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Dmontae Noble has been a rugby phenom since he laced up his cleats. Noble tells us his journey, including his trials and tribulations with his rugby career, as well as the highs and rewards that came with his journey. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SUPPORTED BY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Health Enhanced Foods (...

Dr. Rosalind Chou is the Kathleen Flores Head Coach for the Brown University Women's Rugby. Before that, she was best known for being the founder and first-ever head coach of the Life University Women's Rugby. A Program that won both a 15s and 7s National Championship and became one of the most powerful rugby programs in the country. She talks to us about how she was able to create Life Un...

Eddie Evans is a former Canadian National Player who played in the 1991 and 1995 Rugby World Cup. He is a philanthropist who created one of the most prominent charity rugby tournaments in Asia, the Bangkok 10s International Tournament. We talk his rugby journey and the evolution of rugby that he's witnessed over the time of his years. -----------------------------------------------------------...

We talk about Maro Itoje's return to England. Talk the Pacific Four Series. Learn about Argentina's rugby strategy with special guest former Argentina Puma, Eusebio Guinazu. Look into Scott Lawerence's new official title and how that impacts the Anthem Rugby Carolina team. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SUPPORTED BY ----------------------------...

Wendy Young is a major staple of the rugby community. She has been a long time media voice for women's rugby with, Your Scrumhalf Connection. She is a World Rugby Certified referee. She is a commentator for MLR and Premier Rugby 7s, and she is a primary administrator for Texas Rugby Union. We talk to her about her rugby journey, why she entered into media, the challenges that it took to be a m...

We review Perth 7s and what happened to the USA. David Letterman and Billy Crystal purchase an NRL team. What high school rugby players need to do to get ready for college in 2024. Memphis Inner City Rugby receives a huge grant to remodel their field. MLR and USA Players Union come to an agreement. Contact Karen Fong Donoghue of The Ruggers Edge: www. RuggersEdge.com Get more information about dig...

Ady Cooney is the founder and president of the Pacific Coast Rugby League. Ty Lewis is the communication director for the Pacific Coast Rugby League. Together they are focused on developing the structure and awareness of Rugby League in the USA. They are also helping the National Rugby League in their event in Las Vegas on March 2, 2024. We talk about the development of Rugby League in the USA, ho...

We review the new documentary, Six Nations: Full Contact. Look at the new Anthem Rugby Carolina team formed by USA Rugby and World Rugby. How the MLR schedule is now affected by the new addition. Owen Ferrell heads over to Racing 92 and what that means. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SUPPORTED BY ------------------------------------------------------------...

Lance Cavanaugh is the founder of the page, Great American Rugby. He's a commentator, an podcaster, a four-time National Championship who has played at the highest levels of collegiate and club rugby. He has a great story and he's opening us to tell it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SUPPORTED BY ----------------------------------------------------...

Lance Cavanaugh is the founder of the page, Great American Rugby. He's a commentator, an podcaster, a four-time National Championship who has played at the highest levels of collegiate and club rugby. He has a great story and he's opening us to tell it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SUPPORTED BY ----------------------------------------------------...

The British & Irish Lions are kicking off their women's tour in 2027. Wales star moving to the NFL. China and Kenya win the first round of the Challenger Series. Maro Itoje is now an MBA. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ LISTEN TO THE RUGBY SWAG SHOW PODCAST ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Apple Podcast: https...

Craig Dawson has been the captain and President for Prairie View A&M Rugby Club. Dawson talks to us about his journey into rugby, what it's like going to an HBCU, learning how to balance coaching, playing, and administration at the same time, the most meaningful moments in his life, and more. Take a listen Health Enhanced Foods ( http://www. HealthEnhancedFoods.com ) Eat bread again withou...

Back with the first episode of 2024. Owen Ferrell might be leaving England for good. Argentina is doing a massive rugby expansion. Netflix releases the first trailer for the new Six Nations documentary. Online hate ruining Rugby. World Rugby and USA Rugby have entered the private professional rugby industry. Predictions for 2024. SUPPORTED BY -------------------------------------------------------...

2023 is not going out quietly. Rugby Mexico supports MLR franchise. MLR announces schedule for 2024. Eddie Jones doesn't regret the process. Perry Baker wants the USA to choose 15s or 7s. Breakdown the Olympic 7s Repechage. Colorado Raptors hire Argentinian legend. *There are some sound issues. Don't worry* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SUPPORTED...

This week we talk about MLR in the process of possibly getting a team in Mexico. Eddie Jones will be finalizing his contract to coach the Japan National team again. Project Popolo was announced to provide opportunities for black referees. New Zealand is trying to create a more entertaining product. We look at Capetown 7s recap. Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 is already getting ready. Rugby Leagu...

We are talking about the fall of Rugby New York Ironworkers. Provide solutions to how MLR and Rugby can save itself. We analyze Dubai 7s and what went wrong with USA Rugby. We talk about Capetown 7s and preview what's going down. SUPPORTED BY ----------------------------------------- Health Enhanced Foods ( http://www. HealthEnhancedFoods.com ) Eat bread again without guilt and concern. 10% of...

The MLR is getting a shake-up as Toronto announces that they are no longer playing. Premiership Rugby is crumbling as Maro Itoje considers leaving. USA Rugby hires a new high-performance director. Questions about the USA's ability to hold the Rugby World Cup in 2031. Rugby Challenger Cup schedule announcements. Dubai 7s is just around the corner. -----------------------------------------------...

Talking about a collegiate conference increasing the salaries for Referees, MLR is making new competition changes, Analyzing USA Rugby Men's win over Spain, USA Wheelchair Rugby men sweeping ParaPanAms, Dupont joining the Olympic team, Results from Safari 7s tournament ------------------------- SUPPORTED BY ------------------------- Health Enhanced Foods ( http://www. HealthEnhancedFoods.com )...

This episode is short today because it was a slow rugby week and I have an anniversary to celebrate. I'll be back next week with full episodes

We talk about the results of the 2023 Santiago Pan-American Games, where the USA Rugby Women made history getting gold. We talk about England winning the WXV Tier 1 Tournament. We discuss the situation of Squidge Rugby and World Rugby taking down his Rugby World Cup explanation video. We also speak about why women's rugby is set to outpace men's rugby over the next 10 years. --------------...

So much has gone down in rugby this week. We talk South Africa's second consecutive RWC win and controversy. Scotland wins the WXV2 tournament and how that impacts the USA. Is Tier 2 rugby doomed or getting a new opportunity to do better? Eddie Jones throws up the deuces to Australia and moves on to Japan. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SUPPORTED BY --...

We talked with Mike Anderson who is the president of the James G. Robertson and Clive Sullivan Rugby Foundation, the organization focused on building and developing rugby at HBCUs. We talk about his background, and what lead him to want to contribute to rugby in this form. SUPPORTED BY ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Health Enhanced Foods ( http://www. Hea...

So much news is happening today with the rugby world. We talk about the results of the Rugby World Cup and WXV tournament, and what to expect to happen next. We talk about the impact of the new setup for the Pacific Nations Cup. Speak on comments that Agustin Pichot made about World Rugby and his attempt at election. Supported By: Health Enhanced Foods ( http://www. HealthEnhancedFoods.com ) Eat b...

We are talking about the Quarterfinals results and what that means moving forward. Break down the USA Rugby Women's performance in the first round of the WXV Tier 2 against Samoa. We predict the semi-finals and talk our question of the week. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SUPPORTED BY --------------------------------------------------------------------...

Quarterfinals are finally here. What happened at the end of Pool Play. Women's WXV kicks off this week. HBCU Rugby Matches This Weekend. SUPPORTED BY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Health Enhanced Foods ( ⁠http://www. HealthEnhancedFoods.com⁠ ) Eat bread again without guilt and concern. 10% off your first order with code "RugbySwag" Rugby Out...