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Le Rouge Rugby
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The premier Canadian Rugby podcast, that dives into Canadian Rugby, competitions, and players!
Hosted by Stu Hardy.
Created by Dan Murphy & Derek Bresette.
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NEW EPISODE ALERT!

The lads go over the tough match-up against Georgia, the announcement of the new Nations Cup for Canada, and the games of the 2025 Canadian Men's University Rugby Championship.

Check it out: www.lerougerugby.ca/podcast/lrr-...
LRR 250: Lelos-e a Tough One — Le Rouge Rugby
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NEW EPISODE ALERT!

The lads go over the tough match-up against Georgia, the announcement of the new Nations Cup for Canada, and the games of the 2025 Canadian Men's University Rugby Championship.

Check it out: www.lerougerugby.ca/podcast/lrr-...
LRR 250: Lelos-e a Tough One — Le Rouge Rugby
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November 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
NEW EPISODE ALERT!

The lads go over Canada's match against Georgia, the new Nations Cup, and the 2026 CUMRC.

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Episode 250: Lelos-e a tough one
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November 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM
We have our squad for the final European tour game against Portugal!

• First cap & start for Morgan Di Nardo!
• Potential first cap for James Naylor.
• The return of Cooper Coats!

Let's end the year on a high!

#RugbyCAN | #PORvCAN
November 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
A predictable result, and while Canada did have flashes of brilliance, ultimately it was Georgia's conditioning that had them in full control.

A final stop in Portugal next week to end the tour, hopefully on a win.

#RugbyCAN | #OneSquad | #GEOvCAN
November 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
NEW EPISODE ALERT!

Canada began their men's November tour of Europe with a 31-21 loss to Romania.

The lads also go over Utah's decision to leave, and celebrate UBC's second USPORTS Women's Rugby Championship.

Check it out: www.lerougerugby.ca/podcast/lrr-...
LRR 249: Acorns against Oaks — Le Rouge Rugby
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November 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM
We have our men's squad to take on Georgia this Saturday!

- First starts for Prior & Waddell
- Higgins & N. Flesch return to the starting XV
- Botchar on the bench

Watch the game live on TSN+

#RugbyCAN | #OneSquad | #GEOvCAN
November 13, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Redemption for the UVic Vikes from last year, as they see off Queens Gaels 33-7 in the first match of the 2025 Canadian University Men's Rugby Championship.

Next up: UBCO Heat vs Guelph Gryphons

#RugbyCAN | #OneSquad | #CUMRC
November 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The CUMRC begins tomorrow at 12:30ET, at ETS in Montreal, who are also the defending champions.

With 12 games over 5 days, matches will be 60 mins.

Quarter-Finals are:
- Queens vs UVic
- UBCO vs Guelph
- UdeM vs UBC
- DAL vs ETS

Watch all games (EN & FR) at www.gsmedia.ca
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November 11, 2025 at 6:56 PM
World Rugby Men's Ranking permutations for Canada this weekend:

- A win over Romania will see Canada rise to 23rd.
- If Canada win AND Belgium lose, Canada will rise to 22nd.
- If Canada lose, they'll fall to 25th.

#RugbyCAN | #OneSquad | #ROMvCAN
November 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
We have our squad for the Cernavodă Cup vs Romania!

- First starts for Miller and Tremblay
- Returns for Povey and Tierney
- Potential first cap for Waddell

Să mergem, domnilor!
#RugbyCAN | #OneSquad | #ROMvCAN
November 6, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Maybe it's because the sport is awesome, and rugby shirts are great to wear?
November 5, 2025 at 1:56 AM
The Utah Warriors have officially withdrawn from Major League Rugby, leaving only 6 teams, and the Seattle Seawolves as the only surviving founding team.

Despite assurances that MLR would continue for 2026, this certainly feels like the vultures are circling above.
November 4, 2025 at 4:24 PM
In 2024, Scotland resoundingly beat Canada in Ottawa, 73-12

Still - could be worse...
November 1, 2025 at 8:43 PM
NEW EPISODE ALERT!

Rugby Canada announce the University Rugby Task Force - a collaboration to build on the strength of the university programs into the national squads.

And Stephen Meehan announces the 33-player touring squad for Europe.

Check it out: www.lerougerugby.ca/podcast/lrr-...
LRR 248: Back to School — Le Rouge Rugby
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October 30, 2025 at 5:34 PM
NEW EPISODE ALERT!!!

A big shake-up in MLR, as a focus on USA Rugby, leaves the Canadian players in the wilderness.

Meanwhile, the Canadian Men's team have their tour dates confirmed, as they'll face Romania, Georgia, and Portugal in November.

Check it out: www.lerougerugby.ca/podcast/lrr-...
LRR 247: Where do we go now? — Le Rouge Rugby
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October 15, 2025 at 5:45 PM
From coast to coast to coast, we would like to wish our fellow Canadians a very Happy Thanksgiving!
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October 13, 2025 at 6:48 PM
We're taking a break, post-Women's Rugby World Cup, so no new episode this week.

We're currently gearing up for Canada's Men's tour of Europe, and the CUMRC tournament, both held in November.

We're also looking to set up some interviews, so keep an eye out for those!
October 8, 2025 at 8:23 PM
We have our confirmation of dates & opponents for Canada Men's tour of Europe in November!

- Nov 8, vs Romania in Bucharest, 11am ET
- Nov 15, vs Georgia in Batumi, 8am ET
- Nov 22, vs Portugal in TBC, TBC ET

#RugbyCA | #OneSquad
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CANADA’S MEN’S RUGBY TEAM TO CONCLUDE 2025 WITH THREE EUROPEAN TEST MATCHES
Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team has confirmed three additional international test matches to close out the 2025 calendar year. The team will face Romania, Georgia, and Portugal on tour, with each fixture se...
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October 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Congratulations to Emily Tuttosi, Sophie de Goede, and Justine Pelletier, on being named to the Women's XVs Dream Team for 2025!
October 2, 2025 at 8:58 PM
NEW EPISODE ALERT!

Canada may have lost out on lifting the Women's Rugby World Cup trophy, but not without a fight.

And they won hearts & minds, across Canada & the world.

So, in the long term, mission accomplished.

Check it out: www.lerougerugby.ca/podcast/lrr-...
LRR 246: Triumph and Disaster — Le Rouge Rugby
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October 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
NEW EPISODE ALERT!

Canada may have lost out on lifting the Women's Rugby World Cup trophy, but not without a fight.

And they won hearts & minds, across Canada & the world.

So, in the long term, mission accomplished.

Check it out: open.spotify.com/episode/41FQ...
Episode 246: Triumph and Disaster
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October 1, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Today - and every day - #EveryChildMatters
September 30, 2025 at 6:13 PM
And so, the Women's Rugby World Cup is over.

The cycle resets. All eyes on Australia.

We go again.

#RWC2025 | #WomensRugby
September 30, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Do you know how Goede you have to be to miss half the year through injury, lose the Rugby World Cup Final, and STILL be named Women's Player of the Year?!?

Amazing, fully deserved achievement for Sophie de GOATe!

🇨🇦🐐

#RugbyCA | #OneSquad | #RWC2025
September 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Canadians watching England lift the WRWC trophy, after their epic match that they won fair & square:
September 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM