Episodes
Join us for pod 88, a recap of the Canada v USA 2nd match of the aggregate series for RWC '23 qualification. This pod is a recap of the game and some thoughts on the new road Canada needs to take to qualify. Oh, and yah...this is my final pod for a while. I'm not sure when I'm turning the mic back on again. Listen to find out more! Kick back, crack a beer & enjoy!#Rugby #RugbyCanada #RugbyUSA #RugbyPod
Published 09/12/21
Published 09/12/21
We've got a great pod for you this weekend! We welcome Conor Keys to the growing list of friends of the pod. Conor and I chatted a couple of days prior to the Canada v USA RWC qualifier and have a great rugby convo. Kick back, crack a beer & enjoy!#Rugby #RugbyCanada #RugbyATL #MLR #SwilersRugby #RugbyPod
Published 09/05/21
What a great pod we have in store for you this weekend! Join the Canadian Ruck as we have a great rugby convo with Josh Larsen! Josh talks about his Kiwi upbringing, playing for Canada and the FreeJacks, plus his old nickname C4. Kick back, crack a beer & enjoy!#Rugby #RugbyCanada #NewEnglandFreeJacks #RugbyPod
Published 08/28/21
What a great pod this is! This is another Local Legend series, featuring the Thunder Indigenous Rugby with John Lyall! The Thunder is doing some great things on the West coast and John is here to tell us all about it. Kick back, crack a beer & enjoy!#Rugby #RugbyCanada #IndigenousRugby #RugbyPod
Published 08/21/21
Join us this pod as we have a great convo with Ander Monro! Ander talks about his time learning the game in Scotland to plying that trade with the Canadian national team at the '07 & '11 RWCs. You'll definitely want to hear his bathhouse story from Tbilisi as well! Kick back, crack a beer & enjoy!#Rugby #RugbyPod #RugbyCanada
Published 08/14/21
Join us this pod as we have a great rugby chat with Kai Lloyd! Kai had a couple of stellar games with RC v Wales & England on the recent summer tour. He's now a top free-agent, looking to sign in the MLR where he'll get scooped up soon! Kick back, crack a beer & enjoy!#Rugby #RugbyCanada #RugbyPod
Published 08/08/21
Join us this week as we chat with Canadian rugby legend, Barbara Mervin! 'Swervin Mervin' has a great rugby resume as a player and she is now adding coaching to her dossier. On top of that, she is CEO of the very successful Aptoella, which is rugby swag designed for women - plus she's hilarious! Kick back, crack a beer & enjoy!#Rugby #RugbyCanada #WomensRugby #RugbyPod #Aptoella
Published 08/01/21
Join us this weekend as we chat with Olympian, Andrew Coe. Andrew is currently in Japan playing for Canada 7s looking to medal with his Canadian teammates. Andrew is a humble guy, but showed excitement speaking about the Olympics and playing in the 2019 RWC. Make sure you watch their Olympic Games! Kick back, crack a beer and enjoy!#Rugby #RugbyCanada #Rugby7s #Tokyo2020 #Olympics #RugbyPod
Published 07/24/21
The Canadian Ruck welcomes Canadian rugby loyalty: Al Charron, Gareth Rees, Tom Woods & Mark Wyatt from the 1991 Rugby World Cup squad! These guys talk all things '91, current events and have a great time ribbing and reminiscing with each other, before and after the call! Kick back, crack a beer and enjoy!#Rugby #RugbyCanada #RugbyWorldCup #CanadianRugbyLegends #RugbyPod
Published 07/16/21
What a great rugby chat with Keyara Wardley! Join us as we discuss her journey from high school volleyball to Grey's Anatomy to the Tokyo Olympics with Canada's rugby 7s! Keyara also talks about her role with the Girls in Sports program. Kick back, crack a beer and enjoy!#Rugby #Rugby7s #RugbyCanada #RugbyPod #Olympics #TokyoOlympics #OlympicRugby
Published 07/10/21
Join the Canadian Ruck this pod as we recap Canada v Wales from historic Principality Stadium in Canada's first international test since the RWC '19. Spoiler alert, scores are stated if you haven't watched the match yet. Kick back, crack a beer and enjoy!#Rugby #RugbyCanada
Published 07/04/21
Join us this pod for a great rugby chat with Dr. Sommer Christie. Dr. Christie was a talented player who is passionate about mental performance and offers some quick tips to help players with their game. Kick back, crack a beer and enjoy!#Rugby #RugbyCanada #RugbyPod #SportPsyc
Published 06/26/21
Join us this pod as we have a great discussion about an important initiative set up by some current and former Canadian national players, the Canadian Rugby Players Association. We hear from committee members Brett Beukeboom, Andrew Coe, Jeff Hassler & Ben LeSage about the significance of starting this association - Be sure to listen so you know how to help!#Rugby #RugbyCanada #CRPA #RugbyPod
Published 06/19/21
You're in for a great listen this pod as we welcome Arik Broadbent - if that's not an action hero name, then I don't know what is - and the Friends of Rugby Society! Arik dives deep with his initiative where he's looking to grow the game and help kids through the game. Listen to see how you can help! Kick back, crack a beer and enjoy!#Rugby #RugbyCanada #RugbyPod #GrowTheGame
Published 06/13/21
Join us this pod as we have a lively rugby chat with Andrea Burk! Andrea is a great storyteller with many rugby tales to spin. Listen to her thoughts on the 2014 RWC, her inclusion on that Dream Team, the team's induction into the RC Hall of Fame and her love of "Garfield". Kick back, crack a beer & enjoy!#Rugby #WomensRugby # RugbyCanada #RugbyPod
Published 06/06/21
My-oh-my, what a fantastic pod we have in store this weekend! Tyson Beukeboom, Jess Dovanne, Karen Paquin, Maria Samson & Julianne Zussman reminisce on their silver medal winning Rugby World Cup in 2014. Listen to their great stories from that RWC, talk about their recent induction into the RC Hall of Fame and find out who gets in trouble at the pub more! Kick back, crack a beer and enjoy!#Rugby #RugbyWorldCup #WomensRugby #RugbyPod
Published 05/29/21
Join us for this excellent Local Legend Series with Kevin Brenders and the Oakville Crusaders. What a great organization that is more than just rugby! Listen to how they prepare players, have a huge volunteer program and help in the Oakville community. Kick back, crack a beer and enjoy!#Rugby #RugbyCanada #RugbyPod #LocalLegends #OakvilleCrusaders
Published 05/22/21
Another great convo, this time with Matt Evans! Matt's got a great rugby story to share from England to Canada and back to England with the Cornish Pirates. Matt gives some good shouts to Shawnigan Lake, tells a hilarious story about Whitey and new kit and has a huge depth of experience for all to learn something from! Kick back, crack a beer & enjoy!#Rugby #RugbyCanada #CornishPirates #RugbyPod
Published 05/08/21
Enjoy this great rugby chat with Matt Tierney! Matt speaks to us on an off-day with the Castre Olympics of the Top 14 and tells us of his rugby journey. Tune in to hear the great Christmas Tree story and on who he thinks would play him in the movie of his life! Kick back, crack a beer and enjoy!#Rugby #RugbyCanada #Top14 #RugbyPod
Published 05/02/21
What a fun rugby chat with 3 legends of the Canadian Game! Join us this week as we chat with Brett Beukeboom, Evan Olmstead & Matt Evans. Evan gets picked on during the "Quick Fire", but he doesn't hold back v Beuks & Mevs! Kick back, crack a beer and enjoy!#Rugby #RugbyCanada #RugbyPod
Published 04/24/21
Welcome back! We've been off a couple of weeks, but we're back with larger than life, Rod Snow! Listen to the pride of NFLD as he talks about his intro to the game on through his 4 RWC tourneys. Plus, you need to hear his airline contacts story - you'll be laughing so hard you'll need to drink something! Kick back, crack a beer and enjoy!#Rugby #RugbyCanada #RugbyNFLD #RugbyPod
Published 04/17/21
A fun and entertaining rugby chat with Travis Larsen & Josh Thiel of the San Diego Legion of MLR. Both have high aspirations for the Legion this season and are setting their sights on cracking Canada's roster! Kick back, crack a beer and enjoy!#Rugby #RugbyCanada #RugbyPod #MLR
Published 04/02/21
Enjoy this great rugby convo with Canada's men's 7s coach, Henry Paul! "Sauce" talks to us about his time playing league, union & 7s along with his vast coaching experience. He'll bring a great deal to Rugby Canada! Kick back, crack a beer & Enjoy!#Rugby #RugbyCanada #RugbyCoach #RugbyPod
Published 03/27/21
What a great rugby chat with Canadian icon, Bobby Ross! Bobby talks about his humble beginnings into rugby and his college baseball career. He speaks to us about the importance of perseverance as he sat the first 24 matches of his International career before his first start. And, you'll enjoy his reminiscing about running out on to the pitch alone for his 50th cap. Kick back, crack a beer and enjoy!#Rugby #RugbyCanada #RugbyPod
Published 03/20/21