She's the Champ kicks off 2026 with a key player from one of the most exciting teams in Championship South: Kat Hayes from Exeter University. Kat lays down the gauntlet for Exeter's title ambitions in their impressive debut season, and lifts the lid on the club's role within the South West's growing player pathway. She also talks about training with international stars as a student, why her first game as a forward was in an England shirt, and why you call your teammates Auntie in New Zealand.

Plus a round up of the Round 11 results from before Christmas, the tables heading into the New Year and a look ahead to Round 12, the first games of 2026.

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Host: Bluebell Nicholls

Producer: Tom Nunan

In the final She's the Champ before the Christmas break, new London Irish half-back Tess Braunerova joins Bluebell for a bumper chat. She talks about the ups and downs of doing your ACL twice (to different knees), what it was like playing for Wasps when the professional side went under, and why you shouldn't underestimate her international team, Czechia. Plus, Tess turns the tables on Bluebell for the dreaded "Three Words" question...

Plus the results from Round 10 and what it means for the tables, and a look ahead to Round 11 before the break.

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Host: Bluebell Nicholls

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Sale 1861 flanker Kirsty Reid becomes She's the Champ's first Scottish guest, and the second from Champ North. She talks about being at the centre of touchline drama (and fan abuse) as a teenager, explains why semi-pro rugby isn't as glamorous as it sounds and describes what it really feels like when you get a concussion.

Plus a couple of results from Champ North, a recap of the tables and a look ahead to Round 10.

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Host: Bluebell Nicholls

Producer: Tom Nunan