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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.

Carys's Connection to Food

“Food has always been a comfort for me, but now it’s also about fuelling my body so I can perform at my best.”

Carys's Meal: Chicken, Chorizo and Prawn Paella

Inspired by family holidays and bold Mediterranean flavours, Carys’s chicken, chorizo & prawn paella is a comforting, flavour-packed dish made for refuelling and sharing. Available at Asda as part of the Players World Kitchen range.

Recipe Card

Recreate Carys’s dish at home with this recipe card

Podcast Spotlight

In her Players World Kitchen podcast episode, Carys Cox opens up about the realities of balancing elite rugby with life beyond the pitch. From juggling 12-hour nursing shifts alongside training and matches, to making the transition into professional rugby, Carys reflects on resilience, adaptability, and what it takes to keep showing up when life gets demanding.

She also talks candidly about the role food plays in her life… not just as fuel for performance, but as comfort, connection, and a way to switch off. It’s an honest, grounded conversation about finding balance, backing yourself, and trusting the process, both on and off the field.

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

About Carys

Carys currently plays for Trailfinders Women, having previously played for Worcester. She qualifies for Wales internationally and has earned 13 caps for her country, including appearances in this season’s Guinness Women’s Six Nations. Away from rugby, she holds two first-class degrees in Sports Science and Nursing. She recently transitioned to full-time rugby, having previously juggled her playing career with part-time nursing work.

Responsible Sourcing

What’s in the meal?

Darégal

Lupa Foods Ltd

Oakfield Foods Limited

Oscar Mayer ESG

Meet the Players

  • Bryony Cleall

    Bryony Cleall

    England international and Saracens stalwart Bryony Cleall brings power, leadership, and personality both on and off the pitch. In her Players World Kitchen journey, she reflects on her rugby roots, the mentors who shaped her career, and her love of bold, comforting food inspired by BBQ flavours and big family meals.

    Check out Bryony’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