US Rugby Happy Hour

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 [email protected] 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. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: American Rugby Rising Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] 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. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: American Rugby Rising Rugby Morning The Rugby Rundown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] 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. [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: American Rugby Rising Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] 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. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: American Rugby Rising Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] 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. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] 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. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] 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. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] 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. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 ⁠[email protected]⁠ John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. ⁠[email protected]⁠ ⁠http://www.rugbymorning.com Youtube | X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Tiktok | Bluesky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning YSC Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning YSC Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices