# NRG Episode #2: Scott Sio

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Podcast: [No Rucks Given](https://stenobird.com/podcast/no-rucks-given-7648277)
Published: 2026-01-21T17:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-brown-bampoe4/episodes/NRG-Episode-2-Scott-Sio-e3dskv8
Audio file: https://anchor.fm/s/10d8d08ac/podcast/play/114233768/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-19%2F416419647-44100-2-ca55aecf8074.mp3
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Duration seconds: 3781

## Resource

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

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