Episode 4: Hannah Tyrrell, Ireland Rugby union

Tune in to this entertaining chat with Ireland women's rugby union international, Hannah Tyrrell. Episode hosted by Conor Nolan, Athlete & Partnership Manager at Sport Endorse.



 



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Show Notes



2:51 mins – Got into Rugby after playing Gaelic football for 10 years



1:52 – First call to represent Ireland



6:40 – Transitioning from Rugby Sevens to Rugby Union



7:25 – Moving into the no. 10 role for the current team



10:00 – Motivation against odds to qualify for world cup 2020 



11:10 – Typical pre-match routine



13:08 - Pre-match playlist 



14:00 – Bridging the gender equality gap 



16:40 – Taking on professional teams 



17:40 – Need for extra support from companies for women’s sport



18:30 – Sport Sponsorship makes a massive difference to athletes



19:00 – Majority of women players on team have to buy their own kits



20:45 – Favorite brands I use daily 



21:25 – Mental health ambassador and playing a part



24:05 – Future beyond sport



28:00 – Sacrifices players make when playing for country



 31:00 – Legacy 



 32 :10 – Favorite sporting moment 



 33:40 – Advice for aspiring athletes



 34:40 – Quick fire questions on the Irish Women's Rugby Team



·best dancer
·worst fashion sense
·best fashion sense
·dress room DJ
·most likely to sleep through alarm
·most likely to not answer the phone
·who is the fastest
·team joker
·late for training
·who thinks they are the most intelligent