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Meet Scott Ferrara | The Rugby Rant Podcast Co-Host 🏉🎙️

In this episode, we chat with Scott Ferrara, the dedicated co-host of The Rugby Rant Podcast. Scott takes us through his journey into the world of rugby, sharing his origin story, his enthusiasm for Major League Rugby (MLR), and how rugby has allowed him to connect with communities across the globe. 🌍

Scott gives us an inside look at the world of rugby media, discussing how his platform helps connect fans, spark conversation, and grow the sport. From the local pitch to the global rugby stage, Scott's insights are a must-listen for rugby fans and anyone interested in how sports media builds community and fuels fandom.

Tune in for a great conversation on the growth of rugby in North America, the power of rugby media, and the impact of connecting through the game we love! 🏆

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Mike Friday is one of the most transformative head coaches in USA Rugby history. He took a USA Rugby Sevens team that was poorly performing and had no expectations of making an impact, to one of the most electric teams in the world. After 3 Olympic qualifications, several top 3 finishes in the HSBC Sevens tournament and several elite players that have represented the USA, he retired from the organization. Now that he's stepped down, he speaks on what drove him to coach rugby, where he think the future of the USA Rugby Men's Sevens team is going, and so many tidbits that make you want to see the state of USA Rugby differently.

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Follow the journey of two men who bike ride through Southeast Asia on their way to the 2019 Rugby World Cup 

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Nadine Roos is an Olympian & star player for the South Africa Women's Rugby Sevens and XVs side. She was one of the first players on the South African Women's team revamp, but it doesn't compare to the motivation and tenacity she has had to get to this level. We talk Nadine's life, and why she feels compelled to live her mission.

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Follow the journey of two men who bike ride through Southeast Asia on their way to the 2019 Rugby World Cup 

RSRF Rugby Foundation (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rsrugbyfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) 

To provide Historically Black Colleges and Universities with the resources they need to develop, grow, and flourish in the game of rugby. They want to establish a sustainable HBCU presence in USA Rugby and World Rugby. 

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Ilona Maher is named to the Times 100 Next, while putting on another amazing performance at Dancing With The Stars (DWTS). World Rugby Board Elections are receiving nominations and will happen in November. USA Rugby announces a new Men's Rugby Sevens Head Coach hire in Simon Amor. Premiership Rugby has a financial audit done and it looks like at least 7 clubs are at risk of closing down. France rugby star, Antoine Dupont, comes to Los Angeles to visit with the LA Chargers. Declaration period opens up for Women's Elite Rugby (WER). Former Irish rugby star, Johnny Sexton tells about a scuffle with New Zealand All-Blacks star, Reiko Ioane.

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Follow the journey of two men who bike ride through Southeast Asia on their way to the 2019 Rugby World Cup 

RSRF Rugby Foundation (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rsrugbyfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) 

To provide Historically Black Colleges and Universities with the resources they need to develop, grow, and flourish in the game of rugby. They want to establish a sustainable HBCU presence in USA Rugby and World Rugby. 

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Joanne Yapp is the newest head coach for the Wallaroos, the Australian Women's XVs a side national team. To add to the pressure, she is also the first female head coach for the Wallaroos, a first you wouldn't expect in 2024. We talk about her development as a player, how she learned her calling to be a teacher, and how that motivated her coaching desires. Dealing with new cultural norms through rugby, and the impact of her time with the Worcester Warriors.

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Follow the journey of two men who bike ride through Southeast Asia on their way to the 2019 Rugby World Cup 

RSRF Rugby Foundation (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rsrugbyfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) 

To provide Historically Black Colleges and Universities with the resources they need to develop, grow, and flourish in the game of rugby. They want to establish a sustainable HBCU presence in USA Rugby and World Rugby. 

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We talk about what they are changing with The Rugby Championships and how this might disrupt the growth of rugby for non-traditional rugby powers. Ilona Maher goes through her first round of Dancing With The Stars. We look into the controversy going on with Fiji Rugby Union and their players. Another Major League Rugby team folds. The Women's Elite Rugby Legacy Cup and more.

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Follow the journey of two men who bike ride through Southeast Asia on their way to the 2019 Rugby World Cup 

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To provide Historically Black Colleges and Universities with the resources they need to develop, grow, and flourish in the game of rugby. They want to establish a sustainable HBCU presence in USA Rugby and World Rugby. 

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Nyasha Mutseta and Kumbi Sibanda of AthStat Gaming are trying to change the way that people participate with rugby. Creating one of the newest daily fantasy apps for rugby and other niche sports. We talk about the app, South Africa Rugby, and what needs to be built to make Rugby a more attractive product.

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Follow the journey of two men who bike ride through Southeast Asia on their way to the 2019 Rugby World Cup 

RSRF Rugby Foundation (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rsrugbyfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) 

To provide Historically Black Colleges and Universities with the resources they need to develop, grow, and flourish in the game of rugby. They want to establish a sustainable HBCU presence in USA Rugby and World Rugby. 

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Kris Thomas was a part of the 2024 USA Rugby 7s Women's Bronze medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but she has been a dynamic part of the growth and development of the Women's side for the last 10 years. Kris is one of the highest try scorers in USA Rugby history. We talk about how she started, how she got on to the national team, the challenges of moving to new homes for her career, and so much more.

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Singapore To Tokyo: Anyway We Can (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://Seerugby.vhx.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) 

Follow the journey of two men who bike ride through Southeast Asia on their way to the 2019 Rugby World Cup 

RSRF Rugby Foundation (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rsrugbyfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) 

To provide Historically Black Colleges and Universities with the resources they need to develop, grow, and flourish in the game of rugby. They want to establish a sustainable HBCU presence in USA Rugby and World Rugby. 

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Ilona Maher joins dancing with the stars. Analyzing the MLR Draft presentation. Scott Lawrence maps out rugby registration growth. Phil Greening takes over as Japan Rugby Sevens Men.

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Follow the journey of two men who bike ride through Southeast Asia on their way to the 2019 Rugby World Cup 

RSRF Rugby Foundation (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rsrugbyfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) 

To provide Historically Black Colleges and Universities with the resources they need to develop, grow, and flourish in the game of rugby. They want to establish a sustainable HBCU presence in USA Rugby and World Rugby. 

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Women's Elite Rugby has new teams. Louis Rees-Zammit no longer a Chief. Ilona Maher newest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Model and looking to be in the RWC 2025. Rugby participation needs to go up.

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Follow the journey of two men who bike ride through Southeast Asia on their way to the 2019 Rugby World Cup 

RSRF Rugby Foundation (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rsrugbyfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) 

To provide Historically Black Colleges and Universities with the resources they need to develop, grow, and flourish in the game of rugby. They want to establish a sustainable HBCU presence in USA Rugby and World Rugby. 

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