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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August 13, 2025 The Rugby Rant Episode 217: Club 7s and the 7s HP Pathway
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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August 13, 2025 The Rugby Rant Episode 218: What did we learn from the Lions Tour Down Under?
Episode 218 is FRESH as a daisy as we break down the Official Lions Rugby Tour Down Under! @Chicago Hounds Forwards Coach Todd Dammers and the always surely Rick Collins join to give their thoughts on this historic tour! Dammers offers some inciteful perspectives having spent time with a few of the Wallabies. Don't forget to reserve your place @Reggies for The Rugby Party on November 1 in Chicago!
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#TheRugbyRant #RugbyRant #LetsGetHot #TheBigGuy #TheHammer #Rugby #usmlr #MLR2025 #CollegeRugby #WER #PR7s #PremierRugby7s #Macron
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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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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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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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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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#TheRugbyRant #RugbyRant #LetsGetHot #TheBigGuy #TheHammer #TheSaffa #Rugby #usmlr #MLR2024 #CollegeRugby #WER #PR7s #PremierRugby7s

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1h 9min

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More shows like The Rugby Rant

The Daily

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