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NRG Episode #1: Ethan Roots
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- No Rucks Given
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- Jan 5, 2026
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- 5072
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Summary
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