B-Side Bois: A Rugby Podcast

Today is the official start of the Rugby Iowa High School Girls' Rugby 7s Season and to kick things off, we talk to Jenni Laferriere, professional rugby player for the Boston Banshees of Women’s Elite Rugby, coach, commentator, social media ambassador, referee, and so much more, to prep us for this season! Hear her story of how she went from finding the game to getting the opportunity to play professional! She shares advice for our high school players as well as give us more information on the world of Women's Rugby! Then tonight, check out our livestream on our YouTube Channel, of Week 1 action live from Fort Dodge Rugby Club!

Fall rugby is officially underway, and the B-Side Bois are diving headfirst into everything happening across Iowa and beyond.

The boys break down Iowa State’s tight 26–22 win over Iowa Central, the changing landscape of college rugby, early results from the Iowa club season, and what we’re seeing from the Wombats, Bremer County, Dubuque, Iowa Falls and other programs across the state.

There’s also some big news from inside the show as one of the Bois takes on a new role as Commissioner of the Great Plains Rugby Conference. Plus, “What the Ruck?” tackles the confusing world of international rugby competitions, tiers and championships—and why even longtime rugby fans can struggle to keep it all straight.

Then Iowa Rugby Union President Sage joins the show for a deeper conversation about the future of rugby in Iowa. We talk growing participation, strengthening D-III and D-IV rugby, developing the women’s game, Select Sides, live scoring, supporting players and their families, and what it will take to continue building a stronger rugby community across the state.

The Bois also preview the upcoming Iowa vs. Iowa State women’s rugby livestream and the B-Side Bois live show at the Wombats Rugby Social at SingleSpeed Brewery benefiting Animal Lifeline of Iowa.

Fall is here. Rugby is back. LET THE FALL BEGIN!

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Nichols breaks down the New Zealand tour of South Africa!

Join us for episode 180 as the Bois are joined by guest host Julien Hall where they talk about all the hot rugby topics blowing up social media. Who are the best crossover athletes? Why do we see high school clubs die? They also recap the USA Club Rugby 7s Nationals and cover other rugby news. Hear interviews from UNL Rugby’s Olympic Hopeful Drew Moser and hear from Iowa State Men's Rugby’s Head Coach Ant Frein! A little bit of everything! Laughs, Insight, Debate and more! Join us!

Chris shares the inspiring story behind building an independent media network, surviving life's toughest challenges, creating opportunities for passionate creators, and why community always comes first. Plus, the guys discuss the welcoming culture of rugby, local and regional news, Wayne State's new coaching hire, and what's ahead for the sport in Iowa and beyond.

Whether you're a lifelong rugby fan or discovering the game for the first time, this episode is all about growth, opportunity, and the power of giving passionate people a platform.

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The B-Side Bois are back, and now on video!

In this episode, we discuss how the 2027, 2029, 2031, and 2033 Rugby World Cups could grow rugby in the United States, what USA Rugby must do to attract new fans, and the outlook for the USA Men’s and Women’s Eagles.

We also preview the college rugby season in Iowa, break down the South Carolina coaching situation, discuss Iowa high school girls’ 7s, celebrate the Chicago Hounds’ MLR Championship, and debate the future of Major League Rugby with laughs a plenty!

Plus:

🏉 Arkansas Men’s Rugby Head Coach Lance Cummings
🏉 The College Rugby Show's Darian Lovelace
🏉 New “What the Ruck?” rugby explainer segment presented by Try Line Photos
📺 Upcoming rugby matches and streaming information
📣 Rugby referee and coaching certification opportunities

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We've got a quick interview with Casey Hansen, director of High Performance Rugby for Rugby Iowa (Iowa Youth Rugby Association). We also take a look back at the Waverly-Shell Rock boys 7s State Title, Iowa High School 15s, Iowa Selects, and preview the Mid Summer Classic Tournament!

-Interview w/ Morgan Linck of UNI Women's Rugby

-CRC 7s Recap

-Iowa High School Boys Rugby

-And more!

Nichols and Mr. Gray talk high school rugby, CRC 7s, CRAA 15s, SVNS Rugby, Women's International Rugby, and some silly stuff along the way! Join us!

Episode 174 is here and we’re going all in on college rugby! 🎙️🏉

This week, we’re joined by special guest Zach Lanning of The College Rugby Show to break down everything you need to know ahead of Selection Saturday for the CRC 7s National Tournament. Zach gives us an inside look at their upcoming show, what goes into the selection show planning process, and which teams could make some serious noise on the national stage.

We also dive into the current state of college rugby, storylines to watch, and how the game continues to grow across the country.

On top of that, we’ve got you covered with:

• Local rugby updates from around Iowa
• USA Rugby news and notes
• Iowa high school boys 7s action and what to watch for this week
• Some International news as well!

It’s a packed episode full of insight, energy, and everything rugby.