Episodes
-
Episode Notes
Old Glory's daily player announcements continue roll in, Old Glory's draftees continue to see success at their universities, and the USA Women's Sevens continue to batter their way to silver.
About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Runs the Rugby Morning newsletterHosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter SpacesTwitter: @rugbymorningAlistair Kirsch-Poole
Writer/editor for Glorious RugbyRuns Tackle the NumbersTwitter: @AlistairKP -
Episode Notes
A flurry of news has hit the desk, including player announcements from Old Glory, the 2025 jersey designs, and the latest adventures of Ilona Maher.
About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Runs the Rugby Morning newsletterHosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter SpacesTwitter: @rugbymorningAlistair Kirsch-Poole
Writer/editor for Glorious RugbyRuns Tackle the NumbersTwitter: @AlistairKP -
Missing episodes?
-
Episode Notes
The Eagles ended their European tour on a high note, but there's plenty of controversy in MLR to carry us into the holiday.
About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Runs the Rugby Morning newsletterHosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter SpacesTwitter: @rugbymorningAlistair Kirsch-Poole
Writer/editor for Glorious RugbyRuns Tackle the NumbersTwitter: @AlistairKP -
Episode Notes
This week go behind the scenes with strength & condition coach Mat Skyner and performance analyst Nick Purvis and discover some of the hidden work the players are putting in behind the scenes. We also chat a bit about the USA's excellent win over Tonga and the shape of the MLR schedule for the upcoming season.
About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Runs the Rugby Morning newsletterHosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter SpacesTwitter: @rugbymorningAlistair Kirsch-Poole
Writer/editor for Glorious RugbyRuns Tackle the NumbersTwitter: @AlistairKP -
Episode Notes
We talk about Old Glory players seeing action in college rugby and on the Military tour of England, and also dive into the solid win over Portugal by the Eagles - avenging the tie that lost us the spot in the World Cup.
About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Runs the Rugby Morning newsletterHosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter SpacesTwitter: @rugbymorningAlistair Kirsch-Poole
Writer/editor for Glorious RugbyRuns Tackle the NumbersTwitter: @AlistairKP -
Episode Notes
We're deep into the quiet of the off-season, but there's still plenty to talk about: the US Military team is touring the UK, the Eagles face off against Portugal, and some fascinating stats have come to light.
Mentioned in this episode:https://narugbydb.com/breaking-down-the-number-of-overall-cards-in-mlr-2018-2024/
About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Runs the Rugby Morning newsletterHosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter SpacesTwitter: @rugbymorningAlistair Kirsch-Poole
Writer/editor for Glorious RugbyRuns Tackle the NumbersTwitter: @AlistairKP -
Episode Notes
We lead off with PR7s announcing an All Star event in Portland, the 2025 World Cup schedule, and a smattering of continued intrigue in the MLR off-season.
About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Runs the Rugby Morning newsletterHosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter SpacesTwitter: @rugbymorningAlistair Kirsch-Poole
Writer/editor for Glorious RugbyRuns Tackle the NumbersTwitter: @AlistairKP -
Episode Notes
A flurry of off-season wheelings and dealings have made for an interesting week in MLR, while on the international level there was the retirement of a all-time great and the end of this year's WXV competition.
About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Runs the Rugby Morning newsletterHosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter SpacesTwitter: @rugbymorningAlistair Kirsch-Poole
Writer/editor for Glorious RugbyRuns Tackle the NumbersTwitter: @AlistairKP -
Episode Notes
With Old Glory's signing of Steff Hughes still fresh off the press, we talk to the Welshman himself about his long career with Scarlets, why he's moving to the US, and how to pronounce Llanfairpwllgwyngyll.
About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Runs the Rugby Morning newsletterHosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter SpacesTwitter: @rugbymorningAlistair Kirsch-Poole
Writer/editor for Glorious RugbyRuns Tackle the NumbersTwitter: @AlistairKP -
Episode Notes
We talk about the brand new Old Glory Coach's Club with head coach Simon Cross, and get into his vision for rugby accross the DMV.
About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Runs the Rugby Morning newsletterHosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter SpacesTwitter: @rugbymorningAlistair Kirsch-Poole
Writer/editor for Glorious RugbyRuns Tackle the NumbersTwitter: @AlistairKP -
Episode Notes
The Pacific Nations Cup has ended with a 4th place finish for the Eagles, but first Fitzy talks to Collin Grosse and Koi Koi Nelligan about their alma mater Army's match this weekend against Navy.
About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Runs the Rugby Morning newsletterHosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter SpacesTwitter: @rugbymorningAlistair Kirsch-Poole
Writer/editor for Glorious RugbyRuns Tackle the NumbersTwitter: @AlistairKP -
Episode Notes
As the PNC nears it's conclusion, we discuss a fiery performance by the men's Eagles against Fiji and preview the opportunities ahead for the team - starting with a third-place matchup with Samoa.
About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Runs the Rugby Morning newsletterHosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter SpacesTwitter: @rugbymorningAlistair Kirsch-Poole
Writer/editor for Glorious RugbyRuns Tackle the NumbersTwitter: @AlistairKP -
Episode Notes
OGDC scrumhalf Connor Buckley joins us to discuss how he got into rugby, what it was like playing for New York and then for Old Glory, being named to the Eagles reserves, and his friendly rivalry with Ethan McVeigh.
About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Runs the Rugby Morning newsletterHosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter SpacesTwitter: @rugbymorningAlistair Kirsch-Poole
Writer/editor for Glorious RugbyRuns Tackle the NumbersTwitter: @AlistairKP -
Episode Notes
The Eagles handled their ABCs (Always Beat Canada) with a significant contribution from Old Glory players. We talk about that and the upcoming specter of Japan next weekend.
About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Runs the Rugby Morning newsletterHosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter SpacesTwitter: @rugbymorningAlistair Kirsch-Poole
Writer/editor for Glorious RugbyRuns Tackle the NumbersTwitter: @AlistairKP -
Episode Notes
Coaches Simon Cross and Kurt Baker joined us to close out the 2024 season and talk about the promising young talent picked up in this year's draft.
About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Runs the Rugby Morning newsletterHosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter SpacesTwitter: @rugbymorningAlistair Kirsch-Poole
Writer/editor for Glorious RugbyRuns Tackle the NumbersTwitter: @AlistairKP -
Episode Notes
After a few weeks off, we had a lot to talk about: Old Glory signings, MLR coaches leaving left and right, and the imminent draft.
About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Runs the Rugby Morning newsletterHosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter SpacesTwitter: @rugbymorningAlistair Kirsch-Poole
Writer/editor for Glorious RugbyRuns Tackle the NumbersTwitter: @AlistairKP -
Episode Notes
We dive into what has been an exciting Olympics for rugby, then speculate a little on some MLR rumors.
Note: this was recorded before the Women won bronze.
About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Runs the Rugby Morning newsletterHosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter SpacesTwitter: @rugbymorningAlistair Kirsch-Poole
Writer/editor for Glorious RugbyRuns Tackle the NumbersTwitter: @AlistairKP -
Episode Notes
After an undeniably disappointing playoff loss, we talk ourselves into feeling a bit better about where things ended and look ahead to the off-season.
About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Runs the Rugby Morning newsletterHosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter SpacesTwitter: @rugbymorningAlistair Kirsch-Poole
Writer/editor for Glorious RugbyRuns Tackle the NumbersTwitter: @AlistairKP -
Episode Notes
We express cautious confidence about the Eagles after the Scotland match, then stronger confidence about Old Glory's upcoming playoff match against New England.
About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Runs the Rugby Morning newsletterHosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter SpacesTwitter: @rugbymorningAlistair Kirsch-Poole
Writer/editor for Glorious RugbyRuns Tackle the NumbersTwitter: @AlistairKP -
Episode Notes
With the regular season wrapped up, we talk through the top performers of the year. Then we recap the disappointing performance of the Eagles against Romania and preview the upcoming match against Scotland in DC.
About the hostsJohn Fitzpatrick
Runs the Rugby Morning newsletterHosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter SpacesTwitter: @rugbymorningAlistair Kirsch-Poole
Writer/editor for Glorious RugbyRuns Tackle the NumbersTwitter: @AlistairKP - Show more
