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3d ago

From Olympic Bronze to Parisian Rings: The Unstoppable Alev Kelter In this high-energy episode of US Rugby Happy Hour , hosts Bill Baker and John Fitzpatrick welcome one of the most decorated and versatile athletes in American rugby: triple-Olympian and USA Eagle #256, Alev Kelter. Alev opens up about her remarkable journey from the elite ice rinks and soccer fields of Alaska to the global rugby stage, sharing the deeply personal story of how a devastating "no" from the Olympic hockey team eventually led her to find "home" and healing within the rugby community. She explores the unique ethos of the sport that values the person as much as the player, and why she believes her transition to rugby was ultimately about discovering her true purpose through the strength of those around her. The conversation dives deep into the "Cinderella story" of the Paris 2024 Olympics, reliving the heart-pounding final seconds of the bronze medal victory over Australia and the surreal experience of hearing 70,000 fans chanting "USA" in the Stade de France. Beyond the pitch, Alev teases the details of her romantic post-Olympic engagement at a Parisian art museum, her "Alaskan royalty" welcome back home at the airport, and her current chapter playing for Loughborough Lightning in England's elite Premiership Women's Rugby (PWR). From her competitive "fire and ice" upbringing with her twin sister to her cryptic "never say never" stance on a potential future run at the Winter Olympics, this is a candid look at a master of many trades who is still brewing something special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11

This week, US Rugby Happy Hour welcomes newly capped USA Eagle Nafi Ma'afu (Eagle #597) for a candid conversation about finally achieving his lifelong goal. After years of anticipation from USA rugby fans, the Top 14 forward—who is currently playing with Montauban in France after stints with Perpignan and Grenoble—details his remarkable journey from high school rugby in Phoenix, Arizona, to the elite level of French club rugby. Hear the intense emotions he felt making his debut against Georgia, from walking out through the smoke to hearing the national anthem for the very first time as an Eagle. The road to representing his country was paved with serious challenges, and Nafi opens up about the tough run of injuries (including shoulder, neck, and knee issues) that kept him sidelined and the mental battles required to push through to the top. We also get his thoughts on the intense French club competition, the pressure of preparing for the 2027 Rugby World Cup where the Eagles are pooled with France and Japan. Tune in to hear the raw account of resilience, what it's like to get your first test yellow card, and what it takes to thrive as an American player overseas. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. ⁠http://www.eaglesoverseas.com⁠ ⁠eaglesoverseas@comcast.net⁠ John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. ⁠John@rugbymorning.com⁠ ⁠http://www.rugbymorning.com Youtube | X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Tiktok | Bluesky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 4

This special episode of US Rugby Happy Hour welcomes a major figure in the American game: Alex Magleby, Co-President of Major League Rugby (MLR) . Magleby offers an unparalleled, candid look inside the business and strategy driving the nation's premier professional rugby competition. Dive deep into the mission to stabilize and professionalize the sport, what it takes to build a thriving league, and the critical relationship between MLR and USA Rugby. It’s a must-listen for fans who want to understand the foundational challenges and successes shaping the future of rugby in the United States. As the countdown to the 2031 Rugby World Cup on US soil begins, what are the most urgent priorities for building a competitive national team and a passionate fanbase? Magleby pulls back the curtain on the dedicated efforts to accelerate the development of young American talent and the key broadcast strategies designed to put the MLR in front of millions of new viewers. Hear his thoughts on the next phase of league expansion, financial sustainability, and the pressure of preparing the entire US rugby ecosystem for the global spotlight. Tune in to find out if Major League Rugby is on track to deliver on its massive potential. 🎧 Listen to the replay podcast of this and many previous episodes of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE on Youtube and your favorite podcast player today! iHeart: bit.ly/3A43Tff Apple: bit.ly/3Uuj9u7 Spotify: bit.ly/3ZxjAa0 Like, follow, and subscribe and please leave a comment!! Check out americanrugbyrising.com for the latest on your USA Eagles, schedules, news and more, and visit rugbymorning.com for the latest on ALL rugby! Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. ⁠http://www.eaglesoverseas.com⁠ ⁠eaglesoverseas@comcast.net⁠ John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. ⁠John@rugbymorning.com⁠ ⁠http://www.rugbymorning.com Youtube | X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Tiktok | Bluesky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 27

On this special Thanksgiving episode, Bill and Fitzy share 3 Rugby Things They're Thankful For! ⭐️ MLR 2026 Season ⭐️ MLR 2026 Player Signings ⭐️ USA Men’s & Women’s Eagles ⭐️ Dedicated Youth Rugby Volunteers/Coaches ⭐️ The People of American Rugby Like, follow, and subscribe and please leave a comment!! Check out eaglesoverseas.com for the latest on your USA Eagles, schedules, news and more, and visit rugbymorning.com for the latest on ALL rugby! Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. ⁠http://www.eaglesoverseas.com⁠ ⁠eaglesoverseas@comcast.net⁠ John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. ⁠John@rugbymorning.com⁠ ⁠http://www.rugbymorning.com Youtube | X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Tiktok | Bluesky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 21

In this episode of the US Rugby Happy Hour, hosts Bill and Fitzy welcome Anthem Rugby Club’s General Manager, Mark Carney to the show to discuss Anthem’s off season and future. Have Anthem’s goals changed? Did we give away a signing before Anthem did? What is the team doing to better themselves, will they have enough to not just win, but make it to the playoffs? Follow @americanrugbyrising and @rugbymorning for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated American Rugby Rising (Eagles Overseas Rugby) since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net Youtube | X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Tiktok | Bluesky John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: American Rugby Rising Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 6

In this episode of the US Rugby Happy Hour, hosts Bill and Fitzy discuss the State of American Rugby. How is it going, has it stalled, has the game taken 2 steps back with the Eagles massive loss to Scotland? Did the poor showing at the Ireland vs New Zealand match in Chicago do good for America’s RWC31 hosting or damage it? Bill & Fitzy break all that down and more. Follow @americanrugbyrising and @rugbymorning for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated American Rugby Rising (Eagles Overseas Rugby) since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net Youtube | X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Tiktok | Bluesky John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: American Rugby Rising Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 30

In this episode of the US Rugby Happy Hour, hosts Bill and Fitzy MLR’s hottest new general managers, Will Magie, of the Chicago Hounds. The guys dive into the electric atmosphere surrounding the massive Ireland vs. New Zealand rematch at Soldier Field, with Will sharing what it's like to host the Irish national team at the Hounds' facility and what these international events mean for rugby in Chicago. Will also discusses his rapid transition from player to the front office and his mission to build a championship-winning culture for the Hounds. He offers a candid, inside perspective on the MLR offseason, navigating the challenging player market, and the strategy behind key signings like Tavite Lopeti and Santiago Videla. Plus, get the scoop on how the Hounds are developing future stars like Peyton Wall through their performance squad and academy pathway. Don't miss this in-depth chat about the present and future of the Chicago Hounds and Major League Rugby. Follow @americanrugbyrising and @rugbymorning for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated American Rugby Rising (Eagles Overseas Rugby) since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net Youtube | X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Tiktok | Bluesky John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: American Rugby Rising Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 17

In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, USA Eagle #319, Erica Jarrell-Searcy, one of the breakout Rugby World Cup 2025 stars, recaps her RWC experience, taking it all in, and we dig deep in how she got there! Perhaps one of the only equestrian to rugby crossover athletes we know of. How competitive is her family and how did a "friendly" game of ‘Fight and don’t cry’ with her brother made her who she is today on the rugby field. Well, kind of. Erica also shares about the Sale Sharks expectations this upcoming 2025 season and what are her future goals. Follow @americanrugbyrising and @rugbymorning for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated American Rugby Rising (Eagles Overseas Rugby) since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net Youtube | X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Tiktok | Bluesky John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: American Rugby Rising Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 25

RWC25 Belle of the Ball, Eagle #316, Freda Tafuna In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Rugby World Cup 2025 Belle of the Ball, Freda Tafuna joins Bill & Fitzy to talk about her breakout performance, scoring 6 tries in two matches, and how a wakeup call from coach Sione Fukofuka helped her secure her RWC roster spot. Also, what’s next for her after graduating Lindenwood in the Spring? PWR? Switching codes to League? The sky is the limit for Freda! Follow @americanrugbyrising and @rugbymorning for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated American Rugby Rising (Eagles Overseas Rugby) since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net Youtube | X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Tiktok | Bluesky John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: American Rugby Rising Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 18

In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Rugby Commentator, The Rugby Rundown’s Co-Host, and Eagles #517, Will Hooley joins Bill and Fitzy to talk about USA Men finally qualifying for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, and what it means for American rugby fans. Also, Will shares his opinions on USA Men’s Head Coach, Scott Lawrence’s comments about Canadian rugby, concentrating on American rugby over Canada and Pacific Islander players, a comment that hasn’t sat well with our neighbors to the North. Also, we analyze Eagles performances against Samoa and who we’re missing still. Follow @americanrugbyrising and @rugbymorning for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated American Rugby Rising (Eagles Overseas Rugby) since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net Youtube | X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Tiktok | Bluesky John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: American Rugby Rising Rugby Morning The Rugby Rundown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 11

ARP’s Newest Side, Atlanta Premier Rugby - Daemon Torres & Francesco Balsas In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Bill welcomes two members of the newest American Rugby Premiership side, Atlanta Premier Rugby, Daemon Torres, who many of you may remember from his Rugby ATL and Dallas Jackal playing days, and ARP’s Head Coach, Francesco Balsas to talk about starting the program and how it was built. Where do the players come from, what happens to the players when the season is over? Were all of the other South clubs on board with Atlanta Old White starting an ARP side with USA Rugby South backing? And, who should rugby fans keep an eye out for when watching Atlanta play this Fall? Canada’s Matt Heaton is certainly one, and also a player they can all learn from. Follow @americanrugbyrising and @rugbymorning for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated American Rugby Rising (Eagles Overseas Rugby) since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net Youtube | X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Tiktok | Bluesky John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: American Rugby Rising Rugby Morning Atlanta Premier Rugby USA Rugby South Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 4

In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Bill and guest host, MLR Sideline Reporter, Thomas “Wheels” Grant are joined by this year’s Major League Rugby’s Number 1 overall draft pick, Will Sherman to talk about his rise at UCLA and becoming the 2nd player ever from UCLA to be drafted No. 1 overall, also what is he learning while playing for Randwick Rugby in Australia and what are his expectations for Anthem Rugby? Does Will aspire to be an Eagle soon and maybe represent the USA in the 2031 World Cup!? Follow @americanrugbyrising and @rugbymorning for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated American Rugby Rising (Eagles Overseas Rugby) since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net Youtube | X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Tiktok | Bluesky John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: American Rugby Rising Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 21

In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Bill and Fitzy gave a fun and informative conversation with USA Eagle Tonga Kofe about his meteoric rise in rugby, going from American football players and wrestler to an international capped rugby player in merely a couple years, his success thus far resulting in a professional contract with Prem club, Leicester Tigers. The sky’s the limit for Tonga! Follow @americanrugbyrising and @rugbymorning for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated American Rugby Rising (Eagles Overseas Rugby) since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net Youtube | X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Tiktok | Bluesky John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: American Rugby Rising Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 13

RWC England Preparations, USA Women’s Head Coach, Sione Fukofuka In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Bill and Fitzy welcome back to the show, USA Women’s Head Coach, Sione Fukofuka, as he and the team prepare for the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England. Sione talks about the team’s performance against Fiji and Canada, and what will it take to defeat England in front of, what could be, the largest ever women’s 15 crowd on August 22nd? Sione also looks back at the 18 months he’s been in charge of the women’s program and how has the team grown since taking over the program? Follow @americanrugbyrising and @rugbymorning for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated American Rugby Rising (Eagles Overseas Rugby) since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net Youtube | X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Tiktok | Bluesky John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 31

In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Bill and Fitzy cover the latest in MLR news, specifically the news of NOLA Gold folding, perhaps just for the season, and the merger of both California’s teams. Then USA Women’s Eagle, No. 303, comes on the show to talk about her recovery from major knee injury, facing Canada this weekend and her World Cup preps. Oh, and we delve into her Trampolining past!! Follow @americanrugbyrising and @rugbymorning for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated American Rugby Rising (Eagles Overseas Rugby) since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net Youtube | X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Tiktok | Bluesky John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 11

In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Bill and Fitzy welcome USA Eagle, Makeen Alikhan to talk about making his debut. Did Canada ever come calling? Will Anthem win a game next season? And what will it mean to take the field against his former Quins teammates when USA faces England in DC. All that, and more! Be sure to tune into the 2nd half of the show with New England Free Jacks & Northland Taniwha Head Coach, Ryan Martin. Follow @americanrugbyrising and @rugbymorning for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated American Rugby Rising (Eagles Overseas Rugby) since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net Youtube | X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Tiktok | Bluesky John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 11

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour, New England Free Jacks and Northland Taniwha Head Coach, Ryan Martin, joins Bill & Fitzy to talk about the Free Jacks 3-Peat and all the players who made it possible, including Pala Balakana, Brock Webster and how impactful Harrison Boyle was to the team, leaving his attorney job to return to rugby. Be sure to listen to the 1st part of the show with USA Eagle debutant, Makeen Alikhan. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net Youtube | X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Tiktok | Bluesky John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 3

In this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Bill and Fitzy breakdown last weekend's actions in Pawtucket, where the New England Free Jacks defeated the Houston SaberCats to win their record breaking 3rd straight championship. An achievement no other professional team in the US has done in 23 years! Who were the game changers and stars? How did the referees do? And, can New England do it again next season? 🎧 Listen to the replay podcast of this and many previous episodes of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE on Youtube and your favorite podcast player today! iHeart: bit.ly/3A43Tff Apple: bit.ly/3Uuj9u7 Spotify: bit.ly/3ZxjAa0 Like, follow, and subscribe and please leave a comment!! Check out eaglesoverseas.com for the latest on your USA Eagles, schedules, news and more, and visit rugbymorning.com for the latest on ALL rugby! Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. ⁠http://www.eaglesoverseas.com⁠ ⁠eaglesoverseas@comcast.net⁠ John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. ⁠John@rugbymorning.com⁠ ⁠http://www.rugbymorning.com Youtube | X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Tiktok | Bluesky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 28

In this special live podcast, Bill Baker of American Rugby Rising, teams up with Ryan Ye and Matt Ye, of The Fantasy Ruckers, to bring you a live broadcast from the Major League Rugby Championship Fan Festival in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Bill, Ryan and Matt breakdown the matchup between the defending MLR Champs, New England Free Jacks, and the Houston SaberCats, making their first finals appearance. Also, MLR Commentator, Dallen Stanford, Brandon Sparks, MLR Director of Rugby and Contributing writer for Forbes, Vitas Carosella, stop by to talk... well, rugby! Listen in TODAY before the game kicks off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 26

In this US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE episode, Bill and Fitzy return after a short sabbatical just in time to preview the MLR Championship match with the help of The Fantasy Ruckers’ Ryan Ye and the WER Legacy Cup with YSC Rugby’s Wendy Young! Who has the upper hand in Rhode Island, New England Free Jacks or Houston SaberCats? Can the New York Exiles upset the Denver ONYX in the inaugural WER Legacy Cup? Follow @americanrugbyrising and @rugbymorning for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated American Rugby Rising (Eagles Overseas Rugby) since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 27

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, Bill returns alongside Fitzy to interview USA Eagle and San Diego Legion Hooker, Shilo Klein. We discuss Shilos climb in New Zealand rugby, staring with the Baby Blacks in their U20 Champions runs, then moving his way through provincial and Super Rugby, on his way to Major League Rugby and USA Eagles. Be sure to listen to the first part of the live show with crossover athlete success USA Eagle and Houston SaberCats’ Pono Davis. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 27

In this US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE episode, Bill returns alongside Fitzy to interview Houston SaberCats and USA Eagle Prop Pono Davis. Pono is that rare crossover athlete success story, going from college football to pro football, to test rugby in a mere 5 years. Pono talks about making the move to rugby, trying out for American Raptors and eventually finding his way to Houston SaberCats and into an Eagles uniform. Be sure to check out the 2nd half of this show with USA Eagle and San Diego Legion hooker, Shilo Klein. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20

In this US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE episode, Fitzy and guest host, filling in for Bill, New England Free Jacks Director of Communications and Entertainment, and MLR Sideline Reporter, Thomas “Wheels” Grant, welcome USA Rugby Men’s Head Coach, Scott Lawrence. Scott, Fitzy and Wheels dive into the recently announced rugby calendar for both the men’s and women’s programs, who will be on this’ summer’s roster, and also, what are the Eagles’ chances of securing a spot in the 2027 Rugby World Cup during the PNC… which you’ll find out by listening, where the games will be played! USA fans will be very happy! Oh, Scott’s jingle, which he swear he will play on loop during his tin lifting in his gym, is influenced by P-Funk! Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 13

In this US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE episode, Fitzy and guest host, filling in for Bill, YSC Rugby’s Wendy Young, welcome USA Eagle and Boston Banshee Foundational Member, Emily Henrich. Emily, deep into Banshee trainings, talks about her time in the PWR with Leicester Tigers and now a member of the inaugural WER Boston Banshee’s team, her teammates and more. What does it mean to her to be a part of this venture, and also, what would it mean to her to pull on the USA jersey in the 2025 Rugby World Cup? Oh, and her introduction jingle is fitting… part American Celtic Punk and add in some St. Patrick’s day harp! Be sure to listen to the second half of this show with WER President and Co-founder, Dr. Jessica Hammond-Graf here on your favorite podcast player! Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning YSC Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 13

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, Fitzy and guest host, filling in for Bill, YSC Rugby’s Wendy Young, welcome WER President and co-founder, Dr. Jessica Hammond-Graf as part of an hour long show including Boston Banshee and USA Eagle, Emily Henrich. In this half of the show, Fitzy and Wendy talk to Jessica about the inaugural season kicking off very soon. Will there be a broadcast deal? How were team rosters sorted out? Can we expect more players returning from PWR joining the league? Also, where is league funding coming from and how are players compensated? Those questions and some laughs along the way! It doesn’t get old, the USRHHL Jingle writing team came up with another hit to introduce Jessica! Be sure to listen to the first part of the live show with USA Eagle and Boston Banshee, Emily Henrich! Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning YSC Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 27

In this US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE episode, Fitzy sits down with the producers of the Amazon Prime rugby documentary, “Quest For The Shield” Producers, Deidre and Justin LePera. Deirdre and Justin share how the doc was made, getting great access to the players and getting them to open up to the camera about the team’s struggles, successes, and the family vibe inside the San Diego Legion camp. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning https://www.lane4media.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lane4media/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Lane-4-Media/100067424281244/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 22

In this US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE episode, Bill and Fitzy welcome Major League Rugby Director of Match Officials, David Wilkinson on to talk about what is making the entire rugby world abuzz, new 2025 MLR Trialed Laws. Are they turning union into league? Will scrums suffer? Why these implementations and why in Major League Rugby? Also, who sets these laws, MLR or Rugby Union? Will they have an effect on USA Rugby’s performance against other nations not subjected to these laws? So much discussed, and so much learned. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20

In US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, 2024 Major League Rugby Rookie of the Year, Junior Gafa joins Bill and Fitzy to talk about signing full time with Anthem Rugby Club, his new teammates, the influence Coach Al (Alama Leremia) has on his life and career, 2025 hopes for the team’s success, and his future Eagles goals, hoping to cap for USA sooner than later! Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 16

BONUS EPISODE: US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Intro Jingles! For Season 5, Episode 5, we introduce The Rugby Rants’ Rob “The Hammer” Hammerschmidt, North American Rugby Database curator, James Deeley, and The Fantasy Ruckers’ Ryan Ye in a powerful way… it will make you want to punch someone in the face! . LYRICS: And now, The M-L-R two thousand twenty-five Preview show BEGINS (let’s go!) James (Deeley) Rob (Hammer-Shmit) Ryan (Yeeeeee) [BUILD] Utah Warriors Seattle (Sea-wolves) San Diego (Leegion) NOLA (Gold) Houston (Saber Cats) Miami (Sharks) Old Glory (D-C.) Chicago (Hounds.) Anthim (Rugby Club) Los Angeles (Rugby F-C) [DROP] And reigning champs, New England (Free Jacks) Who wins it all!? (no one really knows) Let’s discuss… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13

In US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE’s annual Major League Rugby Season Preview Show, Bill and Fitzy welcome The Rugby Rants’ Rob “The Hammer” Hammerschmidt, North American Rugby Database curator, James Deeley, and The Fantasy Ruckers’ Ryan Ye to break down each MLR team leading into the season. Who’s the cream of the crop, and who’s not? And, which teams are our picks to top each conference, and who wins it al!? Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 9

BONUS EPISODE: US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Intro Jingles! For Season 5, Episode 5, World Rugby GM US Operations, RWC31 - Ross Young is introduced in a very dramatic, broadway-esque, cartoon superhero way. Oddly enough, another guest who has never been introduced with a jungle. We are so futuristic! HA! . LYRICS: Let's welcome back to the show, Former CEO of U-S-A Rugby Now World Rugby General Manager of U-S Operations Rugby World Cup Two Thousand Thirty One Please welcome, Ross Young Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 7

Bill and Fitzy kick off what hopefully will be an annual show about the preparations of the 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups, hosting by USA Rugby by welcome World Rugby GM or US Operations, RWC31, Ross Young. We dive deep into the current status of their preparations, site surveys, what are they looking for in locations, any conflicts with NFL and College football seasons, or is World Rugby planning to partner with the NFL. Can Ross and the other organizers learn from The Super Bowl, FIFA World Cup, and other big events occurring in the US leading up to the 2031 Rugby World Cup, and so much more! And another first, Ross has never been introduced via a jingle in his name! It’s Rugby meets WWF! Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 2

BONUS EPISODE: US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Intro Jingles! For Season 5, Episode 3, guest Wendy Young… YSC Rugby’s leader is introduced with this instant Top 40 hit! LYRICS: Hey, hey, it’s time Let's bring on the leader in women’s rugby coverage Your Scrum half Connection, The mastermind behind We’re assuming she once played scrum half Or has a thing for scrum halves… Former rugby referee, coach and player, 2 states, she’s a 3-time Rugby hall of famer Host with the most, of a dose of all things awesome In women’s rugby Let’s give it up For Wendy Young! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 2

Sione Fukofuka, a newbie to being introduced via a jingle! BONUS EPISODE: US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Intro Jingles! For Season 5, Episode 4, USA Women’s Head Coach, Sione Fukofuka is introduced with this gem… also, Sione has never been introduced this way! A good thing? Maybe… Listen to our interview with Sione and Wendy Young on the latest up and coming USA Women’s Eagle stars. LYRICS: To him, coming on this show doesn’t phase. From Brisbane to Colorado, his American adventure continues to amaze. A loose head prop in his day, at least, that’s what Wikipedia had to say. (Who knows?) It’s a Rugby World Cup Year What does he have in store for Eagle’s opponents to fear. (Kick ass!) Freshly running from a forest fire, A middle of the night escape. But now safe at home, in the snowy hills of his adopted state. (oh good!) Let’s give a big “Guh'day mate” To U-S-A Women’s Rugby Head coach See-own-ee Foo-koh-foo-kah (Go Eagles!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31

Bill and Fitzy welcome USA Women’s Head Coach, Sione Fukofuka, back to the show, nearly a year since his first appearance on any podcast in America. How did 2024 go, did the team reach their goals? What does 2025, a huge year, look like for the team? Pacific Four, RWC Warm-ups, and what they all play for, the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England. Be sure to check out part 2 of this show when we welcomed YSC Rugby’s Wendy Young to talk about the future of the Women’s Eagles, who are they? And a first, Sione is introduced via a jingle for the first time in his career? Is that a good thing? Maybe. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, YSC Rugby’s Wendy Young joins Bill and Fitzy to discuss the future of the USA Women’s Eagles and the current stars. The future looks bright as Wendy brings us down the road of some of the newest players to look out for, and how the game has grown in the US of late. The USRHHL Jingle writing team whipped up an instant hit for Wendy’s intro! Be sure to listen to the first part of the live show with USA Women’s Rugby Head Coach, Sione Fukofuka! Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 26

BONUS EPISODE: US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Intro Jingles! For Season 5, Episode 2, guest Bryan Ray, Americas Rugby News, is introduced with a touch of Canada and a sober Billy Ray Cyrus… Listen to our interview with Bryan Ray and Will Hooley on the latest up and coming USA Eagle stars. LYRICS: America Rugby News Canadian rugby fan Tonight we have the Info Man The deep source on North American rugby, Canada, America, and maybe some other country… Bryan has forgotten more about rugby, than Bill and Fitzy ever would ever know. Oh, did we mention, he once wore gloves as a scrum half? The New England Free Jacks biggest supporter somehow puts up with Matt McCarthy And now, here to chat about U-S-A Up and Coming Players Let’s welcome to the show, Bryan Ray! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 26

BONUS EPISODE: US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Intro Jingles! For Season 5, Episode 2, guest Will Hooley… Will is now full America, dropping the country hits on his regular playlist. Listen to our interview with Bryan Ray and Will Hooley on the latest up and coming USA Eagle stars. LYRICS: Hey Bill and Fitzy, let me take it from here.... And now, we introduce our second guest To opponents on field, He was a pest Flyhalf, Fullback, whatever was best Now, sports commentary is his trade The man behind the mike A young Bill Baker, a fan once said The Rugby Rundown, co-host next to his name USA Eagle 517 The man, on the scene And now, Please welcome to the show, We’re sure you’ll know… The man, the myth, Will Hooley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23

Bill and Fitzy welcome Bryan Ray from Americas Rugby News, and Co-host of The Rugby Rundown and former rugby international, USA Eagle 517, Will Hooley to talk about the future of the Men’s Eagles. Who should we keep an eye on, who’s exciting and do we think will be the most impactful Eagles down the road. Will, Bryan, Bill and Fitzy dive into how these players could make an impact on the program for years. Payton Telea-Ilalio Shilo Klein Seth Smith Kaleb Geiger Pono Davis Mikey Gandy Rick Rose Mikaea Wynyard Sam Golla Makeen Alikhan Devin Short Nafi Ma’afu Ethan McVeigh Spencer Huntley Solomon Williams Karl Keene Oliver Cline Rand Santos Ben Pollack Davy Coetzer Dominic Besag Erich Storti Junior Gafa Keelan Farrell Noah Brown Waisea Bainibure Corbin Smith Steffan Crimp And more! USRHHL Jingle writing team also releases two new intro songs for Will and Bryan. Instant hits! Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 17

Introducing, US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Intro Jingles! For Season 5, Episode 1, guest Philippa Tuttiett is welcomed by this gem inspired by Motown, Funk and possibly some Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch! It’s a good vibration… Listen to our interview with Philippa about Ilona Maher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 15

The “Ilona Maher Effect” with Rugby Analyst, Philippa Tuttiett We kick off US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Season 5 talking about one of the world’s biggest rugby stars, Ilona Maher. And no one better to have one than Rugby Analyst, former Welsh International in 7s and 15s, and the owner of her own building company, Philippa Tuttiett. We discuss the arrival of Ilona Maher and how she is helping grow the game, on and off the pitch. What influence has she had on the game and specifically, PWR and the Bristol Bears, her PWR club. Also we dig into the other Eagles playing in PWR and find out more about those non-Eagles as well. Lots of excitement in England right now, and lots to talk about on the show! Also, listen for Philippa’s new intro song, it’s an instant hit! Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 22, 2024

On this BEST OF SEASON 4 episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, Bill & Fitzy welcomed USA flyhalf, AJ MacGinty while in preparations to face Tonga. Funny moments ensued, including a new jingle written just for this podcast episode, AJ on his cursing ways to motivate, the physicality of these test matches, and, AJ talks about the exciting style of play Bristol Bears’ present to their fans this season, including, what is next for AJ since his contract is up at the end of this season. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 19, 2024

7s superstar Maddison Levi has met her match… Her name is Nia Toliver On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, Bill & Fitzy welcome the newest sensation to hit the Rugby Sevens scene, USA Eagle, Nia Toliver! Fresh off her star-worthy performances on debut in Dubai and Cape Town, turning rugby fans heads around the globe, Toliver talks about grabbing the moment and running with it, literally! Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 12, 2024

On this BEST OF SEASON 4 episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, Mike Friday, who announced he was stepping down as the USA 7s Men’s Head Coaching role after a decade at the helm joined Bill and John to talk about his time building the men’s programs, the difficulties of doing so and the high’s he experienced. Mike also talked about the side’s difficulties in the this year’s Olympics in Paris, Golden Eagles impact on the program, and, what’s next? No matter whatever Mike does next, we’re sure to see those amazing bucket hats!! Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 21, 2024

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, Bill & Fitzy welcome USA Eagle and Old Glory DC Prop, Jack Iscaro. Jack shares his thoughts on the Eagles successful Autumn tour thus far and preparations for Spain. What would it mean to finish out the tour with another win? And, Jack shares his thoughts on the 2025 Major League Rugby schedule and the short turn-arounds ahead. US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is also brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 14, 2024

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, Bill & Fitzy welcome USA flyhalf, AJ MacGinty while in preparations to face Tonga this weekend. Funny moments ensure, including a new jingle written just for this podcast episode, AJ on his cursing ways to motivate, the physicality of these test matches, and, AJ talks about the exciting style of play Bristol Bears’ present to their fans this season, including, what is next for AJ since his contract is up at the end of this season. US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is also brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 7, 2024

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, Bill & Fitzy cover USA Men’s November Test Series, their chances, and who will step up the most. Which reserves do we wish would get the call up? And, America’s Rugby News’ Bryan Ray joins to update us on all the off-season moves Major League Rugby clubs have made, and what’s to come. Which team has made the best moves and who has lacked? US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is also brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 31, 2024

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, USA Eagle No. 555 Mitch Wilson joins Bill and Fitzy to talk Major League Rugby, USA Rugby, and to officially announce his move to Charlotte Anthem Rugby. We also go deep into his days with the New England Free Jacks, the club he has called home since the organization’s very first MLR match back in 2020. What does Mitch expect out of his move to Charlotte, joining USA teammates Connor Mooneyham and others, and what should USA Rugby fans expect out of the Eagles in this year’s November tests against Portugal, Spain and Tonga. Tune in! US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is also brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 17, 2024

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, recently earning her 50th cap, 2 off from the most ever in an women’s Eagle jersey, Hope Rogers joins Bill & Fitzy to talk about this monumental moment, and the emotions of receiving that jersey and cap from the current leader in caps Jamie Burke, with 51. How soon will Hope break that, and how soon will another break her record number of caps? We also talk about the recent Eagles’ WXV1 performance and preparations for the 2025 Rugby World Cup, and dive into Exeter Chiefs’ 2024-25 season ahead. All that, and more! US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is also brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 10, 2024

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, new USA Rugby Men’s 7s Head Coach, Simon Amor, joins Bill & Fitzy to talk about taking the gig, and following in Mike Friday’s footsteps. Did you know Simon played under Mike Friday? Also, what an amazing time to come in the American program with World Cups and Olympics on the horizon. Simon talks of mentoring an American coach who could take over one day, and what short and long-term goals does the 1st ever World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year award winner have set for the program? US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is also brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 3, 2024

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, USA Women’s Rugby Head Coach, Sione Fukofuka, joins the show to talk about the Eagle’s WXV1 performance against England and their upcoming matches against France and Ireland. How important is it for the growth of the Women’s program to be in the top flight competition? Sione talks about Alez Kelter, the return of Kate Zackary and what are the chances we’ll see Ilona Maher in a USA 15’s jersey? Listen and find out! US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 3, 2024

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, USA Men’s Rugby Head Coach, Scott Lawrence talks about the Eagles’ PNC performance, the games that got away from them and what they need to work on. Also, the growth of the Pathway’s Program, is it working? Is Major League Rugby currently slowing down the national team’s growth? Those and so much more. US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is also brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 26, 2024

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, Bill & Fitzy cover the latest in USA Rugby, MLR and WER news, including the recently wrapped up Men’s PNC, the upcoming WXV1 for the USA Women, MLR moves for both players and coaches, where will the Dallas players end up? And, what’s the latest on the new domestic professional women’s competition, WER? US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is also brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 19, 2024

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, USA Men’s Captain, Greg Peterson joins Bill and John from Japan as the Eagles prepare to take on Samoa for PNC Bronze. How’s the food in Japan, and how did her get that big ole shiner below his left eye?! Then USA Women and Sale Sharks prop, Catie Benson comes on to talk about her Eagles’ preps for the start of WXV1, Sale Sharks Women and playing against her own Eagles teammates in the WPR. US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is also brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 12, 2024

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, newly signed Seattle Seawolves’ wing and center, Malacchi Estrada joins Bill and Fitzy to talk about returning to the game of 15s with Seattle, and his days as a 7s player. Is he done with 7s? Is he shooting for a spot in the 2027 Rugby World Cup? Would Malacchi eat meat just for a spot on the World Cup team? We talk about all of that and more! US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is also brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 2024

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, Goff Rugby Report’s Alex Goff recaps the 2024 MLR Collegiate Draft with Bill and Fitzy, who were surprise picks, which team’s had the best drafts, and how did MLR Rising impact this year’s draft? Also, #1 overall pick, Erich Storti, #6 pick, Aiden King & #14 pick, Matt Carrion join in to talk about getting drafted into MLR and talk about future aspirations. US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is also brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 22, 2024

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, USA Women’s 7s Head Coach, Emilie Bydwell, joined Bill and Fitzy to talk USA’s Olympic performance, especially that reviting Bronze medal win over Australia. So muc I bet you didn’t know about that play! US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is also brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 15, 2024

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, Mike Friday, who recently announced he is stepping down as the USA 7s Men’s Head Coaching role after a decade at the helm joins Bill and John to talk about his time building the men’s programs, the difficulties of doing so and the high’s he experienced. Mike also talks about the side’s difficulties in the this year’s Olympics in Paris, Golden Eagles impact on the program, and, what’s next? No matter whatever Mike does next, we’re sure to see those amazing bucket hats!! US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is also brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 8, 2024

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, USA 7s Olympic Bronze Medalist, Ari Ramsey joins Bill and Fitzy from Paris to talk about Team USA’s epic last second win over Australia to secure USA Women their first ever Olympic medal. Ari breaks down that final play, was it planned? And what was going thru their minds while celebrating that monumental moment? US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is also brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 8, 2024

The first head coach in MLR history to win back-to-back MLR Championships, New England Free Jacks’ Scott Mathie joins Bill and Fitzy to talk about their finals win over Seattle, the last team to win back-to-back finals. Was he confident from the beginning they could repeat? Also, what is th eplan this offseason? US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 2, 2024

Merey 19 years old, Keelan Farrell is turning heads in the USA Rugby program. Scorer of 7 tries in the World Rugby Trophy competition this summer, Keelan has set his eyes on progressing up the USA Eagles ladder. Will we see him in MLR soon? Time will tell. US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 1, 2024

On this special episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, USA Rugby Hall of Famer, Mike Tolkin, and Texas Rugby Hall of Fame inductee, Traci Young, join Bill & John to talk about Traci’s amazing gift to Mike, 60% of her liver to save his life. What went into that decision to donate a living organ for Traci, the rugby community’s support for both Traci and Mike, will we see Mike back on the sidelines soon and how can you get involved in become a living donator. US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is also brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 25, 2024

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, Former USA 7s Eagle and current Rugby Commentator, Dallen Stanford joins Bill and Fitzy to talk about the kick off of Olympic 7s, USA Men and Women’s medaling prospect, and we dive into the MLR Playoffs. Who wins it all this year!? Bill, Fitzy and Dallen don’t agree. This show is sponsored by MANSCAPED. Get 20% Off + Free Shipping, with the code RUGBYHAPPYHOUR at Manscaped.com . That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com , and use code RUGBYHAPPYHOUR. US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is also brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 17, 2024

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, Bill and Fitzy welcome form USA Eagle back and current broadcaster, Wil Hooley to the show to chat about the Eagles’ recent losses to Romania and Scotland. Should we be worried? Also, Will dives into the broadcasting side. Which was harder, playing in his first international match, or doing broadcasting his first international play by play? This show is sponsored by MANSCAPED. Get 20% Off + Free Shipping, with the code RUGBYHAPPYHOUR at Manscaped.com . That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com , and use code RUGBYHAPPYHOUR. US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is also brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 11, 2024

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, Bill and Fitzy discuss the roster’s for both the U20 and Senior men for this Friday’s matches. Then, Rugby play by play announcer, Ben Holden, joins Bill and Fitzy to talk broadcasting the USA vs Scotland match in DC and nuances of broadcasting MLR games from a studio. Who’s tougher, Ice Hockey players or Rugby players? I don’t think anyone will be surprised by Ben’s response. In DC Friday, July 12th? Come say hello to Bill and Fitzy at the Navy Yard Dacha Beer Garden near Audi Field prior to the USA v Scotland match! US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Listener Hangout, 4-5:30. This show is sponsored by MANSCAPED. Get 20% Off + Free Shipping, with the code RUGBYHAPPYHOUR at Manscaped.com . That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com , and use code RUGBYHAPPYHOUR. US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is also brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 20, 2024

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, Bill and Fitzy spend time going over the 30-man USA Eagles roster to go up against Romania ans Scotland, who’s in and who’s out. Then, USA Eagle and Houston SaberCats Wing, Christian Dyer joins in to talk about the Eagles and this Summer’s matchups, Houston SaberCats chances of winning it all this year, and his love of a healthy lifestyle and Marathons. This show is sponsored by MANSCAPED. Get 20% Off + Free Shipping, with the code RUGBYHAPPYHOUR at Manscaped.com . That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com , and use code RUGBYHAPPYHOUR. US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is also brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 13, 2024

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, USA Men’s U20 Head Coach, Neets Gericke, join Bill and John to talk about USA’s success over Canada, qualifying for the World Rugby U20 Trophy in Edinburgh, Scotland in July. Neets, working alongside Scott Lawrence, are building a program for the future of the USA Eagles. Will they top last year’s performance in the WRU20s? What will it take and which of the players are standing out. Be sure to check out the 2nd half of the show with USA Eagle, and U20 Captain, Dom Besag. This show is sponsored by MANSCAPED. Get 20% Off + Free Shipping, with the code RUGBYHAPPYHOUR at Manscaped.com . That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com , and use code RUGBYHAPPYHOUR. Never forget where you came from…if you know what I mean. Happy Father’s Day from MANSCAPED. US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is also brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 13, 2024

At only 19 years old, Saint Mary’s College center, Dom Besag has already earned his senior USA cap, won a national collegiate title and just recently, captained USA U20’s to two consecutive wins over Canada to secure another trip to the World Rugby U20s Trophy in Scotland this July. What does it mean to get back there to Dom, and what will it take to improve over last year’s results. Also, how has the speed and physicality of the game changed since he earned his senior cap, how did he get into the game at such a young age, and, who does he look up to on the pitch. Be sure to check out the 1st half of the show with U20s Head Coach, Neets Gericke. US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 6, 2024

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, USA Eagle and Old Glory DC Center, Tommaso Boni joined Bill and Fitzy to talk about Old Glory’s season, his move from Zebre to Washington, as well as his decision to play for the Eagles. Also, Tommaso gives a great explanation of Scott Lawrence’s ZERO-G training and who should we be looking out for future Eagles. This show is sponsored by MANSCAPED. Get 20% Off + Free Shipping, with the code RUGBYHAPPYHOUR at Manscaped.com . That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com , and use code RUGBYHAPPYHOUR. Never forget where you came from…if you know what I mean. Happy Father’s Day from MANSCAPED. US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is also brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30, 2024

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, USA Eagle and Exeter Chiefs Women’s Player’s Player of the Year, Rachel Johnson, joins us to talk about the Eagles’ successful qualifications for WXXV1 and the 2024 Rugby World Cup. Also, how is Rachel recovering from the intense life of a fulltime club and international rugby athlete, how can we get more girls playing the game in the States, Sione’s impact on the team and much more! This show is sponsored by MANSCAPED . Get 20% Off + Free Shipping, with the code RUGBYHAPPYHOUR at Manscaped.com . That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com, and use code RUGBYHAPPYHOUR . Never forget where you came from…if you know what I mean. Happy Father’s Day from MANSCAPED. US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is also brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 23, 2024

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast is LIVE, USA Women’s Xvs Head Coach, Sione Fukofuka, joined Bill and John to talk about the women’s huge win over Australia, the potential of reaching WXV1 and the Rugby World Cup in Australia defeats the Black Ferns this weekend. What does this all mean for the women’s program, and does he think we will see players returning with Elite Women’s Rugby starts in 2025. Oh, and what’s his take on the proposed ball size changes for the women’s game? US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 2024

RFC Los Angeles Backrow and USA Eagle, Jason Damm joins Bill and Fitzy to talk about LA’s MLR season, his big MLR Player of the Week performance in LA’s qin over Dallas, RFC LA’s team culture, how it feels to be selected to the USA Eagles squad, and much more! And, what happened to his hair?! Be sure to check out the 2nd half of the show with another USA Eagle, Miami Sharks Backrow, Ben Bonasso. US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 2024

Miami Sharks Backrow and USA Eagle, Ben Bonasso joined Bill and Fitzy to talk about Miami Shark’s season, the Shark’s win over Utah, playoff hopes, new teammates, the Miami rugby scene, or just the Miami scene alone! And much more. Also, what does it means to Ben to be selected to the USA Eagles squad again, and Ben looks back at how tough the repechage loss to Porturgal was to him and fellow Eagles teammates. Be sure to check out the 1st half of the show with another USA Eagle, RFC Los Angeles Backrow, Jason Damm. US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 9, 2024

USA Eagle hopeful, Conner Mooneyham, “The Comeback Kid” returns to the show to talk about his long awaited return to play after missing last MLR season due to a knee injury, his Seawolves teammates Mack Mason, Sam Windsor, Joe Taufete’e and more, and their chances of winning the shield this season. Conner also shares how much it would mean to him to finally earn his senio USA Eagles’ cap this Summer. Be sure to sheck out the 1st half of the show with another USA Eagle hopeful, Old Glory DC Forward, Collin Grosse. US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 9, 2024

Bill and John check in with Old Glory DC’s Collin Grosse after OG’s first home victory of the season, against Miami Sharks. What’s the latest on Collin’s injury and when could we see him return to play. Also, Collin has been named to Scott Lawrence’s 53-man expanded USA Eagles roster, how is Collin feeling about his chances to earn his first senior cap for USA this Summer. Be sure to sheck out the 2nd half of the show with another USA Eagle hopeful, Seattle Seawolves’ Wing, Conner Mooneyham. US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2, 2024

It’s halfway through the 2024 Major League Rugby season, Bill and John welcome MLR Stats Guru, James Deeley back to the show to talk about who’s leading the way, midseason MVP picks, teams playing well and those underperforming. US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2, 2024

USA Eagle veteran and Chicago Hounds’ Wing, Nate Augspurger returns to the show to talk about the Chicago Hounds’ season, also his move to Chicago this year and why. Nate also shares his excitement about this year’s USA Eagles’ international schedule, and, how much faster is he and Noah Brown after bleaching their hair! US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is brought to you by QuickTap , the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 2024

We’ve got a HUGE weekend coming up, USA vs Canada and USA Captain, Kate Zackary joined us to talk about this big match and the upcoming Pacific Four Series, not to mention, her teammates, young players coming through and Kate answered some great listener questions as well. Oh, and when will we see her back on the pitch, returning from injury? LAST CHANCE!!! We have a great offer for you USA Women's Eagles fans! Receive 10% off your ticket order by using the promo code: EAGLESOVERSEAS Let's pack the house for our Eagles! Order Now! https://www.axs.com/events/533590/usa-women-s-rugby-vs-canada-tickets/promos/746200?skin=dhsp Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 2024

With the big news just released about the new domestic professional competition, Women’s Elite Rugby, who better to have on the show than WER President, Jessica Hammond-Graf, and Board Member, Koma Gandy!? Plus, USA Eagle and Beantown RFC’s Jenny Kronish joins to talk about the impact this league can have on players like herself. Will the competition ofer what it takes to see all of our Eagles return home? What impact will it have on WPL, who’s funding the league, which league model are the organizers following? Also, what does the season schedule look like, international breaks? That and so much more!! What a great time for women’s sports!! We have a great offer for you USA Women's Eagles fans! Receive 10% off your ticket order by using the promo code: EAGLESOVERSEAS Let's pack the house for our Eagles! Order Now! https://www.axs.com/events/533590/usa-women-s-rugby-vs-canada-tickets/promos/746200?skin=dhsp Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Women’s Elite Rugby Beantown RFC Women’s Premier League Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 11, 2024

Fresh off USA’s silver medal performance in Hong Kong, Jaz Gray joined the show to talk about the Hong Kong performance, the craziness of the tourney stop and 80 meter sprints! Which teammates have helped her the most in her 7s journey, and, what would it mean to her and her family to earn a spot on USA’s Paris Olympic roster this Summer. We have a great offer for you USA Women's Eagles fans! Receive 10% off your ticket order by using the promo code: EAGLESOVERSEAS Let's pack the house for our Eagles! Order Now! https://www.axs.com/events/533590/usa-women-s-rugby-vs-canada-tickets/promos/746200?skin=dhsp Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 11, 2024

USA Eagle No. 458, and former Newcastle Falcon and Glasgow Warrior, Greg Peterson, joined the show to talk about joining Major League Rugby’s San Diego Legion and this year’s USA Rugby calendar. Greg shares the reasoning for leaving European rugby to move to the West coast… well, let’s just say the weather may have had something to do with it. What’s Greg’s take on MLR’s differences in the style of play compared to URC or Prem Rugby. And, how are San Diego 4-1 after losing so many players in the off-season? Great fun as usual with Greg Peterson. We have a great offer for you USA Women's Eagles fans! Receive 10% off your ticket order by using the promo code: EAGLESOVERSEAS Let's pack the house for our Eagles! Order Now! https://www.axs.com/events/533590/usa-women-s-rugby-vs-canada-tickets/promos/746200?skin=dhsp Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 4, 2024

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , Bill and John are joined by new USA Rugby CEO, Bill Goren. Bill, excited to lead our domestic game in the right direction, and what does that look like? How do fans trust USA Rugby again after bankruptcies and failures on the field. Bill also shares a bit about his background, working with MLB, MLL, MLR and others.. In this hugely important time for USA Rugby, leading up to the LA Olympics, Paris Olympics, 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups, is this the time for the Eagles and building the fanbase? Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 4, 2024

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , New England Free Jacks’ Co-Founder and CEO, Alex Magleby, joined Bill and John to talk about the Free Jacks’ winning model and improving on it. Mags shares the business side of running a team, the growth of MLR and the future of the league. New England Free Jacks are well known for their fan experience, especially off the pitch. Did someone say something about IPA beer fests, goats and chickens, and a BBQ Truck!? Some great info that all MLR clubs need to follow. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning New England Free Jacks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 28, 2024

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , Bill & John update listeners on the latest USA Rugby news, including the women playing South Africa this weekend, USA Men vs Scotland tickets on salem and, Ryan Ye joins in to share his thoughts on the first 4 weeks of the MLR season; which teams are hot, and which are not. And, who to look out for on each team. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 23, 2024

In this bonus interview, Bill Baker sits down with the directors of the film, Uproar, starring Minnie Driver, Rhys Darby and Julian Dennison. Hamish Bennett and Paul Middleditch talk about the story behind the film and working with the incredible cast. Uproar is set in New Zealand in 1981, when the arrival of the South African Springboks sets off nationwide protests against apartheid and racism. Josh Waaka, played by Julien Dennison, a 17-year-old of mixed race who has been a passive bystander all his life, is suddenly forced to stand up for himself, his whānau, or family, and his future. Dennison's acting is superb, filled with humor and emotions. You can also watch the interview on Eagles Overseas' Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo6u8acnpDyxri0a3pcJ1cQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 21, 2024

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , Bill and John are joined by USA Eagle and the latest addition to the Queensland Reds Super Rugby squad, Charli Jacoby. In a hilarious episode, Charli talks about making that move to Australia for club rugby, her Reds teammates and style of play than she is used to playing, and what about her future USA plans? How long should we expect to see her in a USA uniform? Oh, and maybe Charli sings us a few lines from Dolly Parton’s Jolene! You can also watch this interview on Eagles Overseas’ Youtube Channel . Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 21, 2024

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , Bill & John welcomed Houston SaberCats Flyhalf, Davy Coetzer, to catch up on Houston’s season, one of only two teams remaining in MLR undefeated, albeit early in the season. Also, we talk about his Houston teammates, and what are Davy’s international plans? Does he have USA Eagles’ plans once qualified? Bill also teases an upcoming interview with the directors of the film, Uproar, which was just released in limited theaters in North America this week. Paul Middleditch and Hamish Bennett talk about working with stars, Minnie Driver, Rhys Darby and Julian Dennison on this film based on actual events in 1981 when South Africa Springboks toured New Zealand during Apartheid and how a 17 year-old student, played by Julien, is forced to get off the fence he has actively sat on all his life to stand up for himself, his Maori family and his future in this heartwarming story of identity. You can also watch this interview on Eagles Overseas’ Youtube Channel . Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Houston SaberCats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 7, 2024

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , Bill & John welcomed Houston SaberCats Seth Smith, the week after making his MLR debut, making him the youngest to ever suit up in the MLR. Seth, with a level head on his shoulders, is cherishing the moment, understanding how important his debut is to the Houstoun youth rugby scene, and we also talk about his future aspirations; USA senior cap, World Cup? You can also watch this interview on Eagles Overseas’ Youtube Channel . Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Seth Smith Houston SaberCats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 7, 2024

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , Bill and John recap Anthem Rugby Carolina’s inaugural match against the Free Jacks, including interviews with USA Head Coach, Scott Lawrence, Anthem Head Coach & USA Assistant Coach, Alama Ieremia, Anthem Wing, David Still and New England’s Tom Kindley about Anthem, what it means to the growth of USA Rugby, and also that night’s matchup against the MLR reigning champs, Free Jacks. You can also watch this interview on Eagles Overseas’ Youtube Channel . Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 29, 2024

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , Bill & John bring on MLR Stats Guru, James Deeley, to preview the 2024 Major League Rugby season, kicking off this weekend. Who’s the favorite to win it all? How will the new teams, RFCLA, Miami and Anthem do? RFCLA, piggybacking off HSBC 7s and USA Rugby, will that bring us a record crowd for their first match? Also, Phill Harris of The Jacks Rangers Show, a New England Free Jacks podcast, drops in to give us his reasons why the Free Jacks will be the first repeat champions in MLR history. So many questions about this season! You can also watch this interview on Eagles Overseas’ Youtube Channel Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning The Jacks Rangers Show James Deeley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 22, 2024

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , USA Women’s 7s Head Coach, Emilie Bydwell, missed out on Vancouver sushi to join Bill & John to talk about the Vancouver & LA HSBC Stops, preparing for the final leg leading up to the Paris Olympics. Is Emilie getting goosebumps thinking about floating down the Seine in the opening ceremonies? You can also watch this interview on Eagles Overseas’ Youtube Channel . Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 16, 2024

“Fermentation may have been a greater discovery than fire.” – David Rains Wallace In this US Rugby Happy Hour Tap Room episode, Bill & John introduce a new beer and brewery to their listeners! Don’t worry, these breweries don’t sponsor the show… so it’s game on! I mean, if they wanted to, we’re willing to take one for the team… or many. 🍺 All That You Wanted by Foam Brewers Burlington, VT 8% ABV - IPA - Imperial / Double Collaboration w/ Karina Rykman. All That You Wanted is a Double IPA brewed with pilsner + malted wheat. Dry-hopped with Citra, Strata, and Enigma, this DIPA embodies the characteristics of these hops. Lemongrass and citrus on the nose are followed by notes of a tropical fruit blend of papaya and mango on the palate. A hint of Orangina can be found on the finish. Operating a music venue for the last 7+ years has been one of the great joys of this adventure. And when it comes to the thriving music scene in Burlington, a few venues have paved the way. Nectar’s is certainly one of them. We’re beyond psyched to collaborate with Karina Rykman as she descends upon Burlington for two nights at the historic venue on Main Street. Straddling the worlds of jam rock and indie pop drenched in psychedelia, Karina’s effervescent presence comes to life when she hits the stage. Bill’s Untappd Rating: 4.25 🍺 DelMarVa Pure Pils by Evolution Craft Brewing Company Salisbury, MD 4.8% ABV - Pilsner - Czech / Bohemian Awarded Best Beer in Maryland by the Brewers Association at the 2018 Commissioners Cup. Supremely sessionable Eastern Shore take on a Czech style pilsner. Golden in color with floral and citrus zest hop characteristics. Crisp with delicate malt flavors and a dry finish. John’s Untappd Rating: 4.00 Brewers, want to partner with Eagles Overseas and Rugby Morning, or be a guest on the show? Rugby and beer go hand in hand! Lets share your passion together with our followers! Contact us at eaglesoverseas@comcast.net Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning untappd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 15, 2024

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , Will Hooley, USA Eagle #517 and co-host of The Rugby Rundown, joined Bill and John to talk about his new show, airing on The Rugby Network, MLR, USA Rugby and more. Which MLR team looks the strongest going into the new season? What does USA Rugby’s future look like with the help of Anthem Rugby Carolina. An extended version of the show is available the Eagles Overseas’ Youtube Channel - Our crack AI team comes up with images of what Will is doing while in post-playing retirement… Legion fan? Pickleball? What would it look like if he got his senior cap for England instead of USA? Let’s just say, it’s a bit disturbing. You can also watch this interview on Eagles Overseas’ Youtube Channel . Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 9, 2024

“He who drinks beer sleeps well. he who sleeps well cannot sin. He who does not sin goes to heaven. Amen.” — Unknown monk In this US Rugby Happy Hour Tap Room episode, Bill & John introduce a new beer and brewery to their listeners! Don’t worry, these breweries don’t sponsor the show… so it’s game on! I mean, if they wanted to, we’re willing to take one for the team… or many. 🍺 Millennium Ale by Old Dominion Brewhouse Dover, DE 10.5% ABV - Barleywine - American Dominion Millennium is a very strong ale brewed in the English Barley Wine style. Often called the "sherry of the beer world", barley wine is best sipped at warmer temperatures and should be enjoyed in moderation, as it contains twice the alcohol of regular beers. John’s Untappd Rating: 3.75 🍺 Buoy Tree by Coastal Mass. Brewing Beverly, MA 8% ABV - IPA - Imperial / Double New England / Hazy Our annual Christmas Double New England IPA, brewed with Chinook hops in the mash, Phantasm Thiol Powder and Citra hops in the whirlpool, and Citra, Chinook and Cascade in the dry hop. Aromas of pineapple and tropical fruit, with tasting notes of melon, orange peel, pineapple, guava and white grape. Bill’s Untappd Rating: 4.25 Brewers, want to partner with Eagles Overseas and Rugby Morning, or be a guest on the show? Rugby and beer go hand in hand! Lets share your passion together with our followers! Contact us at eaglesoverseas@comcast.net Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning untappd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 8, 2024

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , USA Eagle & Anthem Rugby Carolina’s Jake Turnbull joined Bill & John to discuss leaving the Seattle Seawolves and joining the newest Major League Rugby franchise, Anthem Rugby Carolina. Jake also talks about his new teammates, what it would mean to be the ‘old guy’ on the roster and who is he rooting for to win the Super Bowl? Wait till you hear his Shooter McGavin story! You can also watch this interview on Eagles Overseas’ Youtube Channel . Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 2, 2024

“Fermentation may have been a greater discovery than fire.” – David Rains Wallace In this US Rugby Happy Hour Tap Room episode, Bill & John introduce a new beer and brewery to their listeners! Don’t worry, these breweries don’t sponsor the show… so it’s game on! I mean, if they wanted to, we’re willing to take one for the team… or many. 🍺 Raised By Wolves by Right Proper Brewing Company Washington, DC 5% ABV - Pale Ale - American Our medium-bodied, aromatic, dry-hopped pale ale is loaded with lush and tropical hop character. Not quite an IPA, but more pungent than a typical pale ale. Juicy with aromas of citrus and stone fruit. John’s Untappd Rating: 3.75 🍺 Daytona India Pale Ale by Salt Flats Brewery Salt Lake City, UT 5% ABV - IPA - American Explosive citrus rind aromas up front, then mellows into a stone fruit experience. Taste: Citrus and dank hop notes come forth followed by a strong malt backbone to smooth out the bitterness. Bill’s Untappd Rating: 3.25 Brewers, want to partner with Eagles Overseas and Rugby Morning, or be a guest on the show? Rugby and beer go hand in hand! Lets share your passion together with our followers! Contact us at eaglesoverseas@comcast.net Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning untappd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 1, 2024

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , Seattle Seawolves tighthead prop, Mason Pedersen, who sits on the United States Rugby Players Association (USRPA) talks to Bill and John about the ground breaking news about the deal between Major League Rugby and its players. What does it mean for the player’s security, health and what input will they players have now in MLR decisions. We also catch up on the Seawolves and the 2024 season expectations. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 26, 2024

“On victory, you deserve beer, in defeat, you need it.” — Napoleon In this US Rugby Happy Hour Tap Room episode, Bill & John introduce a new beer and brewery to their listeners! Don’t worry, these breweries don’t sponsor the show… so it’s game on! I mean, if they wanted to, we’re willing to take one for the team… or many. 🍺 Very Jalagreeño by Treehouse Brewing Charlton, MA 8.6% ABV - IPA - Imperial / Double This is a Very special beer. Very Jalagreeño is a rendition of Very Green conditioned on jalapeños! Pouring a beautiful hazy yellow color into your glass, the nose carries an aromatic bouquet of pepper earthiness and spicy pineapple. The flavor follows suit with firm but flavorful heat throughout the glass, which plays beautifully with the intense sweet pineapple characteristics of the base beer. Bill’s Untappd Rating: 4.25 🍺 Sun’s Out Hops Out by Solace Outpost Navy Yard, DC 4.7% ABV - Session IPA Crisp easy drinking Session IPA. Brewed with Citra and Mosaic hops. John’s Untappd Rating: 3.75 Brewers, want to partner with Eagles Overseas and Rugby Morning, or be a guest on the show? Rugby and beer go hand in hand! Lets share your passion together with our followers! Contact us at eaglesoverseas@comcast.net Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning untappd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 25, 2024

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , USA Rugby General Manager of High Performance, Tamara Sheppard joins Bill and John to talk about the newest MLR franchise, Anthem Rugby Carolina and its importance to the American game’s growth on an international stage. Mirroring the Fiji Drua side, World Rugby has invested in USA Rugby’s growth leading up to the 2031 RWC. Will it work? Time will tell. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 18, 2024

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , the new USA Women’s XV’s Head Coach, Sione Fukofuka, joined Bill Baker and John Fitzpatrick to talk about taking over the program, his goals for the team, the 2024 calendar and so much more. Also, who is Coach Fukofuka? Find out about his past rugby experiences. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 14, 2024

Season 4 is upon us and Bill & John unveil a "new" show! This episode is a soft launch of Season 4, testing out the video functions while talking about Season 3 of the show, the year past in rugby, and the year to come in 2024. Lots of chat about new MLR teams, new jerseys and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 2, 2024

Here’s another Best of episode of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE… Way back in May of 2023, we touched base with USA 7s star, and quite the social media influencer, Ilona Maher. Ilona was still recovering from a leg injury and anxious to get back on the circuit, looks back on her career thus far, including being named to the World Rugby Dream Team and her time at Quinnipiac. Does she see herself playing 15s again? You may be surprised by her response. Also, Fitzy and I take notes as Ilona teaches us old farts how to go viral on social media… while keeping our clothes on. That’s no fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 29, 2023

As we continue to look back at the year in US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Fitzy and I experimented with a new jingle for the show.. We think it’s grammy award winning type stuff… The best money free AI can get you… and the two guests in today’s Best of episode agreed! Rachel Johnson and Mata Hingano joined us from South Africa right in the middle of the inaugural WXV competition. Hingano, fresh off her USA XVs debut and player of the match honors, talks about earning that first XVs cap, her future rugby goals and who on the team has been the most helpful in her progress… lets just say, we needed to nudge her to say something nice about Rachel, who was sitting right next to her! 😂Rachel discusses the importance of these tournaments in the growth of the women’s game, playing for multiple USA head coaches of late, and the 2023-24 PWR season with Exeter Chiefs. Give it a listen, you won’t be disappointed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 25, 2023

US Rugby Happy Hour BEST OF 2023 - Ryan Matyas & Dino Waldren In another MUST-LISTEN TO episode, Retired USA Eagles, Ryan and Dino relive hilarious stories of firsts, lasts, big wins, bad losses, pub visits, babies and post-rugby playing days to come. Nicknames alone will leave you on the floor laughing... Curry Dog, Scam Dolan, Robocop & The Winnebago? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 21, 2023

On this Best of 2023 episode, we bring you USA Men's Rugby Interim Head Coach, Scott Lawrence. Bill Baker and John Fitzpatrick chatted with Scott after winning the VILA International Rugby Cup in Spain. Scott had a ton to share about ending the year on a high and how does he rate himself as head coach? We also talk about the current player pool, progress with the age group levels, MLR and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 15, 2023

US Rugby Happy Hour Tap Room - Atlas Brew Works & Garage Project/Trillium Brewing “We should look for someone to eat and drink with before looking for something to eat and drink.” – Epicurus In this US Rugby Happy Hour Tap Room episode, Bill & John introduce a new beer and brewery to their listeners! Don’t worry, these breweries don’t sponsor the show… so it’s game on! I mean, if they wanted to, we’re willing to take one for the team… or many. 🍺 Dinkel Dunkel by Atlas Brew Works Washington, DC 5% ABV - Lager - Munich Dunkel Munich dunkel with spelt John’s Untappd Rating: 3.75 🍺 Mātakitaki Valley by Garage Project & Trillium Brewing Wellington City, Wellington New Zealand & Canton, MA 8% ABV - IPA - Imperial / Double New England / Hazy East Coast brewing legends Trillium we’re exploring all new terroir, with Nelson Lakes Hops in the Mātakitaki Valley from Freestyle Hops. A hop free boil and massive dry hop addition of hand selected Nelson Sauvin and Motueka create a giant juicy hazy homage to one of New Zealand’s most exciting new hop growing regions. Bill’s Untappd Rating: 4.25 Brewers, want to partner with Eagles Overseas and Rugby Morning, or be a guest on the show? Rugby and beer go hand in hand! Lets share your passion together with our followers! Contact us at eaglesoverseas@comcast.net Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning untappd 🎧 Listen to the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE podcast replay today! Amazon: bit.ly/3WRnAkd Google: bit.ly/3WYer97 iHeart: bit.ly/3A43Tff Apple: bit.ly/3Uuj9u7 Spotify: bit.ly/3ZxjAa0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 14, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , Former Rugby New York Ironworker and USA Eagle, Nate Brakeley joined Bill and John to talk about his retirement from the game, going out on top, leading USA to victory in the Vila International Rugby Cup, the future of the Eagles and the demise of Rugby New York. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 8, 2023

“The mouth of a perfectly happy man is filled with beer.” – Ancient Egyptian Wisdom, 2200 B.C. In this US Rugby Happy Hour Tap Room episode, Bill & John introduce a new beer and brewery to their listeners! Don’t worry, these breweries don’t sponsor the show… so it’s game on! I mean, if they wanted to, we’re willing to take one for the team… or many. 🍺 Spinach by Other Half Brewing Co Brooklyn, NY 7% ABV - IPA - New England / Hazy In Honor of Rugby New York, a New York beer! You gotta get your greens if you want to be strong, just don't squeeze the can too hard. Packed with Citra, Mosaic, El Dorado and Nelson Sauvin. Bill’s Untappd Rating: 4.0 🍺 Slightly Mighty by Dogfish Head Craft Brewing Delaware, MD 4% ABV - IPA - Session A lo-cal IPA that is slight in cals and carbs with mighty hop flavor! Slightly Mighty has all the flavor and tropical aromas of a world class IPA, but with only 95 calories, 3.6g carbs, 1g protein and 0g fat. Brewed with locally-grown barley, and a touch of monk fruit that delivers body and complexity but adds zero calories or carbs, Slightly Mighty is light-bodied and offers a lingering balanced sweetness. John’s Untappd Rating: 3.75 Brewers, want to partner with Eagles Overseas and Rugby Morning, or be a guest on the show? Rugby and beer go hand in hand! Lets share your passion together with our followers! Contact us at eaglesoverseas@comcast.net Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning untappd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 6, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , USA 7s Men’s Head Coach, Mike Friday joined Bill Baker and John Fitzpatrick from Cape Town, South Africa as both the men’s and women’s programs prepare for Cape Town 7s, and more importantly, the Paris Olympics in 2024. Mike also shared a ton about his love for hats, the young guns of the team, and old guns, including Ben “Pinky” Pinkelman returning from a bad injury, Madison Hughes, returning from a hiatus, and, what will it take for this USA side to succeed in the Paris Olympics? Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 1, 2023

“I would kill everyone in this room for a drop of sweet beer.” – Homer Simpson In this US Rugby Happy Hour Tap Room episode, Bill & John introduce a new beer and brewery to their listeners! Don’t worry, these breweries don’t sponsor the show… so it’s game on! I mean, if they wanted to, we’re willing to take one for the team… or many. 🍺 Dying Moons & Shadows by Lost Generation Brewing Company Washington, DC 5% ABV - Czech Dark Lager Rich and layered malt notes including toast, cashew and raisin, with soft undertones of chocolate and just a hint of roast. John’s Untappd Rating: 4.0 🍺 Pantless Thunder Goose by Mast Landing Brewing Co. Westbrook, ME 8.3% ABV - Imperial / Double New England / Hazy Winner of 2022 World Beer Cup Gold Medal in the Imperial India Pale Ale Category. A goose on the loose. This bold, inviting character crops up from time to time to wow us with punchy tropical flavors and a juicy, full body. Soft notes of mango, peach and more luscious fruits. Bill’s Untappd Rating: 4.50 Brewers, want to partner with Eagles Overseas and Rugby Morning, or be a guest on the show? Rugby and beer go hand in hand! Lets share your passion together with our followers! Contact us at eaglesoverseas@comcast.net Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning untappd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 30, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , USA Men’s Interim Head Coach Scott Lawrence joined Bill & John to talk about his first year at the helm of the men’s program, the ups and downs, the importance of winning the VILA International cup, the Eagle’s player pool and so much more! Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 29, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , USA 7s star, Madison Hughes, joined Bill & John to talk about his return to the 7s circuit, making the team for his 3rd Olympic Games, new and old teammates, and much more! Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 15, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , USA Eagle and San Diego Legion’s Nate Augspurger joined Bill & John to talk USA Rugby, defeating Brazil and preparing for Spain in the VILA International Rugby Cup finals this weekend, and San Diego Legion’s chances to get back to the MLR Finals in 2024. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 10, 2023

"Whoever thought rugby & beer would go together?" - Dan Lyle In this US Rugby Happy Hour Tap Room episode, Bill & John introduce a new beer and brewery to their listeners! Don’t worry, these breweries don’t sponsor the show… so it’s game on! I mean, if they wanted to, we’re willing to take one for the team… or many. 🍺 Featherduster by City-State Brewing Washington, DC 7% ABV - IPA - New England / Hazy John’s Untappd Rating: 4.0 🍺 Old Rasputin by North Coast Brewing Company Fort Bragg, CA 9% ABV - Russian Imperial Stout, Complex Produced in the tradition of 18th Century English brewers who supplied the court of Russia’s Catherine the Great, Old Rasputin seems to develop a cult following wherever it goes. It’s a rich, intense brew with big complex flavors and a warming finish. Bill’s Untappd Rating: 3.75 Brewers, want to partner with Eagles Overseas and Rugby Morning, or be a guest on the show? Rugby and beer go hand in hand! Lets share your passion together with our followers! Contact us at eaglesoverseas@comcast.net Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning untappd 🎧 Listen to the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE podcast replay today! Amazon: bit.ly/3WRnAkd Google: bit.ly/3WYer97 iHeart: bit.ly/3A43Tff Apple: bit.ly/3Uuj9u7 Spotify: bit.ly/3ZxjAa0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 8, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , USA Eagle and Coventry Rugby’s Paddy Ryan joined Bill and John to talk about USA Rugby, becoming an Eagle via LinkedIn, USA’s upcoming matches in the LIV International Rugby Tournament, Coventry Rugby and much more! Be sure to listen to the first half of the show with USA Eagle and Stade Toulousain’s David Ainu’u, here on the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 8, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , USA Eagle and Stade Toulousain’s David Ainu’u joined Bill & John… well, mostly John. Damn technical issues! A great conversation was had about USA Rugby, the LIV International Rugby Tournament, Stade Toulousain and much more! Be sure to listen to the second first half of the show with USA Eagle and Coventry Rugby’s Paddy Ryan, here on the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 3, 2023

"Whoever thought rugby & beer would go together?" - Dan Lyle In this US Rugby Happy Hour Tap Room episode, Bill & John introduce a new beer and brewery to their listeners! Don’t worry, these breweries don’t sponsor the show… so it’s game on! I mean, if they wanted to, we’re willing to take one for the team… or many. Recorded during the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE conversation with Gift Egbelu of Gift-Time Rugby and the Rugby Swag Podcast. Check out the full podcast today! 🍺 ScienceWerks by Weldwerks Brewing Co ., a collaboration with Equilibrium Brewing Downtown Greeley, CO 8.2% ABV - IPA - Imperial / Double New England / Hazy, Slightly dank on the nose with some good citrus notes! Bill’s Untappd Rating: 4.25 🍺 Modelo Especial by Modelo Mexico/Chicago, IL 4.5% ABV - Mexican Lager Modelo Especial Mexican Beer is a full-flavored pilsner beer with a crisp taste. An orange blossom honey aroma and light hop character make this imported beer perfect for tailgating. John’s Untappd Rating: 3.5 Brewers, want to partner with Eagles Overseas and Rugby Morning? Rugby and beer go hand in hand! Lets share your passion together with our followers! Contact us at eaglesoverseas@comcast.net Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning untappd 🎧 Listen to the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE podcast replay today! Amazon: bit.ly/3WRnAkd Google: bit.ly/3WYer97 iHeart: bit.ly/3A43Tff Apple: bit.ly/3Uuj9u7 Spotify: bit.ly/3ZxjAa0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 2, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , Gift Egbelu of Gift-Time Rugby and the Rugby Swag Podcast joined Bill & John to talk about the HBCU, Rugby World Cup, and latest World Rugby news of the Nations Championship, what that means for USA Rugby.. Also, MLR Stats guru, James Deeley joined in to share the latest in MLR transfers and signings, including the Free Jacks’ signing of Chilean National Team captain, back rower Martín Sigren. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 26, 2023

"Whoever thought rugby & beer would go together?" - Dan Lyle In this US Rugby Happy Hour Tap Room episode, Bill & John introduce a new beer and brewery to their listeners! Don’t worry, these breweries don’t sponsor the show… so it’s game on! I mean, if they wanted to, we’re willing to take one for the team… or many. Recorded after our US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE interview with USA Eagles Rachel Johnson & Mata Hingano. It was an 11am interview! 5pm in South Africa though! 🍺 Golden Ox by Old Ox Brewery Ashburn, VA 5.9% ABV - This Golden Ale is worth getting to know. Balanced, easygoing and smooth all year long. John’s Untappd Rating: 4.00 🍺 Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow by Finback Brewery - A collaboration with Sudden Death Brewing Co. Glendale, NY 8.5% ABV - PA - Imperial / Double New England / Hazy Double IPA dry-hopped with Citra, Strata, Lotus, & Nelson. Brewed in collaboration with Sudden Death Brewing Bill’s Untappd Rating: 4.25 Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning untappd 🎧 Listen to the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE podcast replay today! Amazon: bit.ly/3WRnAkd Google: bit.ly/3WYer97 iHeart: bit.ly/3A43Tff Apple: bit.ly/3Uuj9u7 Spotify: bit.ly/3ZxjAa0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 25, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , USA Eagles Rachel Johnson and Mata Hingano join Bill & John From Cape Town, South Africa to talk about the USA Women’s Eagles performance in the WXV, what does the latest World Rugby competition mean to the women’s program, Exeter Chiefs, USA 7s, and much more!! Oh, and a new US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE jingle has been released!! Is it a hit!? Rachel and Mata like it. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 19, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , USA Eagle, and newly signed Glasgow Warrior, Greg Peterson, joined Bill Baker and John Fitzpatrick to talk about returning to the Glasgow warriors, his second stint with the Scottish club, USA Rugby, depth at the lock position, Scott Lawrence’s influence on the program, what is Project Mercury?, and will we see him in an MLR uniform anytime soon? Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 19, 2023

"Whoever thought rugby & beer would go together?" - Dan Lyle In this US Rugby Happy Hour Tap Room episode, Bill & John introduce a new beer and brewery to their listeners! Don’t worry, these breweries don’t sponsor the show… so it’s game on! I mean, if they wanted to, we’re willing to take one for the team… or many. Recorded a few hours after our US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE interview with USA Eagles and Glasgow Warrior, Greg Peterson. It was a 3pm interview! 🍺 Copper Legend by Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers Framingham, MA 5.7% ABV - Copper Legend is the perfect marriage of caramel, sweet toasty malts, and infinite drinkability. Bill’s Untappd Rating: 3.25 🍺 Senate Beer by Right Proper Brewing Company Washington, DC 4.25% ABV - Lager - American Senate Beer is a recreation of the Christian Heurich Brewing Company’s flagship lager of the same name. The recipe was developed by Oregon State’s Department of Fermentation Sciences, based on a 26-page laboratory report from 1948. John’s Untappd Rating: 4.25 Be sure to listen to the latest US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE interview with USA Eagles and Glasgow Warrior, Greg Peterson. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning untappd 🎧 Listen to the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE podcast replay today! Amazon: bit.ly/3WRnAkd Google: bit.ly/3WYer97 iHeart: bit.ly/3A43Tff Apple: bit.ly/3Uuj9u7 Spotify: bit.ly/3ZxjAa0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 13, 2023

"Whoever thought rugby & beer would go together?" - Dan Lyle In this US Rugby Happy Hour Tap Room episode, Bill & John introduce a new beer and brewery to their listeners! Don’t worry, these breweries don’t sponsor the show… so it’s game on! I mean, if they wanted to, we’re willing to take one for the team… or many. Before our interview US Rugby Hall of Famer and NBC Sports Analyst, Dan Lyle, Bill & John introduce two fantastic beers: 🍺 Brua Pils by DC Brua Washington, DC 4.5% ABV - a straight forward German Style Pilsner with a light body, moderate carbonation and an assertive yet restrained hop character John’s Untappd Rating: 3.50 🍺 Interstate Perspective by Little Willow Brewing & Kettlehead Brewing Northampton, MA & Tilton, NH 8% ABV - DDH DIPA with Citra and a new experimental hop; HBC1019 Incredibly soft with overwhelming notes of sweet citrus, candied banana, peaches and cream. Tropical smoothie in a pint glass. Bill’s Untappd Rating: 4.25 Be sure to listen to the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE interview with The Rugby Breakdown’s Jackie Finlan, and Paul Tait of America’s Rugby News. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning DC Brua Little Willow Brewing Kettlehead Brewing untappd 🎧 Listen to the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE podcast replay today! Amazon: bit.ly/3WRnAkd Google: bit.ly/3WYer97 iHeart: bit.ly/3A43Tff Apple: bit.ly/3Uuj9u7 Spotify: bit.ly/3ZxjAa0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 12, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , US Rugby Hall of Famer and NBC Sports Analyst, Dan Lyle, stopped in to talk about the Rugby World Cup, which tier 2 teams have been impressed the most, what will it take for USA Rugby to get back, TV viewership numbers in the US, potential RWC expansion to 24 teams and what does that mean for the Tier2 sides, potential new World Rugby competition, and how has the game changed since Dan last played in the 1999 World Cup. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Show Links: The Rugby Breakdown Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning DC Brua Little Willow Brewing Kettlehead Brewing untappd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 6, 2023

Does anything go more hand in hand than rugby and beer?!? In this new segment, Bill & John introduce a new beer and brewery to their listeners! Don’t worry, these breweries don’t sponsor the show… so it’s game on! I mean, if they wanted to, we’re willing to take one for the team… or many. Before our interviews with The Rugby Breakdown’s Jackie Finlan, and Paul Tait of America’s Rugby News, Bill & John introduce two fantastic beers from Modestman Brewing and Solace Brewing Company . #untappd 🍺 Panic In Babylon by Modestman Brewing Keene, NH 8.5% ABV - DIPA, CITRA/NELSON-SAUVIN 🍺 Air Gourdn by Solace Brewing Company Sterling, VA 6.3% ABV - PUMPKIN PORTER Be sure to listen to the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE interviews with The Rugby Breakdown’s Jackie Finlan, and Paul Tait of America’s Rugby News. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Modestman Brewing Solace Brewing Company untappd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 5, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , Americas Rugby News’ Paul Tait joins Bill & John to talk about the 2023 RWC, latest news on expansion of the tournament, Tier 2 vs Tier 1 competition, contention between Canada, USA & South America, and will Super Rugby Americas and Major League Rugby ever partner? Be sure to listen to the first half of the show with The Rugby Breakdowns’ Jackie Finlan, here on the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Show Links: Americas Rugby News Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 5, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , The Rugby Breakdowns’ Jackie Finlan joined Bill & John to discuss the WPL, College and High School rugby, USA Rugby, WXV and much more! Be sure to listen to the second half of the show with Americas Rugby News’ Paul Tait here on US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast ! Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Show Links: The Rugby Breakdown Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 27, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , New interim USA Women’s Rugby Head Coach, Milton Haig, and USA Captain, Kate Zackary join Bill Baker & John Fitzpatrick to talk about the Eagles, this weekend’s match against Wales, WXV, PWR and much more! Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 21, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , YSCRugby’s Wendy Young joins Bill Baker and John Fitzpatrick to talk women’s rugby, including Milton Haig, the new interim head coach, WPL, Women’s Premiership Rugby, and much more. Watch out for the sound effects!! Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 7, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , Journalist, Joe Harvey, and USA Eagle #517 and Journalist, Will Hooley, joined Bill and John to preview the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 31, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , Georgia Rugby Union’s Pete Redmond & Travis Spencer, join Bill & John to talk about their unique relationship with the other Georgia Rugby you Union, located between the Black and Caspian Seas, their ambassadorship trip to Tablisi during the USA vs Georgia match, and future relationship with the GRU Barbarians. A really cool story! Be sure to listen to the 2nd half of the show with Rugby Reporter, Alex Goff, here on the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 31, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , Rugby Reporter, Alex Goff, joined Bill & John to talk about the US College rugby scene and the overwhelming amount of championships, will we see more NCAA varsity programs soon? Also, Alex talks about his college rankings, NCAA recognizing’ Women’s college rugby as an emerging sport, high school rugby, and the dos and don’ts when putting together a recruiting video. Be sure to listen to the first half of the show with Georgia Rugby Union’s Pete Redmond & Travis Spencer, here on the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 24, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , USA 7s star, and Olympian, Stephen Tomasin joins Bill and John fresh off the team earning a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Scuba Steve shares what it took to get this this moment, what he would share with the younger players on how to experience the Olympic Games, and he shares a bit about his future plans. Be sure to listen to the first half of the show with newly capped USA Eagle, Chris Mattina,, here on the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 24, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , Newly capped USA Eagle, Chris Mattina, joined Bill and John to talk about finally earning that first cap, his drive to earn it, the recently wrapped up tour of Europe, Eagles teammates, Chicago Hounds and much more!! Be sure to listen to the 2nd half of the show with USA 7s star, and Olympian, Stephen Tomasin, here on the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 3, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , Recently retired USA Eagles, Ryan Matyas and Dino Waldren join Bill Baker to have a talk around the pub table about their careers, the fears and difficulties in making the decision to retire, mushroom soup, pigeon for dinner, landmines, nicknames and so much more! This is perhaps the funniest Happy Hour yet!! Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 27, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , USA Scrum-half, Ruben de Haas, joins Bill Baker and John Fitzpatrick to talk about the Eagles camp in Charlotte, NC, preparing for their August tests, his time with Sarries and his return to the Toyota Cheetahs. Oh, and does he have permission from Coach Scott to try another drop goals? Be sure to listen to the first half of the show with USA Men’s Head Coach, Scott Lawrence, here on the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 27, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , USA Men’s Head Coach, Scott Lawrence, joins Bill Baker and John Fitzpatrick to discuss the current Eagles camp in Charlotte, NC, preparing for the August tests, needs in 2024 to get USA more international matches, pathways program and much more! Be sure to listen to the second half of the show with USA Scrum-half, Ruben de Haas, here on the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 20, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , USA Women’s Head Coach, Rich Ashfield, joins us again to talk about the recent Pacific Four Series matches against Australia, Canada and New Zealand, the upcoming WXV competition, young and veteran players and he shares the toughest part, and best parts, of his job! Be sure to listen to the first half of the show with USA Women’s U23 Head Coach, Katie Dowty, here on the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 20, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , Dartmouth Rugby and USA Women’s U23 Head Coach, Katie Dowty, joined us to talk about the recent Americas Rugby Trophy tour, next week’s Border Battle with Rugby Canada at the home of MLR Champions, New England Free Jacks in Quincy, Mass, and Katie talks about the exciting and talented young pool USA has. Be sure to listen to the second half of the show with USA Women’s Head Coach, Rich Ashfield, here on the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 13, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , Rugby Play by Play Announcer, Ben Holden, New England Free Jacks’ Head Coach, Scott Mathie, and Americas Rugby News’ Bryan Ray joined Bill Baker and John Fitzpatrick to talk about the MLR Shield matchup of New England and San Diego, the spectacle it was, what were some of the big stories of the 2023 season and what’s next! Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 16, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , Old Glory DC Rookie, Collin Grosse, joins Bill Baker and John Fitzpatrick to talk about playing MLR with Old Glory DC, the team making their first ever playoffs, transition from college rugby (Army) to Major League Rugby, Old Glory’s young nucleus of players and veteran influence on his game, and much more! And, why hasn’t changed his hair to be more like Danny Tusitala’s? Also, MLR Stats expert, James Deeley joins us to talk PR7s and MLR stats! Be sure to listen to the first half of the show with PR7S’ Head of Scouting, Richie Walker, here on the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 16, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , PR7S’ Head of Scouting, Richie Walker joined Bill Baker and John Fitzpatrick to talk about the Premier Rugby 7s season kicking off this weekend in Austin. Richie shares about the addition of more teams, 8 men and 8 women’s teams, new influx of HSBC talent from around the world, including Black Ferns Ruby Tui and Stacey Waaka, the return of Ben Pinkelman, Alev Kelter and England’s all-time leading try scorer, Dan Norton. How many hats does Richie wear, we hear he’s an excellent baby sitter! Be sure to listen to the second half of the show with Old Glory DC Rookie, Collin Grosse, here on the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 8, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , Seattle Seawolves’ wing Conner Mooneyham joins Bill Baker and John Fitzpatrick to talk about this weekend’s MLR game of the week matchup with New England Free Jacks, last week’s performance against Utah, the Seattle fanbase, and much more! Be sure to listen to the first half of the show with New England Free Jacks’ flyhallf, Jayson Potroz, here on the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 8, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , New England Free Jacks’ flyhallf, Jayson Potroz, fresh off his MLR Player of the Week performance against Atlanta, joins Bill Baker and John Fitzpatrick to talk about that performance, the team’s prep for Seattle Seawolves, live in Boston, the team vault and much more! Be sure to listen to the second half of the show with Seattle Seawolves’ Conner Mooneyham, here on the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 25, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , USA Rugby 7s and social media star, Ilona Maher joins Bill & John to talk about the women’s 7s program, this years squad, Paris Olympics, her injury recovery and becoming a social media star. Be sure to listen to the first half of the show with Guardian US Breaking news editor, journalist, and author, Martin Pengelly, who talks about his new book, Brotherhood: When West Point Rugby Went to War, here on the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 25, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , Guardian US Breaking news editor, journalist, and author, Martin Pengelly joins Bill & John to talk about his new book, Brotherhood: When West Point Rugby Went to War. Be sure to listen to the second half of the show with USA Rugby 7s star, Ilona Maher, here on the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 18, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , Chicago Hounds and USA Eagle #497. Bryce Campbell Jon Bill and John to talk about the latest USRPA’s campaign, Rugby Union Now. What is Rugby Union Now, what are the benefits of unionizing, is MLR communicating, MLR’s voluntary recognition, Safety, Security and Strength of the union, and much more! Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 4, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , Miami Sharks CEO, Mark Winokur joins us to talk about the new MLR franchise, why Miami, coaching and player search, will we hear “Baby Shark” at home matches, and much more. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 28, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , USA Eagle and San Diego Legion, Nate Augspurger, joined us to talk about the player of the year type season he is having, Ryan Matyas’ addiction to In-n-Out Burger (joking!), USA Eagles, and more! Stephen Tomasin also calls in to ask Nate a question of his own, while Nate does his best to convince Scuba Steve to join the MLR one day. Be sure to listen to the first half of the show with Dallas Jackals’ Rookie and midseason MLR rookie of the year candidate, Sam Golla, here on the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 28, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , Dallas Jackals’ Rookie and midseason MLR rookie of the year candidate, Sam Golla joined us to talk about his experience in the MLR, Dallas team culture, his CAL experience, USA Eagles goals, and much more. Be sure to listen to the second half of the show with USA Eagle and San Diego Legion, Nate Augspurger, having one of his best seasons yet, here on the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 13, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , USA Women’s Head Coach, Richard Ashfield joined Bill Baker and John Fitzpatrick to discuss the Pacific Four Series, 9 new caps, including to our second half guests, Summer Harris-Jones, the Eagles’ win over Spain, and yet another loss to Canada, and much more! Be sure to listen to the second half of the show with USA Eagle, Summer Harris-Jones, fresh off earning her first XV’s cap against Spain, here on the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 13, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , USA Eagle, Summer Harris-Jones, fresh off earning her first XV’s cap against Spain, joins Bill Baker and John Fitzpatrick to talk about that cap, the veterans she’s playing with, USA 7s, PR7s, and much more! Bill and John even try to get her to say which she likes more, 7s or 15s! Be sure to listen to the first half of the show with USA Women’s Head Coach, Richard Ashfield, here on the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 30, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , HBCU Rugby Classic’s Gift Egbelu joined us to talk about the upcoming HBCU Rugby Classic in DC, the growth of rugby in historical black colleges and universities, driving the dangerous streets of DC and much more. Also, Ryan Matyas calls in two talk about the growth of college rugby and breaking in to the community college scene. Be sure to listen to the second half of the show with USA High Performance Pathways Manager, Brendan Keane, here on the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 30, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , USA High Performance Pathways Manager, Brendan Keane, joined us to talk about the USA High Performance program, the USA Hawks, player development pool, getting ‘discovered’, Charlotte NC and much more. Be sure to listen to the first half of the show with HBCU Rugby Classic’s Gift Egbelu, here on the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 23, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , NOLA Gold flyhalf and Samoan international, Rodney Iona, joins us to discuss NOLA’s season thus far, their matchup against Old Glory DC this weekend, the rugby World Cup and his hopes of making the Samoan squad, and we also talk food! Samoan food and what New Orleans has to offer. Be sure to listen to the second half of the show with USA Eagle and Old Glory DC No. 8, Jamason Fa’anana-Schultz, here on the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 23, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , USA Eagle and Old Glory DC No. 8, Jamason Fa’anana-Schultz, joins us to talk about Old Glory’s season, this weekend’s matchup with NOLA Gold, USA Rugby, and rebounding from a difficult 2022, becoming Old Glory captain. Be sure to listen to the first half of the show with NOLA Gold flyhalf and Samoan international, Rodney Iona, here on the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 16, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , USA Rugby 7s and two-time World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year, Perry Baker joined us to talk about this season of HSBC Sevens, his future in rugby, maybe landing in MLR? Also Perry talks about his teammates, old and new, and the future of the team, and lots more! Be sure to listen to the first half of the show with USA Rugby 7s rising star, Sammy Sullivan here on the USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 16, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , USA Rugby 7s rising star, Sammy Sullivan, joined us to talk about her rise on the circuit, playing alongside her idols, becoming an role model, WCAP and much more! Be sure to listen to the second half of the show with USA Rugby 7s legend, Perry Baker, here on the USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 23, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , New England Free Jacks’ John Poland joined us to talk about the Free Jacks’ win over NOLA, traveling to San Diego this weekend to face the Legion, annoying scrumhalves, Free jacks’ teammates and much more. Also, rugby commentator, Dallen Stanford, dropped in to talk about the record crowd at Snapdragon last weekend. Be sure to listen to the second half of the show with San Diego Legion’s Marcel Brache, here on the USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 23, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , San Diego Legion’s Marcel Brache joined us to talk about the Legion’s record breaking crowd in their win over Utah Warriors, facing the physical New England Free Jacks this weekend, surfing and much more. Be sure to listen to the first half of the show with New England Free Jacks’ John Poland and rugby commentator Dallen Stanford here on the USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 16, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , Rugby New York Ironworker’s flyhallf, Sam Windsor, joined us to talk about the big MLR Shield rematch with Seattle this 2023 MLR opening weekend. Sam also talks about the many new changes with the club; new coaching staff, new players and a new home field, Be sure to listen to the second half of the show with Seattle Seawolves’ flyhallf AJ Alatimu, here on the USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 16, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , Seattle Seawolves’ flyhallf, AJ Alatimu, joined us to talk about the big MLR Shield rematch with Rugby New York this 2023 MLR opening weekend, life in Seattle, playing for Samoa and much more. Be sure to listen to the first half of the show with Rugby New York Ironworker’s flyhallf, Sam Windsor, here on the USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 10, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , USA Rugby Interim Men’s Head Coach, Scott Lawrence, joined us to talk about taking the role as head coach, his plans for player pathways, the “Scott Lawrence” style of play, calendar schedule, and more. Be sure to listen to the second half of the show with The Fantasy Ruckers Hosts, Matt & Ryan Ye, here on the USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 10, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE , The Fantasy Ruckers Hosts, Matt & Ryan Ye, joined us to talk fantasy Major League Rugby! Lots talked about, including player rankings and the future of fantasy rugby in the States. Be sure to listen to the first half of the show with USA Rugby Interim Men’s Head Coach, Scott Lawrence, here on the USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 2, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE", Rugby ATL’s President, Amanda Windsor White, joined us to talk about the team’s recent rebranding, its ties to the Atlanta community, and fans reactions to the new logo. Also, we talk about competing for fans in the Atlanta Sports market, upgrades to Silberbacks Park, this season’s team expectations, and more. Be sure to listen to the second half of the show with Chicago hounds’ GM & CEO, James English, here on the “USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE” Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 2, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE", Chicago Hounds’ GM & CEO, James English joined us to talk about starting a new MLR team in Chicago, competing in the rich sports market of Chicago, Seatgeek Stadium, building a team from scratch, and much more. Be sure to listen to the first half of the show with Rugby ATL’s President, Amanda Windsor White, here on the “USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE” Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 19, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE", USA Women’s 7s Head Coach, Emilie Bydwell joined Eagles Overseas’ Bill Baker and Rugby Morning’s John Fitzpatrick to talk about this weekend’s HSBC stop in Hamilton, NZ, what will it take to move up in the standings, the current players on tour, and a funny exchange with our second half guest, Ben Pinkelman. Be sure to listen to the second half of last night’s show with former USA 7s star and USA Falcons’ 7s Head Coach, Ben Pinkelman, here on the “USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE” Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 19, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE", former USA 7s star and current USA Falcons’ 7s Head Coach, Ben Pinkelman, joined us to talk about coaching the Falcons’ in the recent Coral Coast tournament in Fiji, the team’s young players, the future of the Falcons team, and the difficulties of coming to grips with retiring as a player. Lance from Great American Rugby also joins in to talk to Ben about a 7s challenge. Be sure to listen to the first half of the show with USA Women’s 7s Head Coach, Emilie Bydwell, here on the “USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE” Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 12, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE", recently announced USA Rugby Women's Interim Head Coach, Richard Ashfield joined us to talk about taking the position, his goals for the program, player pool development and much more! Be sure to listen to the second half of the show with recently retired Eagle, Kristin Sommer. Follow @eaglesovereas and @rugbymorning on Twitter for updates on future shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 12, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE", recently retired Eagle, Kristin Sommer joined us to talk about her career, XV Foundation, the new coaching staff and much more. Be sure to listen to the first half of the show with USA Rugby Interim Women's Head Coach, Richard Ashfield too. Follow @eaglesovereas and @rugbymorning on Twitter for updates on future shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 6, 2023

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE", United States Rugby Journalist, Pat Clifton, joined us to talk about his 3-part series, "State of Play" on Rugby Morning. A series about the state of USA Rugby. We talk financial issues, what can be done to fix it and the announcement of Scott Lawrence and Richard Ashfield as interim head coaches for the men's and women's senior sides respectively. Follow @eaglesovereas and @rugbymorning on Twitter for updates on future shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 10, 2022

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE", USA 7s Rugby star, Stephen Tomasin joins us to talk HSBC, Youth generation and much more! Be sure to tune in to the first half of the show with U.S. Rugby Players Association Executive Director, Michael Young, we talk about the latest MLR expansion and dispersal draft, player representation, and much more! Special thanks to Myaderm, the leader in CBD products! Get 20% off your order with the discount code EAGLES at www.myaderm.com . #myaderm #CBD #CBDcream Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 10, 2022

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE", U.S. Rugby Players Association Executive Director, Michael Young, joined us to talk about the latest MLR expansion and dispersal draft, player representation, and much more! Be sure to tune in to the first half of the show with USA 7s Rugby star, Stephen Tomasin joins us to talk HSBC, Youth generation and much more! Special thanks to Myaderm, the leader in CBD products! Get 20% off your order with the discount code EAGLES at www.myaderm.com . #myaderm #CBD #CBDcream Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 27, 2022

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE", former Eagle and current USA forwards coach, Shawn Pittman joined us to talk about the recent USA Falcons tour of Uruguay, rising talent, USA Eagles pathway, college rugby, his coaching career and the upcoming repechage in Dubai. Also, our Rugby World Cup Correspondent, YSC Rugby's Wendy Young, joined in to talk about her time in New Zealand thus far and her take on USA's play. Special thanks to Myaderm, the leader in CBD products! Get 20% off your order with the discount code EAGLES at www.myaderm.com . #myaderm #CBD #CBDcream Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 20, 2022

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' ”USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE”, USA Eagle and Harlequin, Jenny Kronish, joins us from New Zealand to talk about the Women’s Rugby World Cup, USA vs Canada, growing the game in America, Prem15s, meat pies and much more. Be sure to listen to the second half of the show with USA Eagle and San Diego Legion, Will Hooley, joined us to talk USA Falcons, repechage, his injury update and “Americanizing” the game, here on the "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE" Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas on Twitter & Instagram for guest announcements on live shows, Wednesdays, 9-10pm ET/6-7:00pm PT on Twitter Spaces. Special thanks to Myaderm, the leader in CBD products! Get 20% off your order with the discount code EAGLES at www.myaderm.com . #myaderm #CBD #CBDcream Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 20, 2022

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE", USA Eagle, Will Hooley, joined us to talk USA Rugby, Toyota Challenge, Uruguay Challenge, November repechage, his injury update, and the growth of the game in America. Be sure to also listen to the first half of the show with USA Eagle, Jenny Kronish, who joined us from New Zealand to talk about the RWC and the upcoming Canadian match, here on the "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE" Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas on Twitter & Instagram for guest announcements on live shows, Wednesdays, 9-10pm ET/6-7:00pm PT on Twitter Spaces. Special thanks to Myaderm, the leader in CBD products! Get 20% off your order with the discount code EAGLES at www.myaderm.com . #myaderm #CBD #CBDcream Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 13, 2022

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE", USA Rugby player, Sam Luther, and former Eagle and current ALL Blues coach, Hannah Stolba join us from New Zealand to talk about the Women’s Rugby World Cup, USA vs Italy, WPL, The Scrum Down USA podcast and much more. Be sure to listen to the second half of the show with USA Eagle, Hope Rogers, here on the "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE" Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas on Twitter & Instagram for guest announcements on live shows, Wednesdays, 9-10pm ET/6-7:00pm PT on Twitter Spaces. Special thanks to Myaderm, the leader in CBD products! Get 20% off your order with the discount code EAGLES at www.myaderm.com . #myaderm #CBD #CBDcream Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 13, 2022

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE", USA Rugby Eagle and Exeter Chiefs’ prop Hope Rogers joins us from New Zealand to talk about the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2021, USA vs Italy, this weekend’s match against Japan, the WPL, Prem15s and much more. Be sure to listen to the first half of the show with USA Rugby player, Sam Luther, and former Eagle and current ALL Blues coach, Hannah Stolba here on the "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE" Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas on Twitter & Instagram for guest announcements on live shows, Wednesdays, 9-10pm ET/6-7:00pm PT on Twitter Spaces. Special thanks to Myaderm, the leader in CBD products! Get 20% off your order with the discount code EAGLES at www.myaderm.com . #myaderm #CBD #CBDcream Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 23, 2022

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE", USA Women's Rugby Head Coach, Rob Cain and captain Kate Zackary joined us to talk Rugby World Cup, team roster, expectations, Prem15s and lots of laughs too! Check out the second half of the show with YSC Rugby's Wendy Young, here on "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE" Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas on Twitter & Instagram for guest announcements on live shows, Wednesdays, 9-10pm ET/6-7:00pm PT on Twitter Spaces. Special thanks to Myaderm, the leader in CBD products! Get 20% off your order with the discount code EAGLES at www.myaderm.com . #myaderm #CBD #CBDcream Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 23, 2022

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE", YSC RUgby's Wendy Young joined us to talk USA Women's Rugby! Great time talking about the USA RWC squad, Prem15s, WPL and lots more! Check out the first half of the show with USA Women's Rugby Head Coach Rob Cain and captain, Kate Zackary, here on the "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE" Podcast. Special thanks to Myaderm, the leader in CBD products! Get 20% off your order with the discount code EAGLES at www.myaderm.com . #myaderm #CBD #CBDcream Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 2022

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE", USA Rugby 7s Head Coach, Mike Friday joined us to talk RWC7s, USA 7s Youth Growth, the affects of COVID on the team & training, PR7s, Carlin Isles, Army Rugby and plenty more! Check out the second half of the show with USA Rugby Head Coach Gary Gold, here on the "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE" Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas on Twitter & Instagram for guest announcements on live shows, Wednesdays, 9-10pm ET/6-7:00pm PT on Twitter Spaces. Special thanks to Myaderm, the leader in CBD products! Get 20% off your order with the discount code EAGLES at www.myaderm.com . #myaderm #CBD #CBDcream Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 2022

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE", USA Rugby Head Coach, Gary Gold returns to discuss the recent camp, who's in attendance, Toyota Challenge in South Africa, the Americas Pacific Challenge, Dubai Repechage series, Worcester Warriors current woes, Fitzy keeps trying to offer Gary new jobs, Gerrie Llabuschagne, and more! Check out the first half of the show with USA Rugby 7s Head Coach Mike Friday, here on the "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE" Podcast. Follow @eaglesoverseas on Twitter & Instagram for guest announcements on live shows, Wednesdays, 9-10pm ET/6-7:00pm PT on Twitter Spaces. Special thanks to Myaderm, the leader in CBD products! Get 20% off your order with the discount code EAGLES at www.myaderm.com . #myaderm #CBD #CBDcream Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 15, 2022

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE", USA Rugby hooker, Joe Taufete'e joined us to talk about the USA vs Chile #RWC23 qualifiers, USA Players, French cuisine, and lots of great listener questions, including more from a young listener by the name of David Ainu'u! Who’s faster, Big Joe or Ainu'u? And are they as fast as Ruben de Haas? Is Joe done as a prop? Check out the first half of the show with Greg Peterson, here on the "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE" Podcast. Special thanks to Myaderm, the leader in CBD products! Get 20% off your order with the discount code EAGLES at www.myaderm.com . #myaderm #CBD #CBDcream Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices