No Rucks Given

In this episode of No Rucks Given, we sit down with Scott Sio to discuss his journey in professional rugby.We discuss everything, from his early years under the tutelage of his World Cup playing, Samoan International father, David Sio to his time repping Australia in the 2015 World Cup. Despite being somewhat of a young prodigy, off the pitch challenges involving grief and bouts of alcoholism had the potential to derail Scott’s career, despite these struggles Scott was able to realise his full potential through his unwavering commitment to three pillars: FAMILY, FAITH & RUGBY.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro & Welcome04:47 Family & Early Life10:03 Discovering Rugby17:39 Breaking into Professional Rugby30:44 Representing Australia41:35 Life Struggles & Career Reflections55:10 Exeter Chiefs56:50 Closing Thoughts👍 Like & subscribe for fortnightly rugby podcasts🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts📲 Follow us on Instagram: @NoRucksGivenPodcast TikTok: @nrg.podcast#RugbyPodcast #EnglandRugby #ProfessionalRugby

In this episode of No Rucks Given, we sit down with Ethan Roots to talk about his rise in professional rugby.We discuss everything, from his early years as an aspiring professional mixed martial artist to his time repping the England Jersey during the 2024 Six Nations. Throughout his journey, Ethan experienced many moments of extreme career acceleration, followed by deep challenges both on and off the pitch. His self-belief encapsulated by his motto of “Don’t limit yourself, don’t let others limit you, and don’t bulls*** yourself” has pulled him through many a challenging circumstance, creating the physical and abrasive threat we see terrorising Premiership Rugby today.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro & Welcome01:30 Family & Early Life13:50 Discovering Rugby22:45 Semi-Professional Rugby38:30 Breaking into Professional Rugby1:02:00 Exeter Chiefs1:14:49 England & Six Nations1:23:29 Closing Thoughts👍 Like & subscribe for fortnightly rugby podcasts🎧 Listen or Watch on YoutTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts📲 Follow us on Instagram: @NoRucksGivenPodcast TikTok: @nrg.podcast#RugbyPodcast #EnglandRugby #ProfessionalRugby