B-Side Bois Rugby Podcast

10/31/2025

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Introducing the 27 cities and areas entering the application phase to host Men’s Rugby World Cup 2031 🇺🇸

10/30/2025

Our international correspondent Eric Nichols, UNI Men's Rugby LEGEND!

Throwback Thursday 💜💛
Eric Nichols
Played from 2007 to Fall 2012
Position: Primarily fly-half (10), with some time in the back three early on.
Favorite UNI Rugby Memory: Winning five games in a single day at the Wisconsin–Platteville tournament alongside a young, tough squad — shoutout to Alec Lang, Harrison Harget, and 747.

10/30/2025

🎥 Heart of America College Rugby TOURNAMENT LIVESTREAM! 🎥

The B-Side Bois are bringing you another full-production livestream as the University of Iowa Men's Rugby team host the Kansas Jayhawks Rugby Football Club on Saturday, November 8th in the Heart of America Conference Playoffs, presented by the Iowa Rugby Foundation!

🏉 #3 Iowa (North #1 seed) vs #7 Kansas (South #2 seed) — a massive clash between two powerhouse programs!
[Rankings provided by Goff Rugby Report]

⏰ Kickoff time: TBA
📺 Watch free on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/-sidebois

We’re bringing you the complete viewing experience — pre-show, halftime show, post-match show, and exclusive interviews with players, coaches, and fans!

🔥 Next week’s episode of the podcast will feature exclusive interviews from both programs as they battle for a spot in the College Rugby Association of America National Tournament!

💼 Sponsorship opportunities are still available!
Feature your business on our livestream, podcast, and social media platforms — message us to get involved and support rugby coverage in the Midwest!

10/29/2025

Mr. Gray, Nichols, and Sam Hendricks are back together to talk all things rugby! Name another podcast that can cover Iowa High School Girls Rugby, National 7s Girls Rugby, an interview with Anna Degen from the Iowa Rugby Union Women’s Development Committee, a full recap of college rugby across Iowa, updates from the Midwest Rugby Union, and deep discussion on how to keep improving the game in the heartland—all in one episode!

Of course, the boys don’t stop there. They dive into international rugby news, share plenty of laughs, and offer thoughtful insights along the way. Whether you’re a player, coach, fan, or just rugby-curious—everyone’s welcome in the B-Side Bois clubhouse.

And don’t forget: tune in to our livestream of the Kansas Jayhawks Rugby Football Club at the University of Iowa Men's Rugby on November 8th, presented by the Iowa Rugby Foundation, live on our YouTube channel!

Thanks to our sponsors DirectVoice Services, LLC, SingleSpeed Brewing Co., and the West Des Moines Wombats Rugby Club for making this episode possible.

Listen here: https://spotify.link/GrHKtIfnRXb

Iowa Youth Rugby Association
Iowa Rugby Union
Midwest Rugby Union

10/29/2025

Got something cooking for tomorrow 👀

10/28/2025

🎥 LIVE STREAM ANNOUNCEMENT 🎥

The B-Side Bois are proud to announce that we’ll be livestreaming the first round of the Heart of America College Rugby Conference Tournament on Saturday, November 8th as University of Iowa Men's Rugby host the Kansas Jayhawks Rugby Football Club in a massive clash between two powerhouse Midwest programs!

The Hawkeyes enter the playoffs undefeated in conference play as the North #1 seed, while the Jayhawks come in strong as the South #2 seed.

⏰ Kickoff time: TBA
📺 Watch free on our YouTube channel!
https://www.youtube.com/-sidebois

This stream is brought to you by the Iowa Rugby Foundation, whose mission is “to support the University of Iowa Men’s Rugby Club, as well as youth, collegiate, and senior rugby in Iowa.”
https://www.iowarugbyfoundation.org/

Interested in supporting rugby and promoting your business?
💼 We have stream sponsorship opportunities available!
Your business can be featured on our livestream, social media, and podcast platforms.

📩 Message us to learn more!

10/27/2025

The Iowa Rugby Union is looking for new coaches for all select side teams and also looking for new board leadership for 2026! Check it out and get involved!

Get Involved with the Iowa Rugby Union! 🏉

The Iowa Rugby Union is looking for new Select Side Coaches to help elevate the level of play for our U23 and Senior Men’s and Women’s programs in 2026!

📋 Coaching Positions Available:

U23 Men’s Head Coach
U23 Men’s Assistant Coaches

U23 Women’s Head Coach
U23 Women’s Assistant Coaches

Senior Men’s Head Coach
Senior Men’s Assistant Coaches

Senior Women’s Head Coach
Senior Women’s Assistant Coaches

👉 Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkNKlg5WlS1ag8PVUSdkjMctNGuZPrBSGaskoRr1dSldvO6Q/viewform

The Iowa Rugby Union is also seeking new Board Members at this winter’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).

🗳️ Nominations and voting will take place during the AGM.

Positions open:

Iowa Union President (2-year term)

Iowa Union Interim Vice President (1-year term)

Iowa Union Treasurer (2-year term)

Start thinking about who you want to help lead our union into the future!

10/27/2025

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Your final Match report of the fall.

10/27/2025

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