<![CDATA[Roots Ruck Riot]]>1af57653-6b44-52f5-a614-a7dcd6c37b0fFri, 06 Dec 2024 16:02:39 +0000Captivate.fmPodcasts Nobody Asked Forhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/0369c469-caf2-4c0c-a376-0599ee1a1492/GpOibmYJzsUCyO19uGo9Oivr.jpgRoots Ruck RiotPodcasts Nobody Asked ForPodcasts Nobody Asked ForWelcome to "Roots Ruck Riot" the podcast that delves deep into the world of grassroots rugby. In each episode, we uncover the untold stories, passions, and dedication that make grassroots rugby an essential part of communities worldwide. Bringing you conversations with players, coaches, and club members from all corners of the rugby world. Through their voices, we explore the unique camaraderie, challenges and triumphs that define grassroots rugby. If you're a rugby enthusiast, player, or simply curious about the grassroots rugby scene then join us!https://roots-ruck-riot.captivate.fmtrueepisodicnopodcastJake Doyle: A One Man Rugby TourJake Doyle: A One Man Rugby TourFor our final episode fo Season 2 we are joined by Jake Doyle who is raising money for the incredible charity "The Man Cave UK" by trying to play for as many different rugby teams as possible this season. We talk through why he is doing this and how you can help.

Jake Doyle

Facebook - The Man Cave UK. The One Man Rugby Tour

JustGiving - https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/jake-doyle?utm_term=VqpnZgyJr

The Man Cave UK - www.themancaveuk.co.uk

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

Please leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts, it helps us grow the show and continues us shining a light on the game we all love.

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]]>For our final episode fo Season 2 we are joined by Jake Doyle who is raising money for the incredible charity "The Man Cave UK" by trying to play for as many different rugby teams as possible this season. We talk through why he is doing this and how you can help.

Jake Doyle

Facebook - The Man Cave UK. The One Man Rugby Tour

JustGiving - https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/jake-doyle?utm_term=VqpnZgyJr

The Man Cave UK - www.themancaveuk.co.uk

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

Please leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts, it helps us grow the show and continues us shining a light on the game we all love.

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]]>d8659fc7-17c0-4a83-9fd1-e8b388716698Tue, 02 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +000029:46truebonus2122122Podcasts Nobody Asked ForRoots, Ruck, Preseason: The Gym with Joe BennettRoots, Ruck, Preseason: The Gym with Joe BennettFor this preseason bonus episode we are joined by bodybuilder and fitness trainer Joe Bennett. Figuring out what to do during the offseason can be confusing and imposing to say the least, luckily we have Joe here to steer us through it! We talk what started his fitness journey and what you should be doing at the gym to get ready for next season

Joe Bennett

Instagram - @joeyb_lifts


Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

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]]>For this preseason bonus episode we are joined by bodybuilder and fitness trainer Joe Bennett. Figuring out what to do during the offseason can be confusing and imposing to say the least, luckily we have Joe here to steer us through it! We talk what started his fitness journey and what you should be doing at the gym to get ready for next season

Joe Bennett

Instagram - @joeyb_lifts


Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

Please leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts, it helps us grow the show and continues us shining a light on the game we all love.


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]]>35ae5373-f809-4ebc-be7c-2d7ba9f4f7baTue, 18 Jun 2024 03:00:00 +000046:42truebonus2112112Podcasts Nobody Asked ForActonians RFC: The New ActoniansActonians RFC: The New ActoniansThis week we are joined by Steve Partridge and Fearghal Cooke from Actonians RFC. Based out of Acton in West London the Actonians field two teams and are playing out of Herts/Middlesex and the Merit Tables. We talk about rebranding, the importance of the alphabet and having a chip on your shoulder.

Actonians RFC

Instagram - @actoniansRFC

TikTok - @actoniansRFC

Facebook -Actonians RFC

Website - www.actoniansrfc.com


Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

Please leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts, it helps us grow the show and continues us shining a light on the game we all love.


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]]>This week we are joined by Steve Partridge and Fearghal Cooke from Actonians RFC. Based out of Acton in West London the Actonians field two teams and are playing out of Herts/Middlesex and the Merit Tables. We talk about rebranding, the importance of the alphabet and having a chip on your shoulder.

Actonians RFC

Instagram - @actoniansRFC

TikTok - @actoniansRFC

Facebook -Actonians RFC

Website - www.actoniansrfc.com


Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

Please leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts, it helps us grow the show and continues us shining a light on the game we all love.


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]]>e4fe2aa2-d2dd-46cf-b0f3-1f52490dd54bTue, 11 Jun 2024 03:00:00 +000037:34truefull2102102Podcasts Nobody Asked ForIceni RFC: Boudica's BallsIceni RFC: Boudica's BallsThis week we are joined by Phil, Tim and Chelsea from the Iceni RFC, the podcast's first touch rugby team. Based out of Wymondham they are a fully inclusive team that has grown from 8 players in 2022 to over 50 regularly training and playing members today. We talk about the Iceni, the importance of touch rugby and see if we can answer why the IGR teams seem to have such incredible names.

Iceni RFC

Instagram - @Iceni_RFC

Boudica's Cup - @boudicacup

Facebook - Iceni RFC

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

Please leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts, it helps us grow the show and continues us shining a light on the game we all love.


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]]>This week we are joined by Phil, Tim and Chelsea from the Iceni RFC, the podcast's first touch rugby team. Based out of Wymondham they are a fully inclusive team that has grown from 8 players in 2022 to over 50 regularly training and playing members today. We talk about the Iceni, the importance of touch rugby and see if we can answer why the IGR teams seem to have such incredible names.

Iceni RFC

Instagram - @Iceni_RFC

Boudica's Cup - @boudicacup

Facebook - Iceni RFC

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

Please leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts, it helps us grow the show and continues us shining a light on the game we all love.


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]]>51bcad8c-1714-4652-9547-8478fe4d7b7dTue, 04 Jun 2024 03:00:00 +000046:47truefull29292Podcasts Nobody Asked ForFarnham Falcons: The Why Of The FalconFarnham Falcons: The Why Of The FalconThis week we are joined by Nat Crew and Amy Smyth (an OG Falcon) from the Farnham Falcons. The Falcons are the Women's contingent of Farnham RUFC and field two teams and hopefully are on their way to a 3rd. Founded in 2019 they have gone from strength to strength. We talk about their incredible growth, both as players and as a team, bleak away team dressing rooms and what the future holds.

Farnham Falcons

Instagram - @Farnham_Falcons_RUFC

TikTok - @FarnhamFalcons

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

Please leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts, it helps us grow the show and continues us shining a light on the game we all love.


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]]>This week we are joined by Nat Crew and Amy Smyth (an OG Falcon) from the Farnham Falcons. The Falcons are the Women's contingent of Farnham RUFC and field two teams and hopefully are on their way to a 3rd. Founded in 2019 they have gone from strength to strength. We talk about their incredible growth, both as players and as a team, bleak away team dressing rooms and what the future holds.

Farnham Falcons

Instagram - @Farnham_Falcons_RUFC

TikTok - @FarnhamFalcons

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

Please leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts, it helps us grow the show and continues us shining a light on the game we all love.


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]]>33d93cfb-b221-4e7f-8707-a1b2e1125948Tue, 28 May 2024 03:00:00 +000047:24truefull28282Podcasts Nobody Asked ForNorthampton Heathens: A Century Of Not Being SaintsNorthampton Heathens: A Century Of Not Being SaintsThis week we are joined by Rachel Greenfield, Luke Passmore and Jimmy Applegate from the Northampton Heathens. Playing out of the East Midlands Merit League the Heathens were founded in 1921 but can trace themselves back as far as 1903. We talk through how they got their name, what being a Heathen means and how they managed to bounce back from barely being able to field a scrum.

This episode is for Stretch.

Northampton Heathens

Instagram - @northampton_heathens_rfc

Facebook - Northampton Heathens RFC

Website - www.northamptonheathens.com

Mental Health

Calm - Get Support

Mental Health Foundation - Get Help

Mind - Useful Mental Health Contacts

Samaritans - Contact Us

Other - List of Mental Health Charities

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

Please leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts, it helps us grow the show and continues us shining a light on the game we all love.


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]]>This week we are joined by Rachel Greenfield, Luke Passmore and Jimmy Applegate from the Northampton Heathens. Playing out of the East Midlands Merit League the Heathens were founded in 1921 but can trace themselves back as far as 1903. We talk through how they got their name, what being a Heathen means and how they managed to bounce back from barely being able to field a scrum.

This episode is for Stretch.

Northampton Heathens

Instagram - @northampton_heathens_rfc

Facebook - Northampton Heathens RFC

Website - www.northamptonheathens.com

Mental Health

Calm - Get Support

Mental Health Foundation - Get Help

Mind - Useful Mental Health Contacts

Samaritans - Contact Us

Other - List of Mental Health Charities

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

Please leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts, it helps us grow the show and continues us shining a light on the game we all love.


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]]>511023e3-5f76-44de-a0d9-78a5c2c9417bTue, 21 May 2024 03:00:00 +000039:21truefull27272Podcasts Nobody Asked ForNewcastle Ravens: Hadrian's Wall to the TyneNewcastle Ravens: Hadrian's Wall to the TyneThis week we are joined by Jordan Blackwood and Shaun Gowens from the Newcastle Ravens. The Ravens were founded in 2006 and are members of the International Gay Rugby Association, our first of Season 2, the club is an inclusive place for everybody to play the sport we all love and is the biggest LQBT+ team in North East England that plays Union and Touch and the first to have a ladies team. We talk through all things Ravens, recent tournaments and where the team goes from here.

Newcastle Ravens

Instagram - @newcastleravens

Social 2 - Newcastle Ravens RFC

Contact The Club - hello@newcastleravens.co.uk

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

Please leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts, it helps us grow the show and continues us shining a light on the game we all love.


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]]>This week we are joined by Jordan Blackwood and Shaun Gowens from the Newcastle Ravens. The Ravens were founded in 2006 and are members of the International Gay Rugby Association, our first of Season 2, the club is an inclusive place for everybody to play the sport we all love and is the biggest LQBT+ team in North East England that plays Union and Touch and the first to have a ladies team. We talk through all things Ravens, recent tournaments and where the team goes from here.

Newcastle Ravens

Instagram - @newcastleravens

Social 2 - Newcastle Ravens RFC

Contact The Club - hello@newcastleravens.co.uk

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

Please leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts, it helps us grow the show and continues us shining a light on the game we all love.


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]]>910e2803-acae-40d4-8d8e-d29858159680Tue, 14 May 2024 03:00:00 +000041:34truefull26262Podcasts Nobody Asked ForSandbach RUFC: Bach For LifeSandbach RUFC: Bach For LifeThis week we are joined by Andy Bird from Sandbach RUFC. Sandbach were originally founded as Old Sandbachians RUFC in 1936 after the Sandbach School for Boys. Since then they've gone from strength to strength and have seen some incredible rugby players come through the team. We talk through their history, what is in store for the club in the future and why it will always be Bach for Life.

Sandbach RUFC

Instagram - @sandbachrufc

Facebook - Sandbach RUFC

Website - www.sandbachrufc.co.uk


Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

Please leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts, it helps us grow the show and continues us shining a light on the game we all love.


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]]>This week we are joined by Andy Bird from Sandbach RUFC. Sandbach were originally founded as Old Sandbachians RUFC in 1936 after the Sandbach School for Boys. Since then they've gone from strength to strength and have seen some incredible rugby players come through the team. We talk through their history, what is in store for the club in the future and why it will always be Bach for Life.

Sandbach RUFC

Instagram - @sandbachrufc

Facebook - Sandbach RUFC

Website - www.sandbachrufc.co.uk


Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

Please leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts, it helps us grow the show and continues us shining a light on the game we all love.


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]]>0cbd1d90-ff8c-4db0-92a2-157268017335Tue, 07 May 2024 03:00:00 +000030:44truefull25252Podcasts Nobody Asked ForThe Nags Charity Barbarians: Power Of The NagsThe Nags Charity Barbarians: Power Of The NagsThis week we are joined by Ed Birch from The Nags Charity Barbarians. I am fairly sure they are the sole rugby club to be founded while a group of men pulled a canal boat the length of a marathon, I haven't researched that but I think it's a safe bet. The Nags are a fantastic team who play rugby and undertake various challenges to raise money for Cancer Research UK. This year they are heading to Tewkesbury Rugby Club for a weekend of rugby on the 10th and 11th of May, we would strongly recommend heading down for what is sure to be a brilliant time. We talk all things Nags, challenges and £200,000+ they have already raised.

The Nags Charity Barbarians

Instagram - @nagscharitybarbarians

Facebook - The Nags Charity Barbarians

Website - www.nagsrugby.co.uk

Donation Page - fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/nags2024

Roots Ruck Riot

Donation Page - fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/nags2024

Donation Page - fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/nags2024

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

Please leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts, it helps us grow the show and continues us shining a light on the game we all love.

Donation Page - fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/nags2024

]]>This week we are joined by Ed Birch from The Nags Charity Barbarians. I am fairly sure they are the sole rugby club to be founded while a group of men pulled a canal boat the length of a marathon, I haven't researched that but I think it's a safe bet. The Nags are a fantastic team who play rugby and undertake various challenges to raise money for Cancer Research UK. This year they are heading to Tewkesbury Rugby Club for a weekend of rugby on the 10th and 11th of May, we would strongly recommend heading down for what is sure to be a brilliant time. We talk all things Nags, challenges and £200,000+ they have already raised.

The Nags Charity Barbarians

Instagram - @nagscharitybarbarians

Facebook - The Nags Charity Barbarians

Website - www.nagsrugby.co.uk

Donation Page - fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/nags2024

Roots Ruck Riot

Donation Page - fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/nags2024

Donation Page - fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/nags2024

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

Please leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts, it helps us grow the show and continues us shining a light on the game we all love.

Donation Page - fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/nags2024

]]>f761a304-1f57-4fa6-8178-4532825ee694Tue, 30 Apr 2024 03:00:00 +000032:49truefull222Podcasts Nobody Asked ForWheatsheaf Cabin Crew RFC: The Rugby Leg & The Social LegWheatsheaf Cabin Crew RFC: The Rugby Leg & The Social LegThis week we are joined by Lewis Simmons, Scott Bleakley and Simon Gollop from Wheatsheaf Cabin Crew. The Cabin Crew are based out of Salisbury near the dizzying heights of the 123m cathedral spire. We talk through their incredible origin story and what brought them together as a club. There's no club quite like the Cabin Crew.

Wheatsheaf Cabin Crew RFC

Instagram - @wheatsheafcabincrewrfc

Facebook - Wheatsheaf Cabin Crew RFC

The Cabin Crew are sponsored by - @chapplescaffoldingltd, @badgeradtreks, Soper & Co, @kellys_electrical, @fiveriversec & @mj.abbott.ltd

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

Please leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts, it helps us grow the show and continues us shining a light on the game we all love.

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]]>This week we are joined by Lewis Simmons, Scott Bleakley and Simon Gollop from Wheatsheaf Cabin Crew. The Cabin Crew are based out of Salisbury near the dizzying heights of the 123m cathedral spire. We talk through their incredible origin story and what brought them together as a club. There's no club quite like the Cabin Crew.

Wheatsheaf Cabin Crew RFC

Instagram - @wheatsheafcabincrewrfc

Facebook - Wheatsheaf Cabin Crew RFC

The Cabin Crew are sponsored by - @chapplescaffoldingltd, @badgeradtreks, Soper & Co, @kellys_electrical, @fiveriversec & @mj.abbott.ltd

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

Please leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts, it helps us grow the show and continues us shining a light on the game we all love.

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]]>b01776be-5fa7-4b93-a5e7-ccd9ad5440b3Tue, 23 Apr 2024 03:00:00 +000035:41truefull23232Podcasts Nobody Asked ForLlanelli Wanderers: Cyfeillach Trwy GrwydroLlanelli Wanderers: Cyfeillach Trwy GrwydroThis week we are joined by Kyle Richards and Nick Gale from the Llanelli Wanderers, our first and long overdue Welsh team. Plying their trade a stones throw away from where Stradey Park once stood, we caught up with the Wanderers on their cup campaign trail when they were a win away from a Final at the Principality Stadium. Llanelli was where I fell in love with rugby and I'm really glad the guys could join me.

Llanelli Wanderers

Instagram - @llanelliwanderersrfc

Facebook - Llanelli Wanderers RFC

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

Please leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts, it helps us grow the show and continues us shining a light on the game we all love.

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]]>This week we are joined by Kyle Richards and Nick Gale from the Llanelli Wanderers, our first and long overdue Welsh team. Plying their trade a stones throw away from where Stradey Park once stood, we caught up with the Wanderers on their cup campaign trail when they were a win away from a Final at the Principality Stadium. Llanelli was where I fell in love with rugby and I'm really glad the guys could join me.

Llanelli Wanderers

Instagram - @llanelliwanderersrfc

Facebook - Llanelli Wanderers RFC

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

Please leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts, it helps us grow the show and continues us shining a light on the game we all love.

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]]>906a1197-5698-42c0-b3e0-d49d84727289Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +000039:09truefull22222Podcasts Nobody Asked ForHillfoots Vixens: A League Of Their OwnHillfoots Vixens: A League Of Their OwnWelcome back for Season 2! To start things off strong we are joined by Christina Swinton from the Hillfoots Vixens. Based out of Tillicoultry in Clackmannanshire the Vixens are our first Scottish team, and we couldn't have picked a better one. They are also the youngest team we have had on the pod having started officially last September. We talk how they have already grown the team from 6 players to 30 and what the future holds for the team.

Rugby Club

Instagram - @hillfootsvixens

Facebook - Hillfoots Vixens


Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

Please leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts, it helps us grow the show and continues us shining a light on the game we all love.


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]]>Welcome back for Season 2! To start things off strong we are joined by Christina Swinton from the Hillfoots Vixens. Based out of Tillicoultry in Clackmannanshire the Vixens are our first Scottish team, and we couldn't have picked a better one. They are also the youngest team we have had on the pod having started officially last September. We talk how they have already grown the team from 6 players to 30 and what the future holds for the team.

Rugby Club

Instagram - @hillfootsvixens

Facebook - Hillfoots Vixens


Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

Please leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts, it helps us grow the show and continues us shining a light on the game we all love.


Roots Ruck Riot is a Podcast Nobody Asked For

]]>4622fa44-626e-4f96-b4ad-83ce892f6e65Tue, 09 Apr 2024 03:00:00 +000030:24truefull21212Podcasts Nobody Asked ForWelcome Back to Roots Ruck RiotWelcome Back to Roots Ruck RiotWelcome to "Roots Ruck Riot," the podcast that dives deep into the world of grassroots rugby. In each episode, we uncover the untold stories, passions, and dedication that make grassroots rugby an essential part of communities worldwide. If you're a rugby enthusiast, player, or simply curious about the grassroots rugby scene, join us for Season 2 which will be coming your way from April 9th.

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

Roots Ruck Riot is a Podcast Nobody Asked For

]]>Welcome to "Roots Ruck Riot," the podcast that dives deep into the world of grassroots rugby. In each episode, we uncover the untold stories, passions, and dedication that make grassroots rugby an essential part of communities worldwide. If you're a rugby enthusiast, player, or simply curious about the grassroots rugby scene, join us for Season 2 which will be coming your way from April 9th.

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

Roots Ruck Riot is a Podcast Nobody Asked For

]]>5f8243db-b8e9-480f-ab27-69e96f056a46Mon, 25 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +000001:21truetrailer222Podcasts Nobody Asked ForRuislip RFC Women: 13 Players And A Tennis Ball To The PremiershipRuislip RFC Women: 13 Players And A Tennis Ball To The PremiershipFor our finally episode of Season 1 we are joined by Hollie and Rachel from the Ruislip Women's Rugby Team. Founded in 2019 they have survived a pandemic before their first season and are now taking the leagues by storm. We talk through how they stuck together as a team, going from 13 players to discussions of a 2nd team and their lofty aspirations for the future of the club.

Ruislip RFC Women

Instagram - @ruisliprfcwomen

Facebook - Ruislip RFC Women

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

Roots Ruck Riot is a Podcast Nobody Asked For

]]>For our finally episode of Season 1 we are joined by Hollie and Rachel from the Ruislip Women's Rugby Team. Founded in 2019 they have survived a pandemic before their first season and are now taking the leagues by storm. We talk through how they stuck together as a team, going from 13 players to discussions of a 2nd team and their lofty aspirations for the future of the club.

Ruislip RFC Women

Instagram - @ruisliprfcwomen

Facebook - Ruislip RFC Women

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

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]]>aa743c3f-ff79-4112-85ad-b4a1aa8470f3Tue, 30 Jan 2024 03:00:00 +000035:15truefull1101101Podcasts Nobody Asked ForEast London Vixens: Inclusivity, Confidence and Lots of BruisesEast London Vixens: Inclusivity, Confidence and Lots of BruisesThis week we are joined by Lyssa and Kat from the East London Vixens. Currently playing in the NC1 Division with a brilliantly diverse squad of players, they are the women's team for East London RFC and are the sister club of former guests of the podcast the Kings Cross Steelers. We talk through the pathways into women's rugby, the RFU transgender policy and its impact on players and all the benefits playing rugby can bring women everywhere.

You can find a list of resources and organsations that aim to support Trans and non-binary people here

East London Vixens

Instagram - @eastlondonrfc

Website - www.eastlondonrfc.com.

Kings Cross Steelers' Pathway To Rugby - more information here

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

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]]>This week we are joined by Lyssa and Kat from the East London Vixens. Currently playing in the NC1 Division with a brilliantly diverse squad of players, they are the women's team for East London RFC and are the sister club of former guests of the podcast the Kings Cross Steelers. We talk through the pathways into women's rugby, the RFU transgender policy and its impact on players and all the benefits playing rugby can bring women everywhere.

You can find a list of resources and organsations that aim to support Trans and non-binary people here

East London Vixens

Instagram - @eastlondonrfc

Website - www.eastlondonrfc.com.

Kings Cross Steelers' Pathway To Rugby - more information here

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

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]]>ae4fd3c7-001c-4cc7-82ce-d60d3bc06af5Tue, 23 Jan 2024 03:00:00 +000045:50truefull19191Podcasts Nobody Asked ForOld Priorians RFC: Reformations and 9 Man Championship TeamsOld Priorians RFC: Reformations and 9 Man Championship TeamsThis week we are joined by James from Old Priorians RFC. Based out of Perivale and formed by St Benedict's School alumni we talk through their reformation, post-lockdown rugby and former Wasps and England scrum half Joe Simpson.

Old Priorians RFC

Instagram - @oldprorianrugbyfootball

Website - www.oldpriorians.com

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com


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]]>This week we are joined by James from Old Priorians RFC. Based out of Perivale and formed by St Benedict's School alumni we talk through their reformation, post-lockdown rugby and former Wasps and England scrum half Joe Simpson.

Old Priorians RFC

Instagram - @oldprorianrugbyfootball

Website - www.oldpriorians.com

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com


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]]>3ff8f82f-a5e9-47f1-9b04-78d26d5674b9Tue, 16 Jan 2024 03:00:00 +000041:10truefull18181Podcasts Nobody Asked ForPortsmouth Valkyries: Unleashing Your Inner ValkyriePortsmouth Valkyries: Unleashing Your Inner ValkyrieThis week we are joined by Keeta, Tristan and eventually Tash from the incredibly named Portsmouth Valkyries. The Valkyries, aside from being Nordic warriors who bear souls to Valhalla, are the women's team of Portsmouth RFC and the first women's team (of many) we have spoken to for the podcast. We talk about the rise of women's rugby as well as the rise and success of the Valkyries.

Portsmouth Valkyries

Instagram - portsmouth_valkyries

TikTok - @valksrugby

Rugby Against Cancer - www.rugbyagainstcancer.com

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

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]]>This week we are joined by Keeta, Tristan and eventually Tash from the incredibly named Portsmouth Valkyries. The Valkyries, aside from being Nordic warriors who bear souls to Valhalla, are the women's team of Portsmouth RFC and the first women's team (of many) we have spoken to for the podcast. We talk about the rise of women's rugby as well as the rise and success of the Valkyries.

Portsmouth Valkyries

Instagram - portsmouth_valkyries

TikTok - @valksrugby

Rugby Against Cancer - www.rugbyagainstcancer.com

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

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]]>cc17e365-c2be-4abe-acf1-d3d639d8aab7Wed, 10 Jan 2024 04:00:00 +000027:04truefull17171Podcasts Nobody Asked ForKelvedon & Feering RUFC: How To Start A Rugby ClubKelvedon & Feering RUFC: How To Start A Rugby ClubThis week we are joined by Steve Clements and Dave Briggs from Kelvedon & Feering Rugby Club, a brand new rugby club from Essex that was founded in 2020. We talk about how the club got started, their "for the players by the players" ethos and, most importantly, National Joe Marler Day.

Kelvedon & Feering RUFC

Instagram - @kelvedonandfeeringrugbyclub

Youtube- @kelvedonandfeeringRUFC

Heads2Minds - www.heads2minds.co.uk

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com


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]]>This week we are joined by Steve Clements and Dave Briggs from Kelvedon & Feering Rugby Club, a brand new rugby club from Essex that was founded in 2020. We talk about how the club got started, their "for the players by the players" ethos and, most importantly, National Joe Marler Day.

Kelvedon & Feering RUFC

Instagram - @kelvedonandfeeringrugbyclub

Youtube- @kelvedonandfeeringRUFC

Heads2Minds - www.heads2minds.co.uk

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com


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]]>b1251294-7ff4-4a47-a812-82a21969a3f1Tue, 02 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +000032:47truefull16161Podcasts Nobody Asked ForFergus Highland Rugby: A Very Scottish CanadaFergus Highland Rugby: A Very Scottish CanadaThis Christmas we are joined by Alun Wallace, Nick Teri and Tyler Nichol of Fergus Highland Rugby. Though it may be one of the most Scottish sounding rugby clubs around, Fergus are based out of Ontario, Canada about 100km west of Toronto.

Rugby Club

Instagram - highland_rugby

Website - www.highlandrugby.com

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

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]]>This Christmas we are joined by Alun Wallace, Nick Teri and Tyler Nichol of Fergus Highland Rugby. Though it may be one of the most Scottish sounding rugby clubs around, Fergus are based out of Ontario, Canada about 100km west of Toronto.

Rugby Club

Instagram - highland_rugby

Website - www.highlandrugby.com

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

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]]>23a4e62e-9199-4775-81db-abe9d6205f88Tue, 26 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +000037:14truefull15151Podcasts Nobody Asked ForOld Wimbledonians RFC: 500 Warriors and An Army of VolunteersOld Wimbledonians RFC: 500 Warriors and An Army of VolunteersThis week we are joined by Richard Travers and Matthew Marrs from Old Wimbledonians RFC. Home to a colossal junior and mini sections and now proud home of a 2nd XV for the first time in a decade, we talk what it takes to grow a rugby club and why they have some of the best post-match food on the rugby circuit.

Old Wimbledonians RFC

Instagram - @oldwimrfc

Twitter/X - @oldwimrfc

TikTok - @oldwimrfc

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

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]]>This week we are joined by Richard Travers and Matthew Marrs from Old Wimbledonians RFC. Home to a colossal junior and mini sections and now proud home of a 2nd XV for the first time in a decade, we talk what it takes to grow a rugby club and why they have some of the best post-match food on the rugby circuit.

Old Wimbledonians RFC

Instagram - @oldwimrfc

Twitter/X - @oldwimrfc

TikTok - @oldwimrfc

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

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]]>791a31f2-fa4c-4fb7-98cc-9e187844d886Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +000028:32truefull14141Podcasts Nobody Asked ForKings Cross Steelers: From The Pub To The World ChampionshipsKings Cross Steelers: From The Pub To The World ChampionshipsThis week we are joined by James Stott and James Brandon of the Kings Cross Steelers. The Kings Cross Steelers are the world's first gay and inclusive rugby union club and it's founding marked the beginning of a rugby movement that now sees over 60 clubs worldwide. They have over 150 members and 4 teams playing across London and Essex and recently played at the Bingham Cup, the world championships of gay and inclusive rugby and the largest amateur rugby union tournament in the world.

Rugby Club

Instagram -KXSRFC

Twitter/X -@KCSteelers

LinkedIN - KXSRFC

Steelers: The World's First Gay Rugby Club Documentary - www.steelersthemovie.com

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

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]]>This week we are joined by James Stott and James Brandon of the Kings Cross Steelers. The Kings Cross Steelers are the world's first gay and inclusive rugby union club and it's founding marked the beginning of a rugby movement that now sees over 60 clubs worldwide. They have over 150 members and 4 teams playing across London and Essex and recently played at the Bingham Cup, the world championships of gay and inclusive rugby and the largest amateur rugby union tournament in the world.

Rugby Club

Instagram -KXSRFC

Twitter/X -@KCSteelers

LinkedIN - KXSRFC

Steelers: The World's First Gay Rugby Club Documentary - www.steelersthemovie.com

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

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]]>5f825606-31a9-474c-8617-29879b4e7f03Tue, 12 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +000031:56truefull13131Podcasts Nobody Asked ForChiswick Rugby: The Busiest Rugby 365 Pitch in the UKChiswick Rugby: The Busiest Rugby 365 Pitch in the UKThis week we are joined by Gabs Lowe the new Director of Sport for Chiswick Rugby. Chiswick are home to a big mini and junior section but today's episode mainly covers the 3 Senior Men's teams. We talk artificial pitches, playing rugby in the desert and Thursday night pizza budgets.

Rugby Club

Instagram - ChiswickRFC

Website - www.chiswickrugby.co.uk

Base Face Pizza - www.basefacepizza.com

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

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]]>This week we are joined by Gabs Lowe the new Director of Sport for Chiswick Rugby. Chiswick are home to a big mini and junior section but today's episode mainly covers the 3 Senior Men's teams. We talk artificial pitches, playing rugby in the desert and Thursday night pizza budgets.

Rugby Club

Instagram - ChiswickRFC

Website - www.chiswickrugby.co.uk

Base Face Pizza - www.basefacepizza.com

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

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]]>95cc154a-0e8d-4ec9-9122-3d168e740c23Tue, 05 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +000031:19truefull12121Podcasts Nobody Asked ForIckenham Saints: High Tackles and Dead BallsIckenham Saints: High Tackles and Dead BallsThis week we are joined by Richard Simmons and Andy Mead from Ickenham Rugby Club, the club that I play for. Founded as the St Nicholas Old Boys in 1964 the Ickenham Saints are a single club team based out of West London playing their rugby in the Middlesex Merit Tables.

Ickenham Rugby Club

Instagram - ickenhamrugby

Facebook - Ickenham RFC

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

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]]>This week we are joined by Richard Simmons and Andy Mead from Ickenham Rugby Club, the club that I play for. Founded as the St Nicholas Old Boys in 1964 the Ickenham Saints are a single club team based out of West London playing their rugby in the Middlesex Merit Tables.

Ickenham Rugby Club

Instagram - ickenhamrugby

Facebook - Ickenham RFC

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

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]]>4443b685-dcc4-455b-8495-9f53c405ce6fTue, 28 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +000047:47truefull11111Podcasts Nobody Asked ForIan Harries: Introducing Your HostIan Harries: Introducing Your HostBefore we dive into our first episode we invite friend of the podcast and sports journalist Nate Saunders to introduce our host and figure out exactly who Ian Harries is.

Nate Saunders

Twitter/X - @natesaundersf1

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

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]]>Before we dive into our first episode we invite friend of the podcast and sports journalist Nate Saunders to introduce our host and figure out exactly who Ian Harries is.

Nate Saunders

Twitter/X - @natesaundersf1

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

Roots Ruck Riot is a Podcast Nobody Asked For

]]>ad67072d-ed29-4c25-b6aa-f915dce77f87Tue, 28 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +000021:08truebonus111Podcasts Nobody Asked ForWelcome to Roots Ruck RiotWelcome to Roots Ruck RiotWelcome to "Roots Ruck Riot," the podcast that dives deep into the world of grassroots rugby. In each episode, we uncover the untold stories, passions, and dedication that make grassroots rugby an essential part of communities worldwide. If you're a rugby enthusiast, player, or simply curious about the grassroots rugby scene, join us in November 2023 for our first episode.

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

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]]>Welcome to "Roots Ruck Riot," the podcast that dives deep into the world of grassroots rugby. In each episode, we uncover the untold stories, passions, and dedication that make grassroots rugby an essential part of communities worldwide. If you're a rugby enthusiast, player, or simply curious about the grassroots rugby scene, join us in November 2023 for our first episode.

Roots Ruck Riot

Instagram - @rootsruckriot

Website and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriot

If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.com

Roots Ruck Riot is a Podcast Nobody Asked For


]]>4251d4ef-4d88-4fcc-af2c-b719ac84f7faMon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +000001:31truetrailerPodcasts Nobody Asked For