Le Rouge Rugby Podcast

Stu and Derek are back to breakdown all the latest Canadian rugby news! They discuss a new CBA with Rugby Canada and the players, Pacific Four Series updates, online treatment of match officials, Sophie de Goede arrives at Vancouver SVNS, Vancouver Swans, Vancouver Highlanders, and more!

Stu and Derek give an update about the new Le Rouge Rugby podcast schedule! Then, it has been a busy news week in Canadian rugby. The boys get into the Pacific Four Series, a new women's competition, SVNS, wheelchair rugby, the American Raptors, MLR news, Highlanders' signings and more! Finally, Stu and Derek close out this episode with spoiler heavy review of the new Netflix series, Six N...

Stu and Derek dust off the mics and return from their holiday break! The boys dive into all the news they missed while they were away including Christmas gifts, the Rugby Canada strategic plan, Phil Mack promoted to attack coach, the sevens series, a wild MLR off-season, kitmas, and all the Canadian player signings!

Stu and Derek are joined by Curry Hitchborn and Ralph McRae to discuss their new club, the Vancouver Highlanders. The Highlanders aim to "advance the personal and professional development of the person through Rugby Union". Hitchborn and McRae discuss their Ten Commitments, the Rugby Players Challenge, the setup of the club, and what they are trying to achieve. Plus the origin of the log...

The Toronto Arrows are folding. Stu and Derek give their instant reactions to the incredibly sad news.

Stu and Derek recap a busy weekend in Canadian rugby! First, the boys take a deep dive into Canada's 40-15 victory over Brazil to close out their 2023 test schedule. Then, Wheelchair Rugby Canada is dominating at the ParaPan Am Games, the latest Arrows signings, reality tv, the new MLR playoff format, Canadian University Men's Rugby Championship, and more!

In the first match after Rugby Canada re-signed Kingsley Jones, the men's national team loses Spain 40-22. Stu and Derek let out their frustrations with...well, just about everything. Then, they look at some Arrows signings and key departures before making some Canadian University Men's Rugby Championship predictions (that have already gone horribly wrong).

Stu and Derek open the show by discussing how World Rugby's ban on unofficial content is hurting game. Then it's on to New Zealand where Canada defeated France in the final round of WXV! The Arrows made some big re-signings and MLR made a big signing of their own!

The Springboks defeated the All Blacks 12-11 to win their 4th Rugby World Cup! Stu and Derek give their thoughts on the game and the Springboks' place in history. It was a busy week in Major League Rugby with plenty of Canadian player movement, a new Arrows coach, and the news of a change in format for 2024. In Rugby Canada news, the women's team lost to England in round 2 of WXV and the m...

It was a massive week of rugby news and the boys are here to break it all down! Wheelchair Rugby Canada won a silver medal at the International Wheelchair Rugby Cup! Jamie Cudmore is the new head coach of Top Gun, as Cory Hector moves to back to the MLR squad! Canada defeated Wales in the first match of WXV! Sophie de Goede is the greatest rugby player in the world! Stu and Derek reveal their stra...

The boys react to Rugby Canada extending Kingsley Jones' contract for another 2 years! The Arrows made some signings and we think the Rugby World Cup is still happening, but this episode is a Kingsley Jones rant.

Stu and Derek break down the latest group of Arrows signings and other news from across the MLR! The Rugby Network has a new subscription service, but it may not be in Canada. The Rugby World Cup is expanding to 24 teams. What does that mean for Canada? Finally, the boys predict the quarter-finals of the RWC!

Stu and Derek take a deep dive into Canada's 29-12 loss to the Red Roses in the WXV warm-up match. Derek explains why he hates the bunker before the boys get into Rugby Canada and MLR news. Finally, it is off to France for the latest RWC reaction and final group stage predictions.

Stu and Derek recap all the action at in France as the Rugby World Cup heats up. Canada falls to the Red Roses in a WXV warm up match. The Arrows re-sign Mitch Richardson and Jack McRogers. The boys then discuss the current state of Rugby World Cup coverage in Canada.

Stu and Derek react to South Africa joining Canada in the Olympic repechage tournament, Rugby World Cup results, Sam Malcolm re-signing, a classy move from the NOLA Gold, big MLR trades, new stadiums, and Stu's proposal for a major law change MLR.

Stu and Derek give their reactions to the opening weekend of the Rugby World Cup, the new Arrows logos, and a pair of article discussing the current state of North American rugby.

Stu and Derek ponder what the Arrows teaser announcement could possibly be and discuss Mike Sheppard's retirement. Then they welcome Arrows' 3rd round pick Monty Weatherall to the show. They discuss Monty's early rugby career, his grandfather's pace, moving to Canada, McGill rugby, playing rugby across Canada, getting drafted by the Arrows, and more!

Stu and Derek pay tribute to Arrows owner Bill Webb by reflecting on the impact he had on Canadian rugby and sharing stories submitted by listeners.

Stu and Derek are joined by Arrows' 2023 2nd round draft pick Louis Millet! We cover a wide range of topics including Millet growing up in Toulouse, Thierry Dusautoir, the diferences between Canada and France, learning a new language, Bishop's, Jack Shaw, actually benefiting from COVID, the MLR Draft, becoming an Arrow, thoughts on the future, and so much more!

Canada's Men's team dropped back to back games in Tonga this week. Stu and Derek break down the post-match reactions to the games more than the games themselves. They get into the Kingsley Jones of it all, Rumball's post-match interview, the lineups, and fan reactions. Then it's a quick look at an Arrows trade and some of the Canadians eligible for tonight's MLR Collegiate Draf...

The boys are back after a two week break and there is plenty of news to catch up on! Rugby Canada results, the Miami Sharks expansion draft, Pete Smith is out as Arrows head coach, two big Arrows trades, Rugby ATL relocation, and Barbenheimer! Did they miss something?

Stu and Derek breakdown a dominant win for Canada at the Pacific Four Series! They discus Sophie de Goede, Tyson Beukeboom's hat trick, the pack's brilliance, breakdown the tries, and look ahead to the clash with England! The Vancouver leg of SVNS returns! The boys look at the new branding and share some concerns about the new format. Finally, the MLR season has come to a close, which mean...

It was an absolutely unreal weekend for rugby in North America and the boys are here to break it all down. Stu and Derek start with the event surrounding the 2023 MLR Championship Final before diving into the game itself. They congratulate the 11 Canadians on the Free Jacks, discuss, the tries, the biggest plays, and the best storylines from the match! Then it is off to our Nation's capital fo...

The MLR Championship Final is set! The New England Free Jacks and San Diego Legion have been crowned Champions of their respective conferences. Stu and Derek break down both matches before Derek presents a theory on what makes both clubs so good. Then, it's a look ahead to the Pacific Four Series this weekend as Canada battles the Black Ferns in our nations capital. To close out the show, Stu...

TOP GUN ARE THE 2023 COAST TO COAST CUP CHAMPIONS! Stu and Derek breakdown an exciting Coast to Coast Cup and discuss how they would like to see the tournament grow in the future! The first Rugby Canada men's squad of 2023 has be announced and the boys go on a deep dive by each position. The MLR Championship Series is underway with Old Glory DC and the Seattle Seawolves advancing. The boys bre...