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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.

Silvia's Connection to Food

“Food is part of my identity, it connects me to home, culture, and who I am.”

Silvia's Meal

Inspired by Silvia’s Italian roots and love of comforting, home-style cooking, her dish celebrates bold flavours and the joy of sharing food together.

Watch Silvia’s Players World Kitchen episode now on XX

 

Recipe Card

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Podcast Spotlight

In her Players World Kitchen podcast episode, Silvia Turani shares her powerful journey into rugby, discovering the sport later in life and quickly rising to represent Italy on the international stage. She speaks candidly about identity, body confidence, and her evolving relationship with food, alongside how rugby helped her reconnect with herself and find strength in who she is, both on and off the pitch.

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

About Silvia

Silvia discovered rugby while on exchange at the University of Parma in Spain. Upon returning to Italy, she joined Rugby Colorno in 2016. She made her Italy debut in 2017 and has earned 25 caps, also representing the Barbarians in 2019. In 2022, she moved to England to join Exeter Chiefs before signing with Harlequins ahead of the 2023/24 season.

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

  • 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

  • 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