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Le Rouge Rugby Podcast
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Welcome to Le Rouge Rugby Podcast, where we study all things Rugby Canada and beyond!
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Episode 264: Brace for the Storm
Apr 1600:30:15Tap to summarizeCanada kicked off their 2026 Pacific Four Series campaign in absolutely miserable weather in Sacramento, as they faced Australia in a waterlogged match-up, strewn with handling errors, and splash downs.In other news, Rugby Canada had their AGM, as the breakdown of expenses show the real position & capabilities of the national union.
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Episode 263: End of the Line
Apr 200:30:37Tap to summarizeIt'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!
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Episode 262: Canadians in New York
Mar 1900:20:32Tap to summarizeThe 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.
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Episode 261: Vancouver Under Review
Mar 1200:27:56Tap to summarizeIt 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.
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Episode 260: Home, SVNS Home
Mar 600:32:31Tap to summarizeCanada'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.
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Episode 259: A Fresh Breath, feat. Justine Pelletier
Feb 2001:27:18Tap to summarizeThe 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.
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Episode 258: Enter the Dragons
Feb 1300:24:27Tap to summarizeThe 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?
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Episode 257: Long Distance Travel Plans
Feb 600:53:24Tap to summarizeWe 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.
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Jul 7, 2020Tap to summarizeWith news coming from all over the world, the guys look at the rugby news that broke over the past few weeks. Canadians signing to teams and much more await on this episode of Le Rouge Rugby
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Mar 11, 2020Tap to summarizeAfter a very successful Canada 7s in Vancouver (and not so successful Arrows game in Colorado) the boys break down all the action in the Canadian rugby world .
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