Episode
NRG Episode #4: Christ Tshiunza
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- No Rucks Given
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- Mar 3, 2026
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- 4721
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Summary
In this episode of No Rucks Given, we sat down with Christ Tshiunza to discuss his rise in professional rugby from Congolese asylum seeker to seasoned Welsh international. Christ’s focus on remaining present in the moment and his refusal to form any expectations for his rugby career offer a very unique perspective on how to make it to the international stage. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 01:10 Intro & Welcome 01:53 Family & Early Life 05:00 Acclimatising to Wales 11:00 Intro to Rugby 19:35 Early Rugby Career at Cardiff 31:20 How Christ joined Exeter Chiefs 35:38 Selection to Wales senior Team 47:55 Injury woes & demotion to Welsh u20s 55:00 Selection to Welsh World Cup Squad 01:04:20 Christ’s take on the decline of Welsh Rugby 01:08:53 General Rapid Fire Questions 01:12:44 “Drivn” Fitness App & Christ’s life outside rugby 01:17:40 Episode Recap 👍 Like & subscribe for fortnightly rugby podcasts🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts📲 Follow us on Instagram: @NoRucksGivenPodcast TikTok: @nrg.podcast #RugbyPodcast #EnglandRugby #ProfessionalRugby