On episode 56, we sit down with Melanie Squire and Meagan Wilson of Iroquois Roots Rugby. We take a deep dive into how they both got started in rugby, what the oragization is all about, the meaning behind their name and (beautiful) logo, future plans, and how you can support this great program! Support Iroquois Roots Rugby: https://rootsrugby.org/
We had so much fun with Austin Gilgronis' winger Jeff Hassler that we decided to record a second episode! This time we dive into the latest MLR news and get Jeff's perspective on the Jackals postponing their inaugural season ( 00:00:00 ). Jeff explains what this means for the players and his ideas for remaking the schedule. We then get a player's perspective on coaching changes ( 00:13:30 ), MLR academies ( 00:22:54 ), and the current state of the game ( 00:33:41 )!...
Jeff Hassler of the Austin Gilgronis joins the podcast from Austin, Texas! He chats with the guys abou this rugby journey and how we started from Alberta gridiron to the Pro 12 in Europe. With stops in two World Cups and in Major League Rugby, Jeff has many stories to tell and we are excited for you all to listen.
Happy New Year! the guys start the year off with a bang! Ben Lesage of the Toronto Arrows and Rugby Canada joins the show to chat about his rugby journey so far. Ben breaks down his experience from the High Performance Camp in BC and previews the upcoming Arrows season. Tune for an inside look at one of Canada's brightest stars (and what books everyone is reading).
With MLR's schedule coming out last week, the guys got together to break down what is making them excited for 2021! Plus with recent signings and team moves, there was lots to talk about! Tune in for the last episode of 2020!
The man! The myth! The legend! DTH van der Merwe joins the show to talk about his next step in rugby with the LA Giltinis. He also looks back at his career and the future of Rugby Canada
President Bill Webb joins the show to chat about what is going on with the Toronto Arrows. He gives a bit of insight about COVID-19’s impact and the future of the club. Questions are answered and Corner Gas references are made!
With MLR releasing the 2021 kits, the guys breakdown who were their favourite, who disappointed them the most, and who improved. They also look over the big Canadian signings from the past week and look at the impact that the players will have on their teams and the league as a whole.
On Episode 48 Stu and Derek dive into (0:00) Argentina's historic victory over the All Blacks, (14:39) the Autumn Nations Cup, (21:00) the demise of the Toronto Wolfpack, and (46:50) the LA Giltinis have announced their first four player signings! Derek also learns how hard it is to close a podcast without Dan, who has not been seen since the All Blacks defeat for some reason.
Aaron Castro of the Earful of Dirt Podcast returns for his second appearance on Le Rouge Rugby! We take a deep, deep, deep dive into MLR academies and the new grassroots development incentives! We close out the podcast by discussing the World Tens Series!
The team welcomes Head Coach of Rugby Canada's Academy program and Canadian Rugby Legend Jamie Cudmore to the show for chat. They talk about the difficulties that COVID-19 brought to running COVID and how the program has had to adapt with the restrictions put in. Jamie also chats about his own career both as a coach and as a player. Tune in for some amazing stories!
With the lastest announcement from the Toronto Arrows and other North American Rugby News, the boys sit down and take a break from interviews to break it all down!
Doug Fraser joins the podcast to talk about his experiences in MLR and Canada's national team. He also broke down his involvement with Rugby Canada's BIPOC working group and the upcoming Rugby Canada's high performance camp. Tune in for all his stories and more!
With the Arrows latest batch of signings, the guys take time out of their turkey dinners to sit down and talk about it all!
Kolby Francis of the Toronto Arrows joins the podcast to breakdown his adventures in professional rugby and how much the Arrows program has changed since he joined.
With all the major news surrounding MLR, the guys take a break from their interviews to break down what has happened! MLR has released their outline of their 2021 season and Rugby Canada has announced the hiring of Rob Howley! Tune in for all of the reactions to the latest North American and Canadian rugby news!
On this episode, the boys are joined by Toronto Arrows scrum half Andrew Ferguson! We dive into staying fit during Covid-19, the Toronto Arrows return to training and legendary tales from last years training. They also break down all the big moves from this offseason and who will take home the Stanley Cup!
Cole Keith of the Toronto Arrows and Rugby Canada joins the podcast to talk about his journey to professional rugby and what his experiences have been like!
With rumours abound and announcements being made, the guys get together to break it all down and see what the landscape of MLR is shaping into. Plus the guys pick their teams for a East vs West Rugby Canada match.
Ty and Rob from The Rugby Rant podcast join the guys to break down the MLR offseason and what we could have in store for 2021.
The Arrows (and the rest of MLR) have a busy week and a half and the guys break it all down! Dan also tells the story of how he didn't know the Toronto Maple Leafs won on Friday for 24 hrs. How is that possible? Stay tuned to find out!
5 important Arrows were signed and the guys break down their impact last season and what they will bring to the club. They also look at Kanaloa Rugby’s latest news and the future of the ARC.
With most of the provincial unions releasing their return to play programs, the guys break down what Ontario’s plan looks like and how it stacks up to the other unions. They also look at the news of the Wolfpack being banned from playing home games (DISCLAIMER this podcast was recorded before the Wolfpack dropped out of the Super League 2020 competition)
More Arrows have been signed this giving the guys are more clearer picture of the team that will hit the pitch 2021!
With news coming from all over the world, the guys look at the rugby news that broke over the past few weeks. Canadians signing to teams and much more await on this episode of Le Rouge Rugby
Derek and Stu get together and celebrate the first Captain of the Toronto Arrows after Dan Moor announced that he is retiring.
Bryan Ray of America’s Rugby News joins the lads and discusses the future of Rugby Canada and it’s neighbours. Tune in to hear about the ARC, the Arrows signings and lots of MLR news!
Derek and Stu breakdown the draft and what came out of the inaugural event. They also looked at the new arrows signings and the most recent news that came from the rugby world!
The boys have added another! Stu Hardy joins the team and with him comes to a of rugby news! A new MLR team has joined the mix and tons of other gossip are discussed!
With Rugby Canada announcing their new deal with Macron (and the announcement of the ridiculous LA name) the boys dive into all the news that as broken out in the past few months.
