Rugby City Podcast

Rugby City Podcast episodes:

• 04.12.2020

  Rugby City – Episode 65 – Qualified Chuggers for Quarantined Ruggers

  Qualified Chuggers for Quarantined Ruggers started as a facebook group for a dozen Rugby friends sending funny videos of each other chugging beer and making jokes. Two weeks later, it is approaching 50,000 members and it has developed into a...

  
• 10.03.2019

  Rugby City – Episode 64 – Golden Oldies Rugby Tournament

  This pod we are joined with Simon, Brady CEO of The Golden Oldies Rugby Festival. We talk about this Rugby Tournament and 7 Day Party that is going down next June 8-15th in Denver, CO. Rugby Players never retire, they...

  
• 06.12.2019

  Rugby City – Episode 63 – USA Beach Rugby

  We chat with Frank Palumbo who is spearheading USA Rugby’s Beach Rugby initiative that brings a 5 on 5 Sand Rugby Tournament to Six American Cities this Summer: Chicago, Cleveland, Pensacola,FL, The Jersey Shore, Seaside Beach, OR, and Virgina Beach....

  
• 04.25.2019

  Rugby City Podcast – Episode 62 – Tales From The Tour V – Maggotfest

  Maggotfest is a Rugby Tournament and 72 hour party held in beautiful Missoula, Montana by the eccentrically named, Maggots RFC. It is not a bracketed tournament, so there is technically not a final winner, but rather the Champion is awarded...

  
• 03.22.2019

  Rugby City Podcast – Episode 61 – Marcus Tupuola

  We chat with a new face in International Sevens Rugby, Marcus Tupuola. After becoming an All-American in both 7’s and 15’s in College, Marcus has embarked on a career with USA Eagles Sevens and Major League Rugby’s San Diego Legion....

  
• 02.22.2019

  Rugby City Podcast – Episode 60 – Con Foley & Zack Stryffeler

  We chat with two members of the Major League Rugby 1st place Nola Gold Rugby Team, former Aussie 7’s Star Con Foley and Center-Turned-Flanker, Zack Stryffeler. We talk about punishment dice, bad haircuts, and quite possibly the secret to their...

  
• 02.12.2019

  Rugby City Podcast – Episode 59 – Phil Bryant – Overcoming Grief and Helping Others

  In 2018, Phil Bryant won the DIAA National Championship with Bowling Green State University’s Rugby Team, but his story starts much further back than this. When Phil was 13, he had already lost his Mom and was taking care of...

  
• 01.31.2019

  Rugby City – Episode 58 – Eric Duechle

  We feature Eric Duechle of the Major League Rugby Inaugural Champion, Seattle Seawolves. We talk about about his Rugby journey, The Seawolves culture, and of course Rucky the…Seawolf? Orca? Mascot.

  
• 01.24.2019

  Rugby City – Episode 57 – Naya Tapper

  We are joined with USA Eagles Sevens and Fifteens Star, Naya Tapper. We talk about her Rugby journey and her experiences proving herself against the best in the World.

  
• 01.10.2019

  Rugby City Podcast – Episode 56 – Mark Winokur – Toronto Arrows

  As year number two of Major League Rugby is set to begin, we chat with Mark Winokur, GM/VP of The Toronto Arrows. The Arrows are one of two expansion teams set to debut in the MLR this year and they...

  
• 12.13.2018

  Rugby City – Episode 55 – MLR Mock Draft with Pat Clifton

  There is not yet an actual Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft. However, that should not prevent us from needlessly speculating on how it might go down. Joining us today is Head Writer at Rugby Today, Pat Clifton. Pat helps us...

  
• 12.06.2018

  Rugby City – Episode 54 – Tiffany Faaee

  We chat with former USA Women’s Eagles Captain and the FIRST female Coach in American Men’s Professional Rugby. Tiffany came to America from New Zealand in 2013. In 2017, she was starting at Prop for the Eagles. She is now...

  
• 11.27.2018

  Rugby City – Episode 53 – 2018 DIAA National Championship Primer

  This Sunday’s National Championship will feature a team that fought to honor a fallen comrade all the way to the Finals and a gritty and resilient underdog who chose to overcome and upset their way to the top. My guests...

  
• 11.09.2018

  Rugby City – Episode 52 – The Rugby Weekend – Tales from The Tour IV

  Terry recaps The Rugby Weekend and then we have “Tales from The Tour IV”. Recorded at the Soldier Field tailgate in Chicago. Inebriated Rugby fans regale us with tales of love, betrayal, strip clubs, and a legend is born: “One...

  
• 10.25.2018

  Rugby City – Episode 51 – Owen Hundt of the New England Free Jacks

  When Owen Hundt was 17, he swore to himself and to anyone who would listen, that he would play Professional Rugby by the time he was 21. This past weekend, at the age of 20, Owen won the first ever...

  
• 10.19.2018

  Rugby City – Episode 50 – Guide to Chicago for the Rugby Weekend.

  Rugby City’s Guide to Chicago for The Rugby Weekend. We chop it up with a couple of Chicago Ruggers about the best places to visit, attractions, food (pizza), and where to get weird. Bonus: Learn about Chicago’s “Tamale Guys”. FYI. We...

  
• 09.27.2018

  Rugby City – Episode 49 – Legacy – The Winning Culture of the All Blacks with Author James Kerr

  We sit down with James Kerr, Author of “Legacy: What The All Blacks Can Teach Us About The Business of Life”. We talk about some of the principles and themes that make The All Blacks and others GREAT. Really good...

  
• 09.20.2018

  Rugby City – Episode 48 – The State of American Rugby Referees with Kurt Weaver

  We are talking “The State of American Rugby Referees” with our very special guest, Kurt Weaver. Kurt has reffed some the of the biggest Professional and International Matches in America and has an incredible insight on the successes and problems...

  
• 08.21.2018

  Rugby City – Episode 47 – Stephen Lewis -HC of Club 7’s Champion Bulldog Rugby

  We have Stephen Lewis, Head Coach of the USA Club Rugby National Champion Bulldog Sevens Rugby and all around important Rugby person. We talk the Championship finish, some MLR, USA Collegiate All-Americans, and we might even learn how he got...

  
• 08.08.2018

  Rugby City – Episode 46 – Luke Markovich – Cleveland Rugby Academy and Club Rugby 7s Nationals

  A week ago the newly formed Cleveland Rugby Academy shocked the Sevens circuit and qualified for the USA Club Rugby National Championship. Luke Marcovich joins us to talk about the first year of CRA, how they got to the big...

  
• 07.18.2018

  Rugby City – Episode 45 – Playing Rugby with Multiple Sclerosis: Rick Crew

  Two years ago, Rick Crew was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, a serious disease that attacks the nervous system. This is dark news for anyone, but Rick is not taking his illness lying down. Rick has decided to fight back. His...

  
• 06.29.2018

  Rugby City – Episode 44 – Rugby City’s Guide to San Francisco for RWC7s with Marty Cunnie

  This July, San Francisco will become the center of the Rugby World when World Cup Rugby Sevens comes to AT&T; Park. Rugby City has you covered as you prepare for your trip. We have guest Marty Cunnie, a local stand-up...

  
• 06.22.2018

  Rugby City – Episode 43 – Nick Civetta talks big win over Scotland

  Nick Civetta returns to Rugby City to talk about the Eagles’ huge Victory over Scotland and about preparing for rival Canada in the same week. We also chat a little MLR and get some of Nick’s (Who played some Rugby...

  
• 06.08.2018

  Rugby City – Episode 42 – USA Club Rugby CHAMPS

  We got the CHAMPS, baby! We talk with Coaches and Captains of all Three 2018 Men’s Club Rugby National Champions. Ryan Little, Head Coach, DIII Austin Blacks. Danny Bell, Captain, Denver Barbarians. Josh Smith, Head Coach, Mystic River. Let’s go...

  
• 06.03.2018

  Rugby City – Episode 41 – Alev Kelter

  Terry opens the episode up with the CORNIEST joke about Alaska ever. After moving past this, we are treated to an incredibly insightful interview with International Sevens Star of The USA Eagles and Olympic Athlete, Alev Kelter. Let’s go.

  
• 05.20.2018

  Rugby City – Episode 40 – Mike Brown

  We have Austin Elite Hooker, Mike Brown, telling us about his MLR experience and giving us some pretty cool inside info on the season. Bonus: Terry reveals the greatest Rugby nickname of all time and we learn about the Gettysburg...

  
• 05.10.2018

  Rugby City – Episode 39 – Matt Hawkins

  Rugby City welcomes the most-capped USA Eagles Sevens player of all-time and the GM, President, and Owner of The MLR’s San Diego Legion, Matt “The Polar Bear” Hawkins. We get an incredible insight into his incredible career, and what he...

  
• 04.25.2018

  Rugby City – Episode 38 – Brent Nelson – Head Coach – ICCC Tritons

  We currently may be seeing some growing pains within the American College Rugby landscape. The Iowa Central Community College Tritons might be another flashpoint. ICCC is a Junior College of 1200 students that has had a Rugby team for about...

  
• 04.18.2018

  Rugby City – Episode 37 – Rugby Rumble

  We sit down with Dan Visentin of Rugby Rumble to talk about this wild night of Rugby players turning in their cleats for boxing gloves.Toronto area Rugby players box each other to raise money for Youth Rugby. Work the body, stick...

  
• 04.16.2018

  Rugby City – Episode 36 – Roger Mazzarella – The Rog-Cast

  We are joined with a living Legend, Roger Mazzarella. Over 5 decades, Roger grew Bowling Green State University Men’s Rugby team into one of the premier college Rugby teams in the Country. He’s got stories! Let’s do this.

  
• 04.12.2018

  Rugby City – Episode 35 – Tom Cleary- HC of #1 Ranked St Edward HS Rugby

  After some huge west coast wins, a tough Midwest program, Saint Edward High School, has emerged as the #1 High School Rugby team in the Country. We sit down with Head Coach Tom Cleary to learn where this Club came...

  
• 03.27.2018

  Rugby City – Episode 34 – NFL to MLR: Paul Lasike

  Rugby City welcomes Paul Lasike of The USA Eagles and Utah Warriors. Paul talks about his journey from the NFL to the MLR and some of the differences and similarities between Rugby and American Football. Let’s do this.

  
• 03.08.2018

  Rugby City – Episode 33- Tales from the Tour III – Savannah

  Tales from the Tour III: The Legendary Savannah Saint Patrick’s Day Tournament. This is a monologue episode where Terry recounts Rugby tour stories including, but not limited to, getting kicked out of hotel pools, the heroic T.I.T.S Rugby Club, lost...

  
• 02.23.2018

  Rugby City – Episode 32 – Riekert Hattingh – Seattle Seawolves

  We are joined with Riekert Hattingh of the Seattle Seawolves to talk their training camp, the upcoming MLR Season, and his unique Rugby Journey. Turns out a Seawolf is an Orca. How about that.

  
• 02.11.2018

  Rugby City – Episode 31 – Ryszard Chadwick – Flow States and Rugby

  We are joined by Ryszard Chadwick, Director of High Performance at Northeast Academy to talk about the power of the mind and how flow states can be used by players and coaches to reach levels of performance that might not...

  
• 01.26.2018

  Rugby City – Episode 30 – Peter Malcolm – Inside Austin Elite and ARC’s

  We are joined with Peter Malcolm of Major League Rugby’s Austin Elite and USA Eagle #505. We go inside Austin’s training camp and talk about the upcoming Americas Rugby Championship. BONUS: Terry has a terrible nickname/marketing idea for Pete. Let’s...

  
• 01.19.2018

  Rugby City – Episode 29-UPSET! UBC Ravens

  Upset Victories. Who Doesn’t love ’em. We sit down with members of the UBC Ravens, Captain Cully Quirke and Coach Callum Morrison, to talk about their big upset victory against the Houston Sabercats. We also talk about the looming MLR...

  
• 01.15.2018

  Rugby City – Episode 28 – Inside NOLA Gold MLR Training Camp

  We sit down with Zack Stryffeler, Player and Asst. Strength and Conditioning Coach for The NOLA Gold Rugby Club. We get an insight into what the fellas are up to, who is standing out at training, what is going on...

  
• 01.07.2018

  Rugby City – Episode 27 – Nick Newlin – Rugby League in America

  We sit down and talk about Rugby League in America with Nick Newlin, Captain of the USA Hawks (The League equivalent of The Eagles) and the 2017 National Champion Atlanta Rhinos. Rugby League is a popular rival to Union played...

  
• 12.13.2017

  Rugby City – Episode 26 – Dr. Shawn Baker and the Carnivore Diet

  We sit down with Dr. Shawn Baker, a former pro Rugby Player, Military Field and Orthopedic Surgeon, and proponent of the all-meat “Carnivore Diet”. Dr. Baker is shredded in his 50’s, eats steak every day, and thinks you should too.

  
• 11.30.2017

  Rugby City – Episode 25 – Off-Season Training With Keir Wenham-Flatt

  Let’s learn how to get JACKED this off-season with Rugbystrengthcoach.com’s, Keir Wenham-Flatt a professional Rugby Strength and Conditioning Coach currently in Japanese Top League, and formerly of the Argentina World Cup Squad.

  
• 11.21.2017

  Rugby City – Episode 24 – Phaidra Knight

  Fresh off being inducted into The World Rugby Hall of Fame, we feature the great Phaidra Knight. We talk her incredible Rugby career, her new broadcasting career, and the current state of Women’s Rugby in America. Let’s Do this.

  
• 10.26.2017

  Rugby City-Episode 23- Red White and Black Eye Pod

  Crossover Episode! Preston and Warren of The Red, White, and Black Eye Podcast: The American Rugby Pod, to tell tour stories, talk Rugby, MLR, The Eagles, and even The Wu-Tang Clan. Let’s Do this.

  
• 09.28.2017

  Rugby City-Episode 22- Recovery, Maintenance, & Injury Prevention w/ Zack

  We sit down with Zack Stryffeler, a pro Rugby Player, certified physical trainer, and reluctant sex symbol, who has played all over the US and abroad to talk recovery, injury prevention, and in-season fitness. Let’s do this.

  
• 08.31.2017

  Rugby City – Episode 21 – Rugby Relief

  We are joined by Justin Pidgeon, the President of Rugby Relief, a charitable organization that consists of Rugby players who work together to help those affected by disasters. They are currently helping people struggling by the devastation wrought by Hurricane...

  
• 08.17.2017

  Rugby City – Episode 20 – Nick Civetta Rugby City - Episode 20 - Nick Civetta

  USA Eagle and Premiership Pro, Nick Civetta will be telling us his Rugby story and talking about the upcoming Match in Philly on September 16th between his Newcastle Falcons and the Saracens. Let’s do this.

  
• 08.04.2017

  Rugby City – Episode 19 – Todd Clever

  Rugby City is joined by the greatest American Rugby player of all time, Todd Clever. We talk his incredible career, Major League Rugby, and of course, The ESPN Body issue. Let’s do this.

  
• 07.27.2017

  Rugby City – Tales From The Tour II: Pitch-A-Tent Sevens Rugby City - Tales From The Tour II: Pitch-A-Tent Sevens

  Camping, Slip n’ Slides, Dance Floors, Beer Trucks, piss-pants, and oh yeah, Rugby. Terry is joined by fellow PAT veteran, Kevin Conway to talk about one of the craziest weekends in Rugby. Let’s do this.

  
• 06.23.2017

  Rugby City – Episode 17 – Science! Booze and Rugby with Dr. Barnes

  Dr. Matt Barnes of New Zealand’s Massey University Dept. of Sport & Exercise joins Rugby City to talk about how boozin’ can affect your Rugby Game. It’s not all bad news, but it sadly probably won’t make you better. Dr....

  
• 06.14.2017

  Rugby City – Episode 16 -Eugene Eloff

  Rugby City welcomes Austin Huns Head Coach Eugene Eloff who is fresh off The DI National Championship. Eugene has also Coached the Lions in Super Rugby and won the U-19 World Cup as the Head Coach of the Springboks. We...