Episodes

  • After the Whistle with Cam Dolan
    Aug 29 2025

    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 it was the right time!



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    39 mins
  • After the Whistle w/ Bryce Campbell
    Aug 26 2025

    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. While Bryce professional playing days are in the rearview, his eye is still clearly on growing rugby!



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    56 mins
  • The Rugby Rant Episode 217: Club 7s and the 7s HP Pathway
    Aug 13 2025
    3 USADiscuss 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 November 1 in Chicago!TheRugbyRant.comFollow 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 Chicago!https://www.ticketweb.com/.../the-rugby-party.../14442453https://clubshop.macron.com/macr.../rugby-rant/merchandising for all your MLR Gear!#TheRugbyRant #RugbyRant #LetsGetHot #TheBigGuy #TheHammer #Rugby #usmlr #MLR2025 #CollegeRugby #WER #PR7s #PremierRugby7s #Macron LikeCommentShareAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • The Rugby Rant Episode 218: What did we learn from the Lions Tour Down Under?
    Aug 13 2025
    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 Chicago!TheRugbyRant.comFollow 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 Chicago!https://www.ticketweb.com/.../the-rugby-party.../14442453https://clubshop.macron.com/macr.../rugby-rant/merchandising for all your MLR Gear!#TheRugbyRant #RugbyRant #LetsGetHot #TheBigGuy #TheHammer #Rugby #usmlr #MLR2025 #CollegeRugby #WER #PR7s #PremierRugby7s #Macron LikeCommentShareAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Episode 214: Chicago Hound's Tim Swiel pays a visit to the Bokke Shrine!
    Jul 25 2025

    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 private Springboks collection in his home!

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Episode 215: The MLR Ambassadors Experienced the MLR Final!
    Jul 25 2025

    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 we can fight back! Don't forget to reserve your place @Reggies for The Rugby Party on November 1 in Chicago!

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Episode 216: 3 Eagles Review the Eagle Summer Test Series
    Jul 25 2025

    3 USADiscuss 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 November 1 in Chicago!

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Episode 213: Breakdown Conference Semis... Well, kind of.
    Jun 19 2025

    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!



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    1 hr and 10 mins