The Rugby Rant

Episode 221 is LIVE!!! First we hit you with Around the Pitch! ⬇️👇⬇️ Today's Rant features The Big Guy and The Hammer. 👉 NOLA Gold ... a retrospective! TheRugbyRant.com Adam Hughes' Book Pluck --- https://www.boaeditions.org/products/pluck Follow Girl Meets Rugby on all social media! narugbydb.com - MLR Stats! Don't forget to get your tickets to The Rugby Party on Nov. 1 Reggies in C...

🎙 Today we interview Seth Smith.  #TheHammer #LetsGetHot #TheBigGuy #usmlr #TheRugbyRant #Rugby #rugbyrantpod #usarugby #MajorLeagueRugby #MLR Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 220 is LIVE!!! First we hit you with Around the Pitch! ⬇️👇⬇️ Today's Rant features the triumphant return of The Big Guy, with Ashley "AAA" Aardsma and "The Jakl King" Rick Collins. 👉 We talk possible changes coming up in The MLR! TheRugbyRant.com Adam Hughes' Book Pluck --- https://www.boaeditions.org/products/pluck Follow Girl Meets Rugby on all social media! nar...

After the Whistle is a new segment dedicated to discussing the transition to life after rugby. We explore the process of making the decision to end one phase and jump into another. This week we sit down with USA Eagle #443 and retired member of the Nola Gold to discuss this transition. He talks with us about his new role as Sports Medicine Sales Representative for Stryker Medical and why he knew i...

After the Whistle is a new segment dedicated to discussing the transition to life after rugby. We explore the process of making the decision to end one phase and jump into another. This week we sit down with USA Eagle and #1 Chicago Hound Bryce Campbell to discuss this transition. He talks with us about his new role as General Manager of Riverside Sports Complex and Kuntz Field in north Indy. Whil...

3 USA Discuss their takeaways from the USA Eagles Summer Test Series. Will Magie , Chance Wenglewski , and 2025 USA Rugby Hall of Famer Tony Ridnell join the pod. We break each game down from this series and look holistically at this series. What does it all mean for the Eagles heading into the all important 2027 PNC Qualifier! Don't forget to reserve your place @Reggies for The Rugby Party on...

Episode 218 is FRESH as a daisy as we break down the Official Lions Rugby Tour Down Under! @Chicago Hounds Forwards Coach Todd Dammers and the always surely Rick Collins join to give their thoughts on this historic tour! Dammers offers some inciteful perspectives having spent time with a few of the Wallabies. Don't forget to reserve your place @Reggies for The Rugby Party on November 1 in Chic...

Today's is a bit of a departure from our usual content. Today @Steve Van Der Watt welcomes @Chicago Hounds @Time Swiel and #thehammer to his Bokke Bar. First, we talk to Tim about his career pathway. Then, we talk Major League Rugby Semi-Finals and make our predictions for the Final between New England Free Jacks and @Houston Sabercats. Finally, we discuss our favorite pieces from the best pri...

A few of the MLR Ambassadors join the show to discuss their hot takes on the MLR Final. Today new Rugby Rant Caps Dan Henry & Ashley Aardsma join James Deeley and #thehammer to grade out the MLR Final. BTW... the British (actually ) are coming and they are sticking it to the USA once again! Those cheecky buggers are engaging in some proper argy bargy! Check out Around the Pitch to find out how...

3 USA Discuss their takeaways from the USA Eagles Summer Test Series. @Will Magie , @Chance Wenglewski , and 2025 USA Rugby Hall of Famer Tony Ridnell join the pod. We break each game down from this series and look holistically at this series. What does it all mean for the Eagles heading into the all important 2027 PNC Qualifier! Don't forget to reserve your place @Reggies for The Rugby Party...

First we hit you with Around the Pitch! Then, TJ Olsen (The Bonus Point Podcast) and The Hammer breakdown their thoughts on the Conference Semi-Finals... Kind of. Finally, our predictions for the MLR Shield Final! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hammer and long-time friend of the show Rick "The Jackal King" Collins discuss reflections on the 2025 Regular Season and their playoff predictions! The Hammer also recognizes Eagle and Nola Gold legend, Cam Dolan, on an amazing playing career! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

:The Hammer does a solo run as he provides a run down of the Week 17 matchups and how they might impact the playoff picture! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 204 is LIVE!!! First we hit you with Around the Pitch! ⬇️👇⬇️ Today's Rant features The Rugby Rundown's Will Hooley, The Big Guy and The Hammer. 👉 The Good, The Bad, The Questionable for Q1 of the MLR 2025 Season TheRugbyRant.com Follow Girl Meets Rugby on all social media! narugbydb.com - MLR Stats! https://shopmlr.com/ - for all your MLR Gear! #TheRugbyRant #RugbyRant #LetsGetHo...

Episode 201 is LIVE!!! First we hit you with Around the Pitch! ⬇️👇⬇️ Today's Rant features The Bug Guy and The Hammer. 👉 MLR Week 1 Review TheRugbyRant.com Follow Girl Meets Rugby on all social media! narugbydb.com - MLR Stats! https://shopmlr.com/ - for all your MLR Gear! #TheRugbyRant #RugbyRant #LetsGetHot #TheBigGuy #TheHammer #TheSaffa #Rugby #usmlr #MLR2024 #CollegeRugby #WER #PR7s #Pr...

🎙 Today we present Coaches Corner, where we interview every Head Coach in the MLR. In Episode 8 we interview Alama Ieremia, Head Coach of Anthem RC. #coachescorner #TheHammer #LetsGetHot #TheBigGuy #usmlr #TheRugbyRant #Rugby #rugbyrantpod #usarugby #MajorLeagueRugby #MLR Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

🎙 Today we present Coaches Corner, where we interview every Head Coach in the MLR. In Episode 7 we interview Allen Clarke, Head Coach of the Seattle Seawolves. #coachescorner #TheHammer #LetsGetHot #TheBigGuy #usmlr #TheRugbyRant #Rugby #rugbyrantpod #usarugby #MajorLeagueRugby #MLR Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 200 is LIVE!!! First we hit you with Around the Pitch! ⬇️👇⬇️ Today's Rant features a Special Guest and The Hammer. 👉 The Rugby Rant - A Retrospective TheRugbyRant.com Follow Girl Meets Rugby on all social media! narugbydb.com - MLR Stats! https://shopmlr.com/ - for all your MLR Gear! #TheRugbyRant #RugbyRant #LetsGetHot #TheBigGuy #TheHammer #TheSaffa #Rugby #usmlr #MLR2024 #CollegeR...

Episode 199 is LIVE!!! First we hit you with Around the Pitch! Today's Rant features "The Jakl King" Rick Collins, #MLRStats James Deeley, The Big Guy and The Hammer. 2025 MLR Schedule TheRugbyRant.com narugbydb.com - MLR Stats! https://shopmlr.com/ - for all your MLR Gear! #TheRugbyRant #RugbyRant #LetsGetHot #TheBigGuy #TheHammer #TheSaffa #Rugby #usmlr #MLR2024 #CollegeRugby #WPL #P...

 Today we present Coaches Corner, where we interview every Head Coach in the MLR. In Episode 5 we interview Simon Cross, Head Coach of Old Glory DC. #coachescorner   #TheHammer   #LetsGetHot   #TheBigGuy   #usmlr   #TheRugbyRant   #Rugby   #rugbyrantpod   #usarugby   #MajorLeagueRugby   #MLR Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 198 is LIVE!!! First we hit you with Around the Pitch! ⬇️👇⬇️ Today's Rant features Ryan Matyas Former Legion Player, Ryan Ginty of Next Level Rugby & The Hammer. 👉 Quest for The Shield .... how was it? Visit our website TheRugbyRant.com #TheRugbyRant #RugbyRant #LetsGetHot #TheBigGuy #TheHammer #TheSaffa #Rugby #usmlr #MLR2024 #CollegeRugby #WPL #PR7s #PremierRugby7s Advertising...

🎙 Today we present Coaches Corner, where we interview every Head Coach on the MLR. In Episode 4 we interview Chris Latham, Head Coach of The Chicago Hounds. #coachescorner #TheHammer #LetsGetHot #TheBigGuy #usmlr #TheRugbyRant #Rugby #rugbyrantpod #usarugby #MajorLeagueRugby #MLR Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

🎙 Today we present Coaches Corner, where we interview every Head Coach on the MLR. In Episode 3 we interview Greg Cooper, Head Coach of The Utah Warriors. #coachescorner #TheHammer #LetsGetHot #TheBigGuy #usmlr #TheRugbyRant #Rugby #rugbyrantpod #usarugby #MajorLeagueRugby #MLR Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 197 is LIVE!!! First we hit you with Around the Pitch! ⬇️👇⬇️ Today's Rant features Pierce Lobban Rugby Rant Blogger, Matt Courtright of the Seawall Podcast and Rugby 100 Club, The Big Guy & The Hammer. 👉 What are the Top 3 Teams in each Conference? Visit our website TheRugbyRant.com #TheRugbyRant #RugbyRant #LetsGetHot #TheBigGuy #TheHammer #TheSaffa #Rugby #usmlr #MLR2024 #Colle...

Today we present Coaches Corner, where we interview every Head Coach on the MLR. In Episode 2 we interview Jose "Cochi" Pellicena, Head Coach of The Miami Sharks. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy