US Rugby Happy Hour

Building a Junior College Rugby Powerhouse with COCC’s Max Bennett

The energetic standard intro tune rolls in as hosts Bill and John Fitzpatrick set the stage for an engaging dive into the world of college rugby. In this episode of US Ru

Eagles Overseas: Strong Wins and Standout Starts, AJ MacGinty, Lotte Sharp

In this episode of Eagles Overseas, host Bill Baker recaps action from Saturday’s domestic and international matches across Premiership Rugby, Top 14, and the Next Gen Cu

Eagles Overseas: Big Wins and Debut Starts - Sept. 23-27, 2026

In this episode of Eagles Overseas with Bill Baker, we recap match results and individual player performances from our USA Eagles across the globe, from matches played Se

USA U20 Assistant Coach Marcel Brache on Junior World Championship & Developing US Rugby Pathways

Former USA Eagle #503 and San Diego Legion standout Marcel Brache joins the show to share his journey from international play to coaching the next generation of American

National Maul Edition: Comeback Victories, Classic Rivalries, and American Rugby Personalities

Get ready for an energetic session on US Rugby Happy Hour’s National Maul edition! Guest columnist Martin Pengelly breaks down an action-packed slate of rugby action, c

Eagles Overseas: Sharp Scores Twice in PWR Next Gen Debut

It was a big weekend of rugby from Friday through Sunday across France, New Zealand, and England. From debuts in Champ Rugby to multi-try performances in the PWR Next Gen

Inside USA Women’s Rugby with Head Coach Jack Hanratty

Welcome back to another exciting episode of US Rugby Happy Hour! Kick starting the show with our signature customized, quirky intro jingle teasing Jack Hanratty's Irish a

Eagles Overseas: ProD2, Top 14, Premiership Cup & NPC

Welcome to US Rugby Happy Hour BONUS Segment: Eagles Overseas, We are tracking American rugby players competing across top-flight leagues and developmental setups across

USA Men's Eagles Face Eddie Jones & Japan in Pacific Nations Cup Showcase

Hosts Bill Baker and John Fitzpatrick break down the USA Men’s Eagles roster as they prepare for a high-stakes test match against Japan in the Pacific Nations Cup. Facing

The National Maul - Honoring 9/11 & High-Stakes International Rugby

On this edition of US Rugby Happy Hour, hosts Bill Baker and John Fitzpatrick reflect on rugby’s deeply poignant connection to 9/11, honoring heroes like Mark Bingham, Je

Eagles Overseas: Season debuts in France, PREM Cup action in England, and a battle down in New Zealand’s NPC

Welcome to US Rugby Happy Hour BONUS Segment: Eagles Overseas, We are tracking American rugby players competing across top-flight leagues and developmental setups across

Rivalry Heat & Grassroots Explosions - Martin Pengelly & Rugby Riot's Zach Bateman

Martin Pengelly returns with his popular segment The National Maul to debate whether the historic Springboks vs. All Blacks match in Baltimore truly deserves the title of

Future Stars of American Rugby: 2026 MLR Draft Breakdown with Solomon Williams & Mario Storti

The latest episode kicks off with our high-energy introduction jingle before diving straight into the major takeaways from the 2026 Major League Rugby Draft. We sit down

Celebrating US Rugby Hall of Famer Alex Goff - American Pathways, Youth Growth, and the Collegiate Landscape

Welcome back to another episode of U.S. Rugby Happy Hour, kicked off with our signature, high-energy intro jingle that gets you ready for the best rugby talk in the count

USA Rugby & CRAA Joint Venture: Unlocking the Future of College Rugby with Bill Goren & Paul Keeler

Welcome back to another packed episode of U.S. Rugby Happy Hour! We kick things off celebrating Bill's Emmy win! and with our high-energy, unapologetically American intro

Unpacking the Eagles’ Progress with USA Head Coach Scott Lawrence | US Rugby Happy Hour

Welcome back to another packed episode of U.S. Rugby Happy Hour! We kick things off with a high-energy intro featuring our proud, unapologetically American theme song. Th

Building the American Identity with Dominic Besag & Martin Pengelly - US Rugby Happy Hour

Join us on this week’s U.S. Rugby Happy Hour as we explore the heart and soul of the American game. We kick things off with our signature "National Maul" segment, featuri

USA Rugby Future: Bella Vogel’s Rise & The National Maul Breakdown

Join us on U.S. Rugby Happy Hour LIVE as we dive into the latest developments in the American game. We open the show with Martin Pengelly of The National Maul, who breaks

Rugby Culture & MLR Championship Preview: Chicago vs. California | The National Maul & Ben Holden

Join us for an expert breakdown of the MLR Championship between the Chicago Hounds and California as we chat with rugby journalist Martin Pengelly and announcer Ben Holde

MLR Finals Return to Chicago: A Weekend of Rugby, Community, and Growth

Join us for an exclusive, high-energy breakdown of the upcoming Major League Rugby Finals returning to Chicago this June! First, on this week's National Maul segment wi