The Rugby Rant

By Scott Ferrara, Rob Hammerschmidt

Introducing The Rugby Rant podcast show where we tackle the tough topics related to everything Rugby in North America. Enjoy player interviews, rugby news, and game reviews here!

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July 25, 2025 Episode 214: Chicago Hound's Tim Swiel pays a visit to the Bokke Shrine!
Today's is a bit of a departure from our usual content. Today @Steve Van Der Watt welcomes @Chicago Hounds @Time Swiel and #thehammer to his Bokke Bar. First, we talk to Tim about his career pathway. Then, we talk Major League Rugby Semi-Finals and make our predictions for the Final between New England Free Jacks and @Houston Sabercats. Finally, we discuss our favorite pieces from the best private Springboks collection in his home!
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1h 15min
July 25, 2025 Episode 215: The MLR Ambassadors Experienced the MLR Final!
A few of the MLR Ambassadors join the show to discuss their hot takes on the MLR Final. Today new Rugby Rant Caps Dan Henry & Ashley Aardsma join James Deeley and #thehammer to grade out the MLR Final. BTW... the British (actually ) are coming and they are sticking it to the USA once again! Those cheecky buggers are engaging in some proper argy bargy! Check out Around the Pitch to find out how we can fight back! Don't forget to reserve your place @Reggies for The Rugby Party on November 1 in Chicago!
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1h 19min
July 25, 2025 Episode 216: 3 Eagles Review the Eagle Summer Test Series
3 USADiscuss their takeaways from the USA Eagles Summer Test Series. @Will Magie , @Chance Wenglewski , and 2025 USA Rugby Hall of Famer Tony Ridnell join the pod. We break each game down from this series and look holistically at this series. What does it all mean for the Eagles heading into the all important 2027 PNC Qualifier! Don't forget to reserve your place @Reggies for The Rugby Party on November 1 in Chicago!
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1h 25min
June 19, 2025 Episode 213: Breakdown Conference Semis... Well, kind of.
First we hit you with Around the Pitch! Then, TJ Olsen (The Bonus Point Podcast) and The Hammer breakdown their thoughts on the Conference Semi-Finals... Kind of. Finally, our predictions for the MLR Shield Final!

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1h 11min
June 12, 2025 The Rugby Rant Episode 212: The Playoffs Baby!
Hammer and long-time friend of the show Rick "The Jackal King" Collins discuss reflections on the 2025 Regular Season and their playoff predictions! The Hammer also recognizes Eagle and Nola Gold legend, Cam Dolan, on an amazing playing career!

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1h 9min
June 12, 2025 The Rugby Rant Episode 211: Week 17 and the Playoffs are almost set!
:The Hammer does a solo run as he provides a run down of the Week 17 matchups and how they might impact the playoff picture!

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44min
March 14, 2025 The Rugby Rant - Episode 204
Episode 204 is LIVE!!!

First we hit you with Around the Pitch!

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Today's Rant features The Rugby Rundown's Will Hooley, The Big Guy and The Hammer.

👉 The Good, The Bad, The Questionable for Q1 of the MLR 2025 Season

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1h 11min
February 21, 2025 The Rugby Rant - Episode 201
Episode 201 is LIVE!!!

First we hit you with Around the Pitch!

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Today's Rant features The Bug Guy and The Hammer.

👉 MLR Week 1 Review

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1h 9min
February 20, 2025 Coaches Corner - Anthem RFC Head Coach Alama Ieremia
🎙 Today we present Coaches Corner, where we interview every Head Coach in the MLR. In Episode 8 we interview Alama Ieremia, Head Coach of Anthem RC.
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49min
February 18, 2025 Coaches Corner - Seattle Seawolves Head Coach Allen Clarke
🎙 Today we present Coaches Corner, where we interview every Head Coach in the MLR. In Episode 7 we interview Allen Clarke, Head Coach of the Seattle Seawolves.
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54min

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