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Welcome to the Players World Kitchen!

Players World Kitchen brings together elite athletes and culinary creativity, pairing the skills and stories of players with meals inspired by their lives, passions, and cultures. It’s food with a purpose, delicious, inspiring, and rooted in the values of teamwork and resilience.

Bryony's Connection to Food

“I’m a self-confessed foodie… stepping into the Players World Kitchen feels like two worlds colliding.”

Bryony's Meal: BBQ Pulled Pork

A smoky BBQ-inspired pulled pork dish with pit beans, greens, and Monterey Jack cheese, packed with bold flavour and outdoor-cooking energy.

 

Recipe Card

Recreate Bryony’s dish at home with this recipe card

 

Podcast Spotlight

In her Players World Kitchen podcast episode, Bryony Cleall reflects on her journey through elite rugby, from early beginnings to representing England on the international stage. She talks openly about leadership, confidence, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, alongside how food plays a role in fuelling performance and creating moments of connection away from the pitch.

🎧 Listen to the full episode to hear Bryony’s story in her own words.

Bryony Cleall

Bryony Cleall is an England international and powerful front-row player, known for her athleticism, resilience, and leadership. She made her mark with Saracens in 2016, earned her Red Roses debut in 2019 with a try against Ireland, and has since won three Six Nations titles.

Off the pitch, Bryony is Director of Rugby at the Elite Rugby Academy, where she’s passionate about creating better opportunities for young players, especially girls, through coaching, nutrition, and development support.

Meet the Players

  • Carys Cox

    Carys Cox

    Wales international Carys Cox balances elite rugby with life beyond the pitch, bringing resilience and perspective to everything she does. In her Players World Kitchen story, she shares her journey from nursing shifts to professional sport, her love of comforting, flavour-packed food, and the mindset that keeps her grounded on and off the field.

    Check out Carys’s meal & episode

  • Emma Wassell

    Emma Wassell

    Scotland international Emma Wassell is known for her consistency, commitment, and remarkable run of consecutive international appearances. In her Players World Kitchen feature, she shares her journey balancing elite rugby with a career in finance, the importance of support networks, and why comfort food plays such a big role in her life.

    Check out Emma’s meal & episode

  • Poppy Cleall

    Poppy Cleall

    With over 60 England caps to her name, Poppy Cleall has been a driving force in the rise of women’s rugby. Her Players World Kitchen story explores resilience, sisterhood, and what it means to be part of a changing game — all paired with a love of hearty, no-nonsense food that brings people together.

    Check out Poppy’s meal & episode

  • Maud Muir

    Maud Muir

    A Red Roses regular and World Cup finalist, Maud Muir has risen quickly through the ranks of international rugby. Her Players World Kitchen story highlights the lessons learned through tough games, the importance of team culture, and her love of bold, satisfying food after a hard day on the pitch.

    Check out Maud’s meal & episode

  • Silvia Turani

    Silvia Turani

    Italian international Silvia Turani discovered rugby later than most, but embraced it with passion and purpose. In her Players World Kitchen journey, she speaks openly about her relationship with food, body confidence, and how rugby helped her reconnect with herself — all rooted in the flavours and traditions of her Italian upbringing.

    Check out Silvia’s meal & episode

  • Shaunagh Brown

    Shaunagh Brown

    Shaunagh Brown is the host of the Players World Kitchen podcast and brings a strong rugby background to every conversation. Having worked closely with players and performance environments, she understands the realities of life in elite sport and creates a relaxed, open space where athletes feel comfortable sharing their stories. From rugby journeys and personal challenges to food, identity, and life beyond the game, Shaunagh’s thoughtful approach helps bring out the human side of each player’s experience.

    Check out Shaunagh’s bio