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The one where Alex 2 tries to convince Alex 1 that it really was a good thing that the AGs lost, and puts forth the argument that the Texan Capital is the ONLY rugby city in America.

Alex squared laugh maniacally at seeing those fancy-dan, West Coast Sunshine boys being forced to bend the knee as the unbeaten AGs match on. All the local results and idle gossip, too!

‘In which our heroes round up the local rugby results and chat casually with AGs media manager about rugby and why we all hate Utah so much.”

In which our heroes try even harder to sound like they know what they are talking about, as they dissect the local rugby news and celebrate the AGs victory over Dallas. Cringe as they get people's names wrong! Gasp in horror as they accuse pro athletes of having had ‘love handles' last season! Strap in, folks! It's episode 2!  

Listen to two passionate rugby heads as they try to summarize the local Austin rugby scene and narrate the continuing adventures of the Texan champs the Austin Gilgronis, ahead of this weekend's season curtain-raiser against MLR johnny-come-latelys the Dallas Jackals.    AR-9 and AK-2 will be gunning for refereeing injustices and firing in support of women's rugby; shooting first, asking questions later!"      

Yea Yea Yea, we know it's been FOREVER since a podcast episode has come out. Well, there are perfectly valid reasons for that, we just won't share that with you. What we will share are great rugby analysis and commentary, and of course, laughs. Tune in for the ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL of Texas Rugby Monthly. Oh and stay to the end for a VERY special update from the team. Get your Rugby for Texas gear here

As we wind down the the season we look at what went right and... well, not so right in the MLR for the 'Cats and the AG's, Dallas prepares for next year, and 7s is heading to the National Championships. Who from Texas is going? Then we sit down for a great interview with the former #1 overall pick in the MLR draft for Jackals and current AG winger, Conner Mooneyham! All this and more, only on Texas Rugby Monthly.  Get your Rugby for Texas gear here

There's AGs on the international stage. How did they do? The 7's Season is in full swing. Who will make National? The team brings on a new backroom staff member, and we look at how Austin did going into the final 2 weeks of the season. Can we still make the playoff? What will happen next? All this and more on the Austin Rugby Podcast.    Get your Gilgoniac gear here

We cover the Eagles international match against England, look forward to Ireland, and see how our AGs are doing for Canada. Then AGs are back after a bye week to take on the sunshine boys in LA. Dustin and Alex discuss what it will take for the AGs to get into the playoffs. We are in the business end of the season. Tune in and find out how we will run for the playoffs, on The Austin Rugby Podcast.   Get your Gilgoniac gear here

After the big win at San Diego we push towards the final weeks of the season. The AGs have a week off but 5 AGs represented their countries, we preview those matches. Then we look ahead at what the AGs need to have happen to make the playoffs. All this and more on your only place for Austin rugby news, The Austin Rugby Podcast. Keep up to date on all the happenings in Austin rugby by following us on social media at AustinRugbySupporters on Facebook and Instagram.   Get your Gilgoniac gear here

We forgot how to start the show, our guests (both) decided not to show up to talk, but HEY we talked about everything going on around the Texas rugby world. From mascots and large trophies to 7s and new coaches, you'll get an earful of all the news around this great sport dedicated solely to the Lonestar State. Only on Texas Rugby Monthly.  Get your Rugby for Texas gear here

Before the match against San Diego we had the chance to sit down with AG Head Coach Sam Harris. We talk about the team, his time in Texas, and the big playoff push that is coming for the AGs.    Keep up to date on all the happenings in Austin rugby by following us on social media at AustinRugbySupporters on Facebook and Instagram.   Get your Gilgoniac gear here

Back at it this week to talk all things rugby with a first time guest Alex Kaupa. We break down the big home AG win against Toronto and look forward to the match against Seattle. The only place for all news for Austin rugby goings on, The Austin Rugby Podcast.    Keep up to date on all the happenings in Austin rugby by following us on social media at AustinRugbySupporters on Facebook and Instagram.   Get your Gilgoniac gear here

Its time once again for your favorite podcast dedicated to all things Austin rugby. This week we break down the Texas Cup match against Houston, unveil (a week behind) the local player who will have a chance to represent the Eagles in England, talk academy rugby, and meet one of MLR's XV Team of the Week for week 12. Where is the only place you can get this information? We'll the Austin Rugby Podcast, that's where.  Keep up to date on all the happenings in Austin rugby by following us on social media at AustinRugbySupporters on Facebook and Instagram.   Get your Gilgoniac gear here

Cats in a slump. Gilgronis hit mid-season obstacles. Jackals lose a head coach, but gain a mascot. We interview new Cat, Mike Brown, and so much more on the May (recorded in June) episode of Texas Rugby Monthly! Get your Rugby for Texas gear here

Sometimes life gets in the way of the podcast, which is why we have been off for 2 weeks. However, we are back and Dustin and Alex have A LOT to cover. From the new teams in Austin to the oldest rivalry in town to the MRL games we break down everything in a jam-packed episode. Tune in to find out what we discuss on the Austin Rugby Podcast.   Keep up to date on all the happenings in Austin rugby by following us on social media at AustinRugbySupporters on Facebook and Instagram.   Get your Gilgoniac gear here

After a bye week we preview the match against the Free Jacks. Alex and Dustin look at the strong lineup that Austin is putting out. Dustin then sits down with microphone that apparently didn't turn on to have a great chat with Zinzan Elan-Puttick and Nick Johnson. Alex then drops some HUGE rumor news for a new Austin player. Tune in to find out who might be joining the AGs.  Keep up to date on all the happenings in Austin rugby by following us on social media at AustinRugbySupporters on Facebook and Instagram.   Get your Gilgoniac gear here

The three-headed hydra of Texas rugby news returns to the airwaves. The bearded one in Houston breaks down what's new with Rugby HTX and the 'Cats. The less-bearded one breaks down the all the club and college rugby happening out of Dallas. And the no-bearded one brags about the Texas cup and a new pro team in Austin. All this and more on your HOME for Texas Rugby News...Texas Rugby Monthly. #rugby #texas #mlr #majorleaguerugby #collegerugby #highschoolrugby #clubrugby #rugbyshow #rugbyanalysis #sportsshow #sportstalk #sports #monthly #podcast #americanrugby #sportsdiscussion #rugbydiscussion #austin #dallas #houston #sanantonio #prosports #usarugby #austingilgronis #dallasjackals #houstonsabercats

It's another great week of rugby here in the capital of Texas. The AGs continue their wining ways and Dustin & Alex are here to break down the massive win against Seattle. We also welcome on to the podcast the analyst for the Austin Gilgronis, Gordon Hanlon. Keep up to date on all the happenings in Austin rugby by following us on social media at AustinRugbySupporters on Facebook and Instagram.   Get your Gilgoniac gear here

On this special edition of the podcast we sit down with one of the heads of the new Western Conference of the NARL (North American Rugby League), CEO of Rugby Operations Inc. Lars Havens. We ask all the burning questions that people around the world have submitted to us. The rugby league fans from Australia to England to here in Texas crave more information and I do my best to flesh out as much as we can in under and hour. Thanks for tuning in and I hope you enjoy this special episode.    #rugby #usarugby #austin #texas #texasrugby #NRL #NARL #SuperLeague #RugbyLeague #sports #podcast #sportspodcast #rugbypodcast #atx #clubrugby #collegerugby #sixagain #UptheDillos #austinarmadillos  

Another exciting week in the Austin rugby community as the Huns v. Blacks battled it out at Nixon lane, the Cardiac-kids...or the AGs, give the fan base more grey hairs as they push it to the limits against ATL, and we welcome a former Austrailia U20 player, Maclean Jones to show. Where else will you get all this content from? Nowhere else but the Austin Rugby Podcast   Get your Gilgoniac gear here

It's a busy week in the world of Austin rugby. Dustin Zerrer and Alex Rees are here to drop knowledge on everything that went down and what to expect this week with the AGs, we welcome Lindenwood alumni Michael de Waal to the show, provide even more information on whats going on with the NARL and the Austin Armadillos, and look forward to the big Austin Derby match between the Blacks and the Huns. All this and more (more? how can there be more? yes there is) on the Austin Rugby Podcast. https://therugbyshop.com/collections/austin-rugby-supporters #rugby #texas #mlr #majorleaguerugby #collegerugby #highschoolrugby #clubrugby #rugbyshow #rugbyanalysis #sportsshow #sportstalk #sports #monthly #podcast #americanrugby #sportsdiscussion #rugbydiscussion #austin #prosports #usarugby #rugbyleague 

Join Dustin Zerrer and Alex Rees as they break down the dominating defensive performance of the AGs in their Texas Cup victory over Houston. Dustin sits down with the MLR Player of The Week 'The Sheriff' Mason Koch. Finally, what's all the hullabaloo about the Austin Armadillos? Find out on this week's episode of the Austin Rugby Podcast.  #rugby #texas #mlr #majorleaguerugby #collegerugby #highschoolrugby #clubrugby #rugbyshow #rugbyanalysis #sportsshow #sportstalk #sports #monthly #podcast #americanrugby #sportsdiscussion #rugbydiscussion #austin #prosports #usarugby #rugbyleague 

Week two of MLR saw Austin and San Diego battle it out to the bitter end. Dustin Zerrer and Brandely Yandle breakdown the match, the pros and cons, and look forward to the Texas Cup battle against Houston. We then welcome the MLR #1 overall pick and for Life University player, Conner Mooneyham to the show. Keep up with all the news around Austin rugby with the Austin Rugby Podcast.  #rugby #texas #mlr #majorleaguerugby #collegerugby #highschoolrugby #clubrugby #rugbyshow #rugbyanalysis #sportsshow #sportstalk #sports #monthly #podcast #americanrugby #sportsdiscussion #rugbydiscussion #austin #prosports #usarugby #austingilgronis

Another exciting episode from the lads from Texas. Club rugby is back in action and the MLR 2021 season has kicked off. We bring on one of the voices of Texas rugby and MLR announcer,  Kit McConnico. Finally, we are happy to announce a major partnership and great venture from Texas Rugby Monthly and the Austin Rugby Supporters Group. All this and more on your HOME for Texas Rugby News...Texas Rugby Monthly. #rugby #texas #mlr #majorleaguerugby #collegerugby #highschoolrugby #clubrugby #rugbyshow #rugbyanalysis #sportsshow #sportstalk #sports #monthly #podcast #americanrugby #sportsdiscussion #rugbydiscussion #austin #dallas #houston #sanantonio #prosports #usarugby #austingilgronis #dallasjackals #houstonsabercats

After a tough loss to Utah, Alex and Dustin breakdown the match, the team performance, and key moments. The lads then take a look at this week's match against San Diego. We also get the chance to announce a brand new signing for the AGs. Who is it? You have to turn into the episode to find out!    #rugby #texas #mlr #majorleaguerugby #collegerugby #highschoolrugby #clubrugby #rugbyshow #rugbyanalysis #sportsshow #sportstalk #sports #monthly #podcast #americanrugby #sportsdiscussion #rugbydiscussion #austin #prosports #usarugby #austingilgronis

Get excited AG Nation as the 2021 season is HERE! The millions of Gilgroniacs worldwide are excited to see the first match on Saturday against Utah. Dustin and Alex break down the preseason and the big takeaways. Then we talk about the matchday 23 and how excited we are for the squad. Who better to talk about the team than one of the latest players to join us, former Waratah Mack Mason. Get all your Austin rugby news here, on the Austin Rugby Podcast.  #rugby #texas #mlr #majorleaguerugby #collegerugby #highschoolrugby #clubrugby #rugbyshow #rugbyanalysis #sportsshow #sportstalk #sports #monthly #podcast #americanrugby #sportsdiscussion #rugbydiscussion #austin #prosports #usarugby #austingilgronis

We march ever closer to the kickoff of MLR 2021. This week Brandley Yandle joins us as we cover the AGs first two preseason matches as we look towards Saturday's friendly test against LA. Then we welcome Kentucky's second favorite son, LaRome White back to the show, and sit down with the new head of Performance and former the former Head of Performance for the Crusaders (NZ), Simon Thomas. All this and more, only on the Austin Rugby Podcast.     #rugby #texas #mlr #majorleaguerugby #collegerugby #highschoolrugby #clubrugby #rugbyshow #rugbyanalysis #sportsshow #sportstalk #sports #monthly #podcast #americanrugby #sportsdiscussion #rugbydiscussion #austin #prosports #usarugby #austingilgronis

Well folks,  when you have a host that started to, and eventually, lose his voice you don't talk about too much on an episode. However, before Dustin lost his voice completely we had a very special exclusive announcement for a new AG player and welcomed former Houston and D.C. prop Jake Turnbull to the podcast. Hopefull,y Dustin will have his voice back by next week's recording.      #rugby #texas #mlr #majorleaguerugby #collegerugby #highschoolrugby #clubrugby #rugbyshow #rugbyanalysis #sportsshow #sportstalk #sports #monthly #podcast #americanrugby #sportsdiscussion #rugbydiscussion #austin #prosports #usarugby #austingilgronis

New partnerships and signings at the AGs! The Cats gain a few players from the Jackals, get a new weightroom, and have a match to play! Where Jackals' players signed to play! And we talk with the King of Pickle Juice, Fil Keuppens! All that and MORE on the 2021 February-in-March episode of TEXAS RUGBY MONTHLY! #rugby #texas #mlr #majorleaguerugby #collegerugby #highschoolrugby #clubrugby #rugbyshow #rugbyanalysis #sportsshow #sportstalk #sports #monthly #podcast #americanrugby #sportsdiscussion #rugbydiscussion #austin #dallas #houston #sanantonio #prosports #usarugby #austingilgronis #dallasjackals #houstonsabercats

Do you enjoy rugby podcasts that last an hour and 42 minutes? Neither do we and we are sorry the last episode got OUT OF CONTROL. But on this, much shorter episode, we talk about the big boys in the front row. That's right we talkin' props. Then a 50 cap Super Rugby player shows off his beautiful locks for the last time on camera, as Hugh Roach visits. And the AG's very own "Foreman" Dom Bailey tells us why he's itching to get back on the pitch. All this and more on the Austin Rugby Podcast. 

It's a big week of AG news and Alex Rees and Dustin Zerrer are here to run it all down. New jersey sponsorships lead to new opportunities, the AGs partner with a music legend, and there's a new signing. Then the lads break down our loose forwards and we welcome Bryce Campbell to the show. Also on the show, who will pick the right winners for this weekend's 6 Nations? Tune in and find out.     ##rugby #usarugby #austin #texas #texasrugby #sports #podcast #sportspodcast #mlr #rugbypodcast #atx #clubrugby#collegerugby #gilgronis #AGs

Another week, another breakdown of the new AG signings. This time Dustin Zerrer and Alex Rees analyze the BIG engine room (second row) we have. We sit down with one of those new signings, Sebastian de Chaves. Then we welcome USA Eagle #507 & MLR Virtual champion, Will "Money" Magie. It's your place for all Austin rugby news...The Austin Rugby Podcast.

In this week's episode, Alex Rees makes his long-awaited return to the podcast to chat about all the hookers in Austin, we sit down with Adam Scheidler (head coach of the Austin Huns) to discuss the challenges of a club team...especially during COVID, and we chat with 38 international cap & 3-time World Cup selection for Tonga...Kurt Morath. Find out how we can do our part to get Kurt to his 4th world cup in 2023. Where else are you going to all the latest rugby news in Austin...well the Austin Rugby Podcast silly.    ##rugby #usarugby #austin #texas #texasrugby #sports #podcast #sportspodcast #mlr #rugbypodcast #atx #clubrugby#collegerugby #gilgronis #AGs

Texas rugby fans you have made it to 2021! Covid 19 has wreaked havoc on the club rugby scene around the state and country. We sit down with the president of the Texas Rugby Union, Kirk Tate, to discuss how they have handled this unexpected crisis. Then, as is custom, we rundown all the news from each city, and boy oh boy does one city have MAJOR NEWS!!! All this and more on Texas Rugby Monthly    #rugby #texas #mlr #majorleaguerugby #collegerugby #highschoolrugby #clubrugby #rugbyshow #rugbyanalysis #sportsshow #sportstalk #sports #monthly #podcast #americanrugby #sportsdiscussion #rugbydiscussion #austin #dallas #houston #sanantonio #prosports #usarugby #austingilgronis #dallasjackals #houstonsabercats

On this week's episode we breakdown the returning forward pack of the AGs. And we welcome on to the show the Hitman of MLR himself Mr. Mason Pederson and a 2020 MLR rookie standout…Dom Akina. All this and more on the Austin rugby podcast. 

We have made it 2021! Congratulations! It's time now to begin preparing for the 2021 MLR season...because COVID has halted everything else, unfortunately. We sit down and talk with local Austin-area native and new AG, Christian Ostberg. Then...the voice of MLR and OG Gilgroniac himself Dan Power joins us to remind us why the AGs ARE his favorite MLR Team. All this and more on The Austin Rugby Podcast. 

'Twas the day before the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, except Grant Cole, Rick Collins, and Dustin Zerrer bringing you the year-end episode of Texas Rugby Monthly.  Join the lads as they change it up a bit and talk about each other city's TOP 3 things for 2020, and give an outlook on 2021. All whilst enjoying beverages...just a "few". It's Texas Rugby Monthly your home for all things Texas rugby.     

It's time once again for everyone's favorite Texas rugby focused podcast. That's right it's the November edition of Texas Rugby Monthly. On the podcast this month the boys talk about the latest MLR signings for each team, the MLR kit reveal, why Texas is popular with Canadians, if Austin has the best backline in MLR right now, and most importantly what they are all eating for Thanksgiving.    #rugby #texas #mlr #majorleaguerugby #collegerugby #highschoolrugby #clubrugby #rugbyshow #rugbyanalysis #sportsshow #sportstalk #sports #monthly #podcast #americanrugby #sportsdiscussion #rugbydiscussion #austin #dallas #houston #sanantonio #prosports #usarugby #austingilgronis #dallasjackals #houstonsabercats

The boys from Texas are back again this month. This month the TRM welcomes one of the top referees in the US, Kat Roche to the podcast. We ask her about her pathway from playing rugby all the way to her goal of being a part of the next Rugby World Cup (#rochefromtheUSARWC2023). The guys pick their Top Three headlines of the past month from each city and give a quick update on TRU related items. All this and more on Texas Rugby Monthly. Thanks to getWelder.com for supporting this episode of TRM.  

It's time once again for the only Austin rugby focused podcast in all the land. Almost 7 months have passed since the end of MLR 2020 due to COVID 19. While on-field activities have stopped, off-field news has been plentiful for the Gilgronis. There is no better way to kick off a new season than to bring on the new head and assistant coaches for the AGs. On the show, we welcome Sam Harris (HC) and Mark Gerrard (AC) to talk about their careers, how they got to Austin, and gain insight on what AG fans can expect in 2021. This is The Austin Rugby Podcast.

Featuring Grant Cole from Houston, Rick Collins from Dallas, and Dustin Zerrer from Austin the guys come together every month to discuss rugby in the Lonestar State. From High School to MLR they will cover all the goings-on as it pertains to Texas rugby.  This month the TRM speaks with Gordon Hanlon about rethinking how we approach training and game time strategies and his current data series on the TRU (Texas Rugby Union) social media pages. The guys pick their Top Three headlines of the past month and give a quick update on COVID-19 and the return to organized rugby.   Yee-Haw! 

This is the pilot episode of Texas Rugby Monthly. Featuring Grant Cole from Houston, Rick Collins from Dallas, and Dustin Zerrer from Austin the guys come together every month to discuss rugby in the Lonestar State. From High School to MLR they will cover all the goings-on as it pertains to Texas rugby.  This month the guys discuss the current status of each MLR team offseason so far, COVID-19 and the TRU, and break down where the state of rugby is during the pandemic.  Enjoy! 

We meet up with Bill Overton from the Austin Huns and Bill Taute from the Austin Blacks to preview Round 2 of the 2020 Austin Darby. Highlighting 3 matches on Saturday at Nixon Lane, we learn all about what it takes to win. Then we cover the AGs vs OGs match in San Antonio as well as preview the Texas Cup match versus Houston, as Rodrick Waters joins us to talk about playing at home in front of family.

Episode 7 Is rocking and rolling as is Austin club rugby. Going 8-0 last week and the capped off with the Gilgronis snapping a 20 game losing streak. However not the way we wanted. We have Old Glory coming up and as always, lots of guests. 

After a week off due to the host being sick as a dog, we welcome Bill Overton (Huns HoF) for the first time to talk about the Huns and Huns Youth program. Justin Hale with ORC comes back to catch us up with the latest from the RR/Pflugerville team. Then we cover the Austin Gilgronis season so far and talk about the changes that are happening with the team with a rugby coaching legend and new Head of Rugby, Mick Byrne. 

Our weekly local roundup finds out how the Austin Huns faired against the Dallas Reds and looks forward to the matches this weekend. Then we meet up with LaRome White and Corey Jones to see how they are feeling with the kickoff to the Major League Rugby Season. Finally, we will give a brief preview of the matchup against Toronto. 

We catch up with Erika Persil with the Austin Valkyries to kick things off this week. Cover the Austin Derby between the Blacks and the Huns. But then...Austin becomes the talk on MLR, USA, and the international rugby community. What happened can only be described as EARTH-SHAKING! We bring on Aaron Castro from the Earful of Dirt Podcast to discuss the craziness in Austin, and then welcome Roland Suniula back to Austin. 

It's a massive week for rugby in Austin. 6 games, one day, one location. We kick-off our Black & Blue segment with Alex Rees (Huns) and Knute O'Donnell (Blacks), as we talk about the big games on the 25th. The podcast then features the first-ever returning MLR players to talk about 2019, the offseason, and the community outreach ahead of pre-season friendly against Colorado. 

It's 2020 and Austin area rugby is in full swing. We meet the newest member of the Austin rugby community in the ORC's, learn more about collegiate D1A rugby with UT-Austin Rugby, and chat with a club that sent 3 teams to national Elite-8, 2 finalists, and a back-to-back national championship.  It's all here on The Austin Rugby Podcast.     

Season 2 officially kicks off...FINALLY! We had a great time visiting the Austin Herd Youth Day and Adult Combine where we met up with some of the kids and adults in attendance. Big Daddy, from the Instagram TV show Ya Herd! visits us, and we meet two of our local club liaisons from the Austin Huns and the Austin Valkyries.