02/25/2026
It's always good to connect with one of our neighboring states. And I guess the challenge has been set? Listen to learn more.
Episode 168 is loaded with interviews, updates, and plenty of classic B-Side banter!
Mr. Gray, Nichols, and Gimli kick things off reacting to an Amy Poehler podcast clip about rugby before rolling into a Referee L1 Clinic reminder and showing love to our friends at MonStars Cards.
In studio, we’re joined by Bryant Reynolds coach of Norwalk Girls Rugby Club and the Iowa Rugby Union Women's Select Side, for a great conversation you won’t want to miss. Then we head to the phones with Gillian McRae from the University of Iowa Women's Rugby Club and Coach Ray Harrower from Big Red Rugby to talk development, growth, and what’s ahead this spring in Rugby Nebraska.
We also cover:
Cornhusker 7s results
Hawkeye Classic 7s
CRC qualifiers
Wayne State canceling their men’s 7s season
WashU launching a Pharmacy school while absorbing UHSP
On the domestic front, we discuss the Major League Rugby Championship heading back to the home of the Chicago Hounds and preview the first MLR match on March 28 as California Legion takes on Anthem RC.
Internationally, we break down results, the current 6 Nations table, our Pick ’Em standings, a Week 4 preview, and updated World Rankings.
Hot takes, real conversations, and everything you need to stay plugged into the rugby scene!
Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/7LeDY2ZpliE2ysh9MdKBfz?si=KVQM3_voSKWDhFBypF-PYg
Thank you to our sponsors MonStars Cards, SingleSpeed Brewing Co., and West Des Moines Wombats Rugby Club for making this episode possible!