The Rugby Rant

After the Whistle is a new segment dedicated to discussing the transition to life after rugby. We explore the process of making the decision to end one phase and jump into another. This week we sit down with USA Eagle and #1 Chicago Hound Bryce Campbell to discuss this transition. He talks with us about his new role as General Manager of Riverside Sports Complex and Kuntz Field in north Indy. While Bryce professional playing days are in the rearview, his eye is still clearly on growing rugby!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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!TheRugbyRant.comFollow Girl Meets Rugby on all social media!narugbydb.com - MLR Stats!Don't forget to get your tickets to The Rugby Party on Nov. 1 Reggies in Chicago!https://www.ticketweb.com/.../the-rugby-party.../14442453https://clubshop.macron.com/macr.../rugby-rant/merchandising for all your MLR Gear!#TheRugbyRant #RugbyRant #LetsGetHot #TheBigGuy #TheHammer #Rugby #usmlr #MLR2025 #CollegeRugby #WER #PR7s #PremierRugby7s #Macron LikeCommentShareAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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!TheRugbyRant.comFollow Girl Meets Rugby on all social media!narugbydb.com - MLR Stats!Don't forget to get your tickets to The Rugby Party on Nov. 1 Reggies in Chicago!https://www.ticketweb.com/.../the-rugby-party.../14442453https://clubshop.macron.com/macr.../rugby-rant/merchandising for all your MLR Gear!#TheRugbyRant #RugbyRant #LetsGetHot #TheBigGuy #TheHammer #Rugby #usmlr #MLR2025 #CollegeRugby #WER #PR7s #PremierRugby7s #Macron LikeCommentShareAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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!TheRugbyRant.comFollow Girl Meets Rugby on all social media!narugbydb.com - MLR Stats!Don't forget to get your tickets to The Rugby Party on Nov. 1 Reggies in Chicago!https://www.ticketweb.com/.../the-rugby-party.../14442453Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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!TheRugbyRant.comFollow Girl Meets Rugby on all social media!narugbydb.com - MLR Stats!Don't forget to get your tickets to The Rugby Party on Nov. 1 Reggies in Chicago!https://www.ticketweb.com/.../the-rugby-party.../14442453Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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!TheRugbyRant.comFollow Girl Meets Rugby on all social media!narugbydb.com - MLR Stats!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

: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!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Episode 199 is LIVE!!!First we hit you with Around the Pitch!Today's Rant features "The Jakl King" Rick Collins, #MLRStats James Deeley, The Big Guy and The Hammer. 2025 MLR ScheduleTheRugbyRant.comnarugbydb.com - MLR Stats!https://shopmlr.com/ - for all your MLR Gear!#TheRugbyRant #RugbyRant #LetsGetHot #TheBigGuy #TheHammer #TheSaffa #Rugby #usmlr #MLR2024 #CollegeRugby #WPL #PR7s #PremierRugby7sAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 Today we present Coaches Corner, where we interview every Head Coach in the MLR. In Episode 5 we interview Simon Cross, Head Coach of Old Glory DC.#coachescorner #TheHammer #LetsGetHot #TheBigGuy #usmlr #TheRugbyRant #Rugby #rugbyrantpod #usarugby #MajorLeagueRugby #MLRAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Today we present Coaches Corner, where we interview every Head Coach on the MLR. In Episode 2 we interview Jose "Cochi" Pellicena, Head Coach of The Miami Sharks.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Today we premier our new series in 2025 called Coaches Corner, where we interview every Head Coach on the MLR. In Episode 1 we interview John Manenti, Head Coach of The San Diego Legion.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Episode 191 is LIVE!!!First we hit you with Around the Pitch!Today's Rant features USA Eagle #457 John Cullen & The Hammer. USA Eagles November Test MatchesUse the code MLRSTATS for your MLR Merch on ShopMLR!Visit our website TheRugbyRant.com#TheRugbyRant #RugbyRant #LetsGetHot #TheBigGuy #TheHammer #TheSaffa #Rugby #usmlr #MLR2024 #CollegeRugby #WPL #PR7s #PremierRugby7sAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Today we interview Rick Rose, Lock for the Miami Sharks.#TheRugbyRant #RugbyRant #LetsGetHot #TheBigGuy #TheHammer #TheSaffa #Rugby #usmlr #MLR2024 #CollegeRugbyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 187 is LIVE!!!First we hit you with Around the Pitch!Today's Rant features SDL Superfan Trent Adams, The Big Guy & The Hammer. Eagles vs Samoa ReviewUse the code MLRSTATS for your MLR Merch on ShopMLR!Visit our website TheRugbyRant.com#TheRugbyRant #RugbyRant #LetsGetHot #TheBigGuy #TheHammer #TheSaffa #Rugby #usmlr #MLR2024 #CollegeRugby #WPL #PR7s #PremierRugby7sAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Episode 185 is LIVE!!!First we hit you with Around the Pitch!Today's Rant features Rick "The Jakl King" Colling & The Hammer. Quick RPK with the Newest Miami Shark Calvin IhrigPlus: Eagles vs Japan Review & Eagles vs Fiji PreviewUse the code MLRSTATS for your MLR Merch on ShopMLR!Visit our website TheRugbyRant.com#TheRugbyRant #RugbyRant #LetsGetHot #TheBigGuy #TheHammer #TheSaffa #Rugby #usmlr #MLR2024 #CollegeRugby #WPL #PR7s #PremierRugby7sAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Welcome to the 2024 MLR Draft!This is our 4th year covering the MLR draft and we love to do it as a live companion to MLR Rising.Today's Rant features The Hammer, MLRStats James Deeley, Tim Brown and Jacob Shafer. Draft DayUse the code MLRSTATS for your MLR Merch on ShopMLR!The Rugby Rant Website ---> Here#TheRugbyRant #RugbyRant #LetsGetHot #TheBigGuy #TheHammer #TheSaffa #Rugby #usmlr #MLR2024 #CollegeRugby #WPL #PR7s #PremierRugby7sAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today we interview Lucas Rumball, Flanker for The Chicago Hounds.Check out the website here.#TheRugbyRant #RugbyRant #LetsGetHot #TheBigGuy #TheHammer #TheSaffa #Rugby #usmlr #MLR2024 #CollegeRugbyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Today we interview Paddy O'Gorman of the BC Swans.#TheRugbyRant #RugbyRant #LetsGetHot #TheBigGuy #TheHammer #TheSaffa #Rugby #usmlr #MLR2024 #CollegeRugbyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 181 is LIVE!!!First we hit you with Around the Pitch!Today's Rant features SDL Superfan Trent Adams, The Big Guy & The Hammer. Moonshot Rugby 2031!!!Use the code MLRSTATS for your MLR Merch on ShopMLR!Rugby Rant Merch here ---> www.zazzle.com/store/therugbyrant#TheRugbyRant #RugbyRant #LetsGetHot #TheBigGuy #TheHammer #TheSaffa #Rugby #usmlr #MLR2024 #CollegeRugby #WPL #PR7s #PremierRugby7sAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 180 is LIVE!!!First we hit you with Around the Pitch!Today's Rant features Matt Courtright , The Big Guy & The Hammer. MLR Playoff PredictionsUse the code MLRSTATS for your MLR Merch on ShopMLR!Rugby Rant Merch here ---> www.zazzle.com/store/therugbyrant#TheRugbyRant #RugbyRant #LetsGetHot #TheBigGuy #TheHammer #TheSaffa #Rugby #usmlr #MLR2024 #CollegeRugby #WPL #PR7s #PremierRugby7sAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 179 is LIVE!!!First we hit you with Around the Pitch!Today's Rant features ARN's Bryan Ray, our guy in the Carolinas Darryl McCormick & The Hammer. Is rugby being over officiated?Use the code MLRSTATS for your MLR Merch on ShopMLR!Rugby Rant Merch here ---> www.zazzle.com/store/therugbyrant#TheRugbyRant #RugbyRant #LetsGetHot #TheBigGuy #TheHammer #TheSaffa #Rugby #usmlr #MLR2024 #CollegeRugby #WPL #PR7s #PremierRugby7sAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Episode 176 is LIVE!!!First we hit you with Around the Pitch!Today's Rant features The Guys from The Seawall Podcast Matt, Nic & Levon also The Hammer. What's Hot and What's Not ----> 2024 City KitsRugby Rant Merch here ---> www.zazzle.com/store/therugbyrant#TheRugbyRant #RugbyRant #LetsGetHot #TheBigGuy #TheHammer #TheSaffa #Rugby #usmlr #MLR2024 #CollegeRugby #WPL #PR7s #PremierRugby7sAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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