Roots Ruck Riot

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

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

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

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