Roots Ruck Riot

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Welcome 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!

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Northampton Heathens: A Century Of Not Being Saints

May 20 2024 39 mins

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.Nor

Newcastle Ravens: Hadrian's Wall to the Tyne

May 13 2024 41 mins

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 lad

Sandbach RUFC: Bach For Life

May 06 2024 30 mins

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 fo

The Nags Charity Barbarians: Power Of The Nags

Apr 29 2024 32 mins

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

Wheatsheaf Cabin Crew RFC: The Rugby Leg & The Social Leg

Apr 22 2024 35 mins

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 RFCInstagram - @wheatsheafcabincr

Llanelli Wanderers: Cyfeillach Trwy Grwydro

Apr 16 2024 39 mins

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 reall

Hillfoots Vixens: A League Of Their Own

Apr 08 2024 30 mins

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 tea

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Mar 24 2024 1 mins

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

Ruislip RFC Women: 13 Players And A Tennis Ball To The Premiership

Jan 29 2024 35 mins

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.Ruisli

East London Vixens: Inclusivity, Confidence and Lots of Bruises

Jan 22 2024 45 mins

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 a