Rugby Swag Show with Gift 'GiftTime' Egbelu

Everybody's Game is the 2020 movie that follows Premiership rugby stars, Maro Itoje, Beno Obano, Biyi Alo, Ellis Genge, and Anthony Watson, and show …

This week we talk Rugby ATL controversy. World Rugby lowers where you can tackle people. Talking USA Rugby 7s success at Hamilton 7s. Premier Rugby …

We take a look into the rugby documentary, No Woman, No Try. No Woman, No Try is the rugby documentary that talks about Female rugby players and the challenges they face off the pitch, battling gender, ethnic, and …

We talk about Netflix producing rugby documentary series. Eddie Jones returns back to Australia. Remembering Ed Hagarty. South African Sharks owner calls out Miami. Some rugby business advice and reviewing documentary, …

We are talking about the new interim coaches for USA Rugby 15s squads. MLR has a potential new team and a new media deal in the works. Super Rugby …

Welcome to a new year! 2023 is finally here. We're kicking off the new year with talks of USA Rugby coaching turnover. Talk about the South African …

It's the last episode of 2022, and we are looking at what we want to have for 2023. Talking about the new rugby competition between North and South America rugby, Have a sitdown about locker room awareness and habitual …

We speak to Isaiah Washington, Director of Operations and Founder of Southern University Rugby Club. We speak to him about his time at Arkansas State, what his time in the Army provided him, and what the future of …

Experience the inspiring true story of the U14 India championship rugby team in 'Jungle Cry'! This heartwarming sports movie follows the team's …

Take a look back at what the USA Rugby men's and women's team did at Capetown 7s. Also we look over a few movies. We talk Invictus, Sye, and The Nomads.

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We bring back Michael "Mick" Fealey, President of Citizens Sports Foundation, to talk about improving rugby in the USA, and addressing misconceptions …

We talk about the need for entrepreneurship in rugby. How to make it happen, and the perspectives that it should come from. And a change to the show. 

Gift Egbelu talks about Portugal vs USA Repechage match and not qualifying for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, USA Women's Rugby, and the biggest needs for success for USA Rugby

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Theo Bennett has been coaching for almost 30 years with various teams around the world including the USA Rugby National team, Rugby in Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, and so much more. He's also a new author of the book …

Tito Miranda came from humble first-generation immigrant beginnings. He started his rugby journey as a crossover player playing in a tiny private …

Adam Hughes is the author and researcher of the book, "This is Rugby: The Story, Culture, and Future of American Rugby". He is a former bartender …

Katherine Aversano is the current head coach for Howard University Women's Rugby team. Aversano became connected with Howard University when she attended Howard University Law, but her story in rugby has been long. She …

Danny Lambe is a rugby player turned entrepreneur. Danny was a guy who just wanted to help his kids out with their tackle defense, and turned that into creating a product that specifically helps players learn how to …

Takunda Rusike is a highly motivated rugby player who helped found the Howard Rugby Women's team. Between working on the Howard team during the hot spot of the pandemic in 2020, as well as working on her degree, she has …

Kisset Chirengende has been a pinnacle figure in the promotion and development of rugby matches around the world. He is the founder of Kyros Sports, a sports marketing agency that has been responsible for setting up …

Daniel Davillier has been playing rugby since high school and envisioned starting a rugby legacy by helping to found a rugby team at Howard …

Diane Johnson is an athlete nutrition specialist, who helps elite club-level student-athletes get stronger, reduce injuries and enhance performance using nutrition so they can achieve their dreams in sport and life.

Mark Diaz has been a fierce promoter and player of rugby. Starting with the Panama City Hurricanes, he has seen his visibility grow as a player with the Optimus Rugby 7s Touring Squad, to becoming part of the coaching …

Malik Johnson has been in rugby since his senior year of high school. The opportunity to start a rugby club at Prairie View A&M was a legacy …

Return with another segment of "Developing Rugby." This week we'll be featuring World Rugby referee, Amelia Luciano; Co-Founders of R.O.O.T.S Rugby, Kyle and Tiana Granby; head coach of Mount St. Mary's Rugby, Farrah …

This week we bring a special episode of the Greaux Rugby Show. We're featuring some of our past guests, who have talked to us on developing and learning from opportunities that they have had presented to them. 

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Tamara Van Leeuwen is a former dancer, restaurateur, and economist who found her way into rugby. Though born in the Netherlands, she has lived in Curaçao almost all her life. She became the president of the rugby …

Brandon Davis is a native of Dallas, Texas. He's been playing rugby for 4 years, but he's been a high-level athlete for years. He talks about his origins, how rugby impacted the perspective of his life, and just how …

Jenn Salomon has been a very active rugby player and coach in the northeast of the United States. She has gone from a prominent player for Quinnipiac Rugby to becoming a rugby coach for Sacred Heart University and …

Theo Henry has been involved in rugby for 20 years. He has been a leader on the field for his country of Guyana national rugby team. Won multiple …

Cody Melphy has been on the scene for almost a decade now. From a high level player for the Glendale Raptors to Life University and all the way as a member of the USA Rugby Olympic Sevens team. Melphy talks to us about …

Michael Fealey is the founder of the Citizens Rugby Foundation, the Exiles RFC, and Mick Mullins Irish Pub. He has been pushing to file a grievance …

Maria Thomas is a dynamite of personality and passion. She has been a long-time member of the Trinidad and Tobago Women's National Rugby team. She has now turned her energy from just the field to the top of the …

Phaidra Knight is one of the most accomplished rugby players in American history. Alumni of the HBCU, Alabama State University, a lawyer, an …

Robbie Owens is best known for his Youtube persona, "Squidge Rugby". A channel where he breaks down rugby games and stories, in a poetic way that combines humor, with historic referencing, and deep dives of observation …

Karimah Prince is one of the first players who joined the Prairie View A&M Rugby women's team. She talks to us about her process into attending …

Akinola Raymond has been an up-and-coming rugby star on the pitch. Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, Akinola found rugby and has been a dynamic player. …

Carille Guthrie is an HBCU Alum, rugby player, engineer, and international traveler and so much more. She has been supporting rugby where ever she lands, regardless of whether it's working with Doctors across borders in …

Marquise Goodwin has been in the rugby game for over 15 years. Moving from player to coach to referee, Marquise found his niche and has created deep rugby roots as a referee. As the vice president for the Southern …

Erika Morri is a former Italian Rugby National Team Member, a multiple time Rugby World Cup player, and a former board member of the Italian Rugby …

Robert Perry has been impacting rugby in Curaçao for over 10 years. Coming from England on the tail end of a professional career, Perry has seen how both he and the island have been positively impacted by rugby. Perry …

Nicolette Pantor has been a leader and force of nature for the Trinidad & Tobago National Rugby Women's Team. She is the captain for the national …

Jess Neilson has been making an impact on women's rugby since she was 12 years old. From being an activist for girl's rights to play rugby to …

Keisha Ann Down is a force to be reckoned with in rugby. Keisha has been in rugby from birth, where her father was a significant figure in the early developments of Jamaican rugby. Her journey took her too London, UK …

Ryan Ginty has been one of the people behind the scenes involved in the growth and development of live streaming rugby in the USA. He has broadcast …

Sarah Sall has been quietly making movement happen in the background for the USA Rugby Men's National Team for almost two decades. Sall has been a …

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Katie Sadleir has been a growing force in the sporting community for over 20 years. Coming as an executive for the New Zealand Sports Authority, she joined World Rugby in 2017, with a focus on developing the outlook of …

Ada Milby is the president of the Philippines Rugby Union, the former captain of the Philippines Women National team, military vet, and a member of the World Rugby Council. Ada Milby has been changing the game for …

Warren Mullis and Preston Thompson are the hosts of the popular rugby podcast, Red, White, and Black Eye of the American Rugby Pod. They have curated …

Tosan Tutse-Tonwe is a 20 year coach, player, administrator and media influencer of rugby. Based out of Maryland, he's been working on moving the needle in rugby. We had the opportunity to talk about the direction of …

The pandemic forced USA Rugby to become more innovative with the way it was connecting with its membership. As a result, the USA Club Rugby Training …

Curitiba Rugby Club is one of the premier rugby clubs in  Brazil. Based in south Brazil, the Curitiba Rugby Club is led by Gabrielle De Pelligrini, the captain and senior player for the women's side, Vitor Ancina, the …

Tiffany Fa'a'ae has become a very prominent fixture in the USA rugby community over the last 3 years. A Women's Premier League Champion and Captain for the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2017, she has transitioned into one …

Tiara Mack is a name you will probably be learning about for a long time. She just won her first bid as state senator for the state of Rhode Island in November, and is ready to take the world by storm. We speak about …

Anne Onwusiri is the founder and host of the podcast, Black Girls Ruck. She has been bringing attention to black women in rugby around the world. We had the chance to speak about how women's rugby is developing in the …

Koma Gandy Fischbein has been a significant staple in the USA rugby community. A former Navy officer, and international rugby player, she has been bringing her rugby knowledge and talent to the rugby community for over …

Dr. Amelia Luciano is a renaissance woman in the sport of rugby. She is a World Rugby level referee, the commissioner for the Ivy League Rugby …

Gordon Hanlon has been developing in name in coaching around the world for the last ten years. Migrating to the USA from Ireland, Gordon found himself in Dallas, TX and discovering a new passion with coaching. Hanlon …

We are back with a new episode of Greaux Rugby as we open season 2. Host, Gift Egbelu, takes the time to go over his story and why he has been working in rugby media and industry since 2013. Gift talks about why he …

Rugby N Beauty is one of the most unique rugby pages on the web. The basis of his rugby page is presenting different rugby players from around the world. Jorge Cota has provided a platform for people to get recognized …

Kimani Davis has become a staple of the community in the northeast part of the United States. He is one of the co-founders of R.O.OT.S Rugby, and the founder of the M.A.D.E. (My Actions Defy Expectations) movement. He …

Matt Upton has been a life long rugby player. Entering the game in high school while playing as a star offensive linemen in Texas, he quick found a …

Freddi Henry-Ajudua has been playing rugby for a short period of time, but he's already been making an impact. He's won championships with Life University Rugby and had been called up to play Major League Rugby. He's …

Derek Lipscomb has been a premiere player for Old Blue Rugby for a decade, but that's not just who he is. A Colombia graduate, who has motivated …

Pat Evans is a beer loving, sports business writing journalist who has written for major publications like The Athletic , 247Sports, Thrillist, Beer Connoisseur, and more. He currently is a lead writer for Front Office …

Kelli Smith is the example of what it means to be a crossover athlete in all formats. Smith is a former track and field star, and women's American Football player who found herself on the reality show, "The Next Olympic …

Adam Gray-Hayward is an actor, and multi-sport athlete from  Australia by way of California. He is best known for playing the starring role in the …

Jackie Finlan is the founder and editor of The Rugby Breakdown, a rugby news and information website focused on covering girls and women's rugby on all levels. She has been a champion for the expansion and development …

Farrah Douglas has been a rugby lifer since she was first introduced to it in college. It's lead her from being a player,  to a coach, to an …

Rashad Lipford started playing rugby his senior year of high school for proud program, Memphis Inner City Rugby. Which spurned a passion to create a …

James Brunson, director and coach for the North Philly Nomads, has been a rugby evangelist since he started playing in college in Hartford, …

Matthew Provost was one of the first rugby players to play for Prairie View A&M Rugby. A former collegiate football player from a small town in …

Nicholas Walcott has had an extremely unique rugby journey. A from D1 College Football player who turned into one of the most influential nightclub …

We'll be back with a normal episode next week. This week Gift Egbelu gives his thoughts and perspectives on the events that have happened since the George Floyd case, and where he thinks we need to go to moving forward. 

Cheta Emba is one of the leading rugby 7s fullbacks in the world. A Harvard graduate, who has found success in both athletics and academics. We talk …

Ram Eddings is a major staple of the growth of rugby in the USA. A 2015 USA Rugby Hall of Fame Life Time Achievement Award recipient, Eddings changed …

Charity Williams entered her athletic career as a gymnast, but quickly found success in rugby. Williams talked about her rise through rugby, and how it related back to her day to day life. The experience of being a part …

Seifuddin "Seif" Saafir is former rugby player, and current co-coach of Morehouse College Rugby. Saafir was part of the first two Morehouse teams …

Blaine Scully is the recently retired former USA Rugby Eagle National Team captain, as well as former player for the Leicester Tigers and Cardiff …

Angela Elena Stadelman is a women's national rugby player from Switzerland. She has accrued a following of over 12,000+ followers on Instagram and …

We had a great conversation with Chisa Egbelu of PeduL. PeduL is a platform to ensure that all students have equal access to academic and professional opportunities.

Chisa speaks to us on how PeduL can help with young …

Phil Thiel played for  USA Rugby from 2008 to 2018 as the primary hooker for the USA Rugby 15s side.  We got to talk about his time at Life University, playing internationally for the Saracens and the USA Rugby national …

We had the pleasure of sitting down to talk with Prairie View A&M University Rugby team president, Rhahim Vital, and senior and captain, Michael Toussaint. I had the pleasure of meeting them for our first HBCU Rugby …

Naya Tapper came on the show to talk with us. This was part of our promotion leading up to the HBCU Rugby Classic, but of course because of the corona virus we had to cancel. None the less, this was a great conversation …

Dave Rimes is based in Florida, USA. He has played at the North American High School 7s Tournament as a member of the all-star touring squad, …

We bring our old podcast, Greaux Rugby, back from the dead, as we open up with interview with the co-founders of the R.O.O.T.S Rugby team, Tiana and …