Rhona Lloyd: Redefining what it means to be strong

"Missing Olympic selection again broke me, but it reminded me I'm more than a rugby player." Today on The Game Changers podcast it's our absolute joy to talk to Scottish rugby star Rhona Lloyd , who shares her remarkable journey from a young girl defying stereotypes to becoming one of Scotland’s fastest and most dynamic players. With 57 caps and 25 tries for her country, Rhona’s story is one of resilience, self-discovery and redefining what it means to be strong. Having returned from four years playing in France, Rhona is about to represent Scotland in the Women's Rugby World Cup, before she joins Sale Sharks Rugby Club to play in Premiership Women's Rugby . In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, we explore: -- The heartbreak of missing out on Olympic selection – twice -- How Rhona has built strength and identity beyond the pitch -- The real highs and lows of life as a professional female athlete -- The remarkable bond within the Scottish women’s team -- Helping girls build body confidence through sport Rhona speaks with raw honesty about career setbacks and personal trauma faced by the national team, and how those moments have shaped her as both a player and a person. Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: Hosted by Sue Anstiss Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media A Fearless Women production

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Rhona Lloyd: Redefining what it means to be strong is an episode from The Game Changers by Sue Anstiss.

This episode is 43:27 long.

This episode was published on Aug 13, 2025.

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