US Rugby Happy Hour

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” Pinkelma...

“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 Was...

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...

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 ab...

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...

"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 Engla...

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...

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 t...

"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 G...

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...

"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 Joh...

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 hi...

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 anyti...

"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 E...

"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...

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 com...

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...

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’...

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 la...

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 a...

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 ab...

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 s...

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...

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 f...