Episodes
Colton kicks off the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the American Raptors opener against Selknam, VPNs, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-4:50). After “The Breakdown”, Colton talks with American Raptors Head Coach Sarah Chobot about how the team is feeling ahead of Round 1, rejoining a league, and what to expect from Selknam (4:52-10:56). Colton then checks in with the road dog, American Raptors Rugby Coordinator...
Published 02/17/23
Colton starts the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the American Raptors preseason matches, the travel roster, a new MLR team, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-6:47). After “The Breakdown”, Colton talks with American Raptors Rugby Coordinator Scott Nies about the beginning of the trip, how to make him mad on the road, and some of the Raptors' best travelers (6:148-18:01). Following the interview presented by...
Published 02/10/23
Colton kicks off the fourth and final episode from American Raptors Media Day with a brief intro (0:00-1:04). Following the introduction, Colton interviews Mikey Grandy, Ronan Murphy, Jerome Nale, Nolan Saraceni, Dominick Iacovino, Line Latu, Lucas Gramlick, Cassh Maluia, Payton Telea-Ilalio, and Siaki Vikilani from American Raptors Media Day. (1:06-40:35). Following the interviews presented by GuardLab, Colton closes the show by encouraging you to check out Parts 1, 2, and 3...
Published 01/30/23
Colton kicks off the third of four episodes from American Raptors Media Day with a quick intro (0:00-1:18). Following the brief introduction, Colton interviews Caleb Repp, Max Dacey, Sione Finefeuiaki, Leonard Sagapolutele, Tommy Clark, Zach Hall, Ethan Acton, Ryan James, and Isikeli Kava from American Raptors Media Day. (1:20-15:45). Following the interviews presented by GuardLab, Colton closes the show by encouraging you to check out Parts 1 and 2 and to be on the lookout for Part 4 on...
Published 01/29/23
Colton kicks off the second of four episodes with from American Raptors Media Day with a short intro (0:00-1:26). Following the brief introduction, Colton interviews Christian Ostberg, Haaken Friend, Tavius Sykora-Matthess, Lamarre Rey, Aki Pulu, and Luke Mallette from American Raptors Media Day. (1:26-31:08). Following the interviews presented by GuardLab, Colton closes the show by encouraging you to check out Part 1 and to be on the lookout for Parts 3 and 4 (31:10-31:34). PART 1:...
Published 01/28/23
Colton starts the first of four episodes with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about American Raptors Media Day, the plan to roll out all of these interviews over the next four days, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-4:53). After “The Breakdown”, Colton checks in with interviews with Watson Filikitonga, Patrick Madden, Will Crawford, Jeff Peleseuma, Ethan McVeigh, Steve Cluley, Mo Vainikolo, Justin Barlow, Ma'ake Muti, and Sefo...
Published 01/27/23
Colton begins the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the upcoming announcement regarding the American Raptors preseason schedule, a change to the roster, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-5:46). After “The Breakdown”, Colton chats with American Raptors forward Adagio Lopeti about playing college football at Kansas, making the switch to rugby, and what he loves most about the sport (5:48-24:06). Following the interview...
Published 01/20/23
Colton begins the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the American Raptors preseason roster, MLR teams reporting to camp, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-5:18). After “The Breakdown”, Colton talks with American Raptors utility back Seimou Smith about falling in love with rugby, joining the military, and his excitement around competing in the Super Rugby Americas (5:19-41:46). Following the interview presented by...
Published 01/13/23
Colton starts off this short show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the American Raptors reporting for camp, the beginning of the preseason, and some MLR news before wrapping up with All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-4:07). After “The Breakdown”, Colton catches up with American Raptors lock Shawn Clark about his excitement around the Super Rugby Americas, coming up with the original Colorado XO class, and playing for new head...
Published 01/06/23
Colton starts the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the news of the American Raptors joining the Super Rugby Americas competition and touches on some of this weekend's fixtures in All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-6:38). After “The Breakdown”, Colton talks with May of Glendale Mike Dunafon about his thoughts on the progress of the American Raptors, how the relationship with Super Rugby Americas formed, and what about the...
Published 12/30/22
Enjoy the Holiday break with some of the best interviews from 2022! Intro (0:00-1:32), Pro Football Focus' Lead Analyst Sam Monson talks about the implementation of rugby attacking concepts in the NFL (1:35-18:09), American Raptors Rugby Coordinator Scott Nies talks about his unique job with the team (18:11-43:30), Rugby World Features Editor Alan Dymock talks about the idea of crossover athletes in rugby and rugby athletes making the jump to professional wrestling (43:32-1:36:22). Follow...
Published 12/23/22
Colton starts the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by teasing some American Raptors news and talking about some preseason fixtures with a pair of MLR teams before wrapping up with All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-6:32). After “The Breakdown”, Colton talks with Glendale Youth Rugby Coordinator Andie Hammon about her rugby career, her path to coaching, and some of the plans she has for the program (6:33-27:45). Following the interview...
Published 12/16/22
Colton starts the show with a very brief version of “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about USA Rugby failing to qualify for the Rugby World Cup and touches on some of this weekend's fixtures in All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-5:09). After “The Breakdown”, Colton talks with American Raptors hooker Lamarre Rey about his unique athletic career, playing professional baseball and football, and what he loves about rugby (5:10-49:23)....
Published 12/02/22
Colton wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving before kicking it over to some of his favorite segments from the DNVR Rugby Podcast in 2022 so far (0:00-1:53). Starting off with Rugby and Music (1:55-14:27), an interview with Buffalo Bills legend and former Northwestern rugby player Steve Tasker (14:29-32:41), and an interview with former William & Mary quarterback and current American Raptor Steve Cluley (32:43-1:06:08). Happy Thanksgiving! Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about...
Published 11/24/22
Colton starts off the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the latest with the American Raptors, Major League Rugby's newest team, USA Rugby's last crack at the Rugby World Cup, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen. After “The Breakdown”, Colton talks about a few former Raptors that have been drafted to the XFL and wonders what the re-emergence of that league could do to rugby in the spring. After the Grab Bag presented by...
Published 11/18/22
Colton kicks off the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the American Raptors home finale against St. Mary's this weekend, USA Rugby's last chance to qualify for the RWC, MLR adding Chicago, and finishes with All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-10:51). After “The Breakdown”, Colton chats with Pro Football Focus Lead Analyst Sam Monson about the potential of implementing rugby attacking concepts into the game of football, what...
Published 11/04/22
Colton starts off the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about Paul Emerick's departure as head coach from the American Raptors, Major League Rugby's big announcement, Sights, Sounds, and Smells from USA-Canada in New Zealand with Brendan Shea of Rugby PickEm, and finishes with All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-13:56). Following “The Breakdown”, Colton talks with American Raptors fly-half Line Latu fresh off of his tour to...
Published 10/28/22
Colton kicks off the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the American Raptors' loss to Life University, checking in on the performance of a few of the Raptors traveling the world with the USA Falcons, a trip to the Pacific Northwest to face the Seattle Rugby Club, what in the world is going on in MLR, and finishes with All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-12:01). After “The Breakdown”, Colton talks with American Raptors...
Published 10/21/22
Colton starts off the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about some American Raptors running with the USA Falcons in South Africa and Uruguay, the upcoming match against Life University, SLAR?, and finishes with All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-6:21). After “The Breakdown”, Colton chats with John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning about the idea to start a daily rugby newsletter, how it has evolved over time, and what he thinks about...
Published 10/14/22
Colton starts off the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the American Raptors' Fall 2022 schedule, the Raptors scrimmage with the USA Eagles, the Women's Rugby World Cup schedule, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen. After “The Breakdown”, Colton talks about the Baltimore Ravens wide receivers using a rugby ball to warm up, revisits a conversation he had with Colorado XO scrum-half turned Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver...
Published 09/30/22
Colton starts off the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the Denver Nuggets participating in an American Raptors' rugby practice, he recaps Aspen Ruggerfest, talks about a few Raptors training with USA Rugby, and finishes with All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-10:34). After “The Breakdown”, Colton chats with American Raptor Haaken Friend about his football career, the hardest part about rugby, and how rugby is like...
Published 09/23/22
Colton kicks off the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the American Raptors' Aspen Ruggerfest schedule, a top-secret USA Rugby camp, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-5:17). After “The Breakdown”, Colton chats with American Raptor Luke Mallette about playing two sports in college, hoe rugby is like lacrosse, and his rehab for his knee injury. (5:19-26:53). After the interview presented by GuardLab, Colton talks about...
Published 09/16/22
Colton kicks off the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the size of the Fall 2022 American Raptors team, a trip up to Aspen, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-5:57). Following “The Breakdown”, Colton reconnects with author Adam Hughes about the release of his new book This is Rugby. (5:58-52:25). After the interview presented by GuardLab, Colton talks about fantasy sports in the Stat of the Week category presented by...
Published 09/09/22
Colton begins the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills talking about the Fall 2022 American Raptors, goes over all of the USA Rugby news, and tells you about All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-6:31). Following “The Breakdown”, Colton puts a bow on the 2022 RugbyTown 7s (6:33-11:29). After the segment presented by GuardLab, Colton covers the Stat of the Week presented by Catapult, assigns some “Required Reading”, and closes the show with “The...
Published 09/02/22
Colton begins the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by tracking the teams that the American Raptors will be playing on during the RugbyTown 7s, covers some RugbyTown 7s storylines, and wraps up with All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-7:39). Following “The Breakdown”, Colton talks all things RugbyTown 7s with World Rugby commentator and the voice of Infinity Park Dallen Stanford. Dallen provides some insight on how he prepares, previews the...
Published 08/19/22