{"podcast":{"title":"The Women's Rugby Podcast on FinalWhistle","slug":"the-women-s-rugby-podcast-on-finalwhistle-7647639","podcast_index_feed_id":7647639,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-womens-rugby-podcast-finalwhistle/","website_url":"https://www.finalwhistle.ie/womens-rugby-podcast/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/dd52149c-2445-4345-9b7e-b26f8996c762/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-06-at-20-25-12.jpeg","author":"FinalWhistle","episode_count":19,"summary":"The Women’s Rugby Podcast on FinalWhistle is a weekly video and audio show covering everything that matters in the women’s game. Hosted by FinalWhistle journalist Diarmuid Kearney, alongside players Stacy Hanley (Hooker, Galwegians, Connacht) and Aimee Clarke (Winger, Railway Union & Leinster), the podcast delivers insight from both the press box and the pitch. Each week, the team breaks down the latest action from the All-Ireland League Women’s Division, while also tracking Irish teams in the Celtic Challenge and Ireland’s campaigns in the Women’s Six Nations, WXV, the World Rugby Sevens Series, and the Women’s Rugby World Cup. With expert analysis, player perspectives, and honest conversation, it’s your essential weekly check-in on Irish women’s rugby — on and off the field.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-women-s-rugby-podcast-on-finalwhistle-7647639"},"episode":{"title":"DIY, Disney & The Defining Weeks","slug":"diy-disney-the-defining-weeks","published_at":"2026-02-25T00:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-women-s-rugby-podcast-on-finalwhistle-7647639/diy-disney-the-defining-weeks","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-women-s-rugby-podcast-on-finalwhistle-7647639","url":"https://www.finalwhistle.ie/womens-rugby-podcast/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6ab047b5-93c5-41b5-b4e2-4a56edff5658.mp3","summary":"Episode 7 of The Women’s Rugby Podcast on FinalWhistle returns after a week’s hiatus with reaction, insight, and analysis from a dramatic Round 14 of the Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division , as the run-in begins with just four games remaining . Hosted by Diarmuid Kearney, Aimee Clarke, and Stacy Hanley , the show blends tactical breakdowns with player perspective and press-box insight, setting the scene for another crucial weekend in the league. After a short break following the Valentine’s fixtures, both Aimee Clarke and Stacy Hanley return refreshed, Aimee stepping into life as a DIY enthusiast after moving into a new house, while Stacy traded boots for Mickey Mouse Ears with a trip to Disneyland. Now back to business, the panel reacts to the key results from Round 14 and looks ahead to the fixtures that will shape the closing stretch of the season. This week’s special guest is Tullow captain Grace Kelly , who joins the show after her side secured a valuable losing bonus point against Old Belvedere . She discusses Tullow’s fight to pull away from the relegation zone, the belief within the squad, and their determination to end a long-standing losing streak in the weeks ahead. Big games, big voices, and big moments, everything you need to know as the season sharpens at the Final Whistle.","meta_description":"Episode 7 of The Women’s Rugby Podcast on FinalWhistle returns after a week’s hiatus with reaction, insight, and analysis from a dramatic Round 14 of the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5048,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-women-s-rugby-podcast-on-finalwhistle-7647639/episodes/diy-disney-the-defining-weeks/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-women-s-rugby-podcast-on-finalwhistle-7647639/diy-disney-the-defining-weeks.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}