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Video Highlights of Canada vs Italy from November 25th. Italy 41 Canada 6 -
Direct download: italy_can_highlights.mp4
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 9:36 PM
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Brian Lowe and Gary Lane preview the champions challenge between California and OMBAC, have conversations with Cal head coach Jack Clark and OMBAC manager Mike Tracy, recap the U19 sweep of Arizona schools, and check out the Down Under Endeavours College Top 25. Presented by 1823rugbysupply.com
Direct download: College_24.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 1:28 AM
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Doug Crosse in Toronto, Brian Lowe in Los Angeles, discuss Canada's performance against Wales, look ahead to the Italy test, Ontario's win over the North East USA, and Brian talks about meeting the Hawaii Harlequins while visiting the Islands last week.
Direct download: epi69.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 7:05 PM
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Video Highlights from the Canada vs Wales match, won by the Welsh 61-25 on November 17th.
Direct download: Wales_canada_highlights-1.mp4
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 12:14 AM
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Doug Crosse in Toronto, Brian Lowe in Hawaii, and Jason Adkins in Utah, discuss the dropping of the Interim term from US coach Peter Thorburn, take a look at the Autumn International results and how they may affect Canada, who is set to face Wales, and a look at the Irish Canadians win over Div One side Cincinnati.
Direct download: epi68.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 10:45 AM
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Brian Lowe and Gary Lane recap the thrilling finish to the NRU playoffs, check scores from other non-Conference games, and update the Down Under Endeavours College Top 25. Presented by 1823rugbysupply.com
Direct download: College_23.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 7:47 PM
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Brian Lowe and Gary Lane review all the playoff action from around the country including the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, they recap the Western League title game, and update the Down Under Endeavours College Top 25. Presented by 1823rugbysupply.com
Direct download: College_22.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 12:08 PM
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Video Highlight package of the Irish Canadians victory over the Aurora Barbarians in the McCormick Cup final . Produced by CRN Editor Doug Crosse.
Direct download: Marshall_final.mp4
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 7:01 PM
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With Brian Lowe and Doug Crosse - discussing the US 7s weekend victory in Thailand, Canadian team selections for Wales and Italy, and the McCormick Cup final - including voice clips from Mark Winokur and Drew McPherson.
Direct download: NARR67.output.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 1:44 PM
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Brian Lowe and Gary Lane recap all the action from around the country, look ahead to some tasty matchups this weekend, have a conversation with SoCal collegiate All-Stars coach Jeremy Ognall, and check the latest Down Under Endeavours College Top 25.  Presented by 1823rugbysupply.com
Direct download: College_show_21.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 9:30 PM
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Brian Lowe and Gary Lane recap scores and highlights from around the country including playoff action in the New England and Mid-Atlantic Conferences, in conversation with Harvard coaches Bob Karetsky and Kent Currie, and check out the updated Down Under Endeavours College Top 25.  Presented by 1823rugbysupply.com

Direct download: College_20.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 9:27 PM
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Brian Lowe and Gary Lane recap all the action from around the country, examine a controversy brewing in New England, have a conversation with New Mexico head coach Ian Jones, and check out the latest Down Under Endeavours College Top 25. Presented by 1823rugbysupply.com
Direct download: College_19.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 12:52 AM
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Doug Crosse in Toronto and Brian Lowe in Los Angeles interview new USA CEO and Rugby Operations President Nigel Melville, from his home in London England. Also a clip from USA Chairman Kevin Roberts.
Direct download: epi66.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 11:19 PM
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Brian Lowe & Gary Lane review the latest round of matches from across the country, and check out the updated Down Under Endeavours College Top 25.  Presented by 1823rugbysupply.com
Direct download: Show_18.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 8:58 PM
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Doug Crosse in Toronto, Brian Lowe in Baltimore with Jason Adkins reporting from Palo Alto, California, on Saturday's second win by the Eagles, and confirmation of their 2007 spot in the Rugby World Cup. With interviews from Mike Hercus and Peter Thorburn.

Direct download: epi65.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 9:00 AM
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Brian Lowe & Gary Lane review all the action from the northeast, midwest and west, they update Idaho's John van der Giessen's progress in New Zealand, and check out the latest Down Under Endeavours College Top 25.  Presented by 1823rugbysupply.com
Direct download: Show_17.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 7:29 PM
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Doug Crosse in Toronto, Brian Lowe in New Jersey - discuss the USA win over Uruguay, with special guest Frankie Deges from Montevideo. Also a conversation with Rugby Canada CEO Graham Brown on the looming insurance crisis for rugby in Canada.
Direct download: epi64.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 8:25 PM
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Brian Lowe & Gary Lane review the latest action from New England, Mid-Atlantic, West and South, they have a conversation with Clemson head coach Wright Henry and take a look at the new Down Under Endeavours College Top 25 rankings. Presented by 1823rugbysupply.com
Direct download: Show_16.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 8:46 PM
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Doug Crosse in Toronto, Brian Lowe in LA and Frankie Deges from Argentina , discussing the Uruguay vs USA test coming up next weekend, as well as an interview with Peter Thorburn.


Direct download: epi63.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 8:35 AM
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Brian Lowe, Gary Lane and special guest Jason Adkins review the opening round of league games around the country, have a conversation with Penn State head coach Don Ferrell and preview what lies ahead for Utah schools. Presented by 1823rugbysupply.com

Direct download: Show_15.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 8:28 PM
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Doug Crosse in Toronto and Brian Lowe in LA discuss Canada's great finish at the Women's World Cup in the semi-final against England, a clip from assistant Canada coach Matt Stephens, a trio of top flight referees retire in the US - clips from Al Klemp and Kevin McCaslin, and we discuss the ascension of Santa Monica and Boston Irish Wolfhounds to the Super League for 2007.
Direct download: epi62.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 11:49 PM
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NARR 61 - Doug Crosse in Toronto and Brian Lowe in Los Angeles discuss the women's World Cup as the semi-final round beckons, Chad Erskine picks up a contract in the UK - and few other odds and ends including Marshall Division action - who will get the Wooden Spoon?
Direct download: epi61.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 1:50 AM
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This week Brian and Gary preview the Western leagues, chat with San Diego State's new head coach Dan Payne, and review the annual Claret Mug game between Cornell and Colgate.  Presented by 1823 Rugby Supply.
Direct download: Show_14.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 7:54 PM
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Brian Lowe & Gary Lane review the All-Americans' series with Canada's U21s, continue their preview of the fall season with a look at the South, and have a conversation with Tennessee coaches Butch Robertson and Marty Bradley. Presented by 1823rugbysupply.com
Direct download: College_show13.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 9:43 PM
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Hosts Doug Crosse and Brian Lowe examine the struggles ahead for the US team as they prepare to travel to Uruguay - includes interviews with Coach Peter Thorburn, South American correspondent Frankie Deges, plus discussion on the Yeomen rugby club getting disbanded, and the choice of Petco Field for the 2007 US 7s in San Diego.
Direct download: epi60.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 1:00 AM
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Brian Lowe & Gary Lane continue their preview of the fall season by looking at the Midwest including a conversation with OSU head coach Tom Rooney, they preview the Snakebite Classic and take a look at what Texas is doing for its select side. Presented by 1823rugbysupply.com
Direct download: College_Show12.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 9:13 PM
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Hosts Brian Lowe & Gary Lane take a first look at the upcoming fall season by previewing the Northeast leagues, in conversation with coach Rich Pohlidal and flyhalf Andy Locke of Army, news of another college grad playing overseas, and follow-up on the issue of tweaking the ARN College Top 25 ranking system. Presented by 1823rugbysupply.com

Direct download: College_Show_11.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 12:16 AM
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Brian Lowe and Doug Crosse discuss Canada's overwhelming win over the USA by 56-7. What are the ramifications, and also what will Canada face in being with the Australians in their pool grouping?
Direct download: rwcfinal.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 6:09 PM
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Doug Crosse in St. John's and Brian Lowe in Los Angeles discuss this past weekend's Rugby Canada Super League final between the Prairie Fire from Saskatchewan and the Newfoundland Rock - and also take a preview of this weekend's Rugby World Cup Qualifier.


Direct download: epi59.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 2:45 PM
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Video highlights of Fire vs Rock from Swilers RFC - St. John's Newfoundland - August 12th, 2006 - Game won by Rock 28-14.
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Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 12:00 PM

Brian Lowe & Gary Lane review how the college contingent fared at the NA4, in conversation with Arkansas State's Jarvis Albury, and visit the College Top 25 rankings formula.
Direct download: College_episode10.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 11:44 AM
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Video highlights of the Canada West vs US Falcons final from Columbus, Ohio.
Direct download: falcs_east_final.mp4
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 11:11 PM
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Brian Lowe, Doug Crosse, along with Ian Kennedy in Columbus, Ohio following the Canada West victory over the US Falcons, and a conversation with tournament MVP Brian Barnard of the Falcons.
Direct download: NA4_Final_show.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 11:27 PM
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In a CRN/ARN exclusive, Brian Lowe and Doug Crosse in conversation with Ric Suggitt and Peter Thorburn from Columbus, Ohi0. 19 mins.
Direct download: NA4_3.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 10:50 AM
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Brian Lowe and Doug Crosse in conversation with national champion coach Stu Krohn of Santa Monica - from Columbus, Ohio.
Direct download: NA4_2.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 9:34 AM
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Brian Lowe and Doug Crosse - from Columbus, Ohio - discussing the opening round of the US leg of the North American Four tournament, With Special guest Ian Kennedy of Rugby Canada.
Direct download: na4_1.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 10:07 AM
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Brian Lowe and Gary Lane review the All-American touring squad, they look at the Duke lacrosse case as it relates to college rugby, and hear from Cal Poly's Ronnie Rosser on his NA4 call-up. Brought to you by 1823 Rugby Supply.
Direct download: College_Podcast_9i.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 12:12 AM
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Doug Crosse in Toronto and Brian Lowe in LA - Discuss the new pared down USA board, the RCSL getting down to the short strokes, Mike Petrie gets a contract at Waterloo, Brian in conversation with former Wallaby prop Nick Stiles.
Direct download: epi58.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 1:27 PM
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Brian Lowe and Gary Lane take a look at the college contingent in the American NA4 teams, interview with Penn State's Mike Petri on his move to the UK, and news on Cal Poly's Ron Rosser and Craig Eaton joining a Super League club. Presented by 1823 Rugby Supply.
Direct download: College_podcast_8b.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 12:23 AM
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Canadian edition of Episode 57
Direct download: epi57can.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 2:38 PM
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Doug Crosse in Toronto and Brian Lowe in LA, discuss the USA's win over Barbados, upcoming NA4 selections, RCSL action, and Kevin Wirachowski is in Guyana - with clips from Peter Thorburn, Mike Hercus, Joe Whipple, Jim Flynn, Kevin Wirachowski.
Direct download: Epi57.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 1:50 PM
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Brian Lowe and Gary Lane review the Collegiate All-Star Championships and take a look at the All-American team. Special guest Jeremy Ognall - Southern California college All-Star coach. Presented by Balls Out.
Direct download: College_podcast_7.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 10:18 PM
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NARR Episode 56 : Doug Crosse in Toronto and Brian Lowe in LA, discuss Canada's win over Barbados, what the US must do against the Bajans this weekend, some issues surrounding mail, and the NA4 US leg.
Direct download: epi56_can.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 8:49 PM
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NARR Episode 56 : Doug Crosse in Toronto and Brian Lowe in LA, discuss Canada's win over Barbados, what the US must do against the Bajans this weekend, some issues surrounding mail, and the NA4 US leg.
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Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 5:31 PM

NARR Episode 56 : Doug Crosse in Toronto and Brian Lowe in LA, discuss Canada's win over Barbados, what the US must do against the Bajans this weekend, some issues surrounding mail, and the NA4 US leg.
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Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 4:38 PM

Brian Lowe in LA and Doug Crosse in Toronto discuss Canada's World Cup qualifier victory over Barbados at the weekend, some insight on mail we received recently, and what the NA4 American leg in Ohio will have in store.
Direct download: epi56.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 4:02 PM
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Brian Lowe and Doug Crosse do a tournament wrap on the Barclays Churchill Cup - including some player and coach interviews from Canada, the US and Ireland.


Direct download: bcc_7.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 2:19 AM
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BCC - Episode 6 - Doug Crosse and Brian Lowe - with guest Nick Caine - looking at the finals match-ups.
Direct download: epi6_copy_2.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 9:25 AM
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tunes against the head  --


Direct download: epi6_copy_1.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 3:57 AM
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A preview of the weekend's matches and a special guest, British rugby writer Nick Cain -
Direct download: epi6.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 11:14 PM

Weekend review of the Canada vs England Saxons and Ireland A vs Maori matches - and a look ahead to Edmonton -

With clips from Liam Messim and Morgan Williams.
Direct download: BCC_5.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 10:59 PM
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Brian Lowe and Doug Crosse review the second round matches and take a look at the weekend games as well - with audio from Ric Suggitt, Peter Thorburn, Craig Hamilton and Jonno Gibbs.

Direct download: BCC_epi4.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 3:14 AM
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Brian Lowe and Doug Crosse look at the match-ups for Wednesday night in Ottawa and San Jose -


Direct download: barclays_cc_3.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 10:38 AM
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Brian Lowe in San Jose and Doug Crosse in Toronto review the opening round action between Scotland and England and Ireland vs the USA - including sound clips from John Callard, Steve Bates, Shane Jennings and Todd Clever.
Direct download: barclays2.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 12:52 AM
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Doug Crosse in Toronto and Brian Lowe in LA, discuss the final results of the NA4, Super League Play-offs, the Barclays Churchill Cup, Div One Play-offs
Direct download: epi55_can.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 5:21 PM
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Doug Crosse and Brian Lowe discuss the completed first round of the NA4 tournament, the players selected from that tournament to the Churchill Cup, National Div I championships and Super League playoffs.
Direct download: epi55.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 4:36 PM
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Barclays Churchill Cup Preview Podcast - Brian Lowe and  Doug Crosse look at the teams and games  involved with the opening rounds of the Churchill Cup in the US and Canada.
Direct download: ChurchillCup_show.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 9:53 AM
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Brian Lowe, ASU head coach Gary Lane and special guest Jason Adkins review the college contingent in the US NA4 teams, and examine the seedings system for the national playoffs. The show is brought to you by Down Under Meat Pies.
Direct download: NA4_college_show.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 10:23 PM

Brian Lowe and ASU head coach Gary Lane review the national semi-finals and Final, as well as all the action from Championship Saturday at Stanford. Brought to you by Down Under Meat Pies.
Direct download: Natl_championship_show.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 8:59 AM
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Doug Crosse in Toronto and Brian Lowe in Los Angeles in conversation with Dave Hodges, recently departed from USA Rugby, Director of Down Under Rugby Grant Houldsworth from Australia, the national collegiate championships, and the Canadian women lose to Wales for the first time ever.
Direct download: epi52.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 11:26 PM
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Direct download: epi51_copy_1.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 8:27 AM
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NARR Episode 51 (May 1st) - Doug Crosse in Toronto and Brian Lowe in Los Angeles - The discussion includes the hiring of Peter Thorburn as Interim coach for the USA Eagles, the Canadian Direct Insurance League final, including clips from the winning and losing teams, the North American Four tournament about to begin in BC, Canada wraps its four game tour to New Zealand - was it a successful tour despite the record?
Direct download: epi51_1.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 2:36 AM
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NARR Episode 51 (May 1st) - Doug Crosse in Toronto and Brian Lowe in Los Angeles - The discussion includes the hiring of Peter Thorburn as Interim coach for the USA Eagles, the Canadian Direct Insurance League final, including clips from the winning and losing teams, the North American Four tournament about to begin in BC, Canada wraps its four game tour to New Zealand - was it a successful tour despite the record?
Direct download: epi51.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 1:55 AM
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NARR Episode 51 (May 1st) - Doug Crosse in Toronto and Brian Lowe in Los Angeles - The discussion includes the hiring of Peter Thorburn as Interim coach for the USA Eagles, the Canadian Direct Insurance League final, including clips from the winning and losing teams, the North American Four tournament about to begin in BC, Canada wraps its four game tour to New Zealand - was it a successful tour despite the record?
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Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 1:34 AM

NARR Episode 51 (May 1st) - Doug Crosse in Toronto and Brian Lowe in Los Angeles - The discussion includes the hiring of Peter Thorburn as Interim coach for the USA Eagles, the Canadian Direct Insurance League final, including clips from the winning and losing teams, the North American Four tournament about to begin in BC, Canada wraps its four game tour to New Zealand - was it a successful tour despite the record?
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Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 1:20 AM
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American Rugby News editor Brian Lowe and ASU head coach Gary Lane preview the upcoming US college national semi-final action at Stanford.

Direct download: Semi-final_preview_fin.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 11:24 PM
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CRN Editor Doug Crosse wraps the weekend action which saw Velox and James Bay advance to the final, and he has a chat with James Bay media manager Phil Meyer.
Direct download: CDI_Semi_Wrap.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 4:42 PM
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Doug Crosse in Toronto and Brian Lowe in San Francisco - This week - more news on the resignations at USA Rugby and the potential fall out, the CDI semi-finals from BC, Division One play-offs, and a look at the pre-season preparations of two Ontario teams headed to the National Club Championships in Edmonton next month.
Direct download: epi50.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 11:49 AM
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Brian Lowe and Gary Lane take a look at the weekend action from the Round of 16, the winners, the losers, who surprised them, and who didn't. Brought to you by Down Under Meat Pies.
Direct download: addison_tourn_copy_1.mp4
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 11:05 PM
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A video report on the three team tournament held at Peterborough on Saturday April 22nd, the commemorate Ryan Addison and also prepare for the National Club championships in Edmonton.

Produced by CRN Editor, Doug Crosse
Direct download: addison_tourn.mp4
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 7:28 PM
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CRN Editor Doug Crosse and contributor Adam McCluskey take a look at the round of four as James Bay hosts the Castaway Wanderers and Velox travels to Vancouver to take on the Meraloma. Brought to you by Canadian Direct Insurance and the BC Rugby Union.
Direct download: cdisemis.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 1:16 PM
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A special round table, hosted by ARN editor Brian Lowe, with Ed Hagerty of Rugby Magazine in New York and CRN editor Doug Crosse in Toronto. An in-depth look at what is happening in the US rugby scene following the resignations of CEO Doug Arnot and coach Tom Billups.
Direct download: Eagles_Special_Report.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 9:16 PM
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Doug Crosse reviews the weekend action, including an interview with Castaway Wanderers coach Spencer Robinson.
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Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 7:32 PM

Doug Crosse in Toronto and Brian Lowe in Los Angeles discuss the sudden departure of USA Rugby CEO Doug Arnot, a look at the US and Canadian teams currently at the U19 World Cup in Dubai, the Canadian Direct Insurance League quarter-final results, Canada is on the ground in New Zealand for a 10 day tour, how will they do against the planned opposition. Brought to you by ChurchillCupRugby.com and Mediazone.com.
Direct download: epi49_rev.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 9:26 AM
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Brian Lowe with Arizona State University's Gary Lane, discussing the Round of 16 of the National College Championships in the US. Brought to you by Down Under Meat Pies - email dump@netscape.com for your order of delicious meat pie heaven.
Direct download: College_Podcast_Ep1.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 12:15 AM
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CRN Editor Doug Crosse Previews the quarterfinal round of the Canadian Direct Insurance Premier League play-offs, plus a look at how the try scoring and regular season scoring races finished off.

Direct download: CDI_April_15_preview.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 12:14 PM
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A video highlight of the recent preseason match between the Niagara Thunder and the Irish Canadians - played at Ivor Wynne Stadium in Hamilton, ON.
Direct download: rcsl_preseason2.mp4
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 10:46 PM
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A video re-cap of the recent match between the Irish Canadians and the Niagara Thunder of the Rugby Canada Super League. Produced by Canadian Rugby News editor Doug Crosse.
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Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 10:44 PM

Doug Crosse in Toronto and Brian Lowe in San Francisco - episode 48 of the North American Rugby Radio Report - discussing the U19 World Championships, US College rugby, Canadian Super League pre-season action, the CDI regular season wraps up, and men's Division One rugby in the US gets down to the next round. (32:22)
Direct download: epi48.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 1:25 PM
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Canadian Rugby News editor Doug Crosse provides a wrap on a big final weekend of rugby in the Canadian Direct Insurance League - including all the results, play-off matchups and comments from Meraloma media Director Ben Buan.
Direct download: CDI_April_8_wrap_copy_1.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 12:41 PM
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Canadian Rugby News editor Doug Crosse provides a wrap on a big final weekend of rugby in the Canadian Direct Insurance League - including all the results, play-off matchups and comments from Meraloma media Director Ben Buan.
Direct download: CDI_April_8_wrap.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 12:17 PM
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CRN Editor Doug Crosse previews the final round of the regular season, along with possible play-off implications and a look at the try scoring derby and regular points title race - brought to you by Canadian Direct Insurance.
Direct download: CDI_April_8.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 1:55 PM
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ARN editor Brian Lowe in conversation with USA Sevens Coach Al Caravelli about the poor performance of the program in three events this year, including a dreadful outing in Hong Kong. Runs 13:21
Direct download: USA_Sevens_Special.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 9:54 AM
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NARR Episode 47 - Doug Crosse in Toronto and Brian Lowe in LA - This week we talk about the poor showing by the US at the Hong Kong 7s and Canada's decent effort, the fallout from Cal's recent abandoned match at Washington State, the upsets in the CDI League in BC, and a wrap on the US college tournament scene. Includes clips from Canada's Shane Thompson, Clemson's Wright Henry and James Bay's Rob Robson. (40:32)
Direct download: epi47.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 12:11 AM
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A complete wrap on Round 11 action, a look at the standings, the final week matchups and an interview with Bays veteran Rob Robson. Hosted by Canadian Rugby News editor Doug Crosse.
Direct download: CDI_Week_11_Wrap.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 11:25 AM
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CDI Podcast host Doug Crosse looks at this weekend's match-ups, explores the play-off implications, previews the women's Premier League and has a conversation with Velox Valhallians forward's coach John Lyall.
Direct download: CDI_Week_11.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 1:34 PM
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NARR 46 for March 26th - Doug Crosse in Toronto and Brian Lowe in Los Angeles - Topics include a coaching clinic in Toronto, UBC taking down previously undefeated Cal to win the World Cup, the CDI wrap, Super League action from the USA - with clips from Brian Campsall, John Tait and San Diego State coach Dave Barnes.
Direct download: Epi46_resub.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 12:20 PM
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Doug Crosse in Toronto and Brian Lowe in Los Angeles - Episode 46 for March 26th - Topics include a coaching clinic in Toronto, UBC taking down previously undefeated Cal to win the World Cup, the CDI wrap, Super League action from the USA - with clips from Brian Campsall, John Tait and San Diego State coach Dave Barnes.
Direct download: epi46.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 2:31 AM
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CRN Editor Doug Crosse wraps the weekend results from the CDI - including scoring and a look at the table.
Direct download: CDI_March25_wrap.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 12:52 AM
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CRN Editor Doug Crosse gives a quick preview of the three games on the docket this weekend as the CDI League catches up on games missed due to poor weather earlier in the season. Plus a look at the scoring race and try scoring scene in BC.
Direct download: CDI_March25.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 5:44 PM
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NARR Episode 45 for March 21st - Doug Crosse in Toronto and Brian Lowe in Los Angeles discuss the opening of the American Super League season, a conversation with Belmont Shore's new signing Andrew Ryland, clips from Toronto Xtreme coach Jim Flynn, Canadian Sevens Captain David Moonlight, Meralomas top scorer Mike Hall.
Direct download: epi45.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 10:59 AM
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Doug Crosse provides a full wrap on the weekend activities in the Canadian Direct Insurance Premier League, including interviews with Vikes assistant coach Rick Farrally and Bayside assistant coach Chris Veslemes.
Direct download: CDI_march18wrap.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 1:49 AM
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This week we talk to the league's top scorer Mike Hall of the Meralomas, and visit with CRN contributor and Burnaby Lake centre Adam MCCluskey as we preview this weekend's match-ups. Also a look at the league scoring race and women's premier match-ups.
Direct download: CDI_march18_copy_1.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 7:48 PM
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Doug Crosse in conversation with Canada's new High Performance director Geraint John(pictured right). He discusses the challenges ahead and how he plans to raise the level of rugby in Canada.
Direct download: NARR_Geraint_John.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 11:24 AM
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For March 13th - North American Rugby Radio Report - Episode 44 - Doug Crosse in Toronto and Brian Lowe in Los Angeles - This week we talk to Rugby Canada High Performance Director Geraint John, US Super League Director Keith Englebrecht, Coach of Barbados Joe Whipple, and a look at the Commonwealth Games.
Direct download: epi44_copy_1.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 3:21 AM
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For March 13th - North American Rugby Radio Report - Episode 44 - Doug Crosse in Toronto and Brian Lowe in Los Angeles - This week we talk to Rugby Canada High Performance Director Geraint John, US Super League Director Keith Englebrecht, Coach of Barbados Joe Whipple, and a look at the Commonwealth Games.
Direct download: epi44.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 2:12 AM
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A complete wrap of the week 8 action in the Canadian Direct Insurance league - with host Doug Crosse.
Direct download: CDI_March11_wrap.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 1:53 PM
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CDI Podcast host Doug Crosse interviews Bayside Sharks coach Dave Johnston, United women's coach Kevin Startin, and a complete look at this weekend's match-ups for Round 8 of the CDI league, we check in on the scoring race, and check the tables in the women's league.
Direct download: CDI_march11_copy_1.mp3
Category: Sports - Rugby -- posted at: 6:32 PM
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