Le Rouge Rugby Podcast
Welcome to Le Rouge Rugby Podcast, where we study all things Rugby Canada and beyond!
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 68 minutes
- Episodes
- 242
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Episode 162: Bowen Arrow
The Arrows finally had their home opener last weekend and D'Shawn Bowen stole the show! Unfortunately, Bowen's hat trick was not enough as the Arrows suffered a narrow 29-27 defeat to the New York Ir…
Episode 161: Tackles by Jackals
It's a packed episode of Le Rouge Rugby this week! Stu and Derek's favourite European clubs squared off in the Champions Cup and Derek is here to gloat! The Arrows were on the wrong end of the Dallas…
Episode 160: Landslides
Stu and Derek take a deep dive into the Arrows 47-19 loss to the Utah Warriors. They discuss to on-going injury situation, the attack, shoutout to a handful of players that stood out, reienforcements…
Episode 159: DCeased
Stu and Derek open the show by asking a very important question; are Ireland the Toronto Maple Leafs of rugby? Then it's a deep dive into the Arrows 29-3 loss to Old Glory DC and after 1-3-0 start ho…
Episode 158: The Win-dy City
Sam Malcolm scored all 27 points in the Arrows 27-26 win over the Chicago Hounds! Stu and Derek are here to break down every detail of the historic performance, but first they take a look at the equa…
Episode 157: The Hangar feat. Bill Webb and Tim Matthews
With the Arrows on a bye week, Stu and Derek breakdown the biggest stories from week 3 in MLR action and the Vancouver stop on the Sevens Series. Then they are joined by Arrows' President and General…
Episode 156: Iron Deficiency
The Toronto Arrows fell to Rugby New York Ironworkers 39-3 as they opened up their new stadium. Stu and Derek are here to break the game down. They get into the evolving injury situation, concerns ab…
Episode 155: Freezer Burn
The Toronto Arrows dropped their 2023 MLR season opener to Rugby ATL by a score of 17-10. Stu and Derek are here to break it all down! Should O'Leary start at flyhalf with Malcolm at fullback? Should…
Episode 154: Welcome Back
Dan returns for a special episode on the eve of the new Major League Rugby Season! Dan joins Derek and Stu as they completely overanalyze a Toronto Arrows pre-season lineup sheet. Derek is upset that…
Episode 153: 69 Minutes with Mike Sheppard
On this episode, Stu and Derek are joined by 2022 Arrows' captain Mike Sheppard. The boys take a deep dive into Sheppard's career, the evolution of the Ontario Blues into the Toronto Arrows, basicall…
Episode 152: Quickball- Go Blue
Stu and Derek discuss the Arrows pre-season match with the Ironworkers in Michigan, the latest sevens results, and the 6 Nations.
Episode 151: Love and Attitude feat. Corey Thomas
Stu and Derek react to the wild Rugby ATL rebrand and dive into all the other fashion news from around MLR. Of course, we got our first look at the Arrows kit as well as a big coaching and support st…
Episode 150: New Heights feat. Nic Benn
It's the first episode of 2023! Stu and Derek catch up after an extended break and dive into all the rugby news that dropped over the holidays. Then, (00:55:55) the boys are joined by the Toronto Ar…
Episode 149: Coach's Box feat. Peter Smith
It's the final episode of 2022 and we go out with a bang! Stu and Derek are joined by Toronto Arrows head coach Peter Smith! We take a deep dive into Smith's playing career, including a stint in the …
Episode 148: Ironing Out the Details
Stu and Derek get caught up on some of the biggest rugby stories over the past few weeks. The boys give a recap of the CUMRC and Sevens results before diving into Arrows signings, Arrows trades, all …
Episode 147: The Legend of Karen Paquin
Stu and Derek are joined by one of Rugby Canada's most decorated players, Karen Paquin! They take a deep dive into Paquin's career that has included the Olympics, Rugby World Cups, a match with the B…
Episode 146: Quick Ball: Back to School
With no national teams in action, the boys were forced to watch soccer, tennis, and Black Adam! Thankfully, the Canadian University Men's Rugby Championship is this week! Stu and Derek explain why t…
Episode 145: Amster-damn!
Stu and Derek take a look at Canada's narrow loss to Namibia in the Netherlands. Sophie de Goede wins Player of the Year (in our eyes at least) and more from the World Rugby Awards. Henry Paul is out…
Episode 144: Sacré Bleu
It was a very busy week in the rugby world! Stu and Derek unpack a pair of national team games as the Canadian women fell to France in the Bronze medal game of the World Cup and men defeated the Neth…
Episode 143: Red Roses' Thorns
Stu and Derek return to break down Canada's 26-19 loss to England in the Rugby World Cup Semi-Finals. Then they take a look at recently announced men's squad for the European tour, the latest Arrows'…