B-Side Bois: A Rugby Podcast

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B-Side Bois: A Rugby Podcast

Hosts Mr. Gray, Philly V, International Rugby Correspondent Eric Nichols, Sam Hendricks, and Gimli talk about all things rugby from local youth to the pros and they see where it takes them! The Bois are looking to grow exposure of rugby in Iowa with weekly interviews from people in the rugby world. So, join us for laid back conversation, a few jokes, and a good time!

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    4/29/26 B-Side Bois w/ Morgan Linck

    -Interview w/ Morgan Linck of UNI Women's Rugby-CRC 7s Recap-Iowa High School Boys Rugby-And more!

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    4/22/26 B-Side Bois Quick Rugby Update Episode

    Nichols and Mr. Gray talk high school rugby, CRC 7s, CRAA 15s, SVNS Rugby, Women's International Rugby, and some silly stuff along the way! Join us!

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    4/15/26 B-Side Bois w/ Zach Lanning of The College Rugby Show

    Episode 174 is here and we’re going all in on college rugby! 🎙️🏉This week, we’re joined by special guest Zach Lanning of The College Rugby Show to break down everything you need to know ahead of Selection Saturday for the CRC 7s National Tournament. Zach gives us an inside look at their upcoming show, what goes into the selection show planning process, and which teams could make some serious noise on the national stage.We also dive into the current state of college rugby, storylines to watch, and how the game continues to grow across the country.On top of that, we’ve got you covered with:Local rugby updates from around IowaUSA Rugby news and notesIowa high school boys 7s action and what to watch for this weekSome International news as well!It’s a packed episode full of insight, energy, and everything rugby.

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    4/8/26 B-Side Bois w/ Tom Naughton and Week 1 Recap

    Listen to our Rugby Iowa HS 7s recap and preview and hear from Thomas Naughton UNI Men's President!

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    4/2/26 B-Side Bois Rugby Iowa High School Boys 7s Week 1 Preview

    Quick Episode previewing the first week of high school boys 7s rugby in Iowa as well as some other news and notes!

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    3/25/26 B-Side Bois w/Adam Simiele and Drew Johnston

    Episode 171 is packed with great conversations and plenty of rugby talk. We kick things off with a phone interview with Adam Simiele from Northeast Iowa Barbarians Rugby to talk about the upcoming Turkey River 50th Anniversary 10s and what makes this event such a special tradition. Then we are joined in studio by Drew Johnston, owner of Platinum Fitness and 8035 Fitness, to talk about training, strength, and what it takes to become the best athlete you can be. It is a great perspective from someone outside the rugby world, especially with the high school boys season right around the corner. We also debut a new Speed Round segment covering a bunch of quick hitting rugby topics and put a bow on the Rugby 6 Nations.Give it a listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and if you enjoy the show be sure to follow, share with a friend, and leave us a 5 star review!

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    3/4/26 B-Side Bois w/ Patrick Lausen

    Episode 169 of the B-Side Bois Podcast is packed with rugby talk from Iowa to the international stage.The crew opens the show with a debate sparked by a viral ESPN Milwaukee clip. Do people who talk about sports actually have to play sports to have credibility? Where is the line between analysis and experience?We also remind everyone about the upcoming USA Rugby Referee Level 1 Clinic and give a shoutout to our sponsor MonStars Trading Cards before diving into Wombats updates including the start of spring practices on March 18 and the 6 Nations Finale Watch Party on March 14.On the local scene we break down the Hawkeye Classic 7s, look at which teams have already qualified for CRC 7s, and highlight upcoming Midwest college rugby action including the UNI, Iowa, and Iowa State men's spring schedules. Iowa takes on Air Force this Saturday in Des Moines in 15s and high school boys programs across the state are beginning their spring seasons. We also preview the massive 16 team D2 Great Midwest Tournament coming April 11 and shout out the College Rugby Show ahead of their next episode featuring Iowa Women's rugby coach Kathleen O Neil.We are also joined by Patrick Lausen of Cedar Rapids Wash for a phone interview to talk rugby and what is happening around the game.Internationally we recap the latest Six Nations results, table standings, Pick 'Em updates, and preview Round 4. We also look at the latest World Rugby rankings, USA Men's and Women's 7s performances, discuss referee Hollie Davidson, and even get into Tom Brady's unexpected connection to rugby.We close the episode with a thought provoking discussion sparked by broadcaster John Inverdale's comments about World Rugby and the future of the sport.Rugby talk, hot takes, and plenty of laughs as always.

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    2/25/26 B-Side Bois w/ Gillian McRae, Ray Harrower, and Bryant Reynolds

    Episode 168 – Iowa to Nebraska and Everywhere in BetweenEpisode 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 Trading Cards. In studio, we’re joined by Bryant Reynolds 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 team and Coach Ray Harrower from Big Red Rugby to talk development, growth, and what’s ahead this spring.We also cover:Cornhusker 7s results at ICCCHawkeye Classic 7sWayne State canceling their men’s 7s seasonWashU launching a Pharmacy school while absorbing UHSPOn the domestic front, we discuss the MLR Championship heading back to Chicago 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.

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    2/18/26 B-Side Bois w/ Victor Wong

    Episode 167 of the B-Side Bois Podcast is a certified bro-sesh.Victor Wong — Head Coach of Valley Boys High School Rugby and President of the West Des Moines Wombats — joins Mr. Gray in studio for a wide-ranging, laugh-filled episode packed with real rugby talk and a few hot takes along the way.We kick things off with reminders about the Referee L1 Clinic, shout out our friends at MonStars Trading Cards, and dive into the latest All-Iowa updates, new teams popping up across the state, and the big question… what’s going on with Men’s D4?From there it’s all things Wombats: the 5-Year Anniversary Touch celebration, banquet plans, 6 Nations watch party, and spring practice right around the corner.We also break down:• Rugby Iowa Boys HS 7s teams• University of Iowa & UNI men’s spring schedules• CRC vs CRAA Rant from Mr. Gray• MLR & Players Association agreement• USA Women’s upcoming tour on home soil• 6 Nations results, table, Pick ‘Em update & Week 3 preview• World Rankings shakeups• USA Men’s 7s first outing of the year in SVNS2And to close it out? A debate on the hardest position in rugby.Plenty of insight. Plenty of laughs. Plenty of strong opinions. Very biased towards props.Hit play and join the conversation.

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    2/11/26 B-Side Bois w/ Andrew Ridgway & Ant Frein

    Episode 166 is packed from Iowa to international rugby.We talk the upcoming Iowa Referee Level 1 Clinic and why officiating is critical to the sport’s growth, plus the Wombats’ new head coach announcement. In-studio, Ant Frein joins us to discuss new sponsorship momentum and Iowa State’s spring outlook, and Andrew Ridgway breaks down his move from coaching to refereeing. Anna Degen calls in to talk her new podcast, the Hawkettes, and Iowa Rugby Union updates.We also cover the new Iowa boys high school structure, Chicago Hounds heading to Nashville, Club Nationals in Chicago, and full 6 Nations Week 1 reactions — results, table, Pick’em standings, and a Week 2 preview.Growth, governance, and a little chaos. Let’s get into it.

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    1/26/26 Season 5 Premiere

    🚨 SEASON 5 STARTS NOW 🚨Episode 165 is LIVE and we’re kicking off 2026 with a loaded Season 5 Premiere, brought to you by our brand-new sponsor MonStars Trading Cards 🃏🔥We’ve got the full crew in the Wombat Den and we’re joined in-studio by fan-favorite guests and friends of the show:🎙️ Casey Hansen🎙️ Erik Frana🎙️ Joe Lippert🎙️ Jeremy NewmanOn this episode we dive into:🏉 The upcoming Iowa High School Rugby season🇺🇸 A spirited (and honest) debate on what’s missing from USA Rugby — on the field and in growing a real fan base ahead of the World Cup🏆 A quick Six Nations preview😤 Our biggest rugby pet peeves🔮 And what we’re most excited about heading into 2026This one has big conversations, real laughs, strong opinions, and elite vibes — exactly how we wanted to set the tone for Season 5.👉 Go follow Joe Lippert’s Substack (https://substack.com/@joelippert1)👉 Smash that like, share, subscribe, and drop a 5-star review — those little things help more than you know👉 Hit play and ride with us into 2026Season 5 is here.The tone is set.Join us. 🎧🔥

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    12/10/25 B-Side Bois Season 4 Finale w/ 2025 Recap and 2026 Preview

    🎙️ Episode 164 is LIVE — and it’s the perfect way to wrap up a huge year of rugby!The Bois cover everything happening in the rugby world right now: from our Spotify Wrapped results and Wombats Scholarship launch, to a wild college coaching story, major college commitments, and a big opportunity for UNI Women and the HOA All-Stars. We also dive into USA Rugby updates, and the latest shakeups across domestic rugby, including the newly announced MLR structure and Natey Burgey’s retirement.Nichols takes us through the early Rugby World Cup pool breakdowns, global rankings, international fixtures, Eben’s 12-week suspension, growing youth numbers in the U.S., and the state of world rugby round out a loaded international segment.To close out the show, we look back on the best rugby moments of 2025, share our Christmas wishes for the 2026 season, revisit last year’s predictions, and make bold new predictions for the year ahead.💬 Drop a comment:What was your favorite rugby moment of 2025?Who should be our dream guest in 2026?And what’s your bold prediction for the new year?Join the conversation and kick off the holiday rugby vibes with us! 🏉✨

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    11/21/25 B-Side Bois w/ Nick May of South Side Irish

    The Bois are back! In this week’s episode, Mr. Gray, Philly V, and Sam Hendricks kick things off by recapping the college rugby playoff landscape for our local Iowa squads and previewing UNI Men’s Rugby as they gear up for a huge postseason run!From there, the crew breaks down all the action from the Midwest Finals championship matches.Then we’re joined by a special guest: Nick May of the D2 Midwest Champion South Side Irish! Nick gives us an inside look at SSI’s journey, how the club elevated themselves from “pretty good” to Midwest champions, and what’s next for the boys in green.After that, we bounce around the global game with a quick look at the international test matches, some USA Rugby news, SVNS and 6 Nations opportunities and then it all goes off the rails. We dive into more unserious MLR talk and finish with a Philly V blind ranking that is so bad we probably should’ve ended the show early.A huge thank you to all our sponsors Direct Voice, SingleSpeed Brewing, West Des Moines Wombats, Koality Works, The Iowa Rugby Foundation, and Tyler Dailey for supporting the podcast and Iowa rugby!🎧 Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!

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    11/13/25 B-Side Bois w/Ant Frein of Iowa State

    Episode 162 is here and it’s a BIG one!Mr. Gray and Nichols are joined by the triumphant return of Philly V and Iowa State Men’s Rugby Head Coach Ant Frein for a packed show.The boys break down the latest livestreaming updates, recap college playoff action, and look ahead at the huge matches still to come. They also dive into the Autumn International Series with all the chaos, drama, and standout moments you’d expect.Finally, we jump into part one of a massive conversation on reimagining Major League Rugby—inspired by feedback from our posts across social media. The debate got rolling so hard that we couldn’t even finish it… so stay tuned for more!As always, the MLR talk is just a fun thought experiment between a few guys saying random things from the comfort of the Wombat Den—but we’d love to bring in more voices from outside our “territory” to keep the conversation going about how MLR can grow, improve, and build long-term sustainability.Tune in, enjoy the chaos, and let us know your thoughts! 🎙️🍻

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    11/6/25 B-Side Bois Heart of America Semi-Finals Preview and Autumn International Recap

    Mr. Gray, Nichols, and Sam Hendricks are back for another jam-packed episode of The B-Side Bois! The guys kick things off with a livestream reminder for the upcoming Iowa vs Kansas matchup—presented by the Iowa Rugby Foundation and proudly supported by new sponsor Koality Work out of Iowa City.They cover huge news around the state:🏉 Iowa Men clinch the #1 seed and will host playoffs vs Kansas 🏉Iowa State Men head south to Oklahoma for the HOA Semifinal💜 UNI Men advance to the Great Midwest Final after a dominant win⚔️ Thomas More rolls past ICCC 53–7💪 UNI Women return to action Nov. 14thPlus, an Iowa Rugby Union update—coaches are needed!—and a full Midwest Rugby Union standings and playoff breakdown.Check out an interview with Kansas Rugby's Marcus Williamson, followed by Iowa’s Ren Heimer to talk preparation and mindset ahead of the massive playoff clash.The lads also go global—recapping Ireland vs New Zealand, England vs Australia, and USA vs Scotland. They look ahead to November 8th’s weekend slate, discuss world rankings, and even debate potential USA Rugby World Cup host cities.Finally, they dive into how American rugby can grow the game by learning from other nations—with plenty of laughs, insight, and strong opinions along the way.#WayOfTheWombats #GrowTheGame #BsideBois

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    10/29/25 B-Side Bois w/ Anna Degen

    Mr. Gray, Nichols, and Sam Hendricks are back together to talk all things rugby! Well, Nichols and Same meet for the first time ever in this episode, but name another podcast that can cover Iowa High School Girls Rugby, National 7s Girls Rugby, an interview with Anna Degen from the Iowa Rugby Union Women’s Development Committee, a full recap of college rugby across Iowa, updates from the Midwest Rugby Union, and deep discussion on how to keep improving the game in the heartland—all in one episode!Of course, the bois don’t stop there. They dive into international rugby news, share plenty of laughs, and offer thoughtful insights along the way. Whether you’re a player, coach, fan, or just rugby-curious—everyone’s welcome in the B-Side Bois clubhouse.And don’t forget: tune in to our livestream of the Kansas Jayhawks at the Iowa Hawkeyes on November 8th, presented by the Iowa Rugby Foundation, live on our YouTube channel!

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    10/15/25 IAYRA Girls State Preview w/Bryant Reynolds & International Tallk

    🎙 Episode 159: State Championship Preview + International UpdatesThe B-Side Bois are back with a huge episode! We’re announcing that we’ll be live streaming the IAYRA Girls State Rugby Championship this Sunday at noon — presented by DirectVoice Services, LLC!We dive deep into a full preview of the 8-team state tournament, breaking down how each squad earned their spot and what to expect on Championship Sunday. We’re joined by Norwalk Co-Head Coach Bryant Reynolds, who shares how his team is preparing for the challenge as the #4 seed.Then we turn things over to International Correspondent Eric Nichols, who catches us up on everything from around the globe — the Women’s World Cup, USA Men qualifying for the next World Cup, Autumn International matches, pro league updates, and a discussion on R360 and what it means for the sport.We wrap up with a look ahead at the Midwest Rugby Playoffs and what clubs are heating up.Stream now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and don’t miss our livestream this Sunday at noon on YouTube!#IAYRA #RugbyIowa #GirlsRugby #BsideBois #RugbyPodcast #MidwestRugby #USAeagles #WayOfTheWombats #WinWithTheWombats

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    10/8/25 B-Side Bois w/ Lincoln Wolves

    🎙️ Episode 158 is LIVE!Mr. Gray and Sam Hendricks dive into the IAYRA Girls High School season as the State Tournament approaches — and announce that the B-Side Bois will be LIVE STREAMING the State Championship on October 19th!We recap local college rugby from UNI, Iowa, and Iowa State before welcoming Davey LaCroix and Matt Derry of the Lincoln Wolves Rugby Club to talk about the club’s history, revival, joining the Iowa Rugby Union, and how they’re growing rugby and culture in their community.We wrap it all up with Sam’s new “Spooky Season” segment featuring a Top 15 lineup of horror movie icons 👻Presented by Convergence Acquisitions (Direct Voice) and SingleSpeed Brewing.Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts — link in bio!#BSideBoisPodcast #IowaRugby #MidwestRugby #LincolnWolvesRugby #WinWithTheWombats #WayOfTheWombats

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    9/17/25 B-Side Bois w/ Bryant Reynolds

    Join us as we cover IAYRA Girls updates, Interview with Norwalk Girls Head Coach and Iowa Rugby Union President Bryant Reynolds, Senior Side Updates, College Updates, USA Updates, MLR Updates, and so much more!

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    9/10/25 B-Side Bois w/ Sam Hendricks of Wombats & Sadie Denner of Iowa State Women

    Episode 156 brings a new twist with guest host Sam Hendricks of the West Des Moines Wombats, stepping in for his audition phase. You might know him as the Wombats’ #8 or recognize his voice from the spring live stream of the Iowa High School Selects against the NW Missouri Bulls.We kick things off recapping the end of summer before catching up with Sadie Denner of Iowa State University Women’s Rugby as she gears up for her freshman season. From there, we dive into the USA Women’s World Cup pool play and their promising future, followed by a look at the USA Men’s much-needed win over Samoa and the challenges ahead.The episode also covers top college matches from around the Midwest, Week 1 Iowa Youth Rugby Girls action, Midwest Senior rugby results, and the latest from Major League Rugby. It’s two hours of rugby coverage spanning local to international, filled with laughs, insights, and some serious conversations.Did Sam “The Hendozer” Hendricks earn his spot as a host? Tune in to find out.

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    7/9/25 B-Side Bois w/ Bryant Reynolds Iowa Rugby Union President & International Recap

    In this episode, Mr. Gray is finally reunited with International Correspondent Eric Nichols, making his long-awaited return after more than two months away. The two catch up and jump right into some big news, kicking things off with a look at the newest inductees into the University of Northern Iowa Rugby Hall of Fame. Then they hop on the phone with Iowa Rugby Union’s own Bryant Reynolds to get the latest updates from around the state and preview what’s in store at the upcoming Summer Annual General Meeting. To wrap things up, Nichols takes us on a whirlwind tour of international test matches, world rankings, and all the biggest rugby stories from across the globe—sprinkled with plenty of laughs and classic Nichols commentary along the way.

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    7/2/25 B-Side Bois w/ Ant Frein & Casey Hansen

    In this jam-packed episode, we sit down with Iowa State Men’s Head Coach Ant Frein to hear all about Lucy’s Legion Lu’au — his special charity tournament he’s organizing to help others that have experienced the loss of a child. We also catch up with Casey Hansen to chat about the Bremer U14 squad, Iowa Selects high school boys, and the standout Waverly-Shell Rock girls making waves this summer.But that’s not all! We break down everything happening across Iowa rugby — from the Midwest Thunderbird Cup to the Iowa Summer 7s Series, the Iowa Annual General Meeting, and the latest action from Major League Rugby and the Women’s Elite Rugby Championships.Of course, it wouldn’t be a B-Side Bois episode without plenty of laughs — and we take a moment to give a huge congratulations to Philly V on becoming a father!

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    5/30/25 B-Side Bois w/Andrew Ridgway, Thunderbird Cup, IAYRA State

    Join Mr. Gray and Andrew Ridgway as they drive from West Des Moines to Chicago for the Thunderbird Cup! They recap all things Iowa Rugby Union, IAYRA State Tournament, MLR, and so much more!

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    5/8/25 B-Side Bois IAYRA State Championship Preview!

    Philly V is back with Mr. Gray to break down all the exciting happenings of rugby related to Iowa in this episode! Exciting MLR Debut for the Chicago Hounds, Iowa Rugby Union All-Iowa Tournament Recap, and our preview of the IAYRA Boys' State Championships and SO MUCH MORE! Join us!

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    5/2/25 B-Side Bois Quick Update Episode w/Mr. Gray

    It's another quick episode with Mr. Gray! There's so much going on from high school, to college, to senior side, to MLR, to USA Eagles, to crowning champions to the B-Side Bois talking about themselves! Join us for a quick update on all things rugby!

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    4/25/25 B-Side Bois IAYRA Update

    A quick episode updating you on the IAYRA season and some other news and notes!

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    4/16/25 B-Side Bois w/Seth Erwin of IUP Rugby

    Join us as we recap Week 3 of IAYRA Boys action and preview Week 4! We are also joined by IUP's Head Coach Seth Erwin as he looks to lead his program to another national championship while offering his rugby knowledge to us! We cover all sorts of other topics in Iowa, Midwest, Nationally, and Internationally as well!

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    4/9/25 B-Side Bois w/ Victor Wong of Valley Rugby and Mossy of The Top of The League Podcast

    Join Mr. Gray & Philly V as they have special guest Victor Wong in studio! Vic is the 1st year head coach of West Des Moines Valley and a member of the West Des Moines Wombats! They break down all the action in the IAYRA Boys Spring Season along with some fun stories along the way. Then the Bois are joined by Mossy from The Top of The League Podcast as they pick back up from their break as well as grinding away with the South Pitt Hooligans on their way to D3 Men's Nationals! This, and so much more in this episode!

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    4/2/25 B-Side Bois w/ Mr. Gray Breaking Down IAYRA Week 1

    Mr. Gray is solo to bring you all updates with the Iowa Youth Rugby Association Boys' Spring season. He recaps Week 1, he previews Week 2, and he has some BREAKING NEWS! He also recaps the happenings of rugby in Iowa, the Midwest, and Nationally! Being an only child helped prepare him to bring you this episode as he's had a lot of practice talking to himself as a kid!

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    3/26/25 B-Side Bois w/ The Iowa Rugby Report and March Recap Madness!

    In this episode of The B-Side Bois: A Rugby Podcast, we sit down with Talan Nelson of the Iowa Rugby Report to hear about his new social media platform dedicated to highlighting high school rugby in Iowa. We also preview the IAYRA boys season, which kicks off this Friday, and run through all the latest rugby happenings across the state. Plus, we take a deep dive into the thrilling conclusion of the 6 Nations Tournament and so much more!

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    2/26/25 B-Side Bois w/Bryant Reynolds Iowa Rugby Union President

    This week on the B-Side Bois, the crew is joined by Iowa Rugby Union President Bryant Reynolds for an in-depth conversation about all things rugby in Iowa and the Midwest. They break down key updates from the Midwest Annual Grand Meeting in Detroit and discuss what’s ahead for the region.The boys also dive into the latest from the Iowa Youth Rugby Association as teams gear up for the start of practices. Plus, they check in on their 6 Nations Pick’em Challenge, take a look at the current Major League Rugby standings, and cover plenty more from the world of rugby.Tune in for another packed episode of B-Side Bois!

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    2/20/25 B-Side Bois w/Rachel Ehrecke of USA Rugby & Denver Onyx and Jenny Dillon of Quad City Irish

    In this jam-packed episode of The B-Side Bois: A Rugby Podcast, the Bois dive into the world of women’s rugby in the U.S. with two incredible guests. First, we chat with Rachel Ehrecke, USA Women’s National Team player, Foundational Five member of WER Denver Onyx, Penn State alum, and former IAYRA State MVP from Iowa. Then, we sit down with Jenny Dillon, President of the Women’s Board for Quad City Irish Women’s Rugby, to discuss the growth of the game at the grassroots level.But that’s not all—we break down the latest happenings in Iowa high school rugby, give our first impressions of the highly anticipated RUGBY25 video game, and check in on Major League Rugby’s opening weekend. Plus, we make our Round 3 Six Nations predictions and, of course, share plenty of laughs along the way.Tune in for great insights, exciting rugby news, and the classic B-Side banter you love!

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    2/5/25 B-Side Bois w/Sean Roberts of KxNO & Erik Frana of the Marion Mutants

    🎙️🏉 New Episode Alert! This week on the **B-Side Bois: A Rugby Podcast**, we sit down with **Des Moines Sports Radio Host Sean Roberts** to get an outsider's perspective on rugby in Iowa and his tips for growing the sport in our community. Plus, we chat with **Erik Frana** about the brand-new **Marion Mutants Rugby Club** and check in on his high school squad, **Cedar Rapids Prairie.** We also: ➡️ Recap the **Iowa Annual Grand Meeting** ➡️ Explore the new **Women’s Elite Rugby League** logos ➡️ Cover all the latest **local rugby happenings** ➡️ Review **6 Nations Round 1** (but ran into technical difficulties for Round 2 predictions!) 📢 **Join us this Saturday** at **Single Speed Brewing Co.** (10:45 AM) for the **West Des Moines Wombats Watch Party** to catch England vs. France in the 6 Nations! All ages welcome! 🎧 Tune in now and join the conversation! #BSideBois #RugbyPod #GrowRugby #6Nations #IowaRugby

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    1/29/2025 B-Side Bois Season 4 Premiere

    B-Side Bois: A Rugby Podcast – Season 4 Premiere! The Bois are back for Season 4! 🎉 Mr. Gray, Gimli, and our International Correspondent Eric Nichols dive into all the rugby action from the past few months. They cover Iowa Youth Rugby updates, West Des Moines Wombats news, Iowa Rugby Union developments, and the latest in the CRAA vs. NCR debate. Then, they shift gears to the global stage, previewing the upcoming 6 Nations tournament with match breakdowns and predictions. No guest this week, but it's a jam-packed episode full of rugby news, hot takes, and plenty of laughs. Don't miss the start of another great season—tune in and join the fun! 🎙️🏉 #BSideBois #RugbyPod #6Nations

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    12/18/24 B-Side Bois w/Alex Goff of Goff Rugby Report & Trey Gaudet of NW Missouri Youth Rugby SEASON 3 FINALE

    Join us for our last episode of the 2024 with our Season 3 Finale! A lot of fun as we are joined by Alex Goff of Goff Rugby Report to get his view on rugby in Iowa, USA Rugby/NCR split, and how he's able to produce top level rugby reporting. We also finish our Top of the League Podcast Celebrity 15 with our wings, fullback, and coach! We make bold predictions for 2025 while looking ahead to what to watch for. We end the episode hearing from Trey Gaudet of Northwest Missouri Boys High School Rugby program and how they just started yet have already won a Nebraska state title! The Bois will take a few weeks off and we will be back and better than ever in 2025! Let us know what you want to hear and see from us in 2025! Thank you again everyone for the support and for joining us for some great rugby conversations!

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    12/11/24 B-Side Bois w/Victor Wong of the West Des Moines Valley Tigers Boys Rugby Club & West Des Moines Wombats

    We've got an OG episode of the podcast today with only Philly V & Mr. Gray! They cover the happenings in the Iowa Rugby Union, College Rugby Updates with Bowl Games & National Tournaments. A little Major League Rugby Talk. We outline major events for 2025 and preview next week's season 3 finale episode! Episode ends with a great interview with the brand new head coach of the Valley Tigers Boys Rugby Club, Victor Wong! Join us for a fun episode!

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    12/4/24 B-Side Bois w/International Rugby Talk

    Join us for a jammed packed episode where we talk all things international rugby from the past month of test matches. Whose stock is rising, who is falling off a cliff, who surprised us, what's going on with the USA Eagles? We also discuss some local college news as well as updates from the Iowa Rugby Union! Check out BBP Sport for their new special on team kits!

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    11/27/24 B-Side Bois w/BRAND NEW MEN’S CLUB Mineral City Muskies & Colter Johnson

    A quick episode where we run down lots of local rugby happenings before Thanksgiving. We’ve got new teams in Iowa Falls & Mineral City. Interview with Colter Johnson of Mineral City. Lilly Stough makes the USA Rugby women’s u18 7s squad traveling to New Zealand. UNI Men’s rugby looks ahead to the NCR Final Four while UNI Women end their great season in the Final Four. Iowa Women have a bowl match with Texas. And more fun banter!

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    11/13/24 B-Side Bois w/Red River Ruffians and Gator from South Pitt Hooligans

    Join us for a playoff recap extravaganza! We recap the Iowa State vs Iowa Heart of America championship match. We check in on UNI Men and UNI Women as the march into the playoffs. We run down the scores of the Midwest Rugby Union championship matches as well as special interviews from the Red River Ruffians from Fargo, North Dakota. We then hear from Gator of the South Pitt Hooligans and one of the hosts of the Top of The League Podcast! More fun banter to follow! Join us!

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    11/6/24 B-Side Bois w/Lilly Stough of Waverly-Shell Rock Girls Rugby, Nick Marker of UNI Men's Rugby, and Head Coach Ant Frein of Iowa State Men's Rugby

    A jammed packed episode with THREE huge interviews of people doing big things from local clubs on a national level! We hear from Lilly Stough from WSR Girls rugby and her experience winning the IAYRA state championship as well as her time out in Chula Vista for the U18 Rugby Pathways 7s High-Performance Camp. We check in with Nick Marker from UNI Men's Rugby and hear about their season and their mindset ahead of the D2 NCR National Playoffs. We also check in with Iowa State Men's Head Coach Ant Frein ahead of their Heart of America Conference Championship Clash with the University of Iowa! We also have other MLR news, international news, and some fun! Join us!

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    10/30/24 B-Side Bois w/Meghan Flanigan of UNI Women’s Rugby

    We check in with the University of Northern Iowa women’s coach Meghan Flanigan to hear about the IAYRA State Girls Championship, UNI’s success, and the WER. We also cover college and Midwest playoffs as well as international and professional news! Check it out!

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    10/24/24 B-Side Bois w/ The Top of the League Podcast’s Producer Kress

    Join us as we talk rugby in the USA. Joined by Producer Kress of the Top of the League Podcast!

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    10/16/24 B-Side Bois w/ Single Speed Brewing Co.

    The Bois record from SingleSpeed Brewing Co. in Des Moines as they are the playoff sponsor for the West Des Moines Wombats. Hear from bar manager Ben as well as multiple Wombats as we recap the happenings of IAYRA girls rugby and look ahead to the Midwest playoffs! Join us!

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    10/9/24 B-Side Bois Episode 132

    Join us as the Bois recap the past couple weeks for local college rugby, senior side rugby, high school rugby, and chat about the happenings of rugby world wide! A fun episode with no guest this week!

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    9/18/24 B-Side Bois w/Bryant Reynolds of Norwalk Girls Rugby

    Another episode with the Bois where we recap the Iowa Youth Rugby Association Girls Week 1 action from Monday night. We hear from Norwalk Girls Rugby Assistant Coach Bryant Reynolds. We also recap college rugby matches, senior side matches, international matches, and we pick our #6, #7, #8 players in the Top of the League Podcast Celebrity Top 15 Challenge! And plenty of silly banter in between! Join us!

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    9/11/24 B-Side Bois w/ Casey Hansen of Waverly-Shell Rock, Salty Thompson & Kelsie McDowell of EIRA

    Join us for our Iowa Youth Rugby Association Girls' preview show with special interviews from Casey Hansen of Waverly-Shell Rock, Salty Thompson & Kelsie McDowell of EIRA! Girls' 7s High School Season starts Monday and then on next Wednesday there is an EIRA High Performance Identification camp in Des Moines! We also break down all the college, senior side, and international rugby action! Join us for a fun one!

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    9/4/24 B-Side Bois w/ Jessi Inman of Cedar Falls Girls Rugby, Annahlee Huspen & Colby Wiederholt of Urbandale Girls Rugby

    Join us for a great episode with ALL FOUR BOIS IN STUDIO for the first time in 8 weeks! Great banter and some rugby news to share with you! Here's a rundown: -Ambassadors League -College Recap -Iowa Falls High School Rugby -Midwest Rugby Update -Interview with Jessi Inman of Cedar Falls Girls Rugby -Interview with Annahlee Huspen & Colby Wiederholt of Urbandale Girls Rugby -International Rugby Recap -Celebrity Tight 5 Fantasy Draft (We copied Top of the League Podcast's Idea and to engage with them) Note: We apologize for the popping sound in the audio in this episode. One of our microphone cords is damaged and we were unable to remove the sound from the audio. Also, around the 1 hour 26 minute mark you can hear one of the microphones die LIVE on the air. If anyone knows how audio works, we would love to work with you!

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    8/28/24 B-Side Bois THE RETURN

    We are BACK! Well, kind of. It's just Mr. Gray & Nichols recapping summer and looking at the kickoff of all the fall rugby seasons!

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    7/10/24 B-Side Bois w/Joe Lippert

    Huge episode where we interview Joe Lippert starting at 1:14:00, we hear his take on Olympic 7s, USA Rugby, NCR All-American Tour in France, Vail Rugby and more! We also talk about upcoming summer tournaments in Iowa, EIRA updates, NAI 7s, and so many international test matches and other random nuggets!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Hosts Mr. Gray, Philly V, International Rugby Correspondent Eric Nichols, Sam Hendricks, and Gimli talk about all things rugby from local youth to the pros and they see where it takes them! The Bois are looking to grow exposure of rugby in Iowa with weekly interviews from people in the rugby world. So, join us for laid back conversation, a few jokes, and a good time!

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