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.