Roots Ruck Riot

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 DoyleFacebook - The Man Cave UK. The One Man Rugby TourJustGiving - https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/jake-doyle?utm_term=VqpnZgyJrThe Man Cave UK - www.themancaveuk.co.ukRoots Ruck RiotInstagram - @rootsruckriotWebsite and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriotIf you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.comPlease 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

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 seasonJoe BennettInstagram - @joeyb_liftsRoots Ruck RiotInstagram - @rootsruckriotWebsite and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriotIf you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.comPlease 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

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 RFCInstagram - @actoniansRFCTikTok - @actoniansRFCFacebook -Actonians RFCWebsite - www.actoniansrfc.comRoots Ruck RiotInstagram - @rootsruckriotWebsite and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriotIf you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.comPlease 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

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 RFCInstagram - @Iceni_RFCBoudica's Cup - @boudicacup Facebook - Iceni RFCRoots Ruck RiotInstagram - @rootsruckriotWebsite and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriotIf you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.comPlease 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

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 FalconsInstagram - @Farnham_Falcons_RUFCTikTok - @FarnhamFalconsRoots Ruck RiotInstagram - @rootsruckriotWebsite and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriotIf you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.comPlease 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

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.Northampton HeathensInstagram - @northampton_heathens_rfcFacebook - Northampton Heathens RFCWebsite - www.northamptonheathens.comMental HealthCalm - Get SupportMental Health Foundation - Get HelpMind - Useful Mental Health ContactsSamaritans - Contact UsOther - List of Mental Health CharitiesRoots Ruck RiotInstagram - @rootsruckriotWebsite and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriotIf you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.comPlease 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

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 RavensInstagram - @newcastleravensSocial 2 - Newcastle Ravens RFCContact The Club - hello@newcastleravens.co.uk Roots Ruck RiotInstagram - @rootsruckriotWebsite and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriotIf you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.comPlease 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

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 RUFCInstagram - @sandbachrufcFacebook - Sandbach RUFCWebsite - www.sandbachrufc.co.ukRoots Ruck RiotInstagram - @rootsruckriotWebsite and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriotIf you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.comPlease 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

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 BarbariansInstagram - @nagscharitybarbariansFacebook - The Nags Charity BarbariansWebsite - www.nagsrugby.co.ukDonation Page - fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/nags2024Roots Ruck RiotDonation Page - fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/nags2024Donation Page - fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/nags2024If you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.comPlease 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 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 - @wheatsheafcabincrewrfcFacebook - Wheatsheaf Cabin Crew RFCThe Cabin Crew are sponsored by - @chapplescaffoldingltd, @badgeradtreks, Soper & Co, @kellys_electrical, @fiveriversec & @mj.abbott.ltd Roots Ruck RiotInstagram - @rootsruckriotWebsite and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriotIf you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.comPlease 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

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 WanderersInstagram - @llanelliwanderersrfcFacebook - Llanelli Wanderers RFCRoots Ruck RiotInstagram - @rootsruckriotWebsite and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriotIf you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.comPlease 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

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 ClubInstagram - @hillfootsvixensFacebook - Hillfoots VixensRoots Ruck RiotInstagram - @rootsruckriotWebsite and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriotIf you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.comPlease 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

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 RiotInstagram - @rootsruckriotWebsite and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriotIf you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.comRoots 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 WomenInstagram - @ruisliprfcwomenFacebook - Ruislip RFC WomenRoots Ruck RiotInstagram - @rootsruckriotWebsite and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriotIf you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.comRoots Ruck Riot is a Podcast Nobody Asked For

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 hereEast London VixensInstagram - @eastlondonrfcWebsite - www.eastlondonrfc.com.Kings Cross Steelers' Pathway To Rugby - more information hereRoots Ruck RiotInstagram - @rootsruckriotWebsite and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriotIf you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.comRoots Ruck Riot is a Podcast Nobody Asked For

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 RFCInstagram - @oldprorianrugbyfootballWebsite - www.oldpriorians.comRoots Ruck RiotInstagram - @rootsruckriotWebsite and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriotIf you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.comRoots Ruck Riot is a Podcast Nobody Asked For

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 ValkyriesInstagram - portsmouth_valkyriesTikTok - @valksrugbyRugby Against Cancer - www.rugbyagainstcancer.comRoots Ruck RiotInstagram - @rootsruckriotWebsite and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriotIf you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.comRoots Ruck Riot is a Podcast Nobody Asked For

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 RUFCInstagram - @kelvedonandfeeringrugbyclubYoutube- @kelvedonandfeeringRUFCHeads2Minds - www.heads2minds.co.ukRoots Ruck RiotInstagram - @rootsruckriotWebsite and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriotIf you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.comRoots Ruck Riot is a Podcast Nobody Asked For

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 ClubInstagram - highland_rugbyWebsite - www.highlandrugby.comRoots Ruck RiotInstagram - rootsruckriotWebsite and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriotIf you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.comRoots Ruck Riot is a Podcast Nobody Asked For

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 RFCInstagram - @oldwimrfcTwitter/X - @oldwimrfcTikTok - @oldwimrfcRoots Ruck RiotInstagram - @rootsruckriotWebsite and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriotIf you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.comRoots Ruck Riot is a Podcast Nobody Asked For

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 ClubInstagram -KXSRFCTwitter/X -@KCSteelersLinkedIN - KXSRFCSteelers: The World's First Gay Rugby Club Documentary - www.steelersthemovie.comRoots Ruck RiotInstagram - rootsruckriotWebsite and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriotIf you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.comRoots Ruck Riot is a Podcast Nobody Asked For

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 ClubInstagram - ChiswickRFCWebsite - www.chiswickrugby.co.ukBase Face Pizza - www.basefacepizza.comRoots Ruck RiotInstagram - rootsruckriotWebsite and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriotIf you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.comRoots Ruck Riot is a Podcast Nobody Asked For

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 ClubInstagram - ickenhamrugbyFacebook - Ickenham RFCRoots Ruck RiotInstagram - rootsruckriotWebsite and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriotIf you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.comRoots Ruck Riot is a Podcast Nobody Asked For

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 SaundersTwitter/X - @natesaundersf1Roots Ruck RiotInstagram - @rootsruckriotWebsite and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriotIf you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.comRoots 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 in November 2023 for our first episode.Roots Ruck RiotInstagram - @rootsruckriotWebsite and other links - https://linktr.ee/rootsruckriotIf you would like your club featured please email us at rootsruckriotpodcast@gmail.comRoots Ruck Riot is a Podcast Nobody Asked For