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US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE

Eagles Overseas

US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, hosted by the dynamic duo of Bill Baker of American Rugby Rising 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 Fitzy 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

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All Episodes

49:35

Eagle #597: Nafi Ma'afu on the Top 14 Grind,...

US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE ·

2025/12/11

This week, US Rugby Happy Hour welcomes newly capped USA Eagle Nafi Ma'afu (Eagle #597) for a candid conversation about finally achieving his lifelong goal. After years of anticipation from USA rugby fans, the Top 14 forward—who is currently playing with Montauban in France after stints with Perpignan and Grenoble—details his remarkable journey from high school rugby in Phoenix, Arizona, to the elite level of French club rugby. Hear the intense emotions he felt making his debut against Georgia, from

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36:00

MLR Strategy & The Road to RWC 2031 with Alex Magleby

US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE ·

2025/12/04

This special episode of US Rugby Happy Hour welcomes a major figure in the American game: Alex Magleby, Co-President of Major League Rugby (MLR). Magleby offers an unparalleled, candid look inside the business and strategy driving the nation's premier professional rugby competition. Dive deep into the mission to stabilize and professionalize the sport, what it takes to build a thriving league, and the critical relationship between MLR and USA Rugby. It’s a must-listen for fans who want to understand

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24:49

3 Rugby Things Bill & Fitzy are Thankful For - Happy...

US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE ·

2025/11/27

On this special Thanksgiving episode, Bill and Fitzy share 3 Rugby Things They're Thankful For! ⭐️ MLR 2026 Season ⭐️ MLR 2026 Player Signings ⭐️ USA Men’s & Women’s Eagles ⭐️ Dedicated Youth Rugby Volunteers/Coaches ⭐️ The People of American Rugby Like, follow, and subscribe and please leave a comment!! Check out eaglesoverseas.com for the latest on your USA Eagles, schedules, news and more, and visit rugbymorning.com for the latest on ALL rugby! Bill Baker, an Emmy award

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39:53

Anthem Rugby Club, Worst to First? - GM Mark Carney

US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE ·

2025/11/21

In this episode of the US Rugby Happy Hour, hosts Bill and Fitzy welcome Anthem Rugby Club’s General Manager, Mark Carney to the show to discuss Anthem’s off season and future. Have Anthem’s goals changed? Did we give away a signing before Anthem did? What is the team doing to better themselves, will they have enough to not just win, but make it to the playoffs? Follow @americanrugbyrising and @rugbymorning for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and

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58:20

The State of American Rugby

US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE ·

2025/11/06

In this episode of the US Rugby Happy Hour, hosts Bill and Fitzy discuss the State of American Rugby. How is it going, has it stalled, has the game taken 2 steps back with the Eagles massive loss to Scotland? Did the poor showing at the Ireland vs New Zealand match in Chicago do good for America’s RWC31 hosting or damage it? Bill & Fitzy break all that down and more. Follow @americanrugbyrising and @rugbymorning for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor

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45:33

From MLR Player to MLR GM, Chicago Hounds’ Will Magie

US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE ·

2025/10/30

In this episode of the US Rugby Happy Hour, hosts Bill and Fitzy MLR’s hottest new general managers, Will Magie, of the Chicago Hounds. The guys dive into the electric atmosphere surrounding the massive Ireland vs. New Zealand rematch at Soldier Field, with Will sharing what it's like to host the Irish national team at the Hounds' facility and what these international events mean for rugby in Chicago.Will also discusses his rapid transition from player to the front office and his mission to build

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52:32

“Fight and Don’t Cry”, Eagle #319, Erica Jarrell-Searcy

US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE ·

2025/10/17

In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, USA Eagle #319, Erica Jarrell-Searcy, one of the breakout Rugby World Cup 2025 stars, recaps her RWC experience, taking it all in, and we dig deep in how she got there! Perhaps one of the only equestrian to rugby crossover athletes we know of. How competitive is her family and how did a "friendly" game of ‘Fight and don’t cry’ with her brother made her who she is today on the rugby field. Well, kind of. Erica also shares about the Sale Sharks expectations this

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35:37

RWC25 Belle of the Ball, Eagle #316, Freda Tafuna

US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE ·

2025/09/25

RWC25 Belle of the Ball, Eagle #316, Freda TafunaIn this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Rugby World Cup 2025 Belle of the Ball, Freda Tafuna joins Bill & Fitzy to talk about her breakout performance, scoring 6 tries in two matches, and how a wakeup call from coach Sione Fukofuka helped her secure her RWC roster spot. Also, what’s next for her after graduating Lindenwood in the Spring? PWR? Switching codes to League? The sky is the limit for Freda! Follow @americanrugbyrising and @rugbymorning for

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64:42

USA Men Qualify for RWC27! Will Hooley Breaks it Down

US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE ·

2025/09/18

In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Rugby Commentator, The Rugby Rundown’s Co-Host, and Eagles #517, Will Hooley joins Bill and Fitzy to talk about USA Men finally qualifying for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, and what it means for American rugby fans. Also, Will shares his opinions on USA Men’s Head Coach, Scott Lawrence’s comments about Canadian rugby, concentrating on American rugby over Canada and Pacific Islander players, a comment that hasn’t sat well with our neighbors to the North. Also, we

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39:21

ARP’s Newest Side, Atlanta Premier Rugby - Daemon...

US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE ·

2025/09/11

ARP’s Newest Side, Atlanta Premier Rugby - Daemon Torres & Francesco BalsasIn this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Bill welcomes two members of the newest American Rugby Premiership side, Atlanta Premier Rugby, Daemon Torres, who many of you may remember from his Rugby ATL and Dallas Jackal playing days, and ARP’s Head Coach, Francesco Balsas to talk about starting the program and how it was built. Where do the players come from, what happens to the players when the season is over? Were all of the

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39:05

Thin UCLA Freshman to MLR #1 Overall Draft Pick, Will...

US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE ·

2025/09/04

In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Bill and guest host, MLR Sideline Reporter, Thomas “Wheels” Grant are joined by this year’s Major League Rugby’s Number 1 overall draft pick, Will Sherman to talk about his rise at UCLA and becoming the 2nd player ever from UCLA to be drafted No. 1 overall, also what is he learning while playing for Randwick Rugby in Australia and what are his expectations for Anthem Rugby? Does Will aspire to be an Eagle soon and maybe represent the USA in the 2031 World

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40:50

From Wrestler and Defensive Tackle, to...

US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE ·

2025/08/21

In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Bill and Fitzy gave a fun and informative conversation with USA Eagle Tonga Kofe about his meteoric rise in rugby, going from American football players and wrestler to an international capped rugby player in merely a couple years, his success thus far resulting in a professional contract with Prem club, Leicester Tigers. The sky’s the limit for Tonga! Follow @americanrugbyrising and @rugbymorning for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an

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38:36

RWC England Preparations, USA Women’s Head Coach,...

US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE ·

2025/08/13

RWC England Preparations, USA Women’s Head Coach, Sione FukofukaIn this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Bill and Fitzy welcome back to the show, USA Women’s Head Coach, Sione Fukofuka, as he and the team prepare for the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England. Sione talks about the team’s performance against Fiji and Canada, and what will it take to defeat England in front of, what could be, the largest ever women’s 15 crowd on August 22nd? Sione also looks back at the 18 months he’s been in charge of the

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54:39

USA’s Trampolining Flanker - Georgie Perris-Redding

US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE ·

2025/07/31

In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Bill and Fitzy cover the latest in MLR news, specifically the news of NOLA Gold folding, perhaps just for the season, and the merger of both California’s teams. Then USA Women’s Eagle, No. 303, comes on the show to talk about her recovery from major knee injury, facing Canada this weekend and her World Cup preps. Oh, and we delve into her Trampolining past!! Follow @americanrugbyrising and @rugbymorning for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker,

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30:58

Quins to Eagles - Newly Capped, Makeen "Makka" Alikhan

US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE ·

2025/07/11

In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Bill and Fitzy welcome USA Eagle, Makeen Alikhan to talk about making his debut. Did Canada ever come calling? Will Anthem win a game next season? And what will it mean to take the field against his former Quins teammates when USA faces England in DC. All that, and more!Be sure to tune into the 2nd half of the show with New England Free Jacks & Northland Taniwha Head Coach, Ryan Martin. Follow @americanrugbyrising and @rugbymorning for the latest in USA

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34:42

New England Free Jacks Head Coach, Ryan Martin

US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE ·

2025/07/11

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour, New England Free Jacks and Northland Taniwha Head Coach, Ryan Martin, joins Bill & Fitzy to talk about the Free Jacks 3-Peat and all the players who made it possible, including Pala Balakana, Brock Webster and how impactful Harrison Boyle was to the team, leaving his attorney job to return to rugby. Be sure to listen to the 1st part of the show with USA Eagle debutant, Makeen Alikhan. Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and

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35:37

2025 MLR Finals Recap - Bill & Fitzy recaps the ups...

US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE ·

2025/07/03

In this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Bill and Fitzy breakdown last weekend's actions in Pawtucket, where the New England Free Jacks defeated the Houston SaberCats to win their record breaking 3rd straight championship. An achievement no other professional team in the US has done in 23 years! Who were the game changers and stars? How did the referees do? And, can New England do it again next season? 🎧 Listen to the replay podcast of this and many previous episodes of US Rugby Happy

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61:38

ARRxTFR Live at MLR Championship Fan Festival 2025

US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE ·

2025/06/28

In this special live podcast, Bill Baker of American Rugby Rising, teams up with Ryan Ye and Matt Ye, of The Fantasy Ruckers, to bring you a live broadcast from the Major League Rugby Championship Fan Festival in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Bill, Ryan and Matt breakdown the matchup between the defending MLR Champs, New England Free Jacks, and the Houston SaberCats, making their first finals appearance. Also, MLR Commentator, Dallen Stanford, Brandon Sparks, MLR Director of Rugby and Contributing writer

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63:33

2025 Championship Weekend! WER & MLR Finals Previews

US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE ·

2025/06/26

In this US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE episode, Bill and Fitzy return after a short sabbatical just in time to preview the MLR Championship match with the help of The Fantasy Ruckers’ Ryan Ye and the WER Legacy Cup with YSC Rugby’s Wendy Young! Who has the upper hand in Rhode Island, New England Free Jacks or Houston SaberCats? Can the New York Exiles upset the Denver ONYX in the inaugural WER Legacy Cup? Follow @americanrugbyrising and @rugbymorning for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill

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34:15

From Baby Blacks to USA Eagle, Hooker Shilo Klein

US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE ·

2025/03/27

On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, Bill returns alongside Fitzy to interview USA Eagle and San Diego Legion Hooker, Shilo Klein. We discuss Shilos climb in New Zealand rugby, staring with the Baby Blacks in their U20 Champions runs, then moving his way through provincial and Super Rugby, on his way to Major League Rugby and USA Eagles. Be sure to listen to the first part of the live show with crossover athlete success USA Eagle and Houston SaberCats’ Pono Davis. Follow

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