The All American Rugby Podcast

Well, at the time of publishing Gary Gold still hasn't resigned as Head Coach of the USA Eagles Mens XVs team, but surely it is only a matter of time?It's not exactly the happiest of Thanksgivings for USA Rugby, with failure to qualify for the Rugby World Cup in France next year giving cause for all sorts of speculation and chatter about the current and future state of the game in the States. So naturally we had to join in with some particularly brutal take downs of Gold and USA Rugby hierarchy.Jon still believes there's room for optimism though - positivity breeds positivity and all that! - so long as the club, college and pro levels are nurtured correctly, and whatever funding the US governing body gets isn't spaffed up the wall on another big-name overseas coach who ultimately doesn't care for the overall health of rugby in the US.Following our lengthy dissection of the Eagles v Portugal match and subsequent fallout, we also have a whole pile of news to get through including further elaboration on the newly-announce Chicago Hounds, building on what we touched on last week, and all the other MLR news. Drafts, player signings, the season schedule for 2023 - it's all in here today!We also give a quick update on the US squads for the upcoming Dubai and Cape Town Sevens legs of the World Sevens series, including an interesting new quick with the players' squad numbers.We finish up with the Raptor Report, where we do our best in the face of an information drought to update you on the American Raptors fortunes against the Colombian national side in Medellin, as well as the news that 3 former Raptors - including one who played in that match - have been selected in the XFL draft, and speculate about what this may suggest about the finances in American rugby.To donate to the Shetland RFC Movember effort, please click here.If you'd like to follow along on our socials you can do! - @allamericanrugbypod on Instagram, @aarugbypod on Twitter or by emailing aarugbypod@outlook.comWe also have our facebook group, where we discuss all things American rugby, making it the place to keep up with the show between shows! Catch you there - https://urlgeni.us/facebook/AllAmericanRugbyPodcastIf you'd like to give us some money in exchange for stuff, we also have our Patreon  head on over there if you're interested in catching up with us, and for just a couple of bucks a month you'll be helping to support the podcast and getting some extra content.We also have our merch store if you'd like to get some All American Rugby Podcast stash for yourself, your friends, or even your worst enemy!And finally, if you listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, please could you be so kind as to leave us a 5 star rating and positive review? It really helps with the algorithm and getting more eyes - and ears - on the podcast, and we'll read it out on the show (once Apple Podcasts give us access to all our reviews again!)Support the show

We're back, and finally getting round to our Rugby World Cup Final review, our last and ultimate feature on the greatest women's World Cup of all time! We go (slightly) in depth on the 3rd place play off between Canada and France - there are stats and everything! - and enjoy once again that stunning showpiece finale between the Black Ferns of New Zealand and England's Red Roses.We also touch very briefly on the news from the men's game in the US. The Eagles XV victory over Hong Kong gets a run-down, and we hastily preview the final World Cup Qualifier against Portugal which takes place this afternoon.The Hounds have also been unleashed! That is, the new MLR team has been named as the Chicago Hounds, with some excellent early branding and staff announcements. We look forward to their stash, and will provide more detail and analysis next week!To donate to the Shetland RFC Movember effort, please click here.If you'd like to follow along on our socials you can do! - @allamericanrugbypod on Instagram, @aarugbypod on Twitter or by emailing aarugbypod@outlook.comWe also have our facebook group, where we discuss all things American rugby, making it the place to keep up with the show between shows! Catch you there - https://urlgeni.us/facebook/AllAmericanRugbyPodcastIf you'd like to give us some money in exchange for stuff, we also have our Patreon  head on over there if you're interested in catching up with us, and for just a couple of bucks a month you'll be helping to support the podcast and getting some extra content.We also have our merch store if you'd like to get some All American Rugby Podcast stash for yourself, your friends, or even your worst enemy!And finally, if you listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, please could you be so kind as to leave us a 5 star rating and positive review? It really helps with the algorithm and getting more eyes - and ears - on the podcast, and we'll read it out on the show (once Apple Podcasts give us access to all our reviews again!)Support the show

Apparently the answer to that question is last weekend. Who knew? Join us as we dive in and discuss all the international action from the Rugby World Cup FQT, The Hong Kong Sevens and the small matter of the Rugby World Cup Semi Finals, before looking ahead to the 3rd place play off and final of that same World Cup.There's also an international flavour to the Raptor Report this week, with the team heading to Colombia to take on the national side there at very short notice - at least publically. This follows their announcement of Sarah Chobot as full-time head coach after her interim stint saw victory over St Mary's College Gaels.On the domestic front, there's the latest ahead of the MLR Expansion and Dispersal Drafts, including the latest reaction from the players' union the USRPA and what they hope to secure for their members as they face a ton of upheaval over the next few weeks. There's also the latest wheelings and dealings on the signings front.We also have a very important Movember update, and why starting conversations about men's health - both physical and mental - is so important. As stated, the DMs are always open if you feel you need to talk, and while I'm by no means a medical professional, I can share resources to those, and I'd rather have a conversation than hear someone has taken their life.To donate to the Shetland RFC Movember effort, please click here.If you'd like to follow along on our socials you can do! - @allamericanrugbypod on Instagram, @aarugbypod on Twitter or by emailing aarugbypod@outlook.comWe also have our facebook group, where we discuss all things American rugby, making it the place to keep up with the show between shows! Catch you there - https://urlgeni.us/facebook/AllAmericanRugbyPodcastIf you'd like to give us some money in exchange for stuff, we also have our Patreon  head on over there if you're interested in catching up with us, and for just a couple of bucks a month you'll be helping to support the podcast and getting some extra content.We also have our merch store if you'd like to get some All American Rugby Podcast stash for yourself, your friends, or even your worst enemy!And finally, if you listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, please could you be so kind as to leave us a 5 star rating and positive review? It really helps with the algorithm and getting more eyes - and ears - on the podcast, and we'll read it out on the show.Support the show

Hey now, hey now! If we don't get copyright flagged for this, we never will!Joking aside, it's sad times for the US Eagles women, as they have been eliminated from the Rugby World Cup at the Quarter Final stage by our northern neighbours Canada. Join Jon for a full breakdown of that game, and all the other QF action.In this week's American Rugby News, brought to you by ShopMLR.com, Major League Rugby have announced the location of the new expansion team - Sweet Home Chicago - as widely rumoured over the last few weeks. There's also news on the Expansion/Dispersal draft to take place next week.Old Glory DC have appointed a new Head Coach at long last, and there have been a couple of eye-catching signings for Toronto Arrows and the Utah Warriors, among others.On the international stage, we also have the men's Eagles in acronym-heavy RWC FQT duty with the final squad announcement and first match against Kenya this weekend. There's also the small matter of the Hong Kong Sevens this weekend as well to kick off this season's World Sevens Series in style.In Raptor Report we preview the American Raptors upcoming match(es) against St Mary's College Gaels, and discuss the new coaching setup a little further, including a formalised link up with the Crusaders in New Zealand.And finally, Johnny "Mother" Rucker takes aim at World Rugby and their match highlights and coverage in Mother's Advice this week!If you'd like to follow along on our socials you can do! - @allamericanrugbypod on Instagram, @aarugbypod on Twitter or by emailing aarugbypod@outlook.comWe also have our facebook group, where we discuss all things American rugby, making it the place to keep up with the show between shows! Catch you there - https://urlgeni.us/facebook/AllAmericanRugbyPodcastIf you'd like to give us some money in exchange for stuff, we also have our Patreon  head on over there if you're interested in catching up with us, and for just a couple of bucks a month you'll be helping to support the podcast and getting some extra content.We also have our merch store if you'd like to get some All American Rugby Podcast stash for yourself, your friends, or even your worst enemy!And finally, if you listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, please could you be so kind as to leave us a 5 star rating and positive review? It really helps with the algorithm and getting more eyes - and ears - on the podcast, and we'll read it out on the show.Support the show

Adios, Stupidnames, it's been no pleasure at all. Nah, that's maybe a bit crass given the news that the Austin Gilgronis and LA Giltinis are finally no more, as confirmed by MLR this week. It's huge news for the league, and rugby in the US in general, and we have all the latest on the situation - along with all the other MLR hits: Juan Capiello's retirement, Ma'a Nonu's returnment, and George Killebrew's happy birthdayment... - in this week's American Rugby News, brought to you by ShopMLR.comOnce again we have a full round-up of all the World Cup matches, including the North American Classic contested by the USA Eagles and Canada, England swatting South Africa and the Black Ferns sweeping Scotland. Jon also gets a bit ranty about referees and the NZRU as we preview the Quarter Final stage, which sees the Eagles take on... Canada. Again. This format sucks.A packed Raptor Report breaks the news that Head Coach Paul Emerick has left the American Raptors with immediate effect to explore further career opportunities (whatever that means!), to be replaced by Sarah Chobot in yet another pioneering move from the Colorado outfit. We also review the match with Seattle where the boys fell in with a former team-mate-turned-Seawolf.And finally, Johnny "Mother" Rucker has a little Mother's Advice for the Eagles as they prepare to take on the syrup drinkers for the second time in a week!If you'd like to follow along on our socials you can do! - @allamericanrugbypod on Instagram, @aarugbypod on Twitter or by emailing aarugbypod@outlook.comWe also have our facebook group, where we discuss all things American rugby, making it the place to keep up with the show between shows! Catch you there - https://urlgeni.us/facebook/AllAmericanRugbyPodcastIf you'd like to give us some money in exchange for stuff, we also have our Patreon  head on over there if you're interested in catching up with us, and for just a couple of bucks a month you'll be helping to support the podcast and getting some extra content.We also have our merch store if you'd like to get some All American Rugby Podcast stash for yourself, your friends, or even your worst enemy!And finally, if you listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, please could you be so kind as to leave us a 5 star rating and positive review? It really helps with the algorithm and getting more eyes - and ears - on the podcast, and we'll read it out on the show.Support the showSupport the show

The pod is a little late this week due to a fishing trawler wiping out the cable that brings the internet to my little island, so there's that!Anyway, while the Eagles Women soared to victory over Japan in the Rugby World Cup, their male counterparts in the Falcons got grounded by the Cheetahs in South Africa, and were fully shot down in South America against Uruguay and Argentina's A sides. We bring you the action, reaction and news from all of those fixtures.We also have a full round-up of all the World Cup matches, including yet another heart-breaking defeat for Scotland - Trainspotting quotes included - plus an intensely brutal installment in "Le Crunch" between England and France, and an absolute Barn-Burner of a contest from Fiji and South Africa, amongst another great weekend of action.In addition, there's all the latest American Rugby News, brought to you by ShopMLR.com (where you can get a 10% discount using our code AARUGBY at checkout) featuring a huge update on the LA and Austin Stupidnames situation.The Raptor Report also returns to review the match against Life University (also a stupid name!) plus a look ahead to this weekend's contest in the P-N-Dub against Seattle RFC at Starfire.If you'd like to follow along on our socials you can do! - @allamericanrugbypod on Instagram, @aarugbypod on Twitter or by emailing aarugbypod@outlook.comWe also have our facebook group, where we discuss all things American rugby, making it the place to keep up with the show between shows! Catch you there - https://urlgeni.us/facebook/AllAmericanRugbyPodcastIf you'd like to give us some money in exchange for stuff, we also have our Patreon  head on over there if you're interested in catching up with us, and for just a couple of bucks a month you'll be helping to support the podcast and getting some extra content.We also have our merch store if you'd like to get some All American Rugby Podcast stash for yourself, your friends, or even your worst enemy!And finally, if you listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, please could you be so kind as to leave us a 5 star rating and positive review? It really helps with the algorithm and getting more eyes - and ears - on the podcast, and we'll read it out on the show.Support the show

Or should that be World Cupdate?Either way, we're delighted to be joined by USA Eagles captain Kate Zackary for a chat about the Rugby World Cup opener against Italy, the upcoming fixtures with Japan and Canada as well as a chat about New Zealand and the World Cup in general, along with a few peaks inside the mindset of the US national team. I really enjoyed this conversation and I'm sure you will too.We also have a full, total and complete catch-up on all the Rugby World Cup matches from last weekend - what a weekend of rugby it was! - before previewing the upcoming games for this weekend and making a few Nostradamus-like predictions!In addition, there's all the latest American Rugby News, brought to you by ShopMLR.com (where you can get a 10% discount using our code AARUGBY at checkout) featuring the men's Falcons side facing the Cheetahs in South Africa, and the Falcons development side in Uruguay for a 2 match series, The American Raptors return to action, and all the latest moves and shakes in the MLR - including the next stage in Dallas' evolution from Jackals to Jaguares.The Raptor Report also returns to review the match against the USA under 23s, plus looking ahead to a whole host of fixtures over the next month or so.If you'd like to follow along on our socials you can do! - @allamericanrugbypod on Instagram, @aarugbypod on Twitter or by emailing aarugbypod@outlook.comWe also have our facebook group, where we discuss all things American rugby, making it the place to keep up with the show between shows! Catch you there - https://urlgeni.us/facebook/AllAmericanRugbyPodcastIf you'd like to give us some money in exchange for stuff, we also have our Patreon  head on over there if you're interested in catching up with us, and for just a couple of bucks a month you'll be helping to support the podcast and getting some extra content.We also have our merch store if you'd like to get some All American Rugby Podcast stash for yourself, your friends, or even your worst enemy!And finally, if you listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, please could you be so kind as to leave us a 5 star rating and positive review? It really helps with the algorithm and getting more eyes - and ears - on the podcast, and we'll read it out on the show just as we did for Red the Chicken Man this week. Support the show

Just like that, we're back - and we'd like to think with a bang! All aboard for our stupendously analytical and in-depth* preview of the Rugby World Cup 2021 Played in 2022, because we just love things with stupid names in this sport.*It is neither of those things, but don't let that put you off!In addition to a breakdown of all the action, teams, pools and predictions to take place in New Zealand over the next 5 weeks, we also have a very quick look ahead to the men's Eagles/Falcons tour to South Africa and your friend Johnny "Mother" Rucker is here too with a very enthusiastic bit of Mother's Advice!Don't forget, you can get 10% off ALL purchases from shopMLR.com simply by using our discount code AARUGBY at checkout. They kick back a little cut to the show, just because they know we sent you, so if you're looking to pick up some MLR gear, use the code AARUGBY for 10% off!You can also follow us on our socials - @allamericanrugbypod on Instagram, @aarugbypod on Twitter or by emailing aarugbypod@outlook.comWe also have our facebook group, where we discuss all things American rugby, making it the place to keep up with the show between shows! Catch you there - https://urlgeni.us/facebook/AllAmericanRugbyPodcastAs mentioned in the show, we also have our Patreon where we'll be catching up with some of the things we've missed over the last couple of months - head on over there if you're interested in catching up with us, and for just a couple of bucks a month you'll be helping to support the podcast and getting some extra stuff as well!And finally, if you listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, please could you be so kind as to leave us a 5 star rating and positive review? It really helps with the algorithm and getting more eyes - and ears - on the podcast, and we'll read it out on the show just as we did for Red the Chicken Man this week.Support the show

College Drafts are a rare thing in rugby, MLR being the only major league to hold one - and they can be kind of confusing, especially for our listeners on this side of the pond who aren't used to the concept.With that in mind, we brought in someone with direct experience of the MLR draft to help explain the process - and chat a little bit about the first year of his career. That man is last year's #3 overall pick, Seattle Seawolves and US Eagles centre, Tavite Lopeti.We're delighted that Pite took the time out of his busy schedule to talk to us about the draft, his experiences last year with it, and how his rugby career has skyrocketed since then - becoming a full international before he'd even played a game of professional rugby!In addition, there's a shedload of news to talk about, with the conclusion of the PR7s, the upcoming Rugbytown 7s, the US women's Eagles in camp ahead of the Rugby World Cup, plus 3 back room/executive appointments across the MLR, and a whole bunch of players transfers to discuss!All that, plus the return of Johnny "Mother" Rucker who has some heartfelt advice for the players who will not be selected in the upcoming MLR draft - you've gotta hear it to believe it!Don't forget, you can get 10% off ALL purchases from shopMLR.com simply by using our discount code AARUGBY at checkout. They kick back a little cut to the show, just because they know we sent you, so if you're looking to pick up some MLR gear, use the code AARUGBY for 10% off!You can also follow us on our socials - @allamericanrugbypod on Instagram, @aarugbypod on Twitter or by emailing aarugbypod@outlook.comWe also have our facebook group, where we discuss all things American rugby, making it the place to keep up with the show between shows! Catch you there -https://www.facebook.com/groups/323633579975085And finally, if you listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, please could you be so kind as to leave us a 5 star rating and positive review? It really helps with the algorithm and getting more eyes - and ears - on the podcast! Thanks muchly!Support the show

Ooft! It's taken a little while to recover, but we're finally over the shock of the Eagles heart-breaking defeat to Chile in the Americas Rugby World Cup Playoff.We re-live the horrors of the game in a pretty brief fashion - some things just aren't worth dwelling on are they? - and we round out the show with a discussion of what comes next for the USA men's rugby team in the World Cup's Final Qualification Tournament, which will be held in Dubai this November.Additionally, we have some MLR news, brought to you in association with http://www.shopmlr.com where you can get 10% off any purchase by using our discount code AARUGBY at checkout. Here we discuss Utah Warriors appointing Greg Cooper as their new Head Coach, as well as the recruitment of Santiago Sodini to the Dallas Jackals as new General Manager. Furthermore, the MLR Collegiate Draft is now just 3 weeks away, and we have a little news on that too.Sadly, our American Correspondent Johnny "Mother" Rucker has been M.I.A. since the Eagles loss in Glendale, presumably lost inside a bar somewhere drowning his sorrows. If anyone has seen him please get in touch on our socials - @allamericanrugbypod on Instagram, @aarugbypod on Twitter or by emailing aarugbypod@outlook.comWe also have our facebook group, where we discuss all things American rugby, making it the place to keep up with the show between shows! Catch you there -https://www.facebook.com/groups/323633579975085 Support the show

After a work-enforced break, we're back with the weirdest episode format yet. We've jammed last week's and this week's mini-episodes together to create one almost normal length show, looking back at the US Eagles consecutive victories over the French Barbarians and Chile in the first leg of the World Cup Qualifying play-off.There's also the Premier Rugby Sevens, and a couple of warm up fixtures for the Womens Eagles ahead of the Rugby World Cup this autumn, plus the MLR's own End of Season Awards.We're delighted to announce our new partnership with ShopMLR.com, where you can get 10% off any and all purchases by using the code AARUGBY at checkout (not compatible with other discounts).If you want to get in touch with the show between shows, you can follow us on Instagram @allamericanrugbypod, on twitter @aarugbypod and on our facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/323633579975085You can also email us at aarugbypod@outlook.com if your message is too long for a social media post/DM.Support the show

In a week where the MLR has gone intergalactic, we thought it was only right that we should bring you two episodes - you lucky things!Join Jon and Johnny as they first take you through all the latest news concerning American rugby, including the MLR in space, the Women's National Championship finals and some breaking transfer news concerning Austin's Ryan Louwrens and Free Jacks MVP Beaudein Waaka!We then take a bit of a look at the additions to the US Eagles squad ahead of their match against the French Barbarians tonight, then go in-depth on the MLR Final won by Rugby New York against the Seattle Seawolves. Listen now for all our thoughts on the game, and our first ever Eastern Conference MLR Champs.The second half of the show is dedicated to our own End of Season Awards - it is the season for those after all! - with a whole host of gongs to dish out across the MLR plus a couple in reserve for the American Raptors as well. Voting for the listener awards took place in our Facebook group. We'd love you to join us there, and hope that it will become a place for discussion of all topics relating to American rugby and that we can build a bit more interaction between listeners and host, and really build up a community around the podcast. The group can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/323633579975085As always, you can follow the show on twitter @aarugbypod and on instagram @allamericanrugbypod or email to aarugbypod@outlook.com if you have something more to say than can be fitted into a social media post or DM.Support the show

We're utterly delighted to be joined on this episode by a very special guest, US Eagle #486 and San Diego Legion stalwart, Ryan Matyas. Ryan joins us over the phone from a secret vacation location somewhere in rural North America for a chat about the season just finished with the Legion, as well a previewing the US Eagles Summer Series matches against the French Barbarians and the two-legged Rugby World Cup play-off against Chile.We're sure you'll love Ryan's insight, his honesty and some of the stories he tells in our first ever interview episode, which we felt deserved to be a bonus episode all to itself!We've set up a Facebook group for the podcast! We hope that it will become a place for discussion of all topics relating to American rugby and that we can build a bit more interaction between listeners and host, and really build up a community around the podcast. The group can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/323633579975085As always, you can follow the show on twitter @aarugbypod and on instagram @allamericanrugbypod or email to aarugbypod@outlook.com if you have something more to say than can be fitted into a social media post or DM.Support the show

The fallout from Austin StupidNames and LA Guilty-nis disqualification continues this week - we update you on all the latest legal news surrounding the biggest scandal in MLR history. Austin feature twice in the news this week, as their fly-half Will Magie has called time on his career, and Dallas GM Elaine Vassie also left her role this week for a double departure from the Lone Star State. Nate Brakeley reached 50 MLR appearances too, in slightly more positive news!We cover the US Eagles Women's action from the Pacific 4 Series against the New Zealand Black Ferns, and give our thoughts on the outcomes of the tournament for the squad as a whole leading into the World Cup later on this year.This week's main event was, of course, the MLR Conference Finals and we have a full round of all the action from Houston Sabercats v Seattle Seawolves and New England Free Jacks v Rugby New York. We provide our reaction and analysis of both games, before rounding out the show with our preview of this weekend's winner-take-all Championship Final.We also discuss the American Raptors fortunes in the Challenge Cup of the Americas, as well as a wider discussion on what this competition may mean in terms of the Raptors future and their aims for rugby in the Americas as a whole.All this, plus your favorite reporter Johnny "Mother" Rucker is back with his Smash of the Week and he drops his weekly words of wisdom Mother's Advice, which may cheer up a few Free Jacks fans.We've set up a Facebook group for the podcast ahead of our End of Season Awards which will be held on next week's podcast, as it will allow for easier listener voting on some of the awards which will be up for grabs. We also hope that it will become a place for discussion of all topics relating to American rugby. The group can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/323633579975085As always, you can follow the show on twitter @aarugbypod and on instagram @allamericanrugbypod or email to aarugbypod@outlook.com if you have something more to say than can be fitted into a social media post or DM.Support the show

After an unfortunate week-long hiatus we are back, and we're covering the biggest scandal in MLR history! Austin StupidNames and LA Guilty-nis have been disqualified/kicked out of the league and we have all the latest reaction to that news for you here.We also cover the US Eagles Women's action from the Pacific 4 Series in New Zealand, plus the Men's Eagles squad naming for their crucial Rugby World Cup Play-Off against Chile.There's also the small matter of the MLR Play-offs, with the eliminators/conference semi-finals having taken place last weekend, we review those before looking ahead to this weekend's upcoming conference finals.We also discuss the American Raptors fortunes in the Challenge Cup of the Americas, plus your favorite reporter Johnny "Mother" Rucker is back with his Smash of the Week and he drops a little Mother's Advice on the Houston Sabercats.As always, you can follow the show on twitter @aarugbypod and on instagram @allamericanrugbypod or email to aarugbypod@outlook.com if you have something more to say than can be fitted into a social media post or DM.Support the show

A very quick episode this week, running through the latest American Rugby action.We feature the US Men's Sevens team performance at the London 7s, plus all the latest MLR action - where the playoff spots are all now locked down.The Raptor Report chats about a first-ever victory for the American Raptors over the LA Rising Stars, and we look ahead to the just-announced inaugural Challenge Cup of the Americas, a brand new cross-border tournament to be held in Glendale, CO.As always, we finish with a look ahead to this week's upcoming MLR fixtures and make our predictions for those.If you enjoy the show, don't forget to leave us a 5-Star rating and positive review - I'll read out any nice ones on the show! - and please remember to tell a friend and share the podcast on your social media.You can follow us on twitter @aarugbypod and on instagram @allamericanrugbypod, and if you'd like to support the show further, why not head to https://www.patreon.com/allamericanrugbypod where you can get early access to episodes, bonus content and exclusive merchandise!If the monthly subscription model isn't your bag, we also have a merchandise store:https://all-american-rugby-podcast.creator-spring.comSupport the show

What a weekend of rugby we had last week! So many upsets and incredible MLR games, plus not one but two World Sevens Series Tournaments to cover, and if you think that's too much action for us to possibly cover, think again because it's all here in the All American Rugby Podcast!Jon Pulley catches you up on all the latest breaking news stories when it comes to rugby in the USA, before taking you through both the men's and women's sevens tournaments held in Toulouse, France.Following this, Jon moves onto the MLR round up, where we get to relive all of the matches from Round 16. Johnny "Mother" Rucker weighs in with his Smash of the Week too - the only bright spark in a dark week for Rugby New York!The Raptor Report, tracking the fortunes of the American Raptors is somewhat curtailed by the lack of a match last week following a late call-off, however there is a home game against the Giltinis academy, the equally stupidly-named Rising Stars.We round up with our preview and predictions for this week's MLR fixtures, after Johnny Rucker has weighed in with his weekly words of wisdom in Mother's Advice.If you enjoy the show, don't forget to leave us a 5-Star rating and positive review - I'll read out any nice ones on the show! - and please remember to tell a friend and share the podcast on your social media.You can follow us on twitter @aarugbypod and on instagram @allamericanrugbypod, and if you'd like to support the show further, why not head to https://www.patreon.com/allamericanrugbypod where you can get early access to episodes, bonus content and exclusive merchandise!If the monthly subscription model isn't your bag, we also have a merchandise store, where until the end of May (2022) you can get 20% off everything using the code LAUNCH20 at checkout. The link for that is:https://all-american-rugby-podcast.creator-spring.comSupport the show

We're back on dry land for Episode 10 of the All American Rugby Podcast, where the big news is that the US of A will host the Rugby World Cup Tournaments in 2031 and 2033!!! We react to this news, plus preview the France leg of the World Sevens series, as well as an update on the latest players - and match officials - to reach 50 MLR Caps.As always we provide a full breakdown of all the weekend's MLR action - including an exemplary Rucker's Smash of the Week - and what all the results mean in the race for the playoffs!The Raptor Report follows up on the American Raptors unusual 'Game of Two Halves' against the Canada West Select's Islands and Mainland sides, before previewing their upcoming game against Life West at Infinity Park. On that subject, Infinity Park will release the 'Rugby Town' Docuseries on their YouTube channel when they hit 1000 subscribers. Head here to sign up! - https://www.youtube.com/c/infinityparkWe round up with our preview and predictions for this week's MLR fixtures, before Johnny Rucker sends us home with an especially coherent and articulate dose of Mother's Advice.If you enjoy the show, don't forget to leave us a 5-Star rating and positive review - I'll read out any nice ones on the show! - and please remember to tell a friend and share the podcast on your social media.You can follow us on twitter @aarugbypod and on instagram @allamericanrugbypod, and if you'd like to support the show further, why not head to https://www.patreon.com/allamericanrugbypod where you can get early access to episodes, bonus content and exclusive merchandise!If the monthly subscription model isn't your bag, we also have a merchandise store, where until the end of May (2022) you can get 20% off everything using the code LAUNCH20 at checkout. The link for that is:https://all-american-rugby-podcast.creator-spring.comSupport the show

Recorded at sea on a mothaf#ckin boat, we're actually somewhat punctual with Episode 9! Apologies for all the additional background noise in this one, we've done our best to mitigate that with recording and editing but unfortunately can't remove all of it.Johnny 'Mother' Rucker is back - hear his explanation for why he missed the show, and why we have step-cousin Darius to thank for his return.We go through all the latest American rugby news - Ryan Matyas international retirement and the latest players to reach 50 MLR caps, before going through all the action from round 14 of the MLR itself.We have a special Raptor Report following the American Raptors blowout win over Seattle RFC before previewing their upcoming match up in Langford, BC against a Rugby Canada West Select side that will surely provide a tougher test.As always, we conclude with a look ahead to the upcoming MLR matches and pick our winners for those games.If you're enjoying the show, don't forget to leave us a 5-Star rating and positive review - I'll read out any nice ones on the show! - and please remember to tell a friend and share the podcast on your social media.You can follow us on twitter @aarugbypod and on instagram @allamericanrugbypod, and if you'd like to support the show further, why not head to https://www.patreon.com/allamericanrugbypod where you can get early access to episodes, bonus content and even exclusive merchandise!If the monthly subscription model isn't your bag, we also have a merchandise store, where until the end of May (2022) you can get 20% off everything using the code LAUNCH20 at checkout. The link for that is:https://all-american-rugby-podcast.creator-spring.comSupport the show

Another short episode this week,  real life continues to get in the way of podcasting for both Jon and Johnny - who is mysteriously unavailable this week. For legal reasons we're not allowed to disclose where your favourite American correspondent is, but we hope that he will be back next week and he can explain what's been going on!In this episode we give a full recap of the Women's Eagles Sevens action from the World Sevens Series leg held in Langford, BC, Canada, before a quick run down of all the MLR action from last weekend. The Raptor Report previews the American Raptors upcoming rematch with Seattle RFC and full details of how to watch the game, before we return to Major League Rugby to look ahead to this weekend's fixtures and our predictions of those matches.To celebrate the launch of our merchandise store we're running a launch sale, use the code LAUNCH20 at checkout for 20% off everything at:https://all-american-rugby-podcast.creator-spring.comOR - you can subscribe for monthly extra bonus content at:https://www.patreon.com/allamericanrugbypodIf you want to get in touch, feel free to email aarugbypod@outlook.com And remember to follow us on instagram @allamericanrugbypod and on twitter @aarugbypod too for all the day-to-day good stuff too!Support the show

Well this is ludicrously late in the day, but we're here!Apologies for the delay in getting this out to you - Jon's work-life balance has gone all over the place this week, hopefully things will be back to normal soon.This week we have a sad news update, some news stories, a very quick MLR round-up, a pretty normal Raptor Review, our usual predictions of the upcoming fixtures plus your favourite reporter Johnny "Mother" Rucker brings you Rucker's Smash of the Week and Mother's Advice as standard.Don't forget, you can support the show by either visiting:https://www.patreon.com/allamericanrugbypodOR - our new merchandise store:https://all-american-rugby-podcast.creator-spring.comIf you want to get in touch you can email aarugbypod@outlook.com and remember to follow us on instagram @allamericanrugbypod and on twitter @aarugbypod too for all the day-to-day good stuff too!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/allamericanrugbypod)

Here's Jon and Johnny, bringing you all the latest happenings in the world of American rugby, including:The latest news - new kits aplenty; The World Sevens Series in Canada; A full round up of the most recent MLR action - a win for DC at last, Arrows firing at last, a Slobberknocker in the Coliseum, Dallas trials continue and a nailbiter in Seattle all reviewed for your listening pleasure.The Raptor Report detailing a bounce-back win for the American Raptors; And a look ahead to this weekend's upcoming MLR fixtures and predictions...PLUS - an unusual choice for Rucker's Smash of the Week and some sage Mother's Advice from your favourite American correspondent, Johnny 'Mother' Rucker.Don't forget, you can support the show by either visiting:https://www.patreon.com/allamericanrugbypodOR - our brand new merchandise store:https://all-american-rugby-podcast.creator-spring.comRemember to follow us on instagram @allamericanrugbypod and on twitter @aarugbypod too for all the day-to-day good stuff too!

Here's this week's episode, where Jon and Johnny dive into all the MLR action including the spectacular Champagne Cup blowout in Los Angeles - "No analysis, just memes" - Old Glory giving Toronto a fright, The Free Jacks continued winning run, comfortable victories for Atlanta and Houston, and a Game of the Week Tussle between San Diego Legion and the Austin Stupidnames.Plus, a full breakdown of the US men's sevens team action from the World Sevens Series in Singapore, as well as the newly renamed (by you, the people) Raptor Report, all the latest American rugby news, Rucker's Smash of the Week and Mother's Advice.We wrap up with a look ahead to next week's MLR fixtures and make a few predictions for how we think those will go.Don't forget, you can support the show by either visiting:https://www.patreon.com/allamericanrugbypodOR - our brand new merchandise store as discussed in the show:https://all-american-rugby-podcast.creator-spring.comRemember to follow us on instagram @allamericanrugbypod and on twitter @aarugbypod too for all the day-to-day good stuff too!

Join Jon and Johnny as they discuss whether or not the Texas Cup is the most beautiful cup in rugby, catch up on all the breaking US rugby news, preview the USA Men's Sevens team's trip to Singapore, a milestone for Sam Windsor, plus the usual MLR Breakdown and Predictions,  the Raptor Review plus Mother's Advice and a special Rucker's Smash of the Week shoutout for Free Jack Harry Barlow.Twitter @AARugbyPodInstagram @AllAmericanRugbyPodPatreon.com/AllAmericanRugbyPodEmail - AARugbyPod@outlook.com

Join Jon and Johnny for a look back through a bumper week of MLR action, plus the latest news following the Dallas Jackals walkway accident, Old Glory firing their coach, New England's New Signing, why Martin Iosefo left the Seawolves game at half time, that stupendous pass from Orene Ai'i, updates from the American Raptors - PLUS - your favourite input from the States in Rucker's Smash of the Week and Mother's Advice!Don't forget to join us on http://www.instagram.com/AllAmericanRugbyPodhttp://www.twitter.com/aarugbypodhttp://www.patreon.com/allamericanrugbypodand you can email to aarugbypod@outlook.com

Join Jon for this first full episode, as he reviews Round 7 of the MLR, discusses an explosive article about the state of the game in Canada, reviews the American Raptors season opener out in California, and previews and predicts the outcomes of this weekend's MLR fixtures.Jon is joined by our stateside reporter Johnny "Mother" Rucker who brings his energy to such features as Rucker's Smash of the Week and Mother's Advice.~Apologies for the slightly rushed nature of the show, it's been a busy week and I've not had much time to get this together and out, but here we are now! ~ JonTwitter - @aarugbypodInstagram - @allamericanrugbypodEmail - aarugbypod@outlook.comwww.patreon.com/allamericanrugbypod

The All American Rugby Pod is go!This is just a quick introductory episode where we meet Jon, and our sometimes reporter/Stateside correspondent Johnny 'Mother' Rucker, to explain who we are and what we're trying to do with this thing - and where we hope to go with it in the future!If you want to support the podcast, you can do so in any of the following ways:Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/allamericanrugbypodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/aarugbypodInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/allamericanrugbypodAnd if you want to get in touch, please feel free via any of the above channels, or by email to:aarugbypod@outlook.com