B-Side Bois: A Rugby Podcast

B-Side Bois

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Hosts Mr. Gray, Philly V, International Rugby Correspondent Eric Nichols, Sam Hendricks, and Gimli talk about all things rugby from local youth to the pros and they see where it takes them! The Bois are looking to grow exposure of rugby in Iowa with weekly interviews from people in the rugby world. So, join us for laid back conversation, a few jokes, and a good time!

2D AGO

3/11/26 B-Side Bois w/ Cody Austin, Steve Ford, Tyler Dailey, and Tom McClimon

We're talking high school and college rugby!

2h 20m
MAR 4

3/4/26 B-Side Bois w/ Patrick Lausen

Episode 169 of the B-Side Bois Podcast is packed with rugby talk from Iowa to the international stage. The crew opens the show with a debate sparked by a viral ESPN Milwaukee clip. Do people who talk about sports actually have to play sports to have credibility? Where is the line between analysis and experience? We also remind everyone about the upcoming USA Rugby Referee Level 1 Clinic and give a shoutout to our sponsor MonStars Trading Cards before diving into Wombats updates including the start of spring practices on March 18 and the 6 Nations Finale Watch Party on March 14. On the local scene we break down the Hawkeye Classic 7s, look at which teams have already qualified for CRC 7s, and highlight upcoming Midwest college rugby action including the UNI, Iowa, and Iowa State men's spring schedules. Iowa takes on Air Force this Saturday in Des Moines in 15s and high school boys programs across the state are beginning their spring seasons. We also preview the massive 16 team D2 Great Midwest Tournament coming April 11 and shout out the College Rugby Show ahead of their next episode featuring Iowa Women's rugby coach Kathleen O Neil. We are also joined by Patrick Lausen of Cedar Rapids Wash for a phone interview to talk rugby and what is happening around the game. Internationally we recap the latest Six Nations results, table standings, Pick 'Em updates, and preview Round 4. We also look at the latest World Rugby rankings, USA Men's and Women's 7s performances, discuss referee Hollie Davidson, and even get into Tom Brady's unexpected connection to rugby. We close the episode with a thought provoking discussion sparked by broadcaster John Inverdale's comments about World Rugby and the future of the sport. Rugby talk, hot takes, and plenty of laughs as always.

1h 54m
FEB 25

2/25/26 B-Side Bois w/ Gillian McRae, Ray Harrower, and Bryant Reynolds

Episode 168 – Iowa to Nebraska and Everywhere in Between Episode 168 is loaded with interviews, updates, and plenty of classic B-Side banter. Mr. Gray, Nichols, and Gimli kick things off reacting to an Amy Poehler podcast clip about rugby before rolling into a Referee L1 Clinic reminder and showing love to our friends at MonStars Trading Cards. In studio, we’re joined by Bryant Reynolds for a great conversation you won’t want to miss. Then we head to the phones with Gillian McRae from the University of Iowa Women’s Rugby team and Coach Ray Harrower from Big Red Rugby to talk development, growth, and what’s ahead this spring. We also cover: Cornhusker 7s results at ICCC Hawkeye Classic 7s Wayne State canceling their men’s 7s season WashU launching a Pharmacy school while absorbing UHSP On the domestic front, we discuss the MLR Championship heading back to Chicago and preview the first MLR match on March 28 as California Legion takes on Anthem RC. Internationally, we break down results, the current 6 Nations table, our Pick ’Em standings, a Week 4 preview, and updated World Rankings. Hot takes, real conversations, and everything you need to stay plugged into the rugby scene. Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

1h 46m
FEB 18

2/18/26 B-Side Bois w/ Victor Wong

Episode 167 of the B-Side Bois Podcast is a certified bro-sesh. Victor Wong — Head Coach of Valley Boys High School Rugby and President of the West Des Moines Wombats — joins Mr. Gray in studio for a wide-ranging, laugh-filled episode packed with real rugby talk and a few hot takes along the way. We kick things off with reminders about the Referee L1 Clinic, shout out our friends at MonStars Trading Cards, and dive into the latest All-Iowa updates, new teams popping up across the state, and the big question… what’s going on with Men’s D4? From there it’s all things Wombats: the 5-Year Anniversary Touch celebration, banquet plans, 6 Nations watch party, and spring practice right around the corner. We also break down: • Rugby Iowa Boys HS 7s teams • University of Iowa & UNI men’s spring schedules • CRC vs CRAA Rant from Mr. Gray • MLR & Players Association agreement • USA Women’s upcoming tour on home soil • 6 Nations results, table, Pick ‘Em update & Week 3 preview • World Rankings shakeups • USA Men’s 7s first outing of the year in SVNS2 And to close it out? A debate on the hardest position in rugby. Plenty of insight. Plenty of laughs. Plenty of strong opinions. Very biased towards props. Hit play and join the conversation.

1h 56m
FEB 10

2/11/26 B-Side Bois w/ Andrew Ridgway & Ant Frein

Episode 166 is packed from Iowa to international rugby. We talk the upcoming Iowa Referee Level 1 Clinic and why officiating is critical to the sport’s growth, plus the Wombats’ new head coach announcement. In-studio, Ant Frein joins us to discuss new sponsorship momentum and Iowa State’s spring outlook, and Andrew Ridgway breaks down his move from coaching to refereeing. Anna Degen calls in to talk her new podcast, the Hawkettes, and Iowa Rugby Union updates. We also cover the new Iowa boys high school structure, Chicago Hounds heading to Nashville, Club Nationals in Chicago, and full 6 Nations Week 1 reactions — results, table, Pick’em standings, and a Week 2 preview. Growth, governance, and a little chaos. Let’s get into it.

2h 25m
JAN 26

1/26/26 Season 5 Premiere

🚨 SEASON 5 STARTS NOW 🚨 Episode 165 is LIVE and we’re kicking off 2026 with a loaded Season 5 Premiere, brought to you by our brand-new sponsor MonStars Trading Cards 🃏🔥 We’ve got the full crew in the Wombat Den and we’re joined in-studio by fan-favorite guests and friends of the show:🎙️ Casey Hansen🎙️ Erik Frana🎙️ Joe Lippert🎙️ Jeremy Newman On this episode we dive into:🏉 The upcoming Iowa High School Rugby season🇺🇸 A spirited (and honest) debate on what’s missing from USA Rugby — on the field and in growing a real fan base ahead of the World Cup🏆 A quick Six Nations preview😤 Our biggest rugby pet peeves🔮 And what we’re most excited about heading into 2026 This one has big conversations, real laughs, strong opinions, and elite vibes — exactly how we wanted to set the tone for Season 5. 👉 Go follow Joe Lippert’s Substack (https://substack.com/@joelippert1)👉 Smash that like, share, subscribe, and drop a 5-star review — those little things help more than you know👉 Hit play and ride with us into 2026 Season 5 is here.The tone is set.Join us. 🎧🔥

2h 12m
12/10/2025

12/10/25 B-Side Bois Season 4 Finale w/ 2025 Recap and 2026 Preview

🎙️ Episode 164 is LIVE — and it’s the perfect way to wrap up a huge year of rugby! The Bois cover everything happening in the rugby world right now: from our Spotify Wrapped results and Wombats Scholarship launch, to a wild college coaching story, major college commitments, and a big opportunity for UNI Women and the HOA All-Stars. We also dive into USA Rugby updates, and the latest shakeups across domestic rugby, including the newly announced MLR structure and Natey Burgey’s retirement. Nichols takes us through the early Rugby World Cup pool breakdowns, global rankings, international fixtures, Eben’s 12-week suspension, growing youth numbers in the U.S., and the state of world rugby round out a loaded international segment. To close out the show, we look back on the best rugby moments of 2025, share our Christmas wishes for the 2026 season, revisit last year’s predictions, and make bold new predictions for the year ahead. 💬 Drop a comment:What was your favorite rugby moment of 2025?Who should be our dream guest in 2026?And what’s your bold prediction for the new year? Join the conversation and kick off the holiday rugby vibes with us! 🏉✨

2h 2m
11/21/2025

11/21/25 B-Side Bois w/ Nick May of South Side Irish

The Bois are back! In this week’s episode, Mr. Gray, Philly V, and Sam Hendricks kick things off by recapping the college rugby playoff landscape for our local Iowa squads and previewing UNI Men’s Rugby as they gear up for a huge postseason run! From there, the crew breaks down all the action from the Midwest Finals championship matches. Then we’re joined by a special guest: Nick May of the D2 Midwest Champion South Side Irish! Nick gives us an inside look at SSI’s journey, how the club elevated themselves from “pretty good” to Midwest champions, and what’s next for the boys in green. After that, we bounce around the global game with a quick look at the international test matches, some USA Rugby news, SVNS and 6 Nations opportunities and then it all goes off the rails. We dive into more unserious MLR talk and finish with a Philly V blind ranking that is so bad we probably should’ve ended the show early. A huge thank you to all our sponsors Direct Voice, SingleSpeed Brewing, West Des Moines Wombats, Koality Works, The Iowa Rugby Foundation, and Tyler Dailey for supporting the podcast and Iowa rugby! 🎧 Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!

1h 31m

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7 Ratings

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Jan 30

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I demand more Joe Lippert guest appearances otherwise flawless

Hosts Mr. Gray, Philly V, International Rugby Correspondent Eric Nichols, Sam Hendricks, and Gimli talk about all things rugby from local youth to the pros and they see where it takes them! The Bois are looking to grow exposure of rugby in Iowa with weekly interviews from people in the rugby world. So, join us for laid back conversation, a few jokes, and a good time!

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B-Side Bois
Years Active

2022 - 2026
Episodes

167
Rating

Explicit
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B-Side Bois: A Rugby Podcast