Rugby Hive

About Rugby Hive

Former International 7s players Dallen Stanford 🇺🇸 (RWC Broadcaster) and Robin MacDowell 🇨🇦 (International 7s Coach) interview rugby's greatest players, coaches and broadcasters — Olympic medalists, World Cup winners and Sevens icons. Every legend has a story — we're here to share it! 🐝 ⁣ 🔗 Episodes, YouTube & Socials: https://linktr.ee/RugbyHive ⁣ #RugbyHive #RugbyPodcast #RugbyLegends

Publisher

Dallen Stanford and Robin MacDowell

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jul 2020

Latest episode

27 May 2026

Latest episodes

39 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 May 2026

   Jack Hanratty 🇮🇪 | Episode 38

   Hosts Dallen Stanford & Robin MacDowell are joined by current USA Women’s 15s Head Coach Jack Hanratty for #RugbyHive Episode 38. Originally from Skerries, County Dublin, Hanratty has rapidly become one of the most respected young coaches in world rugby. His coaching journey began with Leinster Rugby before moving into the Rugby Canada pathway, where he climbed from age-grade rugby into senior international coaching. Hanratty first made waves on the international stage with Canada Women’s Rugby, serving as assistant coach during the 2022 Rugby World Cup before taking charge of Canada Women’s Sevens. Under his leadership, Canada became one of the most exciting and dangerous teams on the HSBC SVNS circuit, highlighted by a silver medal performance at the Paris Olympics in 2024. Now leading the USA Women’s Eagles program, Hanratty has relocated to the United States to guide the team into an exciting new era ahead of Rugby World Cup 2029 and the massive opportunity of Rugby World Cup 2033 on American soil. In this episode, we dive deep into Jack’s coaching philosophy, his upbringing in Ireland, and the influences that shaped his approach to leadership and high performance. We unpack Canada’s remarkable run to Olympic silver in Paris, including the incredible comeback victory over Australia in the semifinals, and what it takes to build belief within an elite environment. We also discuss the future of USA Women’s Rugby, talent identification across North America, the balance between 7s and 15s development, and why women’s rugby is entering a golden era globally. Hanratty also shares insights into athlete management, pressure moments at the Olympics, and what success could look like for the Eagles over the next four-year cycle. We hope you enjoy this episode with one of the brightest coaching minds in international rugby — a coach already shaping the future of the women’s game across two nations. The Rugby Hive Podcast is brought to you by: The Rugby Broadcast Academy⁠, (https://dallenstanford.com/⁠ ) MacDowell Rugby⁠ (https://www.macdowellrugby.ca/⁠ ⁠), Tsunami Sport⁠ (https://www.tsunami-sport.com/⁠ ), Gilbert Rugby Canada (https://gilbertrugbycanada.com/⁠ ), Biltong Canada (https://canadabiltong.com/⁠ )⁠ & RugbyCoffee⁠ (https://www.rugbycoffee.com/⁠ ). Pick up your sensational merchandise from our online store 🛒 at ⁠World Rugby Shop (https://www.worldrugbyshop.com/collections/rugby-hive)⁠! Catch us on the Socials! YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/RugbyHive), Website (https://www.rugbyhive.com/⁠ ), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/MyRugbyHive/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/RugbyHive), X (https://x.com/rugbyhive), TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@rugbyhive) #RugbyPodcast (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/rugbypodcast) #RugbyLegends (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/rugbylegends) #RugbyHive (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/rugbyhive)

2. 

   29 Apr 2026

   Naas Botha 🇿🇦 | Episode 37

   Hosts Dallen Stanford & Robin MacDowell are joined by Springbok legend and one of the greatest fly-halves in rugby history, Naas Botha, for #RugbyHive Episode 37. Botha won 28 Test caps for the Springboks between 1980 and 1992, scoring 312 points — a South African record that stood for over a decade. His tally was passed by Percy Montgomery in his 50th match, while Botha had only played in 28. Botha’s weapon of choice was the drop goal: 18 in Test rugby, and a record 273 in domestic rugby. He scored a record 2,511 points for Northern Transvaal (now Blue Bulls) during his career between 1977 and 1995. He captained his province on a record 128 occasions and secured nine Currie Cup titles. In this episode, we go right back to the beginning — Naas's upbringing in Brits and where his obsession with the boot truly started. We explore the extraordinary story of his Dallas Cowboys trial, and the fascinating chapter of his life where he went on to win the 1984 USA Rugby National Club Championship with the Dallas Harlequins. We also dive into his time playing for Rugby Rovigo Delta in Italy and Northern Transvaal in South Africa at the same time! We hear about his 30-year broadcasting career at SuperSport, and the potential next chapter in his broadcasting career, taking rugby to a new audience in America, having recently moved to Kansas. To date, Botha holds the record as the the longest on-air talent career in the history of SuperSport, testimony to his enduring abilities. We also delve into some of his favorite Springbok team mates, plus the best scrum-halves and fly-halves he has seen. We hope you enjoy this episode which provides a rare and deeply personal look at one of South African rugby's most iconic figures — a man who broke records, crossed codes, and shaped a sport across five remarkable decades. The Rugby Hive Podcast is brought to you by Tsunami Sport (https://www.tsunami-sport.com/), Gilbert Rugby Canada (https://gilbertrugbycanada.com/collections/practice-balls/products/ball-g-tr4000-the-rugby-hive-trainer-sz5), Rugby Coffee (https://us.rugbycoffee.com/), Biltong Canada (https://canadabiltong.com/), the Broadcast Academy (https://dallenstanford.com/) and MacDowell Rugby (https://www.macdowellrugby.ca/). Pick up your sensational merchandise from our online store 🛒 at WorldRugby Shop (https://www.worldrugbyshop.com/collections/rugby-hive?ref=WRSHive)! Catch us on the Socials! Podcast 🎧 YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyHive) Website | rugbyhive.com (https://www.rugbyhive.com/) Instagram | @MyRugbyHive (https://www.instagram.com/myrugbyhive/) TikTok | @RugbyHive (https://www.tiktok.com/@rugbyhive) Facebook | RugbyHive (https://www.facebook.com/RugbyHive/) X | @RugbyHive (https://x.com/rugbyhive) #RugbyPodcast #RugbyLegends #RugbyHive

3. 

   20 Mar 2025

   Shiray & Gillies Kaka 🇳🇿 | Episode 36

   Hosts Dallen Stanford & Robin MacDowell are joined by legends Shiray & Gillies Kaka for #RugbyHive Episode 36. Shiray Kaka is a Black Ferns 7s sensation representing New Zealand on the world stage since 2013, earning recognition for her incredible work rate and try-scoring ability. She has been a key player in the Black Ferns 7s success, winning a Gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Silver medal at the 2022 Rugby World Cup 7s in Cape Town and Bronze medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Over the last decade New Zealand has won the Sevens World Series in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2023. Gillies Kaka played for the All Blacks 7s from 2013 to 2016, winning Sevens World Series titles in 2013 and 2014, and represented New Zealand at the 2016 Rio Olympics. He was known for his leadership, speed and vision on the field, helping New Zealand win Silver at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. After retiring, Gillies made the transition into coaching, bringing his experience and knowledge to the next generation of players. Together, Gillies and Shiray have built impressive careers in rugby, while balancing family life and supporting each other's growth on and off the field. In this episode, we dive into Gillies and Shiray’s backgrounds, their journey in rugby, and their path to represent their country at the Olympic Games. We delve in Gillies’ transition to a Cowboy, and from player to coach after turning down a ‘real’ job, exploring his coaching ambitions and his experience representing MacDowell Rugby and Canada at the 2024 Global Youth Sevens. We hear from Shiray about her Gold medal highs and lows, plus how she found coaching the next generation of Canadian talent at the 2024 Global Youth Sevens. We also hear about life on the farm, and then a MASSIVE news drop while recording: Shiray is pregnant!! Wishing the Kaka family all the best during this exciting time! We hope you enjoy this episode which provides an inspiring look at two of rugby's most entertaining athletes, their journey together in the world of rugby, and the balance between family, farming, coaching and comedy in Rayze The Roof, which is open for sponsorship! The Rugby Hive Podcast is brought to you by Tsunami Sport (https://www.tsunami-sport.com/), Gilbert Rugby Canada (https://gilbertrugbycanada.com/collections/practice-balls/products/ball-g-tr4000-the-rugby-hive-trainer-sz5), RugbyCoffee (https://us.rugbycoffee.com/), Bru’sBiltong (https://brusbiltong.com/), BiltongCanada (https://canadabiltong.com/), Flag X Rugby (https://www.tagxinternational.com/) and MacDowellRugby (https://www.macdowellrugby.ca/). Pick up your sensational merchandise from our online store 🛒 at World Rugby Shop (https://www.worldrugbyshop.com/collections/rugby-hive?ref=WRSHive)! Catch us on the Socials! Podcast 🎧 YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyHive) Website | rugbyhive.com (https://www.rugbyhive.com/) Instagram | @MyRugbyHive (https://www.instagram.com/myrugbyhive/) Facebook | RugbyHive (https://www.facebook.com/RugbyHive/) X | @RugbyHive (https://x.com/rugbyhive) #RugbyPodcast #RugbyLegends #RugbyHive

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YouTube views

28,841

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 66 / 100

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YouTube

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Engagement

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