The Los Angeles Giltinis have signed Colorado XO prop Ma’ake Muti, the team announced on Thursday afternoon. Muti becomes the first member of the XOs to sign with a Major League Rugby team. “I’m super excited,” Muti said of the move to the Giltinis in the team’s release. “I get to work with (scrum coach) Alex Corbisiero, who was an…
Colton starts the show off with “The Breakdown” by updating everyone on the XOs schedule for the weekend and talking about the San Diego Legion’s move back to Southern California before wrapping up with all of the rugby you can watch this weekend (0:00-12:13). After “The Breakdown”, Colton talks with Colorado XO hooker and vice-captain Gelen Robinson about falling in…
The 35 players that make up the Colorado XOs all have something in common. It’s not they are rugby players. In fact, only nine of them had ever played rugby before accepting a contract with the team. It’s not even that they’ve all played football before. A handful of players on the team didn’t play football growing up. The one…
Colton begins the show off with “The Breakdown” by talking a little bit about the XO’s 71-5 win over SoFlo Rugby Football Club last Friday, what the XOs are up to this weekend, and talks about some of the action from Major League Rugby’s second round before wrapping up with all of the rugby you can watch this weekend (0:00-11:43).…
Colton starts the show off with “The Breakdown” by recapping the XOs 38-28 victory over Belmont Shore last weekend, the XOs trip to Florida this weekend, and gives his thoughts on Major League Rugby’s opening weekend before wrapping up with all of the rugby you can watch this weekend (0:00-17:19). After “The Breakdown”, Colton talks with Colorado XO forward Vic…
This week, Colton is joined by special guest Brendan of Rugby PickEm. Colton and Brendan start the show off with “The Breakdown” by talking about the XOs trip to California this weekend, some former Raptors on the move, and all of the latest news around Major League Rugby ahead of Round 1. The fellas talk about all of the rugby…
Colton jumps into the show with ‘The Breakdown’ by talking about the Colorado XOs’ last match, when you can expect to see full XO matches, some MLR news, and all of the rugby you can watch this weekend (0:00-18:47). After ‘The Breakdown’, Colton catches up with Colorado XO No. 8 Casey McDermott-Vai about his time at TCU, his Seattle Seahawks…
Colton starts off the show with ‘The Breakdown’ by giving an update on what’s going on with the Colorado XOs, what’s going on in MLR, and the postponement of the Women’s Rugby World Cup and all of the rugby you can watch this weekend (0:00-11:20). Following ‘The Breakdown’, Colton talks with Colorado XO wing Terron Beckham about how he’s liking…
Colton Strickler has returned from New Orleans with a brain full of notes about the Colorado XOs victory over New Orleans RFC in their first-ever match. Read his recap right here: https://thednvr.com/colorado-xos-secure-win-in-first-ever-match-over-new-orleans-rfc/ Please send in any questions you have about the Colorado XOs, rugby in Colorado, Major League Rugby, or American rugby as a whole to @DNVR_Rugby and @coltonstrickler on Twitter or leave a…
It wasn’t the prettiest rugby match of all time, but the Colorado XOs used four tries and a solid defensive effort to pick up a 26-10 over New Orleans RFC in their first-ever match on Saturday afternoon. The sloppiness was to be expected. Only five players on the XOs roster had ever played rugby before, and the team knew heading…
Colton kicks off the show with ‘The Breakdown’ by talking about the Colorado XOs’ upcoming match against New Orleans RFC and all of the rugby you can watch this weekend (0:00-13:45). Following ‘The Breakdown’, Colton talks with Colorado XO Director of Rugby Mark Bullock about how the program is progressing and what to expect in their first match. (13:47-28:17). After…
Colton jumps into the show with ‘The Breakdown’ by talking about some former Raptors (and now former Dallas Jackals) on the move, a weekly update on the Colorado XOs, and all of the rugby you can watch this weekend (0:00-12:14). After ‘The Breakdown’, Colton chats with Colorado XO fullback Daytwon Sheridan about transitioning to rugby after college football, why he…
Colton starts the show with ‘The Breakdown’ by talking about the reaction to the Colorado XOs, some MLR updates, and all of the rugby you can watch this weekend (0:00-10:23). After ‘The Breakdown’, Colton talks to Colorado XO prop Chase Stehling about gaining weight, his dedication to rugby, and who he thinks will win the Super Bowl (10:25-36:25). After chatting…
Colton jumps into the show with ‘The Breakdown’ by talking about the sad news out of New Orleans that Gold player Shawn Riley passed away. Colton then touches on some updates regarding the Seattle Seawolves front office, the latest news regarding the San Diego Legion, the Colorado XOs officially being announced, a former Raptor getting ready for his second professional…
After the RugbyTown Crossover Academy put on a successful November camp, Glendale announced the next step for the program on Friday afternoon. The Colorado XOs will take the pitch in 2021 in what will serve as a unique experiment for American rugby. The XOs are a team composed primarily of professional football and basketball players that are interested in learning…
Colton kicks off the show with ‘The Breakdown’ by talking about some huge news regarding the Seattle Seawolves and Dallas Jackals, the latest Raptors on the move, and all of the rugby you can watch this weekend (0:00-11:40). After ‘The Breakdown’, Colton talks to former international sevens player, current coach, owner and operator of MacDowell Rugby, and host of Rugby…
Colton Strickler starts the show with a great Happy Birthday song to celebrate the one year anniversary of the podcast! After that, he jumps into a short version of ‘The Breakdown’ by talking about a former Raptor competing in Super Rugby and all of the rugby you can(t) watch this weekend (0:00-10:32). After ‘The Breakdown’, Colton talks to American rugby…
Colton Strickler kicks off 2021 with ‘The Breakdown’ by talking about ownership changes at Rugby United New York and the Sharks, and Facebook comments before talking about all of the rugby that you can watch this weekend (0:00-14:26). After ‘The Breakdown’, Colton talks to former Monmouth University tight end Shawn Clark about his boarding schools, his stint with the Indianapolis…
If you think this is another show filled with interviews that happened throughout the year, you are correct. While the regular show will return next week, Colton kicks off the final show of 2020 by talking about all of the rugby you can watch this weekend and wishes you a Happy New Year (0:27-6:10). After that, he plays interviews with…
Colton starts the show by talking about all of the rugby you can watch this weekend and by talking about his first year as a podcast host (0:00:27-0:04:55). After that, Colton plays some of his favorite interviews from 2020. These interviews include former Raptor and UNC Bears football tackling machine Cristian Sarmento (0:04:56-0:37:54), USA Rugby CEO Ross Young (0:37:55-1:00:16), former…
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