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Beyond the Scrum

by Jenna Shackleton

Today: #118 in Education, South Africa on our combined chart.

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Latest episodes

  • Episode 4: "Good Rugby is Good Rugby"

    September 12, 2026 · 20 min

    In this episode of Beyond the Scrum, I sit down with rugby coach George Cliffe to explore what coaches really need to know about the menstrual cycle and female athletes. We discuss how periods and symptoms can affect training, why every…

  • Episode 3: Train like a girl

    September 9, 2026 · 23 min

    In this episode of Beyond the Scrum, I’m joined by Kylie Masur, a strength and conditioning coach, World Rugby educator and former UAE representative player. Kylie shares her journey from discovering rugby at 29 to working with female…

  • Episode 2: What we weren't told

    September 9, 2026 · 21 min

    What happens when you grow up playing a sport that wasn’t originally designed with women in mind? In this episode of Beyond the Scrum, I’m joined by Jess Weaver, an experienced elite-level rugby player who shares her journey from…

  • Episode 1: A conversation we never had

    September 9, 2026 · 7 min

    For years, I have played sports, yet no one ever explained how the menstrual cycle could influence my performance. In this opening episode, I share my own experiences and explore the science behind the four phases of the menstrual cycle…

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About the show

Why are we still training like mini-men when our bodies run on a completely different clock? Welcome to the podcast that takes the menstrual cycle out of the changing room and onto the field. Whether you are dealing with joint laxity before ovulation, navigating extreme fatigue during the luteal phase, or dealing with the anxiety of wearing light-colored shorts on heavy flow days, this show is your ultimate tactical guide. Hosted by Jenna Shackleton, we break down the latest female sports science research, interview elite players, and chat with forward-thinking coaches to explore how hormones impact performance, injury risk, and recovery in high-impact contact sports. No filters. No taboos. Just blood, sweat, and rugby. Join me in learning how to cycle-sync your training to dominate on match day.