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00:30:37

Episode 263: End of the Line

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2026/04/02

It's been a mixed couple of weeks, as the Canadian Men's Sevens team put themselves in a Sysiphian position in SVNS 2, while the Under-21 Women's team went on the charge in the final 2 matches of there tour of Ireland and England.We also got the squad announcement for the Pacific Four Series, the U-20s Men's camp, and the locations for Canada's first 3 games of the new Nations Cup!

00:20:32

Episode 262: Canadians in New York

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2026/03/19

The SVNS 1 regular season concluded with the newest stage in New York, as they aimed to improve their ranking overall, even if the top 2 spaces were firmly occupied by Australia and New Zealand.In other news, the U21 Women began their tour of Ireland and England, more Canadians sign for Penarol in Super Rugby America, and the Men's Sevens team prepare for Round 2 of SVNS 2, as they aim to make one of the 4 spots available for the SVNS World Championship.

00:27:56

Episode 261: Vancouver Under Review

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2026/03/12

It was all eyes on BC, as SVNS returned to Vancouver, with the men's 7s team taking part in the Tek Tri-Nations Challenge. A mix of fortunes for the teams, as there were losses to be avoided, and wins that were well earned, on an action-packed weekend, though the crowd turnout was disappointing.In other news, players are getting picked up to play overseas, and Major League Rugby has decided to ditch TMO for the Referee Review System...which sounds very similar to TMO. Or VAR.

00:32:31

Episode 260 - Home, SVNS Home

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2026/03/06

Canada's men took a reality check on the first leg of the SVNS 2 series, the dates for the 2026 edition of the Pacific Four Series were released, 6 new names were added to the Rugby Canada Hall of Fame, and all eyes turn to Vancouver, for both the Tri-Nations Challenge, and the latest edition of the VAN SVNS.

01:27:18

Episode 259: A Fresh Breath, feat. Justine Pelletier

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2026/02/20

The lads had the opportunity to sit down with Canada Women's player (and Squidge Rugby's 2025 Scrum-Half of the Year,) Justine Pelletier!Justine regails us with her transition from Quarterback, to Centre, to Scrum-Half, getting into rugby at Laval, making her debut at Twickenham, playing & winning with Stade Bourdelais, playing in 2 Women's Rugby World Cups, that match with the Black Ferns, and what is next for her career.

00:24:27

Episode 258: Enter the Dragons

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2026/02/13

The SVNS Series continues, as Canada's Women head to Perth. Faced with a tough pool (as they do at every tournament,) could they extend their title abmitions, before SVNS heads to Vancouver?And Rugby Canada makes a pitch to Dragons Den (recorded in May 2025,) as they looked to secure further investment to spread the good name of Canadian rugby. Will any of the Dragons take them up on their offer?

00:53:24

Episode 257: Long Distance Travel Plans

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2026/02/06

We return to the SVNS 1 circuit, as Canada gets some reinforcements for the Singapore tournament. A tough group required strong performances, as Canada was able to get their best result of the series so far.The lads also discuss the Tri-Nations Challenge set for Vancouver, the new T1 non-contact format, the upcoming U21 women's tour to Ireland & the UK, as well as Canada's schedule for the Men's Rugby World Cup in 2027.

01:20:11

Episode 256: Front of the Q, feat. Andrew Quattrin

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2026/01/28

This week, the lads sit down with Canadian hooker, and 3x Major League Rugby champion, Andrew Quattrin!Andrew discusses his time at Wilfred Laurier, going straight into professional rugby with the Toronto Arrows, making the move to New England via Utah, a brief stint in Manawatu, and his recent move to Valence, all the while wearing the Canadian jersey, as he talks about the success and sacrifices of his rugby journey.

00:22:04

Episode 255: A Winning Start to 2026

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2026/01/22

It’s January, and we already have some Canadian rugby action,as the Men’s Sevens team flew out to Dubai, to take part in the SVNS Division 3.Placed in a tough group including Italy, Belgium, and Madagascar, the Canadians needed to finish in the top 2 of their group to make the semi-finals. After that, they needed to win their semi-final, to ensure they qualified for SVNS 2, and the opportunity to return to the SVNS World Championship.The lads go over the games, as well as look ahead to the Women’s

01:26:35

Episode 254: We are Water, feat. Kevin Rouet

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2025/12/19

To close out 2025, the lads sit down for an interview with Canada National Senior Women XVs Head Coach (and Saracens assistant coach,) Kevin Rouet!Kevin tells us about his rugby childhood in France, making the decision to move to Quebec, putting aside his "real job" to become a full-time rugby coach, joining the national team set-up, and taking Canada to 2 Women's Rugby World Cups with fewer than 4 years preparation!

00:24:02

Episode 253: Le Rouge Review 2025

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2025/12/12

The second round of SVNS in Cape Town concludes, with Canada's Women unable to get a win in the pool, condemning them to another 5th-place playoff. To add further complications, star player Asia Hogan-Rochester has been signed to Sale Sharks Women, limiting her availability for the rest of the SVNS series...and who knows what the promoption/relegation structure will be like, or if World Rugby changes it at the last minute?As the international calendar has effectively ended for Canada in 2025,

00:32:06

Epsiode 252: A Pool's Hope

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2025/12/05

With the Pool draw for the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup now complete, Canada is scheduled to face Spain, Fiji, and Argentina when they return to rugby's biggest stage. With the tournament now less than 2 years away, Canada will have to focus on the players and playing style they will need to compete in Australia.The lads also discuss Canadian signings in Portugal, the 2026 MLR season structure, the betrayal of Jack Hanratty, and the Women 7s team results from the first round of SVNS in

00:37:21

Episode 251: Scrumming with Wolves

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2025/11/27

The Canadian Men's XV side concluded their November tour of Europe with their match against Portugal. While this was the closest encounter of the tour, and showed a clear improvement as the tour progressed, home advantage won out, with Os Lobos winning 33-27The lads also discuss the rumoured schedule for the 2026 Nations Cup, the scrimmage between the Chicago Hounds vs the Pacific Pride, the Men's 7s success at the RAN Sevens, and look ahead to the Women's 7s taking place in Dubai, to

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

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