US Rugby Happy Hour

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Bill & John update listeners on the latest USA Rugby news, including the women playing South Africa this weekend, USA Men vs Scotland tickets on salem and, Ryan Ye joins in to share his thoughts on the first 4 weeks of the MLR season; which teams are hot, and which are not. And, who to look out for on each team.   Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning...

In this bonus interview, Bill Baker sits down with the directors of the film, Uproar, starring Minnie Driver, Rhys Darby and Julian Dennison. Hamish Bennett and Paul Middleditch talk about the story behind the film and working with the incredible cast. Uproar is set in New Zealand in 1981, when the arrival of the South African Springboks sets off nationwide protests against apartheid and racism. J...

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Bill and John are joined by USA Eagle and the latest addition to the Queensland Reds Super Rugby squad, Charli Jacoby. In a hilarious episode, Charli talks about making that move to Australia for club rugby, her Reds teammates and style of play than she is used to playing, and what about her future USA plans? How long should we expect to see her in a USA...

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Bill & John welcomed Houston SaberCats Flyhalf, Davy Coetzer, to catch up on Houston’s season, one of only two teams remaining in MLR undefeated, albeit early in the season. Also, we talk about his Houston teammates, and what are Davy’s international plans? Does he have USA Eagles’ plans once qualified?    Bill also teases an upcoming interview with the...

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Bill & John welcomed Houston SaberCats Seth Smith, the week after making his MLR debut, making him the youngest to ever suit up in the MLR. Seth, with a level head on his shoulders, is cherishing the moment, understanding how important his debut is to the Houstoun youth rugby scene, and we also talk about his future aspirations; USA senior cap, World Cup...

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Bill and John recap Anthem Rugby Carolina’s inaugural match against the Free Jacks, including interviews with USA Head Coach, Scott Lawrence, Anthem Head Coach & USA Assistant Coach, Alama Ieremia, Anthem Wing, David Still and New England’s Tom Kindley about Anthem, what it means to the growth of USA Rugby, and also that night’s matchup against the MLR r...

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 Sh...

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’ Yout...

“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...

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...

“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 b...

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 Shoo...

“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 Washi...

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 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 - Impe...

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. ...

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...

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...

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 he...

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 po...

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...

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, w...

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...

“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,...