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B-Side Bois: A Rugby Podcast
by B-Side Bois
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!
Episodes
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Advice From A Professional Women's Rugby Player: Jenni Laferriere Interview for Bonus Episode 183
Today is the official start of the Rugby Iowa High School Girls' Rugby 7s Season and to kick things off, we talk to Jenni Laferriere, professional rugby player for the Boston Banshees of Women’s Elite Rugby, coach, commentator, social media ambassador, referee, and so much more, to prep us for…
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Ep. 182 AYO LET THE FALL BEGIN!
Fall rugby is officially underway, and the B-Side Bois are diving headfirst into everything happening across Iowa and beyond. The boys break down Iowa State’s tight 26–22 win over Iowa Central, the changing landscape of college rugby, early results from the Iowa club season, and what we’re seeing...
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8/27/26 Ep. 181 World's Greatest Rivalry!
Nichols breaks down the New Zealand tour of South Africa!
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8/19/26 Episode 180
Join us for episode 180 as the Bois are joined by guest host Julien Hall where they talk about all the hot rugby topics blowing up social media. Who are the best crossover athletes? Why do we see high school clubs die? They also recap the USA Club Rugby 7s Nationals and cover other rugby news.…
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Ep. 179 "THE BIG TIME!" - Bois Join 3 Beards Media Network - Chris Shipley Interview
Chris shares the inspiring story behind building an independent media network, surviving life's toughest challenges, creating opportunities for passionate creators, and why community always comes first. Plus, the guys discuss the welcoming culture of rugby, local and regional news, Wayne State's...
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7/22/26 B-Side Bois w/ Lance Cummings (Arkansas Rugby) & Darian Lovelace (The College Rugby Show)
The B-Side Bois are back, and now on video! In this episode, we discuss how the 2027, 2029, 2031, and 2033 Rugby World Cups could grow rugby in the United States, what USA Rugby must do to attract new fans, and the outlook for the USA Men’s and Women’s Eagles. We also preview the college rugby...
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6/19/26 B-Side Bois w/ Casey Hansen of Iowa Selects
We've got a quick interview with Casey Hansen, director of High Performance Rugby for Rugby Iowa (Iowa Youth Rugby Association). We also take a look back at the Waverly-Shell Rock boys 7s State Title, Iowa High School 15s, Iowa Selects, and preview the Mid Summer Classic Tournament!
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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…
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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...
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3/11/26 B-Side Bois w/ Cody Austin, Steve Ford, Tyler Dailey, and Tom McClimon
We're talking high school and college rugby!
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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...
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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 Between 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…
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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....
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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...
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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: 🎙️...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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....
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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…
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10/15/25 IAYRA Girls State Preview w/Bryant Reynolds & International Tallk
🎙 Episode 159: State Championship Preview + International Updates The 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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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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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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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....
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