| Tadpole | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Name | Euan Ingram |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Career information | |
| Game | Rocket League |
| Playing career | 2017–2022 |
| Team history | |
| 2018–2019 | Triple Trouble |
| 2019 | Method |
| 2021–2022 | Wolves Esports |
| 2022 | Resolve |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Euan Ingram, better known by his gamer tag Tadpole, is a Welsh former professional Rocket League player. He competed in the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) and played for organisations including Triple Trouble, Method and Wolves Esports. [1] Representing Wales at the 2022 Commonwealth Esports Championships, he won a gold medal in Rocket League alongside his national teammates. [2] [3] His career has been profiled by outlets including the BBC and WalesOnline. [4] [5]
Ingram began competing in the UK Rocket League scene during the late 2010s. He rose to prominence with the organisation Triple Trouble, helping the team qualify for the RLCS. [6] His performances in national tournaments drew media attention, with WalesOnline describing him in 2019 as one of Wales's rising esports professionals. [5]
In 2019, Ingram briefly joined Method before reuniting with Triple Trouble, with whom he continued to compete in top-level RLCS tournaments. [7]
In October 2021, Ingram signed with Wolves Esports as part of their return to Rocket League. [8] He remained with the organisation until June 2022, when he announced his retirement from top-level professional competition. [1] His retirement was reported in international esports media. [9]
Later in 2022, Ingram joined Resolve, appearing in the university and semi-professional circuit through a partnership between Williams Resolve and Warwick Esports. [10] [11] The move coincided with Resolve’s broader collaboration with Williams Esports. [12] He was also featured in Resolve’s promotional content, including a profile by Gridserve on the daily life of an esports athlete. [13]
At the inaugural Commonwealth Esports Championships in Birmingham in 2022, Ingram represented Wales in the Rocket League competition. He and his teammates won the gold medal, defeating England in the final. [2] [14] [15] His achievement was highlighted by multiple media outlets including The Guardian and WalesOnline. [3]
In 2025, Ingram again represented Wales internationally, this time as both a coach and player for the national Hado team at the World Cup in China. [16]
After retiring from professional play in 2022, Ingram joined Resolve as Rocket League manager and head coach, where he oversaw the organisation’s competitive rosters and player development. [11] [4] He was also featured in Resolve’s promotional content, including a profile on the daily life of an esports athlete by Gridserve. [13]
In mid-2024, he briefly stepped back into competition at the Morekats Mayhem EU LAN in Salzburg, standing in as a player for Resolve’s roster while continuing in his coaching role. [17]
Ingram later became Head of National Esports (also referred to as Chief Gaming Manager) at Esports Wales, overseeing the development of Welsh national teams across multiple titles. [18]
Ingram was shortlisted for the UK Esports Awards in 2018, [19] and one of his goals was included in Upcomer’s list of the 15 best RLCS goals of 2021. [20]
Ingram has been publicly associated with Plaid Cymru, the Welsh political party, as noted in his social media biography. [21]