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00:27:42

Episode 250: Lelos-e a tough one

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2025/11/20

Canada's men's XV continues their tour of Europe, this time against Georgia. Always a tough opponenet, there were flashes of brilliance against the Lelos, but ultimately, it was the home team that came out on top.In other international news, it was confirmed that Canada's men will take part in the Nations Cup in 2026 - a new international tournament, where Canada are confirmed to have 6 games - 3 in July, and 3 in November. Combined with the Pacific Nations Cup, this means that

00:26:14

Episode 249: Acrons Against Oaks

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2025/11/13

The Canadian men's team began their November tour of Europe in Bucharest, as they faced Romania for the Cernavodă Cup. With a new-look team, and away from home, Canada fell to the hosts, 31-21.In Major League Rugby, the Utah Warriors announced their withdrawal from the tournament, as MLR 2026 is set to go ahead with only 6 teams - the fewest for a season in MLR history.And the lads celebrate UBC on securing their second, consecutive USPORT Women's Rugby Championship, as well as look ahead to

00:27:05

Episode 248: Back to School

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2025/10/30

As we sit in the lull between the end of the Women's Rugby World Cup, and the start of the Men's European tour, Rugby Canada announce the University Rugby Task Force - a collaboration between the national body, U SPORTS, CUMRC, university programs, and provincial unions, to help retain players, and build on the strength of the university programmes into the national squads.And speaking of the Men's European tour, Stephen Meehan has announced the touring squad, featuring some new names,

00:33:53

Episode 247: Where do we go now?

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2025/10/15

It's been a rough off season for Major League Rugby. With a press release stating their intention for 2026 and beyond, the league has also made a committment to USA Rugby, ensuring that 16 players of every matchday squad are either USA eligible, or on the player pathway to join the USA Eagles. This leaves us with the big question around Canadian players...where do we go now?But something that is confirmed are the fixtures for the Men's team this autumn, as they are set to take on Romania,

00:32:26

Episode 246: Triumph and Disaster

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2025/10/01

Not all fairytales have happy endings.In the home of rugby, on the hallowed ground of Twickenham, these mighty women represented Canada, and left it all on the pitch...but it wasn't meant to be, as they came up short against the might of England, as the Red Roses were victorious, 33-13, and lifted the Women's Rugby World Cup at home.But one defeat does not undo all the effort and successes elsewhere, as this tournament has proven that women's rugby - née, women's sport - is worthy of

00:35:16

Episode 245: From the Dark, to the Blackout

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2025/09/24

The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final between New Zealand and Canada, will go down as one of the greatest test matches in rugby history!Stu, Jeff, and Ed go over the game, with plaudits a-plenty, as the Canadians took their style of rugby to the defending champions, as they ran wild to win an historic 34-19, and aim to go all the way in the World Cup Final!The lads also go over the new WXV Global Series structure, Canada Men's bronze medal match in the Pacific Nations Cup, and a new

00:35:07

Episode 244: No Quarter Given

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2025/09/18

In the Quarter-Finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup, Canada were ruthless against Australia, scoring almost immediately, and giving no room for the Wallaroos to get points, as they won 46-5, advancing to the Semi-Finals, and qualifying for the 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup.In Denver, the men's team faced their biggest challenge in the PNC, as they were outmatched & outplayed by defending champions Fiji, losing 63-10, promting questions about if two Tier 1 teams should remain in the

00:30:32

Episode 243: Bringing the Beukeboom!

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2025/09/11

As Canada close out their pool game matches, the talismanic Tyson Beukeboom becomes the most capped player in Canadian rugby history, earning her 81st cap against Scotland. A resolute performance by the scots, but it was the Canadians who came out on top, as they secured a clean sweep of their pool, winning 40-19.Also, how do you qualify for a Rugby World Cup, without even playing this weekend? We're not sure, but the Canadian men did it! Following Japan's win over the USA in the PNC, Canada

00:36:07

Episode 242: Power of Asia

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2025/09/04

Canada's men flew out to Japan to take on the Brave Blossoms as part of the PNC, and while the first half was a close affair, Japan put their foot on the gas in the second, as they were runaway winners, 57-15.At the Women's Rugby World Cup, Canada had their 2nd pool stage match against Wales, and while the Welsh were able to stem the tide for the first 15 minutes, it soon became an all-Canadian affair, as the Maple Leaves secured the bonus point in the first half, including a mighty run in from

00:24:40

Episode 241: 16 tries in 16 hours

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2025/08/28

It has been a very good weekend for Canadian rugby!Firstly, the highly contested Pacific Nations Cup match between Canada and the USA in Calgary, doubling as a qualification match for the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup. After 4 years in the wilderness, Tyler Ardron returned for the performance of his Canadian career, serving up 4 tries over his 80 minutes, as Canada defied the odds, to win 34-20!Then, over in England, the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup got underway, as Canada faced Fiji in their

00:30:22

Episode 240: Rub of the Green

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2025/08/15

In their final warm-up match before the Women's Rugby World Cup, Canada took on Ireland in Belfast, leading off strongly in the first half, yet taking their foot off the gas in the second, as they won 47-26.Back home, the men's team is having a training camp in Calgary before the Pacific Nations Cup, confusing fans as other nations have already announced their squads. And in St Johns, youth teams representing provinces and territories took to the field for the men's and women's

00:31:31

Episode 239: Record-Breaking Send Off

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2025/08/08

Well...in the space of about 8 days, Major League Rugby has gone from having 11 teams, to only 8! The withdrawal of NOLA Gold and Miami Sharks, as well as the merger of San Diego Legion and RFC Los Angeles, into the California Legion, has left fans scratching their heads, as Stu & Ed ask what this means for the future of the league.Meanwhile, in much more positive news, Canada's women hosted their only home game this year, as they took on the United States in front of a record crowd, as they

00:27:29

Episode 238: Double Double

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2025/07/25

2 Canada matches on the same day?2 matches held in Edmonton? Players scoring 2 tries in a match?...if Canadians love anything, it's a double-double!We begin with a review of Canada's victory over South Africa, how the WRWC squad is building up, and what we should expect against the USA & Ireland.moving to Edmonton, as the alds go over the games against Belgium and Spain, including what worked, what didn't, and what to expect when the Pacific Nations Cup begins in August.

00:31:24

Episode 237: Blessed to Reign in South Africa

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2025/07/11

Down in Pretoria, the Canadian women had a bruising encounter with the Springbok Women. While there were a few knocks and injury concerns, it was Canada that emerged victorious in the first Test match of the series, leaving the pitch with a 50-20 victory.Back home, preparations are nearing the end for the men's summer series in Edmonton. With some notable absences and additions to the final series squad, Stephen Meehan has announced his first matchday 23 as Canada Men's Head Coach, as they

00:24:56

Episode 236: Make it a Triple

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2025/07/05

Down in Rhode Island, the New England Free Jacks faced off against the Houston Sabercats. Backed by a strong Canadian contingent, the Free Jacks were able to emerge victorious, lifting the MLR Shield for the 3rd time in as many years.Attention then turns to international duty, as Canada's women have announced their touring side to South Africa, as well as the squad for the first test.

00:32:19

Episode 235: Technical Difficulties

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2025/06/28

With the Conference Finals for MLR 2025 done, Stu & Jeff go over the performances of each team that were playing to make it to the Championship Final in Rhode Island...well, almost every performance.Attention then turns back to Canada for the 2025 edition of the coast to Coast Cup, and Head Coach Stepohen Meehan announces his training squad for the July test series in Edmonton.

00:29:30

Episode 234: Decision Time

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2025/06/20

The Conference Semi-Finals for MLR 2025 took place, as home advantage paid dividends to the four teams that advance to the Conference Finals. Stu & Ed go over the action, including some cracking tries, and some dubious calls from the TMO.Attention then turns towards Rugby Canada, who released their longlists for both the men's and women's senior XV training squads. For the men, we have the return of Evan Olmstead and Shane O'Leary, while the women have the returning Sophie de Goede

00:29:13

Episode 232: Oceans Apart

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2025/06/13

Down in Nadi, Fiji, Canada participated in their 2 remaining matches of the Oceania Rugby U20s Challenge. Their match against Fiji was their biggest test, and a poor start to the match gave Fiji a huge lead going into the half. While Canada outscored the Fijians in the second-half, the hosts remained victorious. Canada's final match against Tonga saw them bounce back with a dominant win, as the Canadians finished the tournament in second.Back in North America, the 2025 MLR regular season has

00:33:03

Epiosde 232: Points make all the Difference

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2025/05/30

The 2025 Pacific Four Series concluded in a unique way, with Canada and New Zealand tying their match, and relying on points difference to determine this year's champion. Despite Canada's best efforts against Australia, the Black Ferns ran rampant over the USA, as they claim the title, yet Canada remain undefeated in 2025.We also take a look at U20s fixtures, as the women conclude their friendly series in Ireland with a loss, and the men's began their Oceania U20s Men's Championship

00:26:09

Episode 231: Where have all the Canadians gone?

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2025/05/16

As the 2025 season of Major League Rugby has truly entered the business end, Stu and Jeff go over the performance of the Canadian players, as well as pondering why certain players are not even in the matchday 23, nevermind the starting 15.They also take a look at some results in the Shute Shield, as well as Tyler Duguid's heavily-rumoured decision to play for France this summer.Then, attention turns towards the Canadian women, as the U20s start off their friendly series against ireland with a

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