The Rugby Rant

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By: Scott Ferrara, Ty Braga, Rob Hammerschmidt

We tackle the tough topics related to everything Rugby in North America. Enjoy player interviews, rugby news, and more, here!

The Rugby Rant - Episode 156
#156
11/03/2023

Episode 156 is LIVE!!!

First we hit you with Around the Pitch!

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Today's Rant features, The Hammer, The Saffa & The Jakl King Rick Collins.

👉 How does the new Pacific Nations Cup and Men's XV Competition effect USAR?

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The Rugby Rant - Episode 155
#155
10/27/2023

Episode 155 is LIVE!!!

First we hit you with Around the Pitch!

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Today's Rant features, The OG Three

👉 Should the MLR allow players be allowed to wear any number on the pitch?

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The Rugby Rant - Episode 154
#154
10/20/2023

Episode 154 is LIVE!!!

First we hit you with Around the Pitch!

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Today's Rant features, The Big Guy, The Hammer and TJ Olsen of The Bonus Point Podcast

👉 Should the next cycles of the RWC include the proposed bye-week for Pool Winners?

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The Rugby Rant - Episode 152
#152
09/29/2023

Episode 152 is LIVE!!!

First we hit you with Around the Pitch!

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Today's Rant features, The Big Guy, The Hammer and The Saffa!

👉 The Prem is now on TRN, Home of the MLR and The Rugby Rant!

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The Rugby Rant - Episode 146
#146
08/03/2023

Episode 146 is LIVE!!!

First we hit you with Around the Pitch!

Today's Rant features Rick "The Jakl King" Collins.

What do you make of the ATL Ownership move? How did the Eagles fair against Romania?

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The Rugby Rant - Episode 145
#145
07/31/2023

Episode 145 is LIVE!!!

First we hit you with Around the Pitch!

Today's Rant features, The Hammer vs The Saffa

The 2023 MLR Expansion Draft for the Miami Sharks

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The Rugby Rant - Episode 144
#144
07/27/2023

Episode 144 is LIVE!!!

First we hit you with Around the Pitch!

Today's Rant features, the OG 3

Was the new PR7s format a Success?

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Run, Pass or Kick with Abbie Winchester
07/17/2023

Today we interview Abbie Winchester, from D1 Basketball Star to Pro Rugby Player in PR7s!

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The Rugby Rant - Episode 142
#142
07/15/2023

Episode 142 is LIVE!!!

First we hit you with Around the Pitch!

Today's Rant features, Ryan Ginty from Next Level Rugby.

Was the 1st Neutral Field Championship a Success?

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Run, Pass or Kick with Martin Pengelly
07/11/2023

Today we interview Martin Pengelly, Author of Brotherhood: When West Point Rugby Went To War!

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The Rugby Rant - Episode 141
#141
06/23/2023

Episode 141 is LIVE!!!

First we hit you with Around the Pitch!

Today's Rant features, Mike "The Grand Poobah" Perazzini.

The 2023 Rugby Rant MLR Awards!!!

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The Rugby Rant - Episode 140
#140
06/16/2023

Episode 140 is LIVE!!!

First we hit you with Around the Pitch!

Today's Rant feature, Preston "The Little Hammer" Hammerschmidt

Were we right in our WAAAAAAAAYYYYY Too early playoff predictions from Episode 136?

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Run, Pass or Kick with Chris Mattina
06/13/2023

🎙 Today we interview Chris Mattina of The Chicago Hound, talking about rugby life in Chi-Town!

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Run, Pass or Kick with Owen Scannell
06/13/2023

🎙 Today we interview Owen Scannell from Premier Rugby Sevens, talking about expansion in Year 3 !!!

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The Rugby Rant - Episode 139
#139
06/09/2023

Episode 139 is LIVE!!!

First we hit you with Around the Pitch!

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Today's Rant Seattle Seawolves SUPER FAN Liz Hollcraft!

👉 How many kit auctions do we need?

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The Rugby Rant - Episode 138
#138
06/02/2023

Episode 138 is LIVE!!!

First we hit you with Around the Pitch!

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Today's Rant features The OG 3!

👉 Was the American Raptors first season in SRA a success?

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The Rugby Rant - Episode 137
#137
05/26/2023

Episode 137 is LIVE!!!

First we hit you with Around the Pitch!

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Today's Rant features The OG 3!

👉 Should the MLR eliminate ties from regular season competition?

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Run, Pass or Kick with Robert Cornelius
05/17/2023

🎙 Today we interview Robert Cornelius from NYC Sevens & 44FiftyFive Sports & Entertainment, talking about the new 7s Million Dollar League !!!

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The Rugby Rant - Episode 136
#136
05/14/2023

Episode 136 is LIVE!!!

First we hit you with a small RPK with Mark O'Keefe and Chris Mattina of the Chicago Hounds, then Around The Pitch!

Today's Rant features The Big Guy and The Hammer Live at SeatGeek Stadium!

If the Playoffs started now, who would win the whole damn thing?

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The Rugby Rant - Episode 135
#135
05/05/2023

Episode 135 is LIVE!!!

First we hit you with Around the Pitch!

Today's Rant features The OG 3!

Will the new NYC 7s concept be successful?

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The Rugby Rant - Episode 134
#134
04/28/2023

Episode 134 is LIVE!!!

First we hit you with Around the Pitch!

Today's Rant features The OG 3!

Is the Miami Sharks way of Team Creation the way of the future?

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The Rugby Rant - Episode 133
#133
04/21/2023

Episode 133 is LIVE!!!

First we hit you with Around the Pitch!

Today's Rant features TJ Olsen from The Bonus Point Podcast!

Should North America be a stop on the Inaugural British & Irish Lioness Tour?

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Run, Pass or Kick with Allen Clarke
04/18/2023

Today we interview Allen Clarke, Director of Rugby & Head Coach of The Seattle Seawolves !!!

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The Rugby Rant - Episode 132
#132
04/14/2023

Episode 132 is LIVE!!!

First we hit you with Around the Pitch!

Today's Rant features Doug Wilkey from #ArrowsUp!

State of the League - Mid-Season

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The Rugby Rant - Episode 131
#131
04/07/2023

Episode 131 is LIVE!!! The Lost Episode!!!!!

First we hit you with Around the Pitch!

Today's Rant features Keith Hendon & Rick Collins from The Jakl Den!

Top 3 City Kits!!

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Run, Pass or Kick with Gift Egbelu
04/04/2023

🎙 Today we interview Gift Egbelu from Gift Time Rugby, talking about The HBCU Classic !!!

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The Rugby Rant - Episode 129
#129
03/24/2023

Episode 129 is LIVE!!!

First we hit you with Around the Pitch!

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Today's Rant features The OG Rugby Rant Crew!

👉 Neutral Site MLR Final Venue, Yay or Nay?

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The Rugby Rant - Episode 128
#128
03/17/2023

Episode 128 is LIVE!!!

First we hit you with Around the Pitch!

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Today's Rant features Mike "The Grand Poobah" Perazzini!

👉 Should we be lowering tackle height?

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Run, Pass or Kick with Scott Lawrence
03/14/2023

Today we interview USA Eagles Interim HC, Scott Lawrence !!!

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The Rugby Rant - Episode 127
#127
03/10/2023

Episode 127 is LIVE!!!

First we hit you with Around the Pitch!

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Today's Rant features TJ Olsen of The Bonus Point Podcast & Keith Hendon, President of The Jakl Den!

👉 MLR Week 3 Review

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The Rugby Rant - Episode 126
#126
03/03/2023

Episode 126 is LIVE!!!

First we hit you with Around the Pitch!

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Today's Rant features Mike "The Grand Poobah" Perazzini!

👉 How would you rate Commissioner Killebrew's tenure?

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Run, Pass or Kick with Sam Harris
02/27/2023

Today we interview Chicago Hound's Head Coach, Sam Harris !!!

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The Rugby Rant - Episode 125
#125
02/24/2023

Episode 125 is LIVE!!!

First we hit you with Around the Pitch!

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Today's Rant features Next Level Rugby's, Ryan Ginty!

👉 Were the results of Week 1 what you expected?

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The Rugby Rant - Episode 124
02/17/2023

Episode 124 is LIVE!!!

First we hit you with Around the Pitch!

Today's Rant features RNY Super Fan, Rob Roarty!

Miami Sharks ... Yay or Nay!

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Run, Pass or Kick with James Semple
02/14/2023

Today we interview Iron Worker's Head Coach, James Semple !!!

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The Rugby Rant - Episode 123
#123
02/10/2023

Episode 123 is LIVE!!!

First we hit you with Around the Pitch!

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Today's Rant features Mike 'The Grand Poobah" Perazzini!

👉 Recapping the Pre-Season MLR Matches!

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Run, Pass or Kick with Doc Irey
02/07/2023

🎙 Today we interview NOLA Gold Prop, Doc Irey !!!

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The Rugby Rant - Episode 122
#122
02/03/2023

Episode 122 is LIVE!!!

First we hit you with Around the Pitch!

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Today's Rant features Karen "The Gazzzz" Gasbarino of the Rugby Hive!

👉 Best 3 & Worst 3 Kits of the 2023 MLR Season!

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Run, Pass or Kick with Owen Scannell
01/31/2023

🎙 Today we interview Premier Rugby 7s CEO, Owen Scannell !!!

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The Rugby Rant - Episode 121
#121
01/27/2023

Episode 121 is LIVE!!!

First we hit you with Around the Pitch!

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Today's Rant features Rick Collins and Daryl McCormick!

👉 ATL Rebrand, Hot or Not?

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