The countdown is ON for Tropical 7s 2026 🌴🏉 — and this episode of Set Piece Pod takes you inside the fastest-growing rugby sevens tournament in the Americas.Hosted by Shawn Stringham, this episode features:Robin MacDowell (McDougall Rugby Academy)Dallen Stanford (World-class rugby commentator)Brogan Mior (Canada Sevens International 🇨🇦)John Siner (Executive Director, Tropical 7s)With 250+ teams from around the world, Tropical 7s has become more than a tournament — it’s a global rugby festival, a recruiting pipeline, and a launchpad to the international stage.In this episode, we break down:Why Tropical 7s is called “Rugby Heaven”How players get scouted + recruited (even to schools like Harvard)The role of Tropical 7s in the Olympic pathway (LA 2028)What makes this year the BIGGEST event yetThe new Tropical 7s Live Show + global broadcast experienceFrom youth athletes to international caps, this is where careers take off.“Tropical 7s is where I got recruited… it changed everything.”Whether you're a player, coach, or fan — this is THE event to watch in 2026.⏱ Chapters (Cleaned + Professional)0:00 – Intro: Tropical 7s 20260:30 – Meet the Guests1:20 – What Makes Tropical 7s Special2:10 – Playing in “Rugby Heaven” 🌴3:20 – Growth to 250+ Teams4:20 – From Tropical 7s to Team Canada 🇨🇦6:00 – The Story Behind Jersey #977:00 – Coaching & Player Development Pathways9:00 – Global Rugby Community Impact11:00 – Balancing Harvard + Elite Rugby12:10 – Olympic Pathway (LA 2028)13:10 – Inside McDougall Rugby Academy17:10 – Why Players Keep Coming Back19:30 – What Sets Tropical 7s Apart21:00 – NEW Live Show + Broadcast23:30 – Growth of Women’s Rugby 📈24:40 – Final Thoughts