- The latest RFU.com podcast is now ready to download
- Previews of a huge weekend of domestic and international rugby
Rugby is gearing up for a big weekend - with England's women taking on New Zealand in a World Cup final and the big kick-off for the 12 Aviva Premiership sides.
England's women booked their place in Sunday's clash at the Twickenham Stoop with a 15-0 win over Australia and we hear from captain Catherine Spencer and flanker Maggie Alphonsi - as well their rivals from the Black Ferns in skipper Melissa Ruscoe and wing Carla Hopea.
Spencer is relishing the build-up to the big game against the current champions. "We know we can beat them," she told the RFU Podcast. "The two Tests in November showed us that and gave us confidence and through the four games in this tournament we've got better and better. I can't wait to lead the team out on Sunday."
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Also on this week’s podcast is a comprehensive Aviva Premiership preview on the eve of the new top-flight campaign.
We speak to all 12 clubs and some famous names ahead of what promises to be another great season.
- Mike Tindall tells us he wants to end his 14-year wait for silverware with Gloucester, who face upbeat head coach Rob Baxter's Exeter Chiefs on the opening weekend.
- Leicester Tigers boss Richard Cockerill says the champions are in great shape ahead of the new campaign and their first game against Northampton Saints.
- Saracens skipper Steve Borthwick - whose side are in action against London Irish on Saturday - insists last season's runners-up will be much stronger after making new acquisitions this summer.
- Also speaking to the RFU Podcast are Northampton captain Dylan Hartley and London Irish coach Toby Booth followed by Tom Rees (London Wasps), Chris Robshaw (Harlequins), Luke Watson (Bath Rugby), coach Neil Back (Leeds Carnegie), Sale Sharks fly half Charlie Hodgson and Newcastle Falcons captain James Hudson.