{"podcast":{"title":"The Rugby 100 Club: Rugby for the People, By the People.","slug":"the-rugby-100-club-rugby-for-the-people-by-the-people-7758147","podcast_index_feed_id":7758147,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/the-growth-of-rugby-in-america-chicago-hounds-mlr-culture-the-future-of-us-rugby/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/the-growth-of-rugby-in-america-chicago-hounds-mlr-culture-the-future-of-us-rugby","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/the-growth-of-rugby-in-america-chicago-hounds-mlr-culture-the-future-of-us-rugby/20260311_110310_d282ee14f6d967f04b9b6cb054d72561.jpg","author":"Rugby 100 Club","episode_count":50,"summary":"Welcome to Rugby 100 Club , where rugby is more than scores and standings—it’s the people, stories, personalities, and community behind the game. Hosted by Matt Courtright, Rugby 100 Club brings fans into the world of rugby through: 🏉 Honest conversations and league storylines 🏉 Fan experiences, road trips and unforgettable moments 🏉 Behind-the-scenes player stories 🏉 Predictions, debates and rugby culture 🏉 The camaraderie that makes rugby different from every other sport From tailgates and post-match socials to stories from players, fans, and communities around the rugby world, Rugby 100 Club delivers the game beyond the pitch. Whether you've loved rugby for years or you're just discovering the sport, pull up a chair and join the club.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T04:18:58.608003+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rugby-100-club-rugby-for-the-people-by-the-people-7758147"},"episode":{"title":"Sam Matenga Opens Up: Seattle Seawolves, Crusaders, Concussions & Rugby Culture","slug":"sam-matenga-opens-up-seattle-seawolves-crusaders-concussions-rugby-culture","published_at":"2026-03-28T15:18:16+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rugby-100-club-rugby-for-the-people-by-the-people-7758147/sam-matenga-opens-up-seattle-seawolves-crusaders-concussions-rugby-culture","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rugby-100-club-rugby-for-the-people-by-the-people-7758147","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/the-growth-of-rugby-in-america-chicago-hounds-mlr-culture-the-future-of-us-rugby/2669600","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/377466/2669600/the-growth-of-rugby-in-america-chicago-hounds-mlr-culture-the-future-of-us-rugby/2026_03_28_15_15_16_4629f0d9-50c3-41d7-9e3a-932eb0463d14.mp3","summary":"On this episode of Rugby 100 Club , Matt Courtright sits down with Sam Matenga to talk about his rugby journey from Australia and Seattle to New Zealand, training with the Crusaders, winning a championship, raising a family, and what makes rugby culture so special. They also dive into life in America, travel stories, MLR memories, fan experience, and why the game can keep growing worldwide. If you love rugby stories, player journeys, and behind-the-scenes conversations, this one’s for you. Subscribe for more rugby conversations, player interviews, and stories from around the game. #Rugby #Rugby100Club #SamMatenga #Crusaders #SeattleSeawolves #MLR #SuperRugby","meta_description":"On this episode of Rugby 100 Club , Matt Courtright sits down with Sam Matenga to talk about his rugby journey from Australia and Seattle to New Zealand,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4503,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-rugby-100-club-rugby-for-the-people-by-the-people-7758147/episodes/sam-matenga-opens-up-seattle-seawolves-crusaders-concussions-rugby-culture/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rugby-100-club-rugby-for-the-people-by-the-people-7758147/sam-matenga-opens-up-seattle-seawolves-crusaders-concussions-rugby-culture.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}