He holds a Masters in Management, which has shaped his coaching philosophy. Borthwick is known for his emphasis on the importance of happiness in the sport and the bonds formed with teammates and friends.

Topics Discussed

mental health ADHD rugby career barista dating Premiership Women's Rugby Yorkshire Sale Sharks England call-up injury spells leadership mountain walks Emily Scarratt rugby injury neck surgery Loughborough Lightning PE teacher Red Roses friendship Mo Hunt introverted personality podcast Abi Burton induced coma psychiatric ward memory loss misdiagnosis depression stress autoimmune encephalitis Great Britain 7s Olympics body dysmorphia Steve Borthwick England head coach Masters in Management childhood professional rugby coaching training

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Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line.

0:00 28:58

Mackenzie Carson

Guests
Mackenzie Carson Sarah Bern Darcy Patterson Abi Burton Morwenna Talling
Keywords
mental health ADHD rugby career barista dating Premiership Women's Rugby

From finding herself struggling with mental health to focusing issues, Mackenzie Carson’s ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) diagnosis came as a welcome relief to some of her struggles. The Red Roses and Gloucester-Hartpury prop opens up on her diagnosis to her coach since she started medication, as well as calling England ‘home’ after growing up in Abbotsford, Canada, as well as some of the sacrifices she made to pursue her rugby career. She also tells the stories of her job as a barista, as well as what life is like dating, and scrummaging against, her Red Roses’ partner Sarah Bern, as the both play for different teams in Premiership Women’s Rugby.


You will also hear from one of her partner and fellow Red Rose Sarah Bern, one of first coaches Darcy Patterson, her mum Alison Reeves as well as international team mates Abi Burton and Morwenna Talling.


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0:00 25:16

Morwenna Talling

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Mackenzie Carson Abi Burton Janet Talling Ian Hepworth
Keywords
Yorkshire Sale Sharks England call-up injury spells leadership mountain walks

For Morwenna Talling being born and bred in Yorkshire hits differently. The Sale Sharks lock and back row forward opens up as to why she values her northern upbringing so much and why she wants to help drive the game around where she grew up and now plays. Talling also reveals how the shock England call-up came as a teenager that saw her make a debut at 18, how some lengthy injury spells have helped her mindset, what being a leader means to her as well as the importance of mountain walks in her down time.


In this podcast you will also hear from Red Roses team mates Mackenzie Carson and Abi Burton, as well as her mum Janet Talling and her first rugby coach at Malton and Norton RUFC Ian Hepworth.


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0:00 24:34

Emily Scarratt

Guests
Emily Scarratt Mark Scarratt Joe Scarratt Amy Cokayne Sarah Bern
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Emily Scarratt rugby injury neck surgery Loughborough Lightning PE teacher Red Roses friendship Mo Hunt introverted personality podcast

After making peace with having to quit rugby because of injury, Emily Scarratt opens up on what it means to still be a Red Rose. The Loughborough Lightning centre talks about the neck surgery she had to go through with, growing up on a farm in Leicestershire and combining being a PE teacher with the start of her England career. The Red Roses’ record points scorer also open up in the origins and importance of her close friendship with Mo Hunt, how she deals with her introverted personality in camp and setting up her own podcast, The Good, The Scaz and The Rugby.


In this podcast you will also hear from Emily’s dad Mark, brother Joe as well as team mates Amy Cokayne and Sarah Bern.


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0:00 29:07

Abi Burton

Guests
Abi Burton Sarah Burton Mark Harper Mackenzie Carson Morwenna Talling
Keywords
Abi Burton induced coma psychiatric ward memory loss misdiagnosis depression stress autoimmune encephalitis Great Britain 7s Olympics body dysmorphia

An induced coma, a psychiatric ward and three months with no memory are just some of the challenges Abi Burton had to overcome in the autumn of 2022. The Trailfinders Women back row reveals about her misdiagnosis with depression and stress, the aggression she showed towards her family and her eventual diagnoses of autoimmune encephalitis. The Great Britain 7s player also discusses her road back to rugby, realising a dream of going to the Olympics and her ‘rocky’ relationship with her image and body dysmorphia.

 

In this podcast you will also hear from her mum Sarah, research Mark Harper who identified her encephalitis as well as team mates Mackenzie Carson and Morwenna Talling.

 

For more on encephalitis please visit: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/encephalitis/


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0:00 22:29

Steve Borthwick

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Steve Borthwick
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Steve Borthwick England head coach rugby Masters in Management childhood professional rugby coaching friendship training

From a football-loving childhood in Carlisle, touring with Jonny Wilkinson at 18 to balancing a university lifestyle with professional rugby, England head coach Steve Borthwick tells his story of how, and why, leading his country means so much to him.


Away from the game he opens up about his Masters in Management helped shaped his philosophy, how he gets joy in other's happiness now and the profound moment that transformed his outlook when he realised he would not want his son's to be coached by him. Steve also reveals the bonds that sees childhood friends message after games, how his Chemistry teacher fostered his love of rugby and his 'crazy' training as a teenager to try and play for England.


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Ratings

Global:
4.7 rating 421 reviews

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4.7 ratings 392 reviews

USA

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Australia

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