DNVR Rugby Podcast

Colton starts the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the American Raptors preseason matches, the travel roster, a new MLR team, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-6:47). After “The Breakdown”, Colton talks with American Raptors Rugby Coordinator Scott Nies about the beginning of the trip, how to make him mad on the road, and...

Colton kicks off the fourth and final episode from American Raptors Media Day with a brief intro (0:00-1:04). Following the introduction, Colton interviews Mikey Grandy, Ronan Murphy, Jerome Nale, Nolan Saraceni, Dominick Iacovino, Line Latu, Lucas Gramlick, Cassh Maluia, Payton Telea-Ilalio, and Siaki Vikilani from American Raptors Media Day. (1:06-40:35). Following the interviews presented by Gu...

Colton kicks off the third of four episodes from American Raptors Media Day with a quick intro (0:00-1:18). Following the brief introduction, Colton interviews Caleb Repp, Max Dacey, Sione Finefeuiaki, Leonard Sagapolutele, Tommy Clark, Zach Hall, Ethan Acton, Ryan James, and Isikeli Kava from American Raptors Media Day. (1:20-15:45). Following the interviews presented by GuardLab, Colton closes t...

Colton kicks off the second of four episodes with from American Raptors Media Day with a short intro (0:00-1:26). Following the brief introduction, Colton interviews Christian Ostberg, Haaken Friend, Tavius Sykora-Matthess, Lamarre Rey, Aki Pulu, and Luke Mallette from American Raptors Media Day. (1:26-31:08). Following the interviews presented by GuardLab, Colton closes the show by encouraging yo...

Colton starts the first of four episodes with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about American Raptors Media Day, the plan to roll out all of these interviews over the next four days, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-4:53). After “The Breakdown”, Colton checks in with interviews with Watson Filikitonga, Patrick Madden, Will Crawford, Jef...

Colton begins the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the upcoming announcement regarding the American Raptors preseason schedule, a change to the roster, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-5:46). After “The Breakdown”, Colton chats with American Raptors forward Adagio Lopeti about playing college football at Kansas, making t...

Colton begins the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the American Raptors preseason roster, MLR teams reporting to camp, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-5:18). After “The Breakdown”, Colton talks with American Raptors utility back Seimou Smith about falling in love with rugby, joining the military, and his excitement arou...

Colton starts off this short show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the American Raptors reporting for camp, the beginning of the preseason, and some MLR news before wrapping up with All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-4:07). After “The Breakdown”, Colton catches up with American Raptors lock Shawn Clark about his excitement around t...

Colton starts the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the news of the American Raptors joining the Super Rugby Americas competition and touches on some of this weekend's fixtures in All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-6:38). After “The Breakdown”, Colton talks with May of Glendale Mike Dunafon about his thoughts on the progress of...

Enjoy the Holiday break with some of the best interviews from 2022! Intro (0:00-1:32), Pro Football Focus' Lead Analyst Sam Monson talks about the implementation of rugby attacking concepts in the NFL (1:35-18:09), American Raptors Rugby Coordinator Scott Nies talks about his unique job with the team (18:11-43:30), Rugby World Features Editor Alan Dymock talks about the idea of crossover athletes...

Colton starts the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by teasing some American Raptors news and talking about some preseason fixtures with a pair of MLR teams before wrapping up with All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-6:32). After “The Breakdown”, Colton talks with Glendale Youth Rugby Coordinator Andie Hammon about her rugby career, her path to...

Colton starts the show with a very brief version of “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about USA Rugby failing to qualify for the Rugby World Cup and touches on some of this weekend's fixtures in All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-5:09). After “The Breakdown”, Colton talks with American Raptors hooker Lamarre Rey about his unique athletic caree...

Colton wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving before kicking it over to some of his favorite segments from the DNVR Rugby Podcast in 2022 so far (0:00-1:53). Starting off with Rugby and Music (1:55-14:27), an interview with Buffalo Bills legend and former Northwestern rugby player Steve Tasker (14:29-32:41), and an interview with former William & Mary quarterback and current American Raptor Steve Cl...

Colton starts off the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the latest with the American Raptors, Major League Rugby's newest team, USA Rugby's last crack at the Rugby World Cup, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen. After “The Breakdown”, Colton talks about a few former Raptors that have been drafted to the XFL and wonders what the re...

Colton kicks off the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the American Raptors home finale against St. Mary's this weekend, USA Rugby's last chance to qualify for the RWC, MLR adding Chicago, and finishes with All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-10:51). After “The Breakdown”, Colton chats with Pro Football Focus Lead Analyst Sam Mo...

Colton starts off the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about Paul Emerick's departure as head coach from the American Raptors, Major League Rugby's big announcement, Sights, Sounds, and Smells from USA-Canada in New Zealand with Brendan Shea of Rugby PickEm, and finishes with All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-13:56). Following “The...

Colton kicks off the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the American Raptors' loss to Life University, checking in on the performance of a few of the Raptors traveling the world with the USA Falcons, a trip to the Pacific Northwest to face the Seattle Rugby Club, what in the world is going on in MLR, and finishes with All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presen...

Colton starts off the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about some American Raptors running with the USA Falcons in South Africa and Uruguay, the upcoming match against Life University, SLAR?, and finishes with All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-6:21). After “The Breakdown”, Colton chats with John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning about t...

Colton starts off the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the American Raptors' Fall 2022 schedule, the Raptors scrimmage with the USA Eagles, the Women's Rugby World Cup schedule, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen. After “The Breakdown”, Colton talks about the Baltimore Ravens wide receivers using a rugby ball to warm up, revisit...

Colton starts off the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the Denver Nuggets participating in an American Raptors' rugby practice, he recaps Aspen Ruggerfest, talks about a few Raptors training with USA Rugby, and finishes with All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-10:34). After “The Breakdown”, Colton chats with American Raptor Haa...

Colton kicks off the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the American Raptors' Aspen Ruggerfest schedule, a top-secret USA Rugby camp, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-5:17). After “The Breakdown”, Colton chats with American Raptor Luke Mallette about playing two sports in college, hoe rugby is like lacrosse, and his rehab...

Colton kicks off the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the size of the Fall 2022 American Raptors team, a trip up to Aspen, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-5:57). Following “The Breakdown”, Colton reconnects with author Adam Hughes about the release of his new book This is Rugby . (5:58-52:25). After the interview presen...

Colton begins the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills talking about the Fall 2022 American Raptors, goes over all of the USA Rugby news, and tells you about All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-6:31). Following “The Breakdown”, Colton puts a bow on the 2022 RugbyTown 7s (6:33-11:29). After the segment presented by GuardLab, Colton covers the Stat o...

Colton begins the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by tracking the teams that the American Raptors will be playing on during the RugbyTown 7s, covers some RugbyTown 7s storylines, and wraps up with All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-7:39). Following “The Breakdown”, Colton talks all things RugbyTown 7s with World Rugby commentator and the voic...

Colton starts the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the latest happenings with the American Raptors and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-4:08). After “The Breakdown”, Colton chats with Glendale City Manager Linda Cassaday about the evolution of the RugbyTown 7s ahead of the 10th anniversary, what years stick out to her, and h...