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S3 Ep 68USA 7s Men’s Head Coach, Mike Friday | December 6th, 2023

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

Dec 6, 202345 min

Ep 225US Rugby Happy Hour Tap Room - City-State Brewing & North Coast Brewing Company

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“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

Dec 1, 20238 min

S3 Ep 67USA Eagles Men’s Head Coach, Scott Lawrence | November 29th, 2023

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

Nov 30, 202348 min

S3 Ep 66USA 7s Star, Madison Hughes | November 29th, 2023

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

Nov 29, 202331 min

S3 Ep 65USA Eagle & San Diego Legion Wing, Nate Augspurger | November 15th, 2023

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

Nov 15, 202329 min

US Rugby Happy Hour Tap Room - City-State Brewing & North Coast Brewing Company

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"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

Nov 10, 20237 min

S3 Ep 64USA Eagle & Coventry Rugby’s Paddy Ryan | November 8th, 2023

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

Nov 8, 202336 min

S3 Ep 63USA Eagle & Stade Toulousain Prop, David Ainu’u | November 8th, 2023

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

Nov 8, 202331 min

Ep 224US Rugby Happy Hour Tap Room - Weldwerks Brewing Co & Modelo

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"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

Nov 3, 20235 min

S3 Ep 62Gift-Time Rugby’s Gift Egbelu & MLR Guru, James Deeley | November 1st, 2023

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

Nov 2, 202346 min

US Rugby Happy Hour Tap Room - Finback Brewery & Old Ox Brewery

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

Oct 26, 20237 min

S3 Ep 61USA Eagles, Rachel Johnson & Mata Hingano | October 25th, 2023

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

Oct 25, 202335 min

S3 Ep 60USA Eagle, Greg Peterson | October 18th, 2023

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

Oct 19, 202342 min

Ep 223US Rugby Happy Hour Tap Room - Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers & Right Proper Brewing Company

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

Oct 19, 20235 min

US Rugby Happy Hour Tap Room - DC Brua, Little Willow Brewing, Kettlehead Brewing

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

Oct 13, 20234 min

S3 Ep 59US Rugby Hall of Famer, Dan Lyle | October 11th, 2023

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

Oct 12, 20231h 4m

Ep 22Happy Hour Rugby… and Beer - Modestman Brewing & Solace Brewing Company (PILOT)

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

Oct 6, 20234 min

S3 Ep 58Americas Rugby News’ Paul Tait | October 4th, 2023

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

Oct 5, 202334 min

S3 Ep 57The Rugby Breakdowns’ Jackie Finlan | October 4th, 2023

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

Oct 5, 202330 min

S3 Ep 56USA Women’s Rugby’s Milton Haig & Kate Zackary | September 27, 2023

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

Sep 27, 202344 min

S3 Ep 54YSCRugby’s Wendy Young | September 20, 2023

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

Sep 21, 202343 min

S3 Ep 53Joe Harvey & Will Hooley | September 7, 2023

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

Sep 7, 20231h 11m

S3 Ep 51US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | Georgia RU’s Pete Redmond & Travis Spencer | August 30, 2023

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

Aug 31, 202335 min

S3 Ep 52US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | Rugby Reporter, Alex Goff | August 30, 2023

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

Aug 31, 202338 min

S3 Ep 50US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | USA 7s/Olympian, Stephen Tomasin | August 23, 2023

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

Aug 24, 202339 min

S3 Ep 49US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | Eagle #564 Chris Mattina | August 23, 2023

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

Aug 24, 202331 min

S3 Ep 48US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | Ryan Matyas & Dino Waldren | August 2, 2023

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

Aug 3, 20231h 11m

S3 Ep 47US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | USA Scrum-half, Ruben de Haas | July 26, 2023

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

Jul 27, 202329 min

S3 Ep 46US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | USA Men’s Head Coach, Scott Lawrence | July 26, 2023

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

Jul 27, 202338 min

S3 Ep 45US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | USA Women’s Head Coach, Rich Ashfield | July 19, 2023

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

Jul 20, 202323 min

S3 Ep 44US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | USA Women’s U23 Head Coach, Katie Dowty | July 19, 2023

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

Jul 20, 202331 min

S3 Ep 43US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | Scott Mathie, Ben Holden, Bryan Ray | July 12, 2023

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

Jul 13, 20231h 8m

S3 Ep 42US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | Old Glory DC Rookie, Collin Grosse | June 14, 2023

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

Jun 16, 202332 min

S3 Ep 41US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | PR7S’ Richie Walker | June 14, 2023

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

Jun 16, 202334 min

S3 Ep 40US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | Seattle Seawolves’ Conner Mooneyham | June 7, 2023

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

Jun 8, 202333 min

S3 Ep 39US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | Free Jacks’ Jayson Potroz | June 7, 2023

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

Jun 8, 202332 min

S3 Ep 38US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | Ilona Maher, USA Rugby 7s | May 24, 2023

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

May 25, 202330 min

S3 Ep 37US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | Journalist, Martin Pengelly | May 24, 2023

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

May 25, 202335 min

S2 Ep 36US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | Chicago Hounds’ Bryce Campbell | May 17, 2023

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

May 18, 202342 min

S3 Ep 35US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | Miami Sharks CEO, Mark Winokur | May 3, 2023

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

May 4, 202341 min

S3 Ep 34US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | San Diego Legion’s Nate Augspurger | Apr. 26, 2023

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

Apr 28, 202331 min

S3 Ep 33US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | Dallas Jackals’ Rookie, Sam Golla | Apr. 26, 2023

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

Apr 28, 202334 min

S3 Ep 31US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | USA Women’s Head Coach, Richard Ashfield | Apr. 12, 2023

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

Apr 13, 202329 min

S3 Ep 32US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | USA Eagle, Summer Harris-Jones | Apr. 12, 2023

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

Apr 13, 202331 min

S3 Ep 29US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | HBCU Rugby Classic’s Gift Egbelu | Mar. 29, 2023

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

Mar 30, 202337 min

S3 Ep 30US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | USA High Performance Pathways Manager, Brendan Keane | Mar. 29, 2023

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

Mar 30, 202330 min

S3 Ep 27US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | NOLA Gold’s Rodney Iona | Mar. 22, 2023

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

Mar 23, 202324 min

S3 Ep 28US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | Old Glory DC’s Jamason Fa’anana-Schultz | Mar. 22, 2023

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

Mar 23, 202334 min

S3 Ep 26USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | USA Rugby 7s’ Perry Baker | Mar. 15, 2023

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

Mar 16, 202330 min

S3 Ep 25USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | USA Rugby 7s’ Sammy Sullivan | Mar. 15, 2023

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

Mar 16, 202334 min