RWC: ?? Piper Duck On Wallaroos, Growth & Body Image! ?

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We're diving headfirst into the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 in England, with exclusive insights from Wallaroos captain Piper Duck! ??

Piper shares her inspiring journey, from battling injuries to leading Australia. She opens up about:

The exponential growth of women's rugby Down Under and the push for professionalism.

Why "any shape and size can play rugby" and how the sport fosters a positive body image (with a nod to Alana Mama'o's viral impact!).

The Wallaroos' tough pool (the 'group of death'!) against England, USA, and Samoa, and her predictions for their World Cup run.

The staggering record-breaking ticket sales and commercial growth of women's rugby globally.

But that's not all the action! We also cover:

The Club World Cup Final: Chelsea's dominant 3-0 victory over PSG and reflections on the tournament's format.

Wimbledon Finals Drama: Iga Swiatek's machine-like win, Amanda Anisimova's incredible run, and the thrilling Jannik Sinner vs. Carlos Alcaraz men's final!

Wimbledon Traditions: Debating line judges, technological changes, and royal etiquette!

Chapters for Easy Navigation:

0:00 - Introduction & Weekend Sports Highlights
2:04 - Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Preview
2:22 - Club World Cup Final: Chelsea vs. PSG Reaction
5:04 - Women's Club World Cup: A Future Opportunity?
7:02 - Wimbledon: The Greatest Tennis Tournament?
7:52 - Women's Wimbledon Final: Swiatek vs. Anisimova
10:31 - Men's Wimbledon Final: Sinner vs. Alcaraz Rivalry
13:54 - Wimbledon Traditions: Technology vs. History (Line Judges Debate)
17:15 - Wimbledon Etiquette: Bowing to Royalty!
19:11 - Women's Rugby World Cup: England's Red Roses & Australia's View
27:16 - Piper Duck Interview: Youngest Wallaroos Captain
28:59 - Wallaroos vs. Black Ferns & New Zealand's Dominance
30:29 - Growth of Women's Rugby in Australia: From Sevens to Fifteens
32:08 - Golden Decade for Women's Rugby in Australia
34:27 - Piper Duck on Body Positivity & Alana Mama'o's Impact
41:13 - The Scale of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025
44:09 - Challenges for Amateur Players: Professionalism & Support
46:08 - Piper Duck's Family Support & Pink Headgear
47:46 - Australia's RWC 2025 Chances & Rugby Australia's Struggles
50:13 - New Zealand's Rugby Obsession & Black Ferns' Strength
51:42 - Outro & Upcoming Episodes