US Rugby Happy Hour

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 [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 The Jacks Rangers Show James Deeley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [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

“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 [email protected] 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 [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 untappd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [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

“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 [email protected] 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 [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 untappd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [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

“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 [email protected] 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 [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 untappd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [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 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 [email protected] 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 [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 untappd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 [email protected] 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

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

“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 [email protected] 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

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

“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 [email protected] 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

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

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

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

"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 [email protected] 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

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

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

"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 [email protected] 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

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

"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

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

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

"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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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