Le Rouge Rugby
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Welcome to Le Rouge Rugby Podcast, where we study all things Rugby Canada and beyond!
Based on 4 episodes we listened to · July 2026
Le Rouge Rugby Podcast reads Canadian rugby through sevens results, national-team form, and the sport's local growth questions.
Le Rouge Rugby Podcast belongs squarely in the Sports shelf, with a Canadian rugby focus that starts from results and keeps asking what those results reveal about the program.
You want Canadian rugby recaps that keep the scoreline and the sigh.
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Measured Canada rugby talk that follows the quarterfinal win into the tougher Fiji semi-final.
This episode follows Canada from the quarterfinals into the sterner test against Fiji in the PNC semi-final, and it stays grounded in what actually decided the match.
A measured Vancouver Sevens debrief that ties Canada's results to the realities of the sevens calendar.
Le Rouge Rugby Podcast takes Vancouver Sevens as a straightforward read on where Canada stands. It starts with a rough Saturday, then moves into a better Sunday, with the opening losses to the USA, Australia, and Fiji giving the home event its edge.
Canada's sevens week is laid out plainly, then the episode expands into the sport's next steps and the people behind them.
Canada's sevens week is treated with a steady hand. The men's run in Nairobi is traced through losses to Kenya, Germany, the USA, Belgium, and Uruguay, which leaves them sixth in a six-team field where only the top four move on.
Canada's women rebound on paper, but the bigger story is sevens fighting the calendar.
Canada's women come away from New York Sevens with the damage still in view. The episode is strongest when it sits with the results rather than chasing them: a 24-0 loss to the USA, a 40-0 loss to Australia, then a 22-14 win over Great Britain and fifth overall in the standings.
Jim Hamilton, Andy Goode, and Rob break down every Six Nations and Champions Cup weekend.
The hosts discuss Canada's challenges in the Perth Sevens Rugby tournament, highlighting the tough competition against top teams like Australia and New Zealand.
The hosts discuss the official draw for the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup in Australia, listing all pools and focusing on Canada's placement in Pool C against Argentina and Fiji.
Justine Pelletier discusses her late start in rugby at age 17, her multi-sport background, and the lack of role models in Quebec during her early career.
This segment discusses Jack Hanratty's new role as USA Women's Fifteens head coach and transitions to analyzing the Canadian women's performance at the Cape Town Sevens tournament.
The hosts discuss Canada's performance in the Singapore 7s rugby tournament, highlighting Brianne Nicholas nearing a record and detailing wins over France and Great Britain with a loss to New Zealand.
The hosts discuss Canada's rugby loss to Portugal in the European Tour, analyzing the team's performance and coach Meehan's progress in World Cup qualification and player development.
Kevin Rouet discusses his early rugby beginnings influenced by his father, starting with soccer in France before switching to rugby at age ten and continuing through his move to Canada.
This segment discusses Canada's rugby match against Romania, highlighting the score, key players, penalties, and yellow cards.
This segment discusses Rugby Canada's new University Rugby Task Force initiative aimed at strengthening university rugby as part of Canada's high performance pathway through collaboration with various organizations.
This segment discusses Major League Rugby's recent statement addressing team collapses and mergers, confirming the league's continuation from 2026 with a focus on supporting USA Rugby and developing talent for future Rugby World Cups.
This episode segment discusses the Women's Rugby World Cup finals, focusing on the bronze match between New Zealand and France and the championship game where England defeated Canada.
The podcast introduces Canadian rugby player Andrew Quattrin, a three-time MLR champion now playing in France, and begins discussing his early rugby career starting in grade 9.
The hosts discuss Canada's performance in the Sevens Division 3 tournament in Dubai, including their opening match win against Italy and upcoming game against Belgium.
The hosts discuss Canada's recent rugby match against Georgia, highlighting the team's lower world ranking and challenges in facing higher-ranked opponents as they prepare for the Men's World Cup.
Canada comes out fast when it has to.
The episode discusses a pivotal Japan vs.
The episode opens on the end of the men's Six Nations and Sevens Division One before settling on New York.
The hosts discuss the Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final where Canada's women's rugby team achieved a historic victory over defending champions New Zealand, analyzing the performance and tactical elements that led to this monumental win.
Canada's men's sevens event went sideways.
Vancouver started badly for Canada.
Hugh Hardy and Geoff Robinson review Canada's 24-0 win over Australia after a 75-minute lightning delay left Sacramento's pitch waterlogged and the stands empty.
Shu Hardy, Jeff Robinson, and Ed Pye assess Japan's 57-15 win over Canada, including the travel from Calgary to Japan, humidity, and Canada's failure to secure the bonus point needed to control its Pacific Nations Cup qualification path.
Hosts discuss Canada's performance in the Pacific Nations Cup and its implications for Rugby World Cup qualification, with a focus on the match against the United States.
Hosts discuss Canada's final warm-up game against Ireland before the Women's Rugby World Cup, analyzing the match's key moments and performance.
Hugh Hardy and Ed Pye discuss the recent merger of two Major League Rugby teams into the California Legion.
Hosts Sue Hardy and Ed Pye recap recent Canadian rugby matches including women's tour to South Africa and upcoming men's games against Belgium and Spain.
Hugh and Derek discuss recent rugby news, including Travis Kelce's mention of rugby on his podcast and the potential for celebrity involvement in MLR.
The episode opens with condolences for two rugby players, then transitions into a personal anecdote about watching rugby during Thanksgiving.
Hosts discuss a rugby match between England and Canada, focusing on the performance of Saracens players and Canadian team.
Hosts discuss recent Rugby World Cup pool stage matches, focusing on the Georgia vs Portugal draw and other games.