A & D Podcast

On this episode of the A&D Podcast, Austin and Dietrich have officially HAD ENOUGH! The USA Eagles have been handed another humiliating defeat, this time suffering a brutal 52-0 shutout loss to Australia XV. Despite what appeared to be a more promising roster selection and a chance to show some progress, the Eagles delivered more of the same, leaving both hosts frustrated, angry, and questioni...

The USA Eagles have some serious questions to answer, and after a devastating 61-12 defeat to Australia XV, Austin and Dietrich aren't holding back. On this episode of the A&D Podcast, the guys break down an absolutely horrendous performance that has left both hosts frustrated, confused, and questioning the direction of the Eagles program. Coming off the optimism of the Nations Championshi...

The A&D Podcast is back on the pitch! Austin and Dietrich return to their regularly scheduled programming to break down the upcoming USA Eagles vs. Australia XV two-match series and debate what the United States needs to accomplish to get back on track. With the USA Eagles releasing their camp roster, there are plenty of storylines to discuss. Which returning players need to step up? Which you...

The NFL season is heating up, and Week 5 has officially wrapped up! On this episode of the A&D Podcast, Austin and Dietrich trade the rugby pitch for the gridiron to break down the biggest storylines, early-season surprises, and teams whose seasons might already be slipping away. Which NFL teams are legitimate Super Bowl contenders, and which are just benefiting from a hot start? Who are the s...

The A&D Podcast is trading the rugby pitch, the gridiron, and the playing field for the iron sanctuary! Austin and Dietrich are stepping into the gym to break down the shocking results of the 2026 Mr. Olympia. New champions have been crowned, the bodybuilding hierarchy has been shaken up, and the debate over who truly deserves a place at the top is just getting started! Who proved they belong...

On this episode of the A&D Podcast, Austin and Dietrich are once again in a somber mood as they break down the USA Eagles’ Pacific Nations Cup bronze medal matchup against Canada in Tokyo. After the embarrassing performance against Japan, the USA needed a response—but did they actually find one? Canada struck twice in the opening 15 minutes, both tries coming directly from lineout situations,...

On this episode of the A&D Podcast, the excitement surrounding the Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) comes crashing down after a brutal opening-round performance from the USA Eagles. Austin and Dietrich break down the USA’s shocking 63–14 loss to Japan in Tokyo and ask the question every American rugby fan is thinking: What didn’t go wrong for the Eagles? From defensive breakdowns and missed opportuni...

On this episode of the A&D Podcast, Dietrich is BACK—and just in time for the USA Eagles to face one of their biggest challenges of the year. The Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) is here, and the Eagles open their campaign against Japan in Tokyo. With clubs around the world beginning their seasons, the USA enters the tournament with a growing list of unavailable players, leaving Scott Lawrence and th...

On this episode of the A&D Podcast, Austin sits down with teammate Diego Fortuny to talk about an incredible rugby journey that spans continents, cultures, and some of the sport's highest levels. Diego takes us from his grassroots rugby beginnings in Argentina to representing Argentina at the U20 World Rugby Championship in Italy, and eventually to the United States. Along the way, he has play...

On this episode of the A&D Podcast, Austin and Dietrich break down the latest USA Eagles vs. Argentina XV matchup—and the Eagles are officially riding a five-game winning streak. Is this the turning point USA Rugby fans have been waiting for, or are we getting ahead of ourselves? The guys dive into what went right for the USA, whether Scott Lawrence has finally found the right system, and what...

Is Major League Rugby facing another major setback—or is this just another bump in the road? On this episode of the A&D Podcast, Austin and Dietrich dive into the latest bad news surrounding Major League Rugby (MLR) and the growing questions about the league’s future. After what felt like an incredible stretch for USA Rugby and the USA Eagles, is it frustrating to see more uncertainty surround...

The inaugural Nations Championship is underway, and the rugby world is already asking big questions. On this episode of the A&D Podcast, Austin and Dietrich break down the opening leg of the tournament, analyzing the biggest winners, the biggest disappointments, and which nations may have just changed the future of international rugby. Which teams exceeded expectations? Which emerging stars an...

The USA Eagles delivered their biggest statement of the Nations Cup—but was this the performance that proves USA Rugby has finally turned the corner, or is it too early to believe the hype? On this episode of the A&D Podcast, Austin and Dietrich break down the Nations Cup clash between the USA Eagles and Spain's Leones, a matchup both hosts labeled a true 50/50 coin flip heading into kickoff a...

The USA Eagles opened the Nations Cup with a statement victory over Portugal, but was this the breakthrough performance American rugby fans have been waiting for, or are there still major concerns beneath the surface? On this episode of the A&D Podcast, Austin and Dietrich break down every major storyline from the Nations Cup opener in Denver, Colorado. Fresh off attending the match in person,...

The A&D Podcast is breaking down the biggest selection questions facing the USA Eagles as they prepare for the inaugural Nations Cup. Which players deserve a spot in the squad? Who should start against Portugal? And has Major League Rugby done enough to prepare the Eagles for international competition? Austin and Dietrich analyze the player pool, predict the lineup for the opening match agains...

The 2026 Major League Rugby season has officially come to an end, and Austin and Dietrich are breaking down every moment of an unforgettable MLR Grand Final as the Chicago Hounds captured their first-ever MLR Shield. From the opening whistle, Mother Nature made her presence known with heavy rain creating slippery conditions and turning handling, kicking, and set pieces into a battle of survival. D...

On this episode of the A&D Podcast, Austin and Dietrich break down one of the most shocking weekends of the Major League Rugby season as the MLR Playoffs deliver upsets, statement wins, and plenty of controversy. First up, the boys head to the Pacific Northwest, where the Seattle Seawolves hosted the California Legion in a rematch of the final week of the regular season. Most fans expected Sea...

The Major League Rugby playoffs are finally here, and this weekend gave rugby fans plenty to argue about. On this week's episode of the A&D Podcast, Austin and Dietrich break down the final weekend before the postseason and debate which teams are peaking at the perfect time—and which teams are headed for disappointment. The boys kick things off in the nation's capital as Old Glory DC hosts Ant...

The show begins in Washington, D.C., where Old Glory DC looked poised to hand the league-leading Chicago Hounds their first loss of the season. Chicago struck first, with their powerful forward pack immediately making their presence felt, but DC responded with pace, support running, and relentless pressure, keeping the Hounds on the back foot for much of the contest. By halftime, Old Glory held a...

On this episode of the A&D Podcast, Austin and Dietrich leave the weight room behind and step back onto the rugby pitch to break down all the biggest storylines, reactions, controversies, and playoff implications from Major League Rugby Week 9. With the MLR playoffs approaching, every result matters — and every debate gets louder. Before diving into the league action, Austin’s French rugby fan...

On this episode of the A&D Podcast, Austin and Dietrich step off the pitch and under the iron as they break down all the drama, controversy, and storylines coming out of the 2026 Pittsburgh Pro. With the bodybuilding world already exploding with reactions, the guys dive headfirst into the heated debates surrounding the top 3 placings — did the judges get it right, or did fans witness another q...

Here’s a rewritten episode description designed to boost engagement, spark debate in the comments, and hit strong bodybuilding/podcast SEO keywords: On this episode of the A&D Podcast, Austin and Dietrich step away from rugby and dive headfirst into the chaos surrounding the 2026 New York Pro. From controversial placings and heated online reactions to breakout physiques and Olympia implication...

Has rugby evolved into peak performance… or lost its edge? On this episode of the A&D Podcast, Austin and Dietrich dive headfirst into one of the most controversial debates in modern rugby: the transformation of the sport from its brutal, free-for-all roots of the 1970s to today’s highly regulated, elite professional game. Are stricter laws and player safety measures improving the game—or wate...

On this episode of the A&D Podcast, Austin goes solo to break down all the action, controversy, and BIG questions coming out of Major League Rugby Week 2—and trust us, there’s plenty to debate. He kicks things off by revisiting the California Legion vs Anthem RC matchup from Week 1, where Anthem RC secured their first-ever franchise win. Is this the start of something special, or just early-se...

Round 4 of the Guinness Six Nations delivered one of the most chaotic and fascinating weekends of international rugby, and on this episode of the A&D Podcast, hosts Austin and Dietrich break down every controversial moment, tactical shift, and historic result. Austin opens the episode claiming this may have been “some of the best international rugby I’ve ever seen… for completely different rea...