US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE

US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, hosted by the dynamic duo of Bill Baker of Eagles Overseas Rugby and John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning, is a captivating blend of insightful rugby discussions, entertaining banter, and a celebration of the sport’s spirit. With their wealth of knowledge and infectious enthusiasm, Baker and Fitzpatrick create an engaging space for rugby enthusiasts to connect and revel in the game’s glory. Whether delving into the latest matches or sharing anecdotes with special guests, this live show is a must-attend for anyone passionate about rugby, offering a delightful intersection of camaraderie and sports analysis.


Guests have included head coaches Gary Gold, Rob Cain and Mike Friday. USA Eagles Joe Taufete’e, Greg Peterson, Kate Zackary, Hope Rogers, Christian Dyer, and Hall of Famers, Dan Lyle and Todd Clever. Major League Rugby stars Mitch Wilson, Nick Civetta, Connor Mooneyham and MLR Commissioner, George Killebrew. Those covering the news too, including Brian Ray of Americas Rugby News and Wendy Young of YSC Rugby. 


Join us live Wednesdays, live-streamed on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube and Twitter (show times vary), or catch the replays right here! Follow @eaglesoverseas on Twitter and Instagram for weekly guest announcements and direct link to the live shows.


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

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US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | Dallas Jackals’ Rook...
On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Dallas Jackals’ Rookie and midseason MLR rookie of the year candidate, Sam Golla joined us to talk about his experience in the MLR, Dallas team culture, his CAL experience, USA Eagles goals,...
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US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | USA Women’s Head Coa...
On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, USA Women’s Head Coach, Richard Ashfield joined Bill Baker and John Fitzpatrick to discuss the Pacific Four Series, 9 new caps, including to our second half guests, Summer Harris-Jones, the ...
27 min
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US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | USA Eagle, Summer Ha...
On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, USA Eagle, Summer Harris-Jones, fresh off earning her first XV’s cap against Spain, joins Bill Baker and John Fitzpatrick to talk about that cap, the veterans she’s playing with, USA 7s, PR7...
29 min
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US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | HBCU Rugby Classic’s...
On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, HBCU Rugby Classic’s Gift Egbelu joined us to talk about the upcoming HBCU Rugby Classic in DC, the growth of rugby in historical black colleges and universities, driving the dangerous stree...
35 min
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US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | USA High Performance...
On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, USA High Performance Pathways Manager, Brendan Keane, joined us to talk about the USA High Performance program, the USA Hawks, player development pool, getting ‘discovered’, Charlotte NC and...
28 min
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US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | NOLA Gold’s Rodney I...
On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, NOLA Gold flyhalf and Samoan international, Rodney Iona, joins us to discuss NOLA’s season thus far, their matchup against Old Glory DC this weekend, the rugby World Cup and his hopes of mak...
22 min
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US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | Old Glory DC’s Jamas...
On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, USA Eagle and Old Glory DC No. 8, Jamason Fa’anana-Schultz, joins us to talk about Old Glory’s season, this weekend’s matchup with NOLA Gold, USA Rugby, and rebounding from a difficult 2022,...
32 min
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USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | USA Rugby 7s’ Perry...
On this replay of Twitter Spaces' USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, USA Rugby 7s and two-time World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year, Perry Baker joined us to talk about this season of HSBC Sevens, his future in rugby, maybe landing in MLR? Also Perry talks ...
28 min
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USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | USA Rugby 7s’ Sammy...
On this replay of Twitter Spaces' USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, USA Rugby 7s rising star, Sammy Sullivan, joined us to talk about her rise on the circuit, playing alongside her idols, becoming an role model, WCAP and much more!   Be sure to listen to th...
32 min
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USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | New England Free Ja...
On this replay of Twitter Spaces' USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, New England Free Jacks’ John Poland joined us to talk about the Free Jacks’ win over NOLA, traveling to San Diego this weekend to face the Legion, annoying scrumhalves, Free jacks’ teammate...
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USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | San Diego Legion’s ...
On this replay of Twitter Spaces' USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, San Diego Legion’s Marcel Brache joined us to talk about the Legion’s record breaking crowd in their win over Utah Warriors, facing the physical New England Free Jacks this weekend, surfing...
30 min
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USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | Rugby New York’s Sa...
On this replay of Twitter Spaces' USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Rugby New York Ironworker’s flyhallf, Sam Windsor, joined us to talk about the big MLR Shield rematch with Seattle this 2023 MLR opening weekend. Sam also talks about the many new changes w...
32 min
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USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | Seattle Seawolves’ ...
On this replay of Twitter Spaces' USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Seattle Seawolves’ flyhallf, AJ Alatimu, joined us to talk about the big MLR Shield rematch with Rugby New York this 2023 MLR opening weekend, life in Seattle, playing for Samoa and much mo...
26 min
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USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | USA Rugby Men’s Hea...
On this replay of Twitter Spaces' USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, USA Rugby Interim Men’s Head Coach, Scott Lawrence, joined us to talk about taking the role as head coach, his plans for player pathways, the “Scott Lawrence” style of play, calendar schedu...
28 min
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USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | The Fantasy Ruckers...
On this replay of Twitter Spaces' USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, The Fantasy Ruckers Hosts, Matt & Ryan Ye, joined us to talk fantasy Major League Rugby! Lots talked about, including player rankings and the future of fantasy rugby in the States.    Be su...
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USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | Rugby ATL’s Preside...
On this replay of Twitter Spaces' "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE", Rugby ATL’s President, Amanda Windsor White, joined us to talk about the team’s recent rebranding, its ties to the Atlanta community, and fans reactions to the new logo. Also, we talk abo...
28 min
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USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | Chicago Hounds’ GM ...
On this replay of Twitter Spaces' "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE", Chicago Hounds’ GM & CEO, James English joined us to talk about starting a new MLR team in Chicago, competing in the rich sports market of Chicago, Seatgeek Stadium, building a team from ...
29 min
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USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | USA Women’s 7s Coac...
On this replay of Twitter Spaces' "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE", USA Women’s 7s Head Coach, Emilie Bydwell joined Eagles Overseas’ Bill Baker and Rugby Morning’s John Fitzpatrick to talk about this weekend’s HSBC stop in Hamilton, NZ, what will it take...
35 min
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USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | USA Falcons’s 7s Co...
On this replay of Twitter Spaces' "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE", former USA 7s star and current USA Falcons’ 7s Head Coach, Ben Pinkelman, joined us to talk about coaching the Falcons’ in the recent Coral Coast tournament in Fiji, the team’s young play...
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”USA Rugby Happy Hour REPLAY” | Interim USA Wom...
On this replay of Twitter Spaces' "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE", recently announced USA Rugby Women's Interim Head Coach, Richard Ashfield joined us to talk about taking the position, his goals for the program, player pool development and much more! Be...
28 min
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”USA Rugby Happy Hour REPLAY” | Eagle #264 Kris...
On this replay of Twitter Spaces' "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE", recently retired Eagle, Kristin Sommer joined us to talk about her career, XV Foundation, the new coaching staff and much more. Be sure to listen to the first half of the show with USA Ru...
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”USA Rugby Happy Hour REPLAY” | ”Rugby Guy” Pat...
On this replay of Twitter Spaces' "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE", United States Rugby Journalist, Pat Clifton, joined us to talk about his 3-part series, "State of Play" on Rugby Morning. A series about the state of USA Rugby. We talk financial issues, ...
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”USA Rugby Happy Hour REPLAY” | USA 7s Star, St...
On this replay of Twitter Spaces' "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE", USA 7s Rugby star, Stephen Tomasin joins us to talk HSBC, Youth generation and much more!     Be sure to tune in to the first half of the show with U.S. Rugby Players Association Executiv...
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”USA Rugby Happy Hour REPLAY” | USRPA’s Michael...
On this replay of Twitter Spaces' "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE", U.S. Rugby Players Association Executive Director, Michael Young, joined us to talk about the latest MLR expansion and dispersal draft, player representation, and much more! Be sure to tu...
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”USA Rugby Happy Hour REPLAY” | USA Forwards Co...
On this replay of Twitter Spaces' "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE", former Eagle and current USA forwards coach, Shawn Pittman joined us to talk about the recent USA Falcons tour of Uruguay, rising talent, USA Eagles pathway, college rugby, his coaching c...
45 min