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Barely Rugby: Stereotypes, celebrity encounters & a zombie apocalypse

Comedian Harriet Kemsley meets England stars Hannah Botterman and Meg Jones for the very first time ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup

In this very first episode of Barely Rugby comedian Harriet Kemsley gets the lowdown on what life is really like for England stars Hannah Botterman and Meg Jones. Harriet knows absolutely nothing about rugby as the trio all meet for the first time - and nothing is off limits.

Harriet finds out all about dealing with boobs in a scrum and even has a feel of Hannah's cauliflower ear. They discover why Meg was called "new boy Megan" when she first started rugby and also how the pair cope with the stereotypes that's associated with the game - like constantly being called a man.

Also Harriet learns some important life lessons, like how to survive in a zombie apocalypse. And Hannah tries to ring her famous friend, rugby superstar Ilona Maher...But will she pick up?!

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36 minutes

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Wed 3 Sep 2025 22:00

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