England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line

Online praise was something Jack van Poortvliet was used to seeing as his rugby career progressed, but following his England debut he became aware of more criticism; it started as abuse targeting him personally, then celebrating an injury that ruled him out of a first Rugby World Cup which has meant he has had to step away to develop a healthier relationship with social media.

The Leicester Tigers scrum half also discusses growing up on a family farm and how he plans to take it over post his rugby career, the Dutch origins of his surname and dealing with being a smaller child as his rugby career developed. Van Poortvliet also goes into how missing out on an academy place brought him to tears, the childhood friends he now plays Test rugby with and why Taylor Gough’s recovery from an accident is so inspirational to him.

In this podcast you will also hear from his dad Jeff, former school coach Ian "Dosser" Smith and teammates Alex Coles and Alex Opoku-Fordjour.

This podcast was recorded in October 2026.

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Match week used to be torment for Lucy Packer: loss of appetite, struggling to sleep and travel sickness were common for her as she battled with her nerves ahead of games. Now a designated match day routine and planning have helped her manage her nerves and become a Rugby Would Cup winner with the Red Roses.

The Harlequins scrum half also discusses her dual heritage, having grown up in a small village in Wales and her special family link to English rugby legend Adrian Stoop. Lucy opens up on the reality of being an introvert in camp, her close friendships with Ellie Kildunne, Maud Muir and Sadia Kabeya as well as her studies away from the game, having completed a biochemistry degree and now starting a Masters in neuroscience.

In this podcast you will also hear form her mum Gemma, sister Phoebe as well as teammates Zoe Harrison and Lilli Ives Campion.

This podcast was recorded in August 2026

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Competing in the biggest tournament of her young career, Lilli Ives Campion had to deal with more than just a Rugby World Cup when her granddad passed away.

The Red Roses lock opens up on the grief she dealt with during the 2025 tournament, her family’s reaction and how she told the squad as they were in the middle of preparations.

Ives Campion also talks about life growing up on a farm where she would ride horses and help with lambing, the importance of a notebook with Sarah Bern and how her match day make-up is an important part of her routine.

In this podcast you will also hear from Lilli’s mum Becca, her childhood friend Izzy Maguire-Evans and Red Roses players Jade Shekells and Lucy Packer.

This podcast was recorded in August 2026

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Constantly feeling bloated whenever she ate, Zoe Harrison knew something was wrong: at the age of 26 she was diagnosed with Coeliac disease. She reveals the effects the autoimmune disease has on her day-to-day, the dietary changes she has to make and why she has to be on the alert for contamination.

The Saracens fly half also discusses being coached by her Welsh father growing up, the pressure and scrutiny of playing number 10 and why her friendship with Jess Breach has lasted so long. Zoe also discusses her work hard, play hard mantra, why she quit rugby growing up and starting her Below The Shoulder fashion and lifestyle brand.

In this podcast you will also hear from Zoe's father John, her older brother Alex as well as teammates Lilli Ives Campion and Jade Shekells.

This podcast was recorded in August 2026

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Playing through a game while her dad was on the other side of the world after being rushed to hospital was one of the hardest experiences Alex Matthews has ever faced on a rugby pitch. The double World Cup winner reveals how she fought back tears at scrum time after learning a tumour had been found on her father’s spinal cord.

The Gloucester-Hartpury back-row also discusses life in camp as an introvert, how her natural instinct to care for others led her into a brief role in caregiving, and why she still finds it difficult to fully comprehend her position as a leader within the Red Roses.

In this podcast you will also hear from Alex's dad Dave, mum Vanessa, one of her first rugby coaches Bob Jones, as well as team mates Mo Hunt and Emma Sing.

This podcast was recorded in January 2026.

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