In this episode, we sit down with Keilani Bituniyata, wife of Fijian rugby star Setareki Bituniyata, to hear her incredible story. Keilani shares her journey from life in Fiji to starting a new chapter in France, balancing motherhood, and supporting her husband’s international rugby career.

We explore their love story, how they met, and the challenges of dating and marrying a professional athlete. Keilani reflects on adjusting to French culture, raising their children in a foreign country, and finding community in a new land.

We also dive into the realities of being a rugby wife, from the highs of supporting her husband’s career to the challenges of managing long separations and the physical risks of the sport.

Join us for an inspiring look into Keilani’s life, filled with love, resilience, and lessons learned along the way.

In this episode, we discuss sensitive topics, including domestic violence. These conversations may be triggering for some listeners. We encourage anyone who may be affected by these discussions to listen with caution and prioritize their well-being. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please seek support from local resources or helplines in your area.

In this episode, We are sharing all about our recent holiday and the wild experience of training for (and running!) a marathon while being married to a pro athlete. We’ll talk about the fun and challenges of juggling vacation time with training, and how life as an athlete's wife always keeps you on your toes.

Plus, we will touch on the big wins this year—our husbands being crowned double champions in their rugby season (such a proud moment!). But with the highs came some real lows too. We sadly lost a dear sister Madame Tekori over the summer, and we will open up about what that journey has been like, and how we’re getting through it together.

From celebrating victories to coping with loss, this episode dives deep into the balance of joy, grief, and keeping life moving forward.

Sophie Bennett partner to Alan Ryan Strength & Conditioning coach of Stade Toulousain, a former team manager at Bath Rugby, shares her journey in sports and her transition to a new role. She discusses her passion for sport, her experience in coaching and managing rugby teams, and her love for running and CrossFit. Sophie also talks about her relationship with her partner, Alan Ryan, and the challenges they faced being in different countries. She reflects on the emotional process of leaving Bath Rugby and the importance of family and support in her life. Sophie shares her passion for running and supporting women in their fitness journeys. She discusses her own experiences with ultra-running races, including Dragon's Back and Winter Downs. Sophie emphasizes the importance of finding a supportive community and taking care of oneself in the demanding lifestyle of being a partner to a professional athlete. She offers advice for getting started with running, including finding the right shoes, joining a couch to 5K program, and considering a coach for support.

In this episode, Jada and Kayla interview Dina Celina, the fiancee of Scottish rugby player Blair Kinghorn. Dina shares her background as a registered nutritionist and DJ, and how she balanced her careers with supporting Blair's rugby career. She discusses the challenges and rewards of being in a rugby relationship and emphasizes the importance of maintaining independence and self-care. Dina also talks about her transition from DJing to focusing full-time on her nutrition business. The episode concludes with a discussion about Blair's move to Toulouse and the couple's future plans. In this conversation, Jada Meafou and Kayla Ahki intervies Dina Celina about her experience moving to a new country and adjusting to a new culture. They discuss the challenges of sobriety and the importance of putting oneself first. Dina also shares tips for starting a nutrition journey and talks about the excitement of running a wine marathon.

Pitas rugby World Cup Experience, Emmanuels French Nationalisation. Catch up with us and our hubbys as we chit chat through life in France and rugby.

On this Episode of Life From the Sidelines (LFTS) we sit down and talanoa with Taylah Johnson a wife and mother on all sides of the Sidelines. A player, A wife to a player and also an expert sport commentator with a background in law and accounting... what doesn't she do?

Taylah opens up about her experience watching her husband being forced into retirement due to medical reasons and almost losing him and how that has impacted how they live their lives now. We talk rugby and sit and listen to Taylah talk about rugby in awe of her knowledge and passion for the game. A truly inspiring women that we are privileged to share space with.

Review some of our favourite French wines with us while we whine about the silly things we have to deal with being wives of athletes. On our first Whine of the week episode we tell you the story of dealing with crazy women in our DMs, fake accounts and crazy stalkers...all apart of Life From the Sidelines.

For legal reasons: this story is completely made up... lol