DNVR Rugby Podcast

Colton starts off the show with The Breakdown presented by Colorado School of Healing Arts by talking the 2024 Super Rugby Americas table ahead of this weekend's season finale. After talking about All of the Rugby You Can Watch, Colton talks with American Raptors forward Zack Jessell in the interview portion of the show presented by First Bank. Following the interview, Colton assigns some Required Reading, give you a few things to watch for in the Raptors' final match of the season during the Stat of the Week, and closes the show with The Loop.

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Colton starts off the show with The Breakdown presented by Colorado School of Healing Arts by talking about the shape of the 2024 Super Rugby Americas table through seven matches. After talking about All of the Rugby You Can Watch, Colton talks with head coach Mose Timoteo in the interview portion of the show presented by First Bank. Mose talks through his process of taking over the team three matches into the 2024 season, how close he knows the Raptors are, and the team's mindset ahead of the second half of the season. After the interview, Colton assigns some Required Reading...

Colton starts off the show with The Breakdown presented by Colorado School of Healing Arts recapping the American Raptors' big win over Yacare XV in Round 6 of the 2024 Super Rugby Americas season. After talking about All of the Rugby You Can Watch, Colton talks with Mo Vainikolo in the interview portion of the show presented by First Bank. Colton and Mo talk about his hot start to the 2024 season, the difference he's seen in the team over the last few weeks, and what the transition back to football was like when he played in the USFL. After the interview...

Colton checks back in with his thoughts on the first four matches of the American Raptors 2024 Super Rugby Americas season.

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One of the best quotes about rugby ever said on this podcast came from Cristian Sarmento.

When I interviewed him back in June 2020, he said, “Rugby will take you anywhere and it will put you in contact with good people.”

That’s true because that is how I met Cristian Sarmento. 

The Denver rugby community received some bad news over the weekend as Cristian Sarmento passed away early Friday morning.

That old interview has been downloaded about 40 times since the news of Cristian’s passing, so I wanted to bump it up to the...

Colton talks with new American Raptors head coach David Butcher about his coaching career, his philosophy, and how excited he is to get started with the club ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Americas campaign.

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Colton checks in with World Rugby commentator Dallen Stanford in the final DNVR Rugby Podcast of 2023. Colton and Dallen talk about what to expect from the 2024 American Raptors, reflect on the inaugural year of Super Rugby Americas, and talk about Flag Rugby X, which is an established global game of non-contact rugby that Dallen and USA Sevens star Perry Baker are launching in the United States in 2024.

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Colton starts off the show by talking about what's going on with the American Raptors ahead of their second season in Super Rugby Americas and gives his two cents on what's going on in Major League Rugby on the heels of the Toronto Arrows and Rugby New York Ironworkers folding. He then answers some questions about the American Raptors before finishing the show with "The Loop".

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Colton starts off the show by talking about the results of the 2023 RugbyTown 7s, and talks about American Raptor Line Latu potentially making his USA Eagle debut this weekend. Colton then talks with USA U-23 analyst Ethan Pougnet following his side's 2023 RugbyTown 7s Cup Championship. They talk about the tournament, Ethan's Rebel Rugby Academy, and Premier Rugby Sevens. After the interview presented by the U.S. Coast Guard, Colton assigns some Rugby World Cup required reading, talks about some interesting scoring data from the 2023 RT7s, and closes the show with The Loop.

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Colton starts off the show by talking about some streaming news for the 2023 RugbyTown 7s. Colton then talks with Rory Greene of Speranza 22 ahead of their 2023 RugbyTown 7s debut about the touching story around the creation of his team, his club's ethos, and what to expect from them ahead of the 11th edition of the RugbyTown 7s on August 25-27. Colton then previews the entire tournament with World Rugby commentator Dallen Stanford. After the interview presented by the U.S. Coast Guard, Colton closes the show with The Loop.

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Colton starts off the show by talking about the agenda for the 2023 RugbyTown 7s. Colton then chats with Gorilla Rugby's Jim Reed about the history around his team, gearing up for RugbyTown 7s, and some players to watch ahead of the 11th edition on August 25-27. After the interview presented by the U.S. Coast Guard, Colton closes the show with The Loop.

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Colton kicks off the show with by talking about Line Latu and David Still's standing with the USA Eagles. Colton is then joined by RugbyTown 7s veteran Tim Stanfill to discuss North America's favorite sevens tournament from the perspective of the 2023 Player of the Tournament ahead of the 11th edition on August 25-27.

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Colton starts the show with “The Breakdown” presented by First Bank by talking about some American Raptors playing abroad, and a season timeline. After “The Breakdown”, Colton is joined by former Colorado XO and current professional basketball player Vince Boumann to talk about how his rugby experience led him to an opportunity to compete in the revamped SlamBall competition. Following the interview presented by O’Neills, Colton closes the show with a giveaway in “The Loop” presented by Physio Pro.

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Colton kicks off this unconventional show with “The Breakdown” presented by First Bank with a programming note. After “The Breakdown”, Colton is joined by John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning to recap the 2023 Major League Rugby season and preview the Final between the San Diego Legion and the New England Free Jacks.

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Colton kicks off the show with “The Breakdown” presented by First Bank with a recap of a surprise Raptors in the MLR playoffs, an exploration into the legality of signing a player before a playoff game, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen. After “The Breakdown”, Colton answers your questions in the mailbag. Following the mailbag presented by O’Neills, Colton assigns some Gilly-related “Required Reading” presented by Maria Empanda, and closes the show with “The Loop” presented by Physio Pro.

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Colton starts the show with “The Breakdown” presented by First Bank with some American Raptors news, some current and former Raptors competing in the Premier Rugby Sevens, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-8:38). After “The Breakdown”, Colton runs an interview with American Raptors center Aki Pulu after he made the Super Rugby Americas First XV back in Round 2 (8:40-24:22). Following the interview presented by O’Neills, Colton assigns some on-site “Required Viewing” presented by Maria Empanda, and closes the show with “The Loop” presented by Physio Pro (24:24-29:34).

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Colton starts the show with “The Breakdown” presented by First Bank by talking about the American Raptors' season-ending victory, some of the top performers, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this Weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-6:26). After “The Breakdown”, Colton chats with American Raptors rugby coordinator Scott Nies about the tour in 2023, the focus in the second half of the season, and what's on tap this summer (6:28-23:05). Following the interview presented by O'Neills, Colton assigns some “Required Reading” presented by Maria Empanda, and closes the show with a special rerun of the Denver Nuggets rugby sevens draft to cel...

Colton starts the show with “The Breakdown” presented by First Bank by talking about an unsettling trend over the course of the American Raptors' previous three matches, their final match of the season, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-11:36). After “The Breakdown”, Colton runs an interview with American Raptors center Aki Pulu after he made the Super Rugby Americas First XV back in Round 2 (11:38-19:34). Following the interview presented by O'Neills, Colton assigns some “Required Reading” presented by Maria Empanda, and closes the show with “The Loop” presented by Physio Pro (19:36-25:01).

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Colton begins the show with “The Breakdown” presented by First Bank by talking about the final two American Raptors matches of the season, building momentum, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-9:21). After “The Breakdown”, Colton digs up interviews with American Raptors forwards Sebastian Otero (9:23-13:43) and Diego Fortuny (13:45-18:04) from Media Day back in January. Following the interviews presented by O'Neills, Colton assigns some “Required Reading” presented by Maria Empanda, and closes the show with “The Loop” presented by Physio Pro (18:06-25:02).

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Colton begins the show with “The Breakdown” presented by First Bank by talking about the Raptors' loss to Yacare XV in Round 11, a change in times for one of the final matches, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-7:13). After “The Breakdown”, Colton talks with American College Rugby chairman Rich Cortez about his interesting career, American College Rugby, and the responsibilities of a Match Day Commissioner for Super Rugby Americas (7:15-41:05). Following the interview presented by O'Neills, Colton assigns some exciting “Required Reading” presented by Maria Empanda, and closes the show with “The Loop” pres...

Colton begins the show with “The Breakdown” presented by First Bank by talking about the Raptors' loss to Peñarol in Round 10, he talks with Diego Magno about the progress the team is making, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-7:59). After “The Breakdown”, Colton chats with American Raptors wing Daytwon Sheridan about his wild two weeks of rugby, what it's like being one of the original XO players on the team, and how he's worked his way into the lineup and onto the Super Rugby Americas try leaderboard (8:01-28:03). Following the interview...

Colton begins the show with “The Breakdown” presented by First Bank by talking about the Raptors' first Super Rugby Americas win over Selknam, some players that impressed, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-6:09). After “The Breakdown”, Colton talks with American Raptors forward Will Crawford about the win, the team's mindset after a tough start to the season, and what some of the differences that he sees between Super Rugby Americas and Major League Rugby (6:11-25:51). Following the interview presented by O'Neills, Colton assigns some “Required Reading” presented by Maria Empanda, and closes the s...

Colton checks in after his six-week absence, and talks about his plans for the future of the show.

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Colton kicks off the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by recapping the American Raptors Round 1 loss to Selknam, previews the upcoming match against Penarol, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-9:42). After “The Breakdown”, Colton talks with American Raptors lock Max Dacey about the Round 1 loss, bouncing back against Penarol, and what to look for in Round 2 (9:43-24:15). Colton then checks in for the third time this tour with the road dog, American Raptors Rugby Coordinator Scott Nies about the second leg of the trip, airport rankings, and his thoughts o...

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 Scott Nies about the first leg of the trip, what the plans look like after the match, and all of the places...

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 GuardLab, Colton talks about the roster makeup in the Stat of the Week presented by Catapult, assigns some “Required Reading”, and closes the...

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 (40:37-41:04).

PART 1: HERE

PART 2: HERE

PART 3: HERE

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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 Monday (15:47-16:11).

PART 1: HERE

PART 2: HERE

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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: HERE

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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 Mailangi from American Raptors Media Day. (4:54-39:21). Following the interviews presented by GuardLab, Colton closes the show with “The Loop” presented by First Bank...

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 presented by GuardLab, Colton assigns some “Required Reading”, and closes the show with “The Loop” presented by First Bank (24:08-26:36).

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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 GuardLab, Colton again skips Stat of the Week presented by Catapult, promotes his own work in “Required Reading”, and closes the show with “The Loop” presented...

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 coach Sarah Chobot (4:08-12:28). Following the interview presented by GuardLab, Colton skips Stat of the Week presented by Catapult...

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 move excites him most (6:40-16:29). Colton also speaks with American Raptors Director of Rugby Mark Bullock about his thoughts o...

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).

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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 presented by GuardLab, Colton talks about some holiday shopping stats in the Stat of the Week presented by Catapult, assigns so...

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). Following the interview presented by GuardLab, Colton talks about the aftermath of Thanksgiving in the Stat of the Week presented by Catapul...

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!

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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 GuardLab, Colton talks about some Thanksgiving stats in the Stat of the Week presented...

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 is preventing it from taking over, and the Philadelphia Eagles deploying the rolling maul in short-yardage situations (10:52-27:27). Following the interv...