Episode

NRG Episode #5: Stephen Lorenzo Varney

Podcast: No Rucks Given
Published: Mar 20, 2026
Duration seconds: 2793
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In this episode of No Rucks Given, we sat down with Stephen Lorenzo Varney before his six nations campaign with “THE ITALY”. We discuss his rise in professional rugby from uninterested golf player to an Italian International staple. Stephen’s work-rate, discipline and his all in/all out mentality offers a very unique perspective on how to make it to the international stage.👍 Like & subscribe for fortnightly rugby podcasts🎧 Listen on YouTube & Apple Podcasts📲 Follow us on Instagram: @NoRucksGivenPodcast TikTok: @nrg.podcast#RugbyPodcast #EnglandRugby #ProfessionalRugby