DNVR Rugby Podcast

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The premier weekly rugby podcast, hosted by Colton Strickler with regular appearances from some of the biggest guests in American rugby.

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197 episodes

DNVR Rugby Podcast: American Raptors 2024 SRA First Quarter Check-In

Colton checks back in with his thoughts on the first four matches of the American Raptors 2024 Super Rugby Americas season. Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23m
Mar 24
DNVR Rugby Podcast: Remembering Cristian Sarmento

One of the best quotes about rugby ever said on this podcast came from Cristian Sarmento. When I interviewed him back in June 2020, he said, “Rugby will take you anywhere and it will put you in contact with good people.” That’s true because that is how I met Cristian Sarmento.  The Denver rugby community received some bad news over the weekend as Cristian Sarmento passed away early Friday morning. That old interview has been downloaded about 40 times since the news of Cristian’s passing, so I wanted to bump it up to the top of the feed and include the details of his service. Memorial Services will be held at Westwoods Community Church on Friday, February 9th at 4:00 PM. There will be a potluck following the ceremony. Westwoods Community Church 7700 W. Woodward Drive Lakewood, CO 80227 Please send any donations to the Colorado Special Olympics, Boys and Girls Club, or the Concussion Legacy Foundation. Rest in Peace, Scarly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

36m
Feb 06
DNVR Rugby Podcast: American Raptors Head Coach David Butcher

Colton talks with new American Raptors head coach David Butcher about his coaching career, his philosophy, and how excited he is to get started with the club ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Americas campaign. Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22m
Jan 26
DNVR Rugby Podcast: Flag Rugby X with World Rugby Commentator Dallen Stanford

Colton checks in with World Rugby commentator Dallen Stanford in the final DNVR Rugby Podcast of 2023. Colton and Dallen talk about what to expect from the 2024 American Raptors, reflect on the inaugural year of Super Rugby Americas, and talk about Flag Rugby X, which is an established global game of non-contact rugby that Dallen and USA Sevens star Perry Baker are launching in the United States in 2024. Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

34m
Dec 22, 2023
DNVR Rugby Podcast: Chaos in Major League Rugby and American Raptors Update

Colton starts off the show by talking about what's going on with the American Raptors ahead of their second season in Super Rugby Americas and gives his two cents on what's going on in Major League Rugby on the heels of the Toronto Arrows and Rugby New York Ironworkers folding. He then answers some questions about the American Raptors before finishing the show with "The Loop". Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

34m
Dec 08, 2023
DNVR Rugby Podcast: 2023 RugbyTown 7s Recap with USA U-23 Analyst Ethan Pougnet

Colton starts off the show by talking about the results of the 2023 RugbyTown 7s, and talks about American Raptor Line Latu potentially making his USA Eagle debut this weekend. Colton then talks with USA U-23 analyst Ethan Pougnet following his side's 2023 RugbyTown 7s Cup Championship. They talk about the tournament, Ethan's Rebel Rugby Academy, and Premier Rugby Sevens. After the interview presented by the U.S. Coast Guard, Colton assigns some Rugby World Cup required reading, talks about some interesting scoring data from the 2023 RT7s, and closes the show with The Loop. Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27m
Sep 15, 2023
DNVR Rugby Podcast: 2023 RugbyTown 7s with Rory Greene of Speranza 22 and World Rugby Commentator Dallen Stanford

Colton starts off the show by talking about some streaming news for the 2023 RugbyTown 7s. Colton then talks with Rory Greene of Speranza 22 ahead of their 2023 RugbyTown 7s debut about the touching story around the creation of his team, his club's ethos, and what to expect from them ahead of the 11th edition of the RugbyTown 7s on August 25-27. Colton then previews the entire tournament with World Rugby commentator Dallen Stanford. After the interview presented by the U.S. Coast Guard, Colton closes the show with The Loop. Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

51m
Aug 25, 2023
DNVR Rugby Podcast: 2023 RugbyTown 7s with Jim Reed of Gorilla Rugby

Colton starts off the show by talking about the agenda for the 2023 RugbyTown 7s. Colton then chats with Gorilla Rugby's Jim Reed about the history around his team, gearing up for RugbyTown 7s, and some players to watch ahead of the 11th edition on August 25-27. After the interview presented by the U.S. Coast Guard, Colton closes the show with The Loop. Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20m
Aug 18, 2023
DNVR Rugby Podcast: 2023 RugbyTown 7s with Tim Stanfill

Colton kicks off the show with by talking about Line Latu and David Still's standing with the USA Eagles. Colton is then joined by RugbyTown 7s veteran Tim Stanfill to discuss North America's favorite sevens tournament from the perspective of the 2023 Player of the Tournament ahead of the 11th edition on August 25-27. Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19m
Aug 11, 2023
DNVR Rugby Podcast: SlamBall with Vince Boumann

Colton starts the show with “The Breakdown” presented by First Bank by talking about some American Raptors playing abroad, and a season timeline. After “The Breakdown”, Colton is joined by former Colorado XO and current professional basketball player Vince Boumann to talk about how his rugby experience led him to an opportunity to compete in the revamped SlamBall competition. Following the interview presented by O’Neills, Colton closes the show with a giveaway in “The Loop” presented by Physio Pro. Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28m
Jul 28, 2023
DNVR Rugby Podcast: 2023 MLR Final Preview with John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning

Colton kicks off this unconventional show with “The Breakdown” presented by First Bank with a programming note. After “The Breakdown”, Colton is joined by John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning to recap the 2023 Major League Rugby season and preview the Final between the San Diego Legion and the New England Free Jacks. Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31m
Jul 07, 2023
DNVR Rugby Podcast: Mailbag #12

Colton kicks off the show with “The Breakdown” presented by First Bank with a recap of a surprise Raptors in the MLR playoffs, an exploration into the legality of signing a player before a playoff game, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen. After “The Breakdown”, Colton answers your questions in the mailbag. Following the mailbag presented by O’Neills, Colton assigns some Gilly-related “Required Reading” presented by Maria Empanda, and closes the show with “The Loop” presented by Physio Pro. Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25m
Jun 30, 2023
DNVR Rugby Podcast: American Raptor Shawn Clark

Colton starts the show with “The Breakdown” presented by First Bank with some American Raptors news, some current and former Raptors competing in the Premier Rugby Sevens, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-8:38). After “The Breakdown”, Colton runs an interview with American Raptors center Aki Pulu after he made the Super Rugby Americas First XV back in Round 2 (8:40-24:22). Following the interview presented by O’Neills, Colton assigns some on-site “Required Viewing” presented by Maria Empanda, and closes the show with “The Loop” presented by Physio Pro (24:24-29:34). Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31m
Jun 23, 2023
DNVR Rugby Podcast: American Raptors Rugby Coordinator Scott Nies & Denver Nuggets Rugby Sevens Draft with Brendan Vogt

Colton starts the show with “The Breakdown” presented by First Bank by talking about the American Raptors' season-ending victory, some of the top performers, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this Weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-6:26). After “The Breakdown”, Colton chats with American Raptors rugby coordinator Scott Nies about the tour in 2023, the focus in the second half of the season, and what's on tap this summer (6:28-23:05). Following the interview presented by O'Neills, Colton assigns some “Required Reading” presented by Maria Empanda, and closes the show with a special rerun of the Denver Nuggets rugby sevens draft to celebrate the Nuggets NBA Finals run in “The Loop” presented by Physio Pro (23:07-1:25:07). Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 27m
Jun 09, 2023
DNVR Rugby Podcast: American Raptors Center Aki Pulu

Colton starts the show with “The Breakdown” presented by First Bank by talking about an unsettling trend over the course of the American Raptors' previous three matches, their final match of the season, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-11:36). After “The Breakdown”, Colton runs an interview with American Raptors center Aki Pulu after he made the Super Rugby Americas First XV back in Round 2 (11:38-19:34). Following the interview presented by O'Neills, Colton assigns some “Required Reading” presented by Maria Empanda, and closes the show with “The Loop” presented by Physio Pro (19:36-25:01). Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27m
May 26, 2023
DNVR Rugby Podcast: American Raptors Forwards Sebastian Otero and Diego Fortuny

Colton begins the show with “The Breakdown” presented by First Bank by talking about the final two American Raptors matches of the season, building momentum, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-9:21). After “The Breakdown”, Colton digs up interviews with American Raptors forwards Sebastian Otero (9:23-13:43) and Diego Fortuny (13:45-18:04) from Media Day back in January. Following the interviews presented by O'Neills, Colton assigns some “Required Reading” presented by Maria Empanda, and closes the show with “The Loop” presented by Physio Pro (18:06-25:02). Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27m
May 19, 2023
DNVR Rugby Podcast: American College Rugby Chairman Rich Cortez

Colton begins the show with “The Breakdown” presented by First Bank by talking about the Raptors' loss to Yacare XV in Round 11, a change in times for one of the final matches, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-7:13). After “The Breakdown”, Colton talks with American College Rugby chairman Rich Cortez about his interesting career, American College Rugby, and the responsibilities of a Match Day Commissioner for Super Rugby Americas (7:15-41:05). Following the interview presented by O'Neills, Colton assigns some exciting “Required Reading” presented by Maria Empanda, and closes the show with “The Loop” presented by Physio Pro (41:07-46:27). Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
May 12, 2023
DNVR Rugby Podcast: American Raptors Wing Daytwon Sheridan

Colton begins the show with “The Breakdown” presented by First Bank by talking about the Raptors' loss to Peñarol in Round 10, he talks with Diego Magno about the progress the team is making, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-7:59). After “The Breakdown”, Colton chats with American Raptors wing Daytwon Sheridan about his wild two weeks of rugby, what it's like being one of the original XO players on the team, and how he's worked his way into the lineup and onto the Super Rugby Americas try leaderboard (8:01-28:03). Following the interview presented by O'Neills, Colton assigns some “Required Reading” presented by Maria Empanda, and closes the show with “The Loop” presented by Physio Pro (28:05-32:01). Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

33m
May 05, 2023
DNVR Rugby Podcast: American Raptors Lock Will Crawford

Colton begins the show with “The Breakdown” presented by First Bank by talking about the Raptors' first Super Rugby Americas win over Selknam, some players that impressed, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-6:09). After “The Breakdown”, Colton talks with American Raptors forward Will Crawford about the win, the team's mindset after a tough start to the season, and what some of the differences that he sees between Super Rugby Americas and Major League Rugby (6:11-25:51). Following the interview presented by O'Neills, Colton assigns some “Required Reading” presented by Maria Empanda, and closes the show with “The Loop” presented by Physio Pro (25:52-30:34). Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

32m
Apr 28, 2023
DNVR Rugby Podcast: Update

Colton checks in after his six-week absence, and talks about his plans for the future of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9m
Apr 20, 2023
DNVR Rugby Podcast: American Raptors Lock Max Dacey and Rugby Coordinator Scott Nies

Colton kicks off the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by recapping the American Raptors Round 1 loss to Selknam, previews the upcoming match against Penarol, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-9:42). After “The Breakdown”, Colton talks with American Raptors lock Max Dacey about the Round 1 loss, bouncing back against Penarol, and what to look for in Round 2 (9:43-24:15). Colton then checks in for the third time this tour with the road dog, American Raptors Rugby Coordinator Scott Nies about the second leg of the trip, airport rankings, and his thoughts on the league (24:18-33:52). Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

35m
Feb 24, 2023
DNVR Rugby Podcast: American Raptors Open Super Rugby Americas Against Selknam Featuring Head Coach Sarah Chobot and Rugby Coordinator Scott Nies

Colton kicks off the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the American Raptors opener against Selknam, VPNs, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-4:50). After “The Breakdown”, Colton talks with American Raptors Head Coach Sarah Chobot about how the team is feeling ahead of Round 1, rejoining a league, and what to expect from Selknam (4:52-10:56). Colton then checks in with the road dog, American Raptors Rugby Coordinator Scott Nies about the first leg of the trip, what the plans look like after the match, and all of the places that he's been (10:59-17:36). Following the interview presented by GuardLab, Colton talks about some Chile facts in the Stat of the Week presented by Catapult, assigns some “Required Reading”, and closes the show with “The Loop” presented by First Bank (17:38-21:13). Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23m
Feb 17, 2023
DNVR Rugby Podcast: The American Raptors' South American Tour Begins! Featuring Rugby Coordinator Scott Nies

Colton starts the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the American Raptors preseason matches, the travel roster, a new MLR team, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-6:47). After “The Breakdown”, Colton talks with American Raptors Rugby Coordinator Scott Nies about the beginning of the trip, how to make him mad on the road, and some of the Raptors' best travelers (6:148-18:01). Following the interview presented by GuardLab, Colton talks about the roster makeup in the Stat of the Week presented by Catapult, assigns some “Required Reading”, and closes the show with “The Loop” presented by First Bank (18:03-22:56). Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24m
Feb 10, 2023
DNVR Rugby Podcast: American Raptors Media Day Part 4

Colton kicks off the fourth and final episode from American Raptors Media Day with a brief intro (0:00-1:04). Following the introduction, Colton interviews Mikey Grandy, Ronan Murphy, Jerome Nale, Nolan Saraceni, Dominick Iacovino, Line Latu, Lucas Gramlick, Cassh Maluia, Payton Telea-Ilalio, and Siaki Vikilani from American Raptors Media Day. (1:06-40:35). Following the interviews presented by GuardLab, Colton closes the show by encouraging you to check out Parts 1, 2, and 3 (40:37-41:04). PART 1: HERE PART 2: HERE PART 3: HERE Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

43m
Jan 30, 2023
DNVR Rugby Podcast: American Raptors Media Day Part 3

Colton kicks off the third of four episodes from American Raptors Media Day with a quick intro (0:00-1:18). Following the brief introduction, Colton interviews Caleb Repp, Max Dacey, Sione Finefeuiaki, Leonard Sagapolutele, Tommy Clark, Zach Hall, Ethan Acton, Ryan James, and Isikeli Kava from American Raptors Media Day. (1:20-15:45). Following the interviews presented by GuardLab, Colton closes the show by encouraging you to check out Parts 1 and 2 and to be on the lookout for Part 4 on Monday (15:47-16:11). PART 1: HERE PART 2: HERE Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18m
Jan 29, 2023
DNVR Rugby Podcast: American Raptors Media Day Part 2

Colton kicks off the second of four episodes with from American Raptors Media Day with a short intro (0:00-1:26). Following the brief introduction, Colton interviews Christian Ostberg, Haaken Friend, Tavius Sykora-Matthess, Lamarre Rey, Aki Pulu, and Luke Mallette from American Raptors Media Day. (1:26-31:08). Following the interviews presented by GuardLab, Colton closes the show by encouraging you to check out Part 1 and to be on the lookout for Parts 3 and 4 (31:10-31:34). PART 1: HERE Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

33m
Jan 28, 2023
DNVR Rugby Podcast: American Raptors Media Day Part 1

Colton starts the first of four episodes with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about American Raptors Media Day, the plan to roll out all of these interviews over the next four days, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-4:53). After “The Breakdown”, Colton checks in with interviews with Watson Filikitonga, Patrick Madden, Will Crawford, Jeff Peleseuma, Ethan McVeigh, Steve Cluley, Mo Vainikolo, Justin Barlow, Ma'ake Muti, and Sefo Mailangi from American Raptors Media Day. (4:54-39:21). Following the interviews presented by GuardLab, Colton closes the show with “The Loop” presented by First Bank and reminds you to check back here for Part 2 on Saturday (39:23-40:31). Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

42m
Jan 27, 2023
DNVR Rugby Podcast: American Raptors Forward Adagio Lopeti

Colton begins the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the upcoming announcement regarding the American Raptors preseason schedule, a change to the roster, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-5:46). After “The Breakdown”, Colton chats with American Raptors forward Adagio Lopeti about playing college football at Kansas, making the switch to rugby, and what he loves most about the sport (5:48-24:06). Following the interview presented by GuardLab, Colton assigns some “Required Reading”, and closes the show with “The Loop” presented by First Bank (24:08-26:36). Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28m
Jan 20, 2023
DNVR Rugby Podcast: American Raptors Utility Back Seimou Smith

Colton begins the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the American Raptors preseason roster, MLR teams reporting to camp, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-5:18). After “The Breakdown”, Colton talks with American Raptors utility back Seimou Smith about falling in love with rugby, joining the military, and his excitement around competing in the Super Rugby Americas (5:19-41:46). Following the interview presented by GuardLab, Colton again skips Stat of the Week presented by Catapult, promotes his own work in “Required Reading”, and closes the show with “The Loop” presented by First Bank (41:48-45:37). Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

47m
Jan 13, 2023
DNVR Rugby Podcast: American Raptors Lock Shawn Clark

Colton starts off this short show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the American Raptors reporting for camp, the beginning of the preseason, and some MLR news before wrapping up with All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-4:07). After “The Breakdown”, Colton catches up with American Raptors lock Shawn Clark about his excitement around the Super Rugby Americas, coming up with the original Colorado XO class, and playing for new head coach Sarah Chobot (4:08-12:28). Following the interview presented by GuardLab, Colton skips Stat of the Week presented by Catapult, promotes his own work in “Required Reading”, and closes the show with “The Loop” presented by First Bank (12:30-16:25). Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18m
Jan 06, 2023