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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.

Poppy's Connection to Food

“Food for me is about feeling strong, fuelled, and ready, both on and off the pitch.”

Food for Poppy is about fuel and familiarity. She gravitates towards hearty, no-nonsense meals that keep her feeling strong and ready to perform.

Poppy's Meal: Slow Cooked Beef Ragu Pasta

Inspired by Poppy’s love of hearty, no-nonsense food, her comforting dish is designed to fuel performance and bring people together around the table. Available at ASDA as part of the Players World Kitchen range.

Recipe Card

Recreate Poppy’s dish at home with this recipe card

 

Podcast Spotlight

In her Players World Kitchen podcast episode, Poppy Cleall reflects on her journey through elite rugby, the evolution of the women’s game, and the resilience required to perform at the highest level. She talks openly about pressure, recovery, and the importance of staying grounded, alongside the role food plays in fuelling performance and switching off away from the pitch.

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

About Poppy

Poppy has made over 160 appearances for Saracens Women, helping them win two Premiership titles. She has earned 66 caps for the Red Roses since making her debut in 2016. During her international career, she’s won multiple Six Nations Grand Slams and was named Six Nations Player of the Year in 2021. Poppy has also received the England Player of the Year award and earned a spot in the World Rugby Dream Team. She is the second-highest try-scorer in the history of Premiership Women’s Rugby. Before earning a Red Roses contract, she was a full-time prison officer and now she is embarking upon a career as a Detective Police Officer.

Responsible Sourcing

What’s in the meal?

Darégal

Dunbia Beef

Nomikos

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

  • 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

  • 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