This week our guest is leading broadcaster Dallen Stanford, who calls RWC and HSBC Series 7s matches for World Rugby, as well as Major League Rugby and USA Eagles fixtures. In this first part, we recap last week’s big return bout between USA and Chile which saw Los Condores qualify for their first ever RWC appearance (and which Dallen called live from Colorado); we also cover the state of play in American rugby including the MLR and debunk some of the myths about the relationship between the USA’s professional men’s XVs competition and the results of the men’s national team. Don’t forget, you can catch Dallen’s work on Twitter and Instagram, as well as the Rugby Hive website (www.rugbyhive.com). **In the show we reference a documentary series called RugbyTown USA, which you can find on YouTube and – in some cases – via your local cable broadcaster** Key Segments: [4:45] Dallen’s review of the match – and the occasion – in Colorado, from his bird’s eye seat in the broadcast booth. [14:15] A few of the challenges being navigated by World Rugby to get qualifying matches played in this current cycle (scheduling, formatting and access to broadcast coverage). [19:00] The focus on American rugby, in particularly the MLR, and Dallen’s life as broadcaster in the pandemic era.   Follow us on Twitter: @OutsideCTRpod Follow us on Instagram: @outsidectrpodcast Connect with us on LinkedIn: “Outside Centre: Rugby’s new territories” Email: [email protected]