Episode 8 Ruck You

On June 1st in Oslo, a team of trans women will face a team of cis elite players from the women's game in a sevens rugby match called Ruck You—a powerful act of protest, inclusion, and solidarity through sport.

This week on MudderRucker, we bring you a special episode dedicated to the voices behind that game, and the policy that made it necessary. We speak with former USA international Alycia Washington, former Irish rugby international Ilse van Staden, leading exercise scientist Dr. Joanna Harper, and former East London RFC player Alix Fitzgerald.

Together, they unpack the real-world impact of World Rugby’s trans ban, challenge the myths surrounding safety and fairness, and reflect on the importance of empathy, evidence, and actual player voices in policy-making.

This episode isn’t about debate—it’s about lived experience, scientific rigour, and standing with our teammates.

📌 Learn more and support the match:
📷 Instagram: instagram.com/the_ruckyou_match
💸 Fundraiser: gofundme.com/f/ruck-you-match-team-support

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