Rugby Hive

Hosts Dallen Stanford & Robin MacDowell are joined by legends Aristide Guerriero & Reuben Samuel for #RugbyHive Episode 8.

"Brazil won promotion to the HSBC World Rugby Women's Sevens Series 2020 after beating Scotland in the annual World Series qualifier in Hong Kong. After two days of thrilling action, head coach Reuben Samuel's side finished up as 28-19 winners over a strong Scottish outfit, scoring 120 points in six games at the 12-team tournament. Brazil will now feature as one of the 12 core teams on the World Series, a place they last held back in the 2016-17 season, and enjoy the new competition format as the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series competition increases from six to eight tournaments." - World Rugby

New Zealander Reuben Samuel and Italian Aristide Guerriero team up in South America - empowering their women's 7s squad to compete with the best sides in the world.

Guerriero was part of the Brazil Women's 7s staff for the 2016 Olympic Games and has recently taken on a larger role as Rugby Brazil's strength and conditioning coach. 

Since this podcast recording Samuel has parted ways with Rugby Brazil, one of the many casualties of Covid-19.

In this episode we learn more about the rugby and sporting landscape in Brazil, the development of the Women's 7s program, the legacy of the 2016 Olympic Games and how mindset has a massive role to play in achieving greatness!

How did an Italian and Kiwi end up leading the charge in Brazil? This and so much more in Episode 8!

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Hosts Dallen Stanford & Robin MacDowell are joined by legend Tiana Penitani for #RugbyHive Episode 7.

Penitani co-captained Australia in 2014 to a Gold medal at the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China. The tournament was her first in 14 months, following a serious knee injury sustained at the 2013 Sevens World Cup. At 17 years and 163 days old, Penitani became Australia's youngest ever representative in either 15s or 7s at a World Cup, when she represented Australia in Russia.

Shortly thereafter she was a member of the first ever Australian side to win the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in 2015/2016, winning tournaments in Dubai, Sao Paulo and Atlanta. To date New Zealand has won the Women's Sevens Series 6 times, with Australia claiming two seasons including 2017/2018.

In today’s episode we talk about representing her country at the Sevens World Cup while still in High School.

We chat about her family, the tribute to her father who she lost at a very young age, we also delve into being on the Olympic Games 2016 squad but having to withdraw due to injury. Her country would go on to win Gold in Rio de Janeiro. Penitani has some brilliant advice for us all about coping with depression and the ego placing value on one’s achievements.

We talk about switching codes to represent Australia in league (Jillaroos) and take part in the 2019 Rugby League World Cup 9s - all before the age of 24.

Is she faster than her fiancé Aaron? What’s it like being a broadcaster on the sensational Sevens World Series? And what are her and New Zealand rugby legend Karl Tenana doing on TikTok?

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Hosts Dallen Stanford & Robin MacDowell are joined by legends Mike Friday and Henry Paul for #RugbyHive Episode 6. 

Mike Friday is one of the most successful Sevens coaches of all-time. He led England to four consecutive Hong Kong 7s titles (2002-2006), placed 3rd on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in 2005 and 2nd in 2006, with Henry Paul being a standout member of that talented squad, including a Silver Medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Friday then took Kenya from 12th to 5th in the world, their best ever finish in 7s history. More recently he turned potential into podium finishes with Team USA, climbing the ladder from 13th in 2014 to Series runners-up in 2019. His side was the most consistent team on the planet in 2018/2019 playing in all 10 semi finals.

Friday will take the USA Eagles for the second time to the Olympic Games, this time it’s Japan 2021. The former England 7s captain, is also a two-time winner of the Tetley Cup with London Wasps. 

Henry Paul has done what many dream of being able to accomplish, play both rugby league and rugby union successfully. So much so that he represented New Zealand in league 24 times from 1995 to 2001, scoring 121 points and playing in two Rugby League World Cups. The following year he debuted for England in union, playing in 6 Tests from 2002 to 2004 and later the Sevens World Series.

He has played over 500 professional club matches. In league he won the Challenge Cup at Wembley in London on two occasions and has represented: Wakefield Trinity,  Wigan (147 matches, scoring 550 points and winning the Super League Grand Final), Bradford Bulls (100 matches, amassing a remarkable 960 points and winning the Super League Grand Final), Harlequins (63 matches, scoring 240 points). In union he has won the Zurich Premiership and Powergen Cup and has represented: Bath, Gloucester (116 matches, scoring 802 pints), Leeds Carnegie and Rotherham. Paul also won a Silver Medal in 7s at the 2006 Commonwealth Games for England. He has coached Russia in 7s and 15s and is the current Canadian 7s Head Coach preparing for the Olympic Games in Japan.

In today’s episode we talk about the England 7s program being cut by the RFU in 2020 ahead of the 2021 Olympics. We go down memory lane when Paul played for Friday on the Sevens World Series, as well as how he was able to represent both New Zealand and England. We delve into their coaching journeys, how their programs in USA and Canada are preparing for the Olympic Games and what it’s like coaching against each other. 

What was touring like in the early years? Why is Friday nicknamed Geyser? And why are Russians the friendliest people on earth?

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Hosts Dallen Stanford & Robin MacDowell are joined by Fijian legend Osea Kolinisau for #RugbyHive Episode 5. 

Kolinisau is the most capped Fijian 7s player of all-time, with 62 tournament appearances on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series from 2008 to 2016. He is the scorer of a record 1,272 points - the only Fijian ahead of him is the King of Sevens, Waisale Serevi. 

Kolinisau captained Fiji to back-to-back HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series titles in 2014/2015 and 2015/2016, the first and only time his country has achieved this honor. He was the flag bearer for Team Fiji at the 2016 Rio Olympics. At that event Kolinisau captained Fiji and led them to the Gold medal, claiming Fiji’s first ever medal at an Olympic Games. His side would go on to beat Great Britain 43-7 in the final. 

In today’s episode we talk about growing up in Suva, Fiji, and his aspirations as a young boy. We talk about debuting for Fiji and the influence of Waisale Serevi. We talk about a foreign coach in Ben Ryan taking the helm of Fiji during the World Series and the Olympic Games. We talk about Cyclone Winston and Fiji winning the 2016 USA Sevens in Las Vegas, and how rugby can inspire hope. 

What was the Olympic Games like? What was the mindset going into the knockout stages? How massive is the rivalry with the All Black 7s? How is living in Houston, Texas, playing for the Houston SaberCats in Major League Rugby? 

We cover all these topics including being on the Fijian $7 bill, supporting the Springboks and advice for aspiring young rugby players around the world. 

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Hosts Dallen Stanford & Robin MacDowell are joined by Canadian legend Kayla Moleschi for #RugbyHive Episode 4.

Moleschi has represented her country on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series for 8 consecutive years, playing in 40 tournaments around the world. Canada has placed inside the top 4 every single season – finishing the shortened 2020 Series just behind champions New Zealand.

Moleschi is an Olympic Bronze medalist, a Rugby World Cup 7s Silver medalist, and a two time Pan American Games Gold medalist.

In today’s episode we talk about growing up in the small Canadian town of William’s Lake, British Columbia, population 10,000.

And how a young girl was inspired to represent her county, eventually going on to medal at the greatest sporting event in the world.

We talk about those who shaped her life, what she values about team sport, her international 15s career and her plans to return someday, plus representing Canada at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and the tight group that will compete at the 2021 Olympics in Japan.

Best & worst roommates on tour? Favorite try ever scored? Most respected opponent? Advice for aspiring rugby players?

We cover all these topics including her most prized possession, the Williams Lake Stampede rugby belt buckle.

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Hosts Dallen Stanford & Robin MacDowell are joined by All Black legend Frank Bunce for #RugbyHive Episode 3.

Bunce represented Western Samoa at the 1991 Rugby World Cup, helping the pacific island nation record its best showing on the world stage. He would go on to represent the All Blacks 55 times from 1992-1997. His partnership in the midfield with Walter Little still ranks amongst the best center combinations that the game has produced.

He won the British & Irish Lions Series in 1993, Tri Nations in 1996 and 1997, and played in the 1995 Rugby World Cup final against South Africa. Upon retiring he was the most capped center in New Zealand's history, scoring 20 tries for the All Blacks.

Bunce reflects on his journey representing two different countries, the players that made both nations so powerful, and the way the game was back in his day. 

What was the historic 1995 Rugby World Cup final like? Best opposition centers ever faced? Favorite team mates of all-time? Advice for young rugby players?

We cover all these topics including his involvement in youth development and creating opportunities through rugby in various communities.

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Hosts Dallen Stanford & Robin MacDowell are joined by English legend Danielle “Nolli” Waterman for #RugbyHive Episode 2.

Waterman represented England a record 82 times, scoring over 200 points for the Red Roses. On her Test debut at 18 years of age, she became the youngest woman at the time to represent her country. She went on to take part in four Rugby World Cups, becoming a world champion in 2014. Waterman also represented Great Britain at the 2016 Olympic Games.

Waterman talks about the highs and lows of international rugby, with her career spanning 15 years, seeing tremendous changes in the women's game throughout that period.

Favorite all-time rugby moment? What was taking part in the Olympic Games like? Advice for young girls and women playing rugby?

We cover all these topics including being an ambassador for the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation and HSBC on the Sevens World Series.

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Hosts Dallen Stanford & Robin MacDowell are joined by Springbok legend Bryan Habana for #RugbyHive Episode 1.

Habana represented the South African Springboks a record 124 times, scored 67 international tries and won the 2007 Rugby World Cup. He has won several competitions including the Tri Nations, Super Rugby, Currie Cup, Top 14, European Champions Cup and the British & Irish Lions Series.

Habana reflects on the significance of Nelson Mandela, the 1995 Rugby World Cup, Chester Williams and the role of Springbok captain Francois Pienaar on his aspirations of representing South Africa. 

What was it like racing a cheetah? Favorite team mates of all-time? Favorite try ever scored? Advice for aspiring wingers?

We cover all these topics including the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, HSBC Sport and the Bryan Habana Foundation.

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The Rugby Hive Podcast was founded in 2020 by former International 7s players Dallen Stanford (USA) 🇺🇸 and Robin MacDowell (Canada) 🇨🇦.

There's a moment in every rugby player's career that defines them. A tackle. A try. A call-up. A comeback. Those moments don't make the highlight reel — they live in the player. And that's exactly where the Rugby Hive goes.

Hosted by Dallen Stanford — a commentator who's called rugby from World Cups to Sevens Series around the globe — and Robin MacDowell, international player, lifelong coach, and someone who's lived the game from both sides of the touchline.

Each episode brings you one of rugby's legends and lets them talk. Because every legend has a story — and the Rugby Hive is here to share it.

This is the introduction episode about how the Rugby Hive Podcast was created with the goal of interviewing legendary players, coaches and broadcasters about their past, present and future!

Cheers you Sleek Sensations!

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