Episode 209: The First Highlanders, feat Melani Nanai, D'Shawn Bowen, Cole Kelly, & Josh Thiel

Stu and Derek react to Canada's loss to the Red Roses and look ahead to the 2025 Rugby World Cup

Stu and Derek react to Canada's win over Ireland at WXV before diving into the new World Rugby laws.

Stu and Derek breakdown Canada's opening match of the WXV!

With Derek away, Stu gives you a quick rundown on the Dallas Jackals departure from MLR, Canada vs Tonga, and tees up the WXV!

Stu and Derek react to Canada's losses to Japan and USA at the Pacific Nations Cup

Stu and Derek react to Canada's Silver medal performance at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! Plus the Free Jacks are back to back MLR Champions!

Stu and Derek react to Canada's win over Romania in the nation's capital!

Stu and Derek take a deep dive into Canada's 73-12 loss to Scotland over the weekend.

Derek is back from helping the Glasgow Warriors win the URC Championship! The boys take a look at a busy month in Canadian Rugby! The Vancouver Highlanders played their first two games, the Sevens team fails to qualify for the Olympics, the squad for the Ottawa series has been announced, new kits, a star player is injured long-term, and a recap of the Coast-to-Coast Cup.

With only a few days until their opening double header, Stu sits down with FOUR players for the Vancouver Highlanders - Melani Nanai, D'Shawn Bowen, Cole Kelly, & Josh Thiel - to discover their rugby roots, what attracted them to the Highlanders, and who they're looking forward to playing in this year's Rugby Players' Challenge.