The Rugby Rant
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The Rugby Rant - Episode 241
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Today's Rant features Dan "SaberKitty" Henry, Mike Ginocchio & The Hammer.
👉 MLR Championship baby!
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Mike Ginocchio is Founder and writer of Fourth & Print, an independent sportswriting outlet focused on the people, communities, and culture that make sports matter. This season I covered the Chicago Hounds throughout their championship run, including the MLR Final at SeatGeek Stadium.
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The Rugby Rant - Episode 240
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Today's Rant features The Big Guy & The Hammer.
👉 Semi-Finals Review & MLR Championship Preview
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The Rugby Rant - Episode 239
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Today's Rant features a solo Hammer.
👉 The Last Regular Season Week of the 2026 MLR Season!
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The Rugby Rant - Episode 237
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Today's Rant features Steve "Duma" Johnson and The Hammer.
👉 MLR Week 9!
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The Rugby Rant - Episode 236
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Today's Rant features TJ Olsen, The Big Guy and The Hammer.
👉 Bonus Point - Rugby Rant Flip Flop Pod!!!
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The Rugby Rant - Episode 235
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Today's Rant features MLR Stats James Deeley, Rick Collins, and The Hammer.
👉 MLR Week 8
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The Rugby Rant - Episode 234
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Today's Rant features Wendy Young of Your Scrumhalf Connection, The Hammer and The Big Guy.
IOC/USAR/WER Athlete Ban!
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<...The Rugby Rant - Episode 233
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Today's Rant features The Hammer and The Big Guy.
👉 MLR Week 5 Recap
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...Live from Nashville... The Rugby Rant and Rugby 100 Club!
Live from Nashville... The Rugby Rant and Rugby 100 Club!
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The Rugby Rant - Episode 232
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Today's Rant features The Hammer, The Big Guy and Paul "The Guy From The Thing" Byrdak .
MLR Week 3 Recap
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The Rugby Rant - Episode 229
Episode 229 is LIVE!!!
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Today's Rant features The Hammer and The Big Guy.
MLR Pre-Season 2026
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The Rugby Rant - Episode 228
Episode 228 is LIVE!!!
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Today's Rant features The Hammer and James Deeley.
RRS - Referee Review System
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Run, Pass, or Kick: Sparks and Wilko explain Referee Review System
The MLR has created a whole new replay and review system that replaces TMO. RRS (Referee Review System) seeks to place the power back into the hands of the head official. The intent is to speed up reviews and create a more transparent process designed to enhance rugby for all supporters to enjoy.
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The Rugby Rant - Episode 227
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Today's Rant features The Hammer, Rick Collins and Ashley Aardsma.
MLR Championship Venue - Sweet Home Chicago
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The Rugby Rant - Episode 226
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Today's Rant features The Hammer, Matt Courtright, Tim Brown and Chris Mattina.
Where Have All The Good Rugby Tours Gone?
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The Rugby Rant - Episode 225
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Today's Rant features The Big Guy, The Hammer and Will Hooley.
Music City Rugby - MLR's Coming to Nashville
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Run, Pass or Kick with Freejacks GM, Tom Kindley
🎤 Run, Pass or Kick with Freejacks GM, Tom Kindley!
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The Hammer interviews the Team GMs to discuss the latest around the league.
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🎤 Run, Pass or Kick with Seattle GM, Allen Clarke!
🎤 Run, Pass or Kick with Seattle GM, Allen Clarke!
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The Hammer interviews the Team GMs to discuss the latest around the league.
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Run, Pass or Kick with MLR Co-Presidents Alex Magleby and Graeme Bradbury!
🎤 Run, Pass or Kick with MLR Co-Presidents Alex Magleby and Graeme Bradbury!
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The Hammer interviews the Major League Rugby Co-Presidents to discuss the latest around the league.
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Run, Pass or Kick with Scott Lawrence
🎙 Today we interview Scott Lawrence!
This is the video Coach references.
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The Rugby Rant - Episode 224
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Today's Rant features The Big Guy and The Hammer.
👉 Autumn Internationals Recap
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Run, Pass or Kick with Malcolm May
Today we interview Malcolm May!
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Run Pass or Kick with Robbie Gussak
🎙 Today we interview Robbie Gussak!
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The Rugby Rant - Episode 223
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Today's Rant features Karen "Gaz" Gasbarino, TJ Olsen and The Hammer.
👉 R360 ... what we think.
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The Rugby Rant - Episode 222
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Today's Rant features Chicago Hounds Forwards Coach Todd Dammers, The Big Guy and The Hammer.
Women's RWC 2025, leading into 2031/33
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The Rugby Rant - Episode 221
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Today's Rant features The Big Guy and The Hammer.
👉 NOLA Gold ... a retrospective!
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Run, Pass or Kick with Seth Smith
🎙 Today we interview Seth Smith.
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The Rugby Rant - Episode 220
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Today's Rant features the triumphant return of The Big Guy, with Ashley "AAA" Aardsma and "The Jakl King" Rick Collins.
👉 We talk possible changes coming up in The MLR!
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After the Whistle with Cam Dolan
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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After the Whistle w/ Bryce Campbell
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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The Rugby Rant Episode 217: Club 7s and the 7s HP Pathway
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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The Rugby Rant Episode 218: What did we learn from the Lions Tour Down Under?
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!
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Episode 214: Chicago Hound's Tim Swiel pays a visit to the Bokke Shrine!
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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Episode 215: The MLR Ambassadors Experienced the MLR Final!
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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Episode 216: 3 Eagles Review the Eagle Summer Test Series
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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Episode 213: Breakdown Conference Semis... Well, kind of.
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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The Rugby Rant Episode 212: The Playoffs Baby!
Hammer and long-time friend of the show Rick "The Jackal King" Collins discuss reflections on the 2025 Regular Season and their playoff predictions! The Hammer also recognizes Eagle and Nola Gold legend, Cam Dolan, on an amazing playing career!
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The Rugby Rant Episode 211: Week 17 and the Playoffs are almost set!
:The Hammer does a solo run as he provides a run down of the Week 17 matchups and how they might impact the playoff picture!
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The Rugby Rant - Episode 204
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Today's Rant features The Rugby Rundown's Will Hooley, The Big Guy and The Hammer.
👉 The Good, The Bad, The Questionable for Q1 of the MLR 2025 Season
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Today's Rant features The Bug Guy and The Hammer.
👉 MLR Week 1 Review
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