Below is an edited version of our Sporting Stories Evening with Sarah Hunter. Sarah’s rugby career is unrivalled. She has played more time than anyone else for her country and is now an important coach for the indomitable Red Roses.

The evening was a brilliant example of her down-to-earth, open, honest approach to life and sport. She talked about growing up in Newcastle, the enablers who allowed her to play the sport, her transition from centre to back row, her first international, and how the women’s game has changed. We opened the chat up to the audience and some brilliant questions led us to find out about mental strength, peanut butter and jam sandwiches and even how the Rugby World Cup trophy ended up at the bottom of the team swimming pool!

The whole evening was an incredible success and the podcast episode can be downloaded below.

Next month’s guest is from the world of Netball, and we could not be prouder to welcome Pamela Cookey to the Burrow. A former England Captain, a hall of fame player and now a favourite on Sky Sports’ coverage of the Super League, Pamela will share her story as to how she did what she did, and all of the peaks and troughs she experienced.

You can get your ticket via the Bedford Blues website and discounts are available for club, team and school bookings. £24 each, doors open at 7pm.