'My deafness is a super power' The remarkable story of Jodie Ounsley

In episode one of the Remarkables, we speak to England and Team GB Sevens International Jodie Ounsley. Jodie is the first deaf female rugby player to have appeared for a senior England side, breaking down barriers and scoring incredible tries along the way.
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[@CamoGirlPlayz]

Jodie, you are such an inspiration. I'm a profoundly deaf 18 year old with cochlear implants who just started playing D2 women's rugby for my college. I can't believe I finally have an inspiration now, someone who has been through the same struggles I'm going through right now as a deaf rugby player. Thank you for being my new rugby role model!

[@sports2hedz542]

You are amazing! Keep Going.

[@gnrtravels]

You rock! Beautiful person! Strong in admitting struggles!! Keep that chin high and go for your goals!! You inspired more than one person!!

[@ianmarsden1130]

What a fantastic person. Great player and a fantastic ambassador for our game.

[@Rucroft]

Absolutely love this

[@ianunwin]

truly remarkable

[@clivebroad9542]

This is a Brilliant watch , Jodie is inspiring to each and every one of us , I love the fact that she jut wants to “Smash “ through people on the pitch . Absolutely no doubt that Jodie will achieve her dream and make it to the Olympics❤

[@MadMarchTaffy]

Great video

[@bestofsports1875]

This video shows that anybody can play rugby. No matter what.

[@RabbitholeIsrael]

if you like physicality. not everybody likes that

[@Kyrelel]

@@RabbitholeIsrael They can get over it ... that's the point :/

[@garywagner2466]

I coached plenty of kids who didn’t listen. Not too remarkable. Good for her for defeating it.

[@sports2hedz542]

The difference between hearing and listening

[@marcusdanielmuchangi11]

😂😂😘😘 Encouraging

[@user-pr7tw6ib1z]

1

[@jt_rooster3228]

Two options. Make excuses or live life. Can't do both.

[@steventhompson3268]

Jodie Ounsley is Fury the first deaf Gladiator in the iconic 1990’s Saturday night television series Gladiators in the new channel home on BBC One.🧏‍♀️

[@danielledewitt1]

Yes she is. She has given up rugby now.

[@steventhompson3268]

@@danielledewitt1 She will return as Fury on Gladiators Series 2 on BBC One in January 2025 filmed in Sheffield Arena after Gladiators returned to our screen on Saturday the 13th January 2024.

[@danielledewitt1]

@@steventhompson3268 Yes I know.