The Rugby Report

by Duane Burghard

Welcome to The Rugby Report, a weekly recap and preview of action in several of the biggest rugby competitions on Earth! We do focus on New Zealand rugby (I am an American who just happens to be a big fan of NZ rugby). This pod is also a "learning" experience in that I am using it to learn more about audio and video podcasting. There are Bloopers are at the end of each show, and I hope you enjoy (and if you do, please check  ... 

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Podcast episodes

  • Season 4

  • The Rugby Report - April 29,2024

    The Rugby Report - April 29,2024

    The weekend’s Super Rugby action included a total blowout, a one point game, AND a game for the ages. Meanwhile, over in the URC, Leinster is league leading no more, and finally, in the USA, San Diego suffers a setback as the Sabercats soar! The April 29, 2024 edition of The Rugby Report starts RIGHT NOW! (with Bloopers at the end! Enjoy!)

  • The Rugby Report - April 22,2024

    The Rugby Report - April 22,2024

    The bye weeks end with a bang down under! The URC enters the home stretch to the playoffs with some surprisingly close games and one that was rather shockingly NOT, Finally, in the USA, the Hounds have been released in the east! The April 22, 2024 edition of the Rugby Report starts, RIGHT NOW! (Bloopers at the end! Enjoy!)

  • The Rugby Report - April 15, 2024

    The Rugby Report - April 15, 2024

    The Aussies and Kiwis cram 6 games worth of action into 4 games! Meanwhile, the European Champions Cup quarterfinals are over, and that means the URC is back baby! And in America, the MLR hits the halfway point with … Dallas and Chicago ?? In the fight for playoff spots? Playoffs? But most importantly, where the heck have I been? The April 15, 2024 edition of the Rugby Report begins, RIGHT NOW! (with bloopers at the end!).

  • The Rugby Report - March 25, 2024

    The Rugby Report - March 25, 2024

    The Wellington Hurricanes reach Category 5 and 0! The Sharks pull off a shocker in the URC, and they’re not alone! And in the MLR, a pair of teams from Texas take down their opponents. The March 25, 2024 edition of the Rugby Report (with bloopers at the end!) starts, RIGHT NOW!

  • The Rugby Report - March 18, 2024

    The Rugby Report - March 18, 2024

    The Crusaders have dropped their first four games for the first time in franchise history. There were also two blowouts in the weekend action down under, and the URC is back in action this coming weekend! The March 18, 2024 episode of the Rugby Report (with Bloopers at the end) starts, RIGHT NOW!