About this episode

Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald shares her journey as an elite rugby player and discusses her experiences in the sport.

Gavin and Lindsay are joined by Ireland international, Exeter Chiefs and Lindsay’s best friend Cliodhna Moloney‑MacDonald. It’s a powerful and honest conversation about life in elite rugby and beyond. Cliodhna opens up on the realities of being a top-level athlete, the Six Nations campaign to date and her Ireland journey. She shares personal stories from her career, playing against her wife, England international Claudia Moloney‑MacDonald and reflects on key moments that shaped her journey.

People in this episode

Hosts: Gavin, Lindsay

Guest: Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald

Topics covered

• elite rugby
• personal stories
• athlete experiences
• Six Nations
• Ireland rugby
• women's rugby

Keywords

• rugby
• Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald
• Six Nations
• Ireland
• Exeter Chiefs
• women's rugby
• athlete experiences

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Exeter Chiefs, Ireland, Six Nations

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