Coughs, Colds And Chloe's Curtain Call

Episode 3 of The Women's Rugby Podcast on FinalWhistle reflects on another eventful weekend in the 2026/27 Energia All-Ireland League Women's Division, as the panel reviews the Round 2 action across Divisions 1A and 1B, while also marking a significant milestone and emotional farewell for one of the league's most recognisable players.

Host Diarmuid Kearney is reunited with Aimee Clarke (Railway Union) following her trip to Disneyland, alongside Stacy Hanley (Galwegians), as the regular trio return to the podcast. However, it is not quite business as usual, with illness sweeping through the panel and all three feeling the effects as they battle through this week's episode.

Despite the coughs and colds, there is plenty of rugby to discuss. The trio look back on Round 2 across Divisions 1A and 1B, breaking down the standout performances, key results and emerging storylines as the new league structure begins to take shape. With clubs looking to build early momentum, the panel assesses the opening weeks of the campaign and what the latest results might mean for the season ahead.

This week's special guest is Chloe Pearse, who reflects on an emotional weekend after making her 150th and final appearance for UL Bohemian before announcing her retirement. Chloe looks back on her journey with the club, the memories and milestones that defined her career, and what it meant to pull on the UL Bohs jersey one final time.

From early-season talking points to a fitting farewell for a stalwart of the women's club game, Episode 3 combines analysis, player perspective and a celebration of a remarkable rugby career.

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