Le Rouge Rugby Podcast

Mar 28 2025 227 ep. 70 mins 34

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Welcome to Le Rouge Rugby Podcast, where we study all things Rugby Canada and beyond!

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Episode 227: Gold in the Yukon, feat. Charlie Feht & Eric Feteke

Mar 28 2025 35 mins

In this episode Stu sits down with the two guys leading the Yukon Rugby Federation in Whitehorse - Charlie Feht, and Eric Fekete.Over the interview, they discuss Yukon Rugby’s unofficial beginnings in 2015, tours to Anchorage, becoming an affiliate of BR Rugby, and their plans to become the first Territory to take men’s and women’s rugby teams to the Canada Summer Games.

Episode 226: The Challengers

Mar 14 2025 28 mins

Down in South Africa, the Canadian Men's Sevens team has been taking part in the Challenger Series, as they seek to finish in the top 8, with a sight to return to the SVNS Series.Stu, Jeff, and Ed go over the team's progress over the first 2 rounds, both held in Cape Town, as well as discussing some broadcast issues with MLR, and some Canadians on the injury list.

Episode 225: Drop the Gloves, feat. Edward Pye

Feb 28 2025 33 mins

Stu and Jeff are joined by rugby player & referee, Edward Pye, as the eyes of the world turned to Vancouver for both the VAN SVNS (where the women competed,) and the Invitational tournament (in which the men competed.)Then, the attention turns to MLR 2025 - with all teams having played at least 1 game so far, who's standing out, and what do we make of the sides as the seaso

Episode 224: Maple Leaves in MLR, feat. Jeff Robinson

Feb 17 2025 38 mins

With snow falling in Ontario, we take a look south as the new season of Major League Rugby has begun. Stu is accompanied by Jeff Robinson to discus the Canadian diaspora south fo the border - no tarriffs needed!They then turn their attention to changes at Rugby Canada, recent SVNS results, the changes at the Pacific Pride, and the expansion of the Coast-to-Coast Cup!

Episode 223: Jerseys and Crests feat. Séan Ryan

Jan 19 2025 35 mins

To start off 2025, Stu sits down with rugby content creator Séan Ryan, to discuss Séan's rugby history, his journey from Ireland to Canada, and his search for the best rugby crest in Ontario.

Episode 222: A Fond Farewell

Dec 13 2024 104 mins

Stu and Derek react to the news that Kingsley Jones is no longer Canada's head coach! Then, they wish everyone a Merry Kitmas and make their picks for the best MLR jerseys in 2025! Finally, what can the rugby world learn from Ilona Maher's success?

Episode 221: What Do We Leave Behind? Feat. Jack Hanratty

Nov 30 2024 85 mins

On this episode of Le Rouge Rugby, Stu and Derek sit down with the Silver Medal winning coach of Rugby Canada's Women's Sevens team, Jack Hanratty! They dive into how Jack got into rugby, beginning his coaching career out of high school, coming to Canada, the Olympics, the Ottawa Gee Gees, and more!

Episode 220: Piranhas in the Water

Nov 27 2024 55 mins

Stu and Derek react to Canada's loss to Romania and recap the CUMRC!

Episode 219: Why Should We Care?

Nov 15 2024 70 mins

Canada lost to Chile, but why should we care?

Episode 218: Best in the World

Oct 19 2024 48 mins

Stu and Derek react to Canada's loss to the Red Roses and look ahead to the 2025 Rugby World Cup