Episodes

  • MLR Mid-Season Review with James Deeley

    MLR Mid-Season Review with James Deeley
    May 2 2024
    It’s halfway through the 2024 Major League Rugby season, Bill and John welcome MLR Stats Guru, James Deeley back to the show to talk about who’s leading the way, midseason MVP picks, teams playing well and those underperforming. US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is brought to you by QuickTap, the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • USA Eagle and Chicago Hounds Wing, Nate Augspurger

    USA Eagle and Chicago Hounds Wing, Nate Augspurger
    May 2 2024
    USA Eagle veteran and Chicago Hounds’ Wing, Nate Augspurger returns to the show to talk about the Chicago Hounds’ season, also his move to Chicago this year and why. Nate also shares his excitement about this year’s USA Eagles’ international schedule, and, how much faster is he and Noah Brown after bleaching their hair! US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE is brought to you by QuickTap, the only sports video and analytics platform designed specifically for rugby. Visit getquicktap.com and use the offer code HAPPYHOUR when signing up for a free trial, which will get you 10% off your annual subscription AND QuickTap will sweeten the deal by tracking your first match for you. QuickTap - the most powerful way to beat your opponents before ever setting foot on the pitch Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • USA Eagle and Trailfinders’ Forward, Kate Zackary

    USA Eagle and Trailfinders’ Forward, Kate Zackary
    Apr 25 2024
    We’ve got a HUGE weekend coming up, USA vs Canada and USA Captain, Kate Zackary joined us to talk about this big match and the upcoming Pacific Four Series, not to mention, her teammates, young players coming through and Kate answered some great listener questions as well. Oh, and when will we see her back on the pitch, returning from injury? LAST CHANCE!!! We have a great offer for you USA Women's Eagles fans! Receive 10% off your ticket order by using the promo code: EAGLESOVERSEAS Let's pack the house for our Eagles! Order Now! https://www.axs.com/events/533590/usa-women-s-rugby-vs-canada-tickets/promos/746200?skin=dhsp Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Women’s Elite Rugby President Jessica Hammond-Graf, Board Member, Koma Gandy, and USA Eagle, Jenny Kronish

    Women’s Elite Rugby President Jessica Hammond-Graf, Board Member, Koma Gandy, and USA Eagle, Jenny Kronish
    Apr 18 2024
    With the big news just released about the new domestic professional competition, Women’s Elite Rugby, who better to have on the show than WER President, Jessica Hammond-Graf, and Board Member, Koma Gandy!? Plus, USA Eagle and Beantown RFC’s Jenny Kronish joins to talk about the impact this league can have on players like herself. Will the competition ofer what it takes to see all of our Eagles return home? What impact will it have on WPL, who’s funding the league, which league model are the organizers following? Also, what does the season schedule look like, international breaks? That and so much more!! What a great time for women’s sports!! We have a great offer for you USA Women's Eagles fans! Receive 10% off your ticket order by using the promo code: EAGLESOVERSEAS Let's pack the house for our Eagles! Order Now! https://www.axs.com/events/533590/usa-women-s-rugby-vs-canada-tickets/promos/746200?skin=dhsp Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Women’s Elite Rugby Beantown RFC Women’s Premier League Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • USA Rugby 7s Wing, Jaz Gray

    USA Rugby 7s Wing, Jaz Gray
    Apr 11 2024
    Fresh off USA’s silver medal performance in Hong Kong, Jaz Gray joined the show to talk about the Hong Kong performance, the craziness of the tourney stop and 80 meter sprints! Which teammates have helped her the most in her 7s journey, and, what would it mean to her and her family to earn a spot on USA’s Paris Olympic roster this Summer. We have a great offer for you USA Women's Eagles fans! Receive 10% off your ticket order by using the promo code: EAGLESOVERSEAS Let's pack the house for our Eagles! Order Now! https://www.axs.com/events/533590/usa-women-s-rugby-vs-canada-tickets/promos/746200?skin=dhsp Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • San Diego Legion & USA Eagle Lock, Greg Peterson

    San Diego Legion & USA Eagle Lock, Greg Peterson
    Apr 11 2024
    USA Eagle No. 458, and former Newcastle Falcon and Glasgow Warrior, Greg Peterson, joined the show to talk about joining Major League Rugby’s San Diego Legion and this year’s USA Rugby calendar. Greg shares the reasoning for leaving European rugby to move to the West coast… well, let’s just say the weather may have had something to do with it. What’s Greg’s take on MLR’s differences in the style of play compared to URC or Prem Rugby. And, how are San Diego 4-1 after losing so many players in the off-season? Great fun as usual with Greg Peterson. We have a great offer for you USA Women's Eagles fans! Receive 10% off your ticket order by using the promo code: EAGLESOVERSEAS Let's pack the house for our Eagles! Order Now! https://www.axs.com/events/533590/usa-women-s-rugby-vs-canada-tickets/promos/746200?skin=dhsp Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • USA Rugby CEO, Bill Goren

    USA Rugby CEO, Bill Goren
    Apr 4 2024
    On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Bill and John are joined by new USA Rugby CEO, Bill Goren. Bill, excited to lead our domestic game in the right direction, and what does that look like? How do fans trust USA Rugby again after bankruptcies and failures on the field. Bill also shares a bit about his background, working with MLB, MLL, MLR and others.. In this hugely important time for USA Rugby, leading up to the LA Olympics, Paris Olympics, 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups, is this the time for the Eagles and building the fanbase? Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • New England Free Jacks’ Co-Founder and CEO, Alex Magleby

    New England Free Jacks’ Co-Founder and CEO, Alex Magleby
    Apr 4 2024
    On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, New England Free Jacks’ Co-Founder and CEO, Alex Magleby, joined Bill and John to talk about the Free Jacks’ winning model and improving on it. Mags shares the business side of running a team, the growth of MLR and the future of the league. New England Free Jacks are well known for their fan experience, especially off the pitch. Did someone say something about IPA beer fests, goats and chickens, and a BBQ Truck!? Some great info that all MLR clubs need to follow. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: Eagles Overseas Rugby Morning New England Free Jacks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 mins