Colton checks back in with his thoughts on the first four matches of the American Raptors 2024 Super Rugby Americas season. Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the best quotes about rugby ever said on this podcast came from Cristian Sarmento. When I interviewed him back in June 2020, he said, “Rugby will take you anywhere and it will put you in contact with good people.” That’s true because that is how I met Cristian Sarmento.  The Denver rugby community received some bad news over the weekend as Cristian Sarmento passed away early Friday morning. That old interview has been downloaded about 40 times since the news of Cristian’s passing, so I wanted to bump it up to the top of the feed and include the details of his service. Memorial Services will be held at Westwoods Community Church on Friday, February 9th at 4:00 PM. There will be a potluck following the ceremony. Westwoods Community Church 7700 W. Woodward Drive Lakewood, CO 80227 Please send any donations to the Colorado Special Olympics, Boys and Girls Club, or the Concussion Legacy Foundation. Rest in Peace, Scarly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colton talks with new American Raptors head coach David Butcher about his coaching career, his philosophy, and how excited he is to get started with the club ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Americas campaign. Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colton checks in with World Rugby commentator Dallen Stanford in the final DNVR Rugby Podcast of 2023. Colton and Dallen talk about what to expect from the 2024 American Raptors, reflect on the inaugural year of Super Rugby Americas, and talk about Flag Rugby X, which is an established global game of non-contact rugby that Dallen and USA Sevens star Perry Baker are launching in the United States in 2024. Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colton starts off the show by talking about what's going on with the American Raptors ahead of their second season in Super Rugby Americas and gives his two cents on what's going on in Major League Rugby on the heels of the Toronto Arrows and Rugby New York Ironworkers folding. He then answers some questions about the American Raptors before finishing the show with "The Loop". Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colton starts off the show by talking about the results of the 2023 RugbyTown 7s, and talks about American Raptor Line Latu potentially making his USA Eagle debut this weekend. Colton then talks with USA U-23 analyst Ethan Pougnet following his side's 2023 RugbyTown 7s Cup Championship. They talk about the tournament, Ethan's Rebel Rugby Academy, and Premier Rugby Sevens. After the interview presented by the U.S. Coast Guard, Colton assigns some Rugby World Cup required reading, talks about some interesting scoring data from the 2023 RT7s, and closes the show with The Loop. Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colton starts off the show by talking about some streaming news for the 2023 RugbyTown 7s. Colton then talks with Rory Greene of Speranza 22 ahead of their 2023 RugbyTown 7s debut about the touching story around the creation of his team, his club's ethos, and what to expect from them ahead of the 11th edition of the RugbyTown 7s on August 25-27. Colton then previews the entire tournament with World Rugby commentator Dallen Stanford. After the interview presented by the U.S. Coast Guard, Colton closes the show with The Loop. Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colton starts off the show by talking about the agenda for the 2023 RugbyTown 7s. Colton then chats with Gorilla Rugby's Jim Reed about the history around his team, gearing up for RugbyTown 7s, and some players to watch ahead of the 11th edition on August 25-27. After the interview presented by the U.S. Coast Guard, Colton closes the show with The Loop. Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colton kicks off the show with by talking about Line Latu and David Still's standing with the USA Eagles. Colton is then joined by RugbyTown 7s veteran Tim Stanfill to discuss North America's favorite sevens tournament from the perspective of the 2023 Player of the Tournament ahead of the 11th edition on August 25-27. Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colton starts the show with “The Breakdown” presented by First Bank by talking about some American Raptors playing abroad, and a season timeline. After “The Breakdown”, Colton is joined by former Colorado XO and current professional basketball player Vince Boumann to talk about how his rugby experience led him to an opportunity to compete in the revamped SlamBall competition. Following the interview presented by O’Neills, Colton closes the show with a giveaway in “The Loop” presented by Physio Pro. Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colton kicks off this unconventional show with “The Breakdown” presented by First Bank with a programming note. After “The Breakdown”, Colton is joined by John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning to recap the 2023 Major League Rugby season and preview the Final between the San Diego Legion and the New England Free Jacks. Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colton kicks off the show with “The Breakdown” presented by First Bank with a recap of a surprise Raptors in the MLR playoffs, an exploration into the legality of signing a player before a playoff game, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen. After “The Breakdown”, Colton answers your questions in the mailbag. Following the mailbag presented by O’Neills, Colton assigns some Gilly-related “Required Reading” presented by Maria Empanda, and closes the show with “The Loop” presented by Physio Pro. Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colton starts the show with “The Breakdown” presented by First Bank with some American Raptors news, some current and former Raptors competing in the Premier Rugby Sevens, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-8:38). After “The Breakdown”, Colton runs an interview with American Raptors center Aki Pulu after he made the Super Rugby Americas First XV back in Round 2 (8:40-24:22). Following the interview presented by O’Neills, Colton assigns some on-site “Required Viewing” presented by Maria Empanda, and closes the show with “The Loop” presented by Physio Pro (24:24-29:34). Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colton starts the show with “The Breakdown” presented by First Bank by talking about the American Raptors' season-ending victory, some of the top performers, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this Weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-6:26). After “The Breakdown”, Colton chats with American Raptors rugby coordinator Scott Nies about the tour in 2023, the focus in the second half of the season, and what's on tap this summer (6:28-23:05). Following the interview presented by O'Neills, Colton assigns some “Required Reading” presented by Maria Empanda, and closes the show with a special rerun of the Denver Nuggets rugby sevens draft to celebrate the Nuggets NBA Finals run in “The Loop” presented by Physio Pro (23:07-1:25:07). Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colton starts the show with “The Breakdown” presented by First Bank by talking about an unsettling trend over the course of the American Raptors' previous three matches, their final match of the season, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-11:36). After “The Breakdown”, Colton runs an interview with American Raptors center Aki Pulu after he made the Super Rugby Americas First XV back in Round 2 (11:38-19:34). Following the interview presented by O'Neills, Colton assigns some “Required Reading” presented by Maria Empanda, and closes the show with “The Loop” presented by Physio Pro (19:36-25:01). Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colton begins the show with “The Breakdown” presented by First Bank by talking about the final two American Raptors matches of the season, building momentum, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-9:21). After “The Breakdown”, Colton digs up interviews with American Raptors forwards Sebastian Otero (9:23-13:43) and Diego Fortuny (13:45-18:04) from Media Day back in January. Following the interviews presented by O'Neills, Colton assigns some “Required Reading” presented by Maria Empanda, and closes the show with “The Loop” presented by Physio Pro (18:06-25:02). Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colton begins the show with “The Breakdown” presented by First Bank by talking about the Raptors' loss to Yacare XV in Round 11, a change in times for one of the final matches, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-7:13). After “The Breakdown”, Colton talks with American College Rugby chairman Rich Cortez about his interesting career, American College Rugby, and the responsibilities of a Match Day Commissioner for Super Rugby Americas (7:15-41:05). Following the interview presented by O'Neills, Colton assigns some exciting “Required Reading” presented by Maria Empanda, and closes the show with “The Loop” presented by Physio Pro (41:07-46:27). Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colton begins the show with “The Breakdown” presented by First Bank by talking about the Raptors' loss to Peñarol in Round 10, he talks with Diego Magno about the progress the team is making, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-7:59). After “The Breakdown”, Colton chats with American Raptors wing Daytwon Sheridan about his wild two weeks of rugby, what it's like being one of the original XO players on the team, and how he's worked his way into the lineup and onto the Super Rugby Americas try leaderboard (8:01-28:03). Following the interview presented by O'Neills, Colton assigns some “Required Reading” presented by Maria Empanda, and closes the show with “The Loop” presented by Physio Pro (28:05-32:01). Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colton begins the show with “The Breakdown” presented by First Bank by talking about the Raptors' first Super Rugby Americas win over Selknam, some players that impressed, and All of the Rugby You Can Watch this weekend presented by Wintergreen (0:00-6:09). After “The Breakdown”, Colton talks with American Raptors forward Will Crawford about the win, the team's mindset after a tough start to the season, and what some of the differences that he sees between Super Rugby Americas and Major League Rugby (6:11-25:51). Following the interview presented by O'Neills, Colton assigns some “Required Reading” presented by Maria Empanda, and closes the show with “The Loop” presented by Physio Pro (25:52-30:34). Follow on Twitter: @DNVR_Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colton checks in after his six-week absence, and talks about his plans for the future of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices