The Eagle-Eyed Rugby Podcast
Your home to all Eagles Overseas Rugby shows, including The Eagle-Eyed Rugby Podcast and US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE. US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, hosted by the dynamic duo of Bill Baker of Eagles Overseas Rugby 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 Fitzpatrick 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 show is a must-attend for anyone passionate about rugby, offering a delightful intersection of camaraderie and sports analysis. Guests have included head coaches Gary Gold, Rob Cain and Mike Friday. USA Eagles Joe Taufete’e, Greg Peterson, Kate Zackary, Hope Rogers, Christian Dyer, and Hall of Famers, Dan Lyle and Todd Clever. Major League Rugby stars Mitch Wilson, Nick Civetta, Connor Mooneyham and MLR Commissioner, George Killebrew. Those covering the news too, including Brian Ray of Americas Rugby News and Wendy Young of YSC Rugby. Join us live Wednesdays, live-streamed on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube and Twitter (show times vary), or catch the replays right here! Follow @eaglesoverseas on Twitter and Instagram for weekly guest announcements and direct link to the live shows. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. http://www.eaglesoverseas.com eaglesoverseas@comcast.net John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. John@rugbymorning.com http://www.rugbymorning.com
Episodes
Episodes
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
USA Eagle #517 & The Rugby Rundown’s Will Hooley
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Will Hooley, USA Eagle #517 and co-host of The Rugby Rundown, joined Bill and John to talk about his new show, airing on The Rugby Network, MLR, USA Rugby and more. Which MLR team looks the strongest going into the new season? What does USA Rugby’s future look like with the help of Anthem Rugby Carolina.
An extended version of the show is available the Eagles Overseas’ Youtube Channel - Our crack AI team comes up with images of what Will is doing while in post-playing retirement… Legion fan? Pickleball? What would it look like if he got his senior cap for England instead of USA? Let’s just say, it’s a bit disturbing.
You can also watch this interview on Eagles Overseas’ Youtube Channel.
Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news.
Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world.
http://www.eaglesoverseas.com
eaglesoverseas@comcast.net
John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world.
John@rugbymorning.com
http://www.rugbymorning.com
Show Links:
Eagles Overseas
Rugby Morning
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Happy Hour Tap Room - Old Dominion Brewhouse & Coastal Mass. Brewing
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
“He who drinks beer sleeps well. he who sleeps well cannot sin. He who does not sin goes to heaven. Amen.” —Unknown monk
In this US Rugby Happy Hour Tap Room episode, Bill & John introduce a new beer and brewery to their listeners! Don’t worry, these breweries don’t sponsor the show… so it’s game on! I mean, if they wanted to, we’re willing to take one for the team… or many.
🍺 Millennium Ale by Old Dominion Brewhouse
Dover, DE
10.5% ABV - Barleywine - American
Dominion Millennium is a very strong ale brewed in the English Barley Wine style. Often called the "sherry of the beer world", barley wine is best sipped at warmer temperatures and should be enjoyed in moderation, as it contains twice the alcohol of regular beers.
John’s Untappd Rating: 3.75
🍺 Buoy Tree by Coastal Mass. Brewing
Beverly, MA
8% ABV - IPA - Imperial / Double New England / Hazy
Our annual Christmas Double New England IPA, brewed with Chinook hops in the mash, Phantasm Thiol Powder and Citra hops in the whirlpool, and Citra, Chinook and Cascade in the dry hop. Aromas of pineapple and tropical fruit, with tasting notes of melon, orange peel, pineapple, guava and white grape.
Bill’s Untappd Rating: 4.25
Brewers, want to partner with Eagles Overseas and Rugby Morning, or be a guest on the show? Rugby and beer go hand in hand! Lets share your passion together with our followers! Contact us at eaglesoverseas@comcast.net
Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news.
Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world.
http://www.eaglesoverseas.com
eaglesoverseas@comcast.net
John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world.
John@rugbymorning.com
http://www.rugbymorning.com
Show Links:
Eagles Overseas
Rugby Morning
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Thursday Feb 08, 2024
USA Eagle & Anthem Rugby Carolina’s Jake Turnbull
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, USA Eagle & Anthem Rugby Carolina’s Jake Turnbull joined Bill & John to discuss leaving the Seattle Seawolves and joining the newest Major League Rugby franchise, Anthem Rugby Carolina. Jake also talks about his new teammates, what it would mean to be the ‘old guy’ on the roster and who is he rooting for to win the Super Bowl? Wait till you hear his Shooter McGavin story!
You can also watch this interview on Eagles Overseas’ Youtube Channel.
Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news.
Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world.
http://www.eaglesoverseas.com
eaglesoverseas@comcast.net
John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world.
John@rugbymorning.com
http://www.rugbymorning.com
Show Links:
Eagles Overseas
Rugby Morning
Friday Feb 02, 2024
Happy Hour Tap Room - Right Proper Brewing Company & Salt Flats Brewery
Friday Feb 02, 2024
Friday Feb 02, 2024
“Fermentation may have been a greater discovery than fire.”
– David Rains Wallace
In this US Rugby Happy Hour Tap Room episode, Bill & John introduce a new beer and brewery to their listeners! Don’t worry, these breweries don’t sponsor the show… so it’s game on! I mean, if they wanted to, we’re willing to take one for the team… or many.
🍺 Raised By Wolves by Right Proper Brewing Company
Washington, DC
5% ABV - Pale Ale - American
Our medium-bodied, aromatic, dry-hopped pale ale is loaded with lush and tropical hop character. Not quite an IPA, but more pungent than a typical pale ale. Juicy with aromas of citrus and stone fruit.
John’s Untappd Rating: 3.75
🍺 Daytona India Pale Ale by Salt Flats Brewery
Salt Lake City, UT
5% ABV - IPA - American
Explosive citrus rind aromas up front, then mellows into a stone fruit experience. Taste: Citrus and dank hop notes come forth followed by a strong malt backbone to smooth out the bitterness.
Bill’s Untappd Rating: 3.25
Brewers, want to partner with Eagles Overseas and Rugby Morning, or be a guest on the show? Rugby and beer go hand in hand! Lets share your passion together with our followers! Contact us at eaglesoverseas@comcast.net
Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news.
Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world.
http://www.eaglesoverseas.com
eaglesoverseas@comcast.net
John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world.
John@rugbymorning.com
http://www.rugbymorning.com
Show Links:
Eagles Overseas
Rugby Morning
untappd
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
USRPA Steering Committee Member, Seattle Seawolves’ Mason Pedersen
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Seattle Seawolves tighthead prop, Mason Pedersen, who sits on the United States Rugby Players Association (USRPA) talks to Bill and John about the ground breaking news about the deal between Major League Rugby and its players. What does it mean for the player’s security, health and what input will they players have now in MLR decisions. We also catch up on the Seawolves and the 2024 season expectations.
Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news.
Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world.
http://www.eaglesoverseas.com
eaglesoverseas@comcast.net
John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world.
John@rugbymorning.com
http://www.rugbymorning.com
Show Links:
Eagles Overseas
Rugby Morning
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Happy Hour Tap Room - Treehouse Brewing & Solace Outpost
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Friday Jan 26, 2024
“On victory, you deserve beer, in defeat, you need it.” —Napoleon
In this US Rugby Happy Hour Tap Room episode, Bill & John introduce a new beer and brewery to their listeners! Don’t worry, these breweries don’t sponsor the show… so it’s game on! I mean, if they wanted to, we’re willing to take one for the team… or many.
🍺 Very Jalagreeño by Treehouse Brewing
Charlton, MA
8.6% ABV - IPA - Imperial / Double
This is a Very special beer. Very Jalagreeño is a rendition of Very Green conditioned on jalapeños! Pouring a beautiful hazy yellow color into your glass, the nose carries an aromatic bouquet of pepper earthiness and spicy pineapple. The flavor follows suit with firm but flavorful heat throughout the glass, which plays beautifully with the intense sweet pineapple characteristics of the base beer.
Bill’s Untappd Rating: 4.25
🍺 Sun’s Out Hops Out by Solace Outpost
Navy Yard, DC
4.7% ABV - Session IPA
Crisp easy drinking Session IPA. Brewed with Citra and Mosaic hops.
John’s Untappd Rating: 3.75
Brewers, want to partner with Eagles Overseas and Rugby Morning, or be a guest on the show? Rugby and beer go hand in hand! Lets share your passion together with our followers! Contact us at eaglesoverseas@comcast.net
Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter and Instagram for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news.
Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world.
http://www.eaglesoverseas.com
eaglesoverseas@comcast.net
John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world.
John@rugbymorning.com
http://www.rugbymorning.com
Show Links:
Eagles Overseas
Rugby Morning
untappd
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
USA Rugby General Manager of High Performance, Tamara Sheppard: Anthem Rugby Carolina
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, USA Rugby General Manager of High Performance, Tamara Sheppard joins Bill and John to talk about the newest MLR franchise, Anthem Rugby Carolina and its importance to the American game’s growth on an international stage. Mirroring the Fiji Drua side, World Rugby has invested in USA Rugby’s growth leading up to the 2031 RWC. Will it work? Time will tell.
Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news.
Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world.
http://www.eaglesoverseas.com
eaglesoverseas@comcast.net
John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world.
John@rugbymorning.com
http://www.rugbymorning.com
Show Links:
Eagles Overseas
Rugby Morning
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
USA Women’s Head Coach, Sione Fukofuka
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, the new USA Women’s XV’s Head Coach, Sione Fukofuka, joined Bill Baker and John Fitzpatrick to talk about taking over the program, his goals for the team, the 2024 calendar and so much more. Also, who is Coach Fukofuka? Find out about his past rugby experiences.
Follow @eaglesoverseas and @rugbymorning on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news.
Show Links:
Eagles Overseas
Rugby Morning