Tune in to this entertaining chat with Ireland women's rugby union international, Hannah Tyrrell. Episode hosted by Conor Nolan, Athlete & Partnership Manager at Sport Endorse.
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Show Notes
2:51 mins – Got into Rugby after playing Gaelic football for 10 years
1:52 – First call to represent Ireland
6:40 – Transitioning from Rugby Sevens to Rugby Union
7:25 – Moving into the no. 10 role for the current team
10:00 – Motivation against odds to qualify for world cup 2020
11:10 – Typical pre-match routine
13:08 - Pre-match playlist
14:00 – Bridging the gender equality gap
16:40 – Taking on professional teams
17:40 – Need for extra support from companies for women’s sport
18:30 – Sport Sponsorship makes a massive difference to athletes
19:00 – Majority of women players on team have to buy their own kits
20:45 – Favorite brands I use daily
21:25 – Mental health ambassador and playing a part
24:05 – Future beyond sport
28:00 – Sacrifices players make when playing for country
31:00 – Legacy
32 :10 – Favorite sporting moment
33:40 – Advice for aspiring athletes
34:40 – Quick fire questions on the Irish Women's Rugby Team
·best dancer
·worst fashion sense
·best fashion sense
·dress room DJ
·most likely to sleep through alarm
·most likely to not answer the phone
·who is the fastest
·team joker
·late for training
·who thinks they are the most intelligent
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