Le Rouge Rugby Podcast

On this episode, Stu and Derek break down Canada's 50-7 win over USA to open the Pacific 4 Series and the new Vancouver Highlanders kit.

Stu and Derek return to break down all the latest Canadian rugby news including a new board, the Pacific Four Series roster, strategic plans, and more.

The show opens with a brief X-Men chat before discussing the latest news surrounding the Toronto Arrows Senior Academy. Then, Stu and Derek offer up their picks for the Top Six storylines over the first six weeks of the Major League Rugby season.

On the 201st episode, Stu and Derek say "thank you" and reflect on the first 5 years of Le Rouge Rugby! Then the boys recap the biggest news stories in Canadian rugby including reaction to the ARN article about a new RWC qualifying process, Christiaan Esterhuizen was named head coach of Pacific Pride, Maple Leaf 7s, the East Coast Rugby Championship, the national wheelchair rugby team, and a lot of Vancouver Highlanders news!

Le Rouge Rugby reaches the 200 episode milestone and we brought Dallas Jackals centre Mitch Richardson on to help us celebrate! We dive into Richardson's start in rugby, being a day 1 Arrow, joining the Jackals, playing for Canada for the first time, Call of Duty, and so much more!

Stu and Derek recap an epic weekend for rugby in North America! There was plenty of Rugby news, but the best part was obviously the games! First the boys look at back-to-back SVNS stops in Vancouver and LA! Then, the MLR returned to action and Canadians were putting on a show!

It is the opening round of the 2024 Major League Rugby season! To mark the occasion, Stu and Derek are joined by Chicago Hounds flanker Lucas Rumball! The boys dive into a variety of topics including the new Rugby Canada test schedule, the best places to eat ramen, Rumball's favourite memories as a Toronto Arrow (may include another ramen based discussion), joining the the Chicago Hounds, and the week 1 match up with the Miami Sharks!

Stu and Derek are back to breakdown all the latest Canadian rugby news! They discuss a new CBA with Rugby Canada and the players, Pacific Four Series updates, online treatment of match officials, Sophie de Goede arrives at Vancouver SVNS, Vancouver Swans, Vancouver Highlanders, and more!

Stu and Derek give an update about the new Le Rouge Rugby podcast schedule! Then, it has been a busy news week in Canadian rugby. The boys get into the Pacific Four Series, a new women's competition, SVNS, wheelchair rugby, the American Raptors, MLR news, Highlanders' signings and more! Finally, Stu and Derek close out this episode with spoiler heavy review of the new Netflix series, Six Nations: Full Contact!

Stu and Derek dust off the mics and return from their holiday break! The boys dive into all the news they missed while they were away including Christmas gifts, the Rugby Canada strategic plan, Phil Mack promoted to attack coach, the sevens series, a wild MLR off-season, kitmas, and all the Canadian player signings!

Stu and Derek are joined by Curry Hitchborn and Ralph McRae to discuss their new club, the Vancouver Highlanders. The Highlanders aim to "advance the personal and professional development of the person through Rugby Union". Hitchborn and McRae discuss their Ten Commitments, the Rugby Players Challenge, the setup of the club, and what they are trying to achieve. Plus the origin of the logo, Gladiator, and dream opponents for the Highlanders.

The Toronto Arrows are folding. Stu and Derek give their instant reactions to the incredibly sad news.

Stu and Derek recap a busy weekend in Canadian rugby! First, the boys take a deep dive into Canada's 40-15 victory over Brazil to close out their 2023 test schedule. Then, Wheelchair Rugby Canada is dominating at the ParaPan Am Games, the latest Arrows signings, reality tv, the new MLR playoff format, Canadian University Men's Rugby Championship, and more!

In the first match after Rugby Canada re-signed Kingsley Jones, the men's national team loses Spain 40-22. Stu and Derek let out their frustrations with...well, just about everything. Then, they look at some Arrows signings and key departures before making some Canadian University Men's Rugby Championship predictions (that have already gone horribly wrong).

Stu and Derek open the show by discussing how World Rugby's ban on unofficial content is hurting game. Then it's on to New Zealand where Canada defeated France in the final round of WXV! The Arrows made some big re-signings and MLR made a big signing of their own!

The Springboks defeated the All Blacks 12-11 to win their 4th Rugby World Cup! Stu and Derek give their thoughts on the game and the Springboks' place in history. It was a busy week in Major League Rugby with plenty of Canadian player movement, a new Arrows coach, and the news of a change in format for 2024. In Rugby Canada news, the women's team lost to England in round 2 of WXV and the men's team announced the squad for the series in Spain.

It was a massive week of rugby news and the boys are here to break it all down! Wheelchair Rugby Canada won a silver medal at the International Wheelchair Rugby Cup! Jamie Cudmore is the new head coach of Top Gun, as Cory Hector moves to back to the MLR squad! Canada defeated Wales in the first match of WXV! Sophie de Goede is the greatest rugby player in the world! Stu and Derek reveal their strategies for watching a 2am start vs England on Friday! The new Nations Championship sucks! Oh, and the Rugby World Cup is happening!

The boys react to Rugby Canada extending Kingsley Jones' contract for another 2 years! The Arrows made some signings and we think the Rugby World Cup is still happening, but this episode is a Kingsley Jones rant.

Stu and Derek break down the latest group of Arrows signings and other news from across the MLR! The Rugby Network has a new subscription service, but it may not be in Canada. The Rugby World Cup is expanding to 24 teams. What does that mean for Canada? Finally, the boys predict the quarter-finals of the RWC!

Stu and Derek take a deep dive into Canada's 29-12 loss to the Red Roses in the WXV warm-up match. Derek explains why he hates the bunker before the boys get into Rugby Canada and MLR news. Finally, it is off to France for the latest RWC reaction and final group stage predictions.