The Glorious Rugby Podcast

Episode Notes

We talk about hints and rumors about Old Glory's head coaching search, as well discussing the internationals on deck, from the Eagles to the New Zealand vs South Africa clash happening in Baltimore.

About the hosts

John Fitzpatrick

• Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
• Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
• Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
• Twitter: @rugbymorning

Alistair Kirsch-Poole

• Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
• Runs Tackle the Numbers
• Twitter: @AlistairKP

Episode Notes

Head coach Simon Cross will be moving to a player development role, his assistant coaches are leaving, and new class of players have been drafted. Where does this leave OGDC?

About the hosts

John Fitzpatrick

• Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
• Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
• Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
• Twitter: @rugbymorning

Alistair Kirsch-Poole

• Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
• Runs Tackle the Numbers
• Twitter: @AlistairKP

Episode Notes

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About the hosts

John Fitzpatrick

• Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
• Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
• Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
• Twitter: @rugbymorning

Alistair Kirsch-Poole

• Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
• Runs Tackle the Numbers
• Twitter: @AlistairKP

Episode Notes

We're back after a couple weeks off to catch up with the Eagles, who have been having a good run so far in the nations cup. We also talk about the All-MLR teams and some Old Glory players who will be departing the team.

About the hosts

John Fitzpatrick

• Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
• Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
• Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
• Twitter: @rugbymorning

Alistair Kirsch-Poole

• Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
• Runs Tackle the Numbers
• Twitter: @AlistairKP

Episode Notes

Several Old Glory players made the Eagles roster for the summer, which we break down, before getting to The Article

About the hosts

John Fitzpatrick

• Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
• Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
• Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
• Twitter: @rugbymorning

Alistair Kirsch-Poole

• Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
• Runs Tackle the Numbers
• Twitter: @AlistairKP

Episode Notes

The playoffs were a bit of a flop due to factors well outside the team's control, so we don't spend too much time on that. Instead, we look at the way the season has gone as a whole and highlight some of the best aspects, from players to the home pitch itself.

About the hosts

John Fitzpatrick

• Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
• Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
• Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
• Twitter: @rugbymorning

Alistair Kirsch-Poole

• Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
• Runs Tackle the Numbers
• Twitter: @AlistairKP

Episode Notes

Old Glory wrapped up the regular season with a shaky but ultimately clear win at home, but now faces a daunting opponent in Chicago for the first round of the playoffs. Still, there are reasons for hope.

About the hosts

John Fitzpatrick

• Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
• Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
• Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
• Twitter: @rugbymorning

Alistair Kirsch-Poole

• Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
• Runs Tackle the Numbers
• Twitter: @AlistairKP

Episode Notes

An excruciatingly close loss was simultaneously frustrating and more proof that this team has what it takes.

About the hosts

John Fitzpatrick

• Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
• Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
• Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
• Twitter: @rugbymorning

Alistair Kirsch-Poole

• Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
• Runs Tackle the Numbers
• Twitter: @AlistairKP

Episode Notes

We talk through the implications of Old Glory's position the standings and what needs to happen for the team to get back in to the playoffs.

About the hosts

John Fitzpatrick

• Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
• Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
• Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
• Twitter: @rugbymorning

Alistair Kirsch-Poole

• Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
• Runs Tackle the Numbers
• Twitter: @AlistairKP

Episode Notes

After a tense, nervy, but ultimately successful home stand against the Free Jacks, we talk about sweeping the rivalry two straight regular seasons and what Old Glory still needs to do to secure a playoff spot.

About the hosts

John Fitzpatrick

• Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
• Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
• Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
• Twitter: @rugbymorning

Alistair Kirsch-Poole

• Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
• Runs Tackle the Numbers
• Twitter: @AlistairKP

Episode Notes

We talk to Simon Cross about the frustrations of the season so far and how he plans to get this team over the line with just four weeks left in the regular season.

About the hosts

John Fitzpatrick

• Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
• Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
• Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
• Twitter: @rugbymorning

Alistair Kirsch-Poole

• Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
• Runs Tackle the Numbers
• Twitter: @AlistairKP

Episode Notes

The loss to Chicago wasn't the disaster that the final score makes it seem, but we go over the ways this team will need to improve to stay in the playoff picture.

About the hosts

John Fitzpatrick

• Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
• Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
• Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
• Twitter: @rugbymorning

Alistair Kirsch-Poole

• Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
• Runs Tackle the Numbers
• Twitter: @AlistairKP

Episode Notes

After perfect rugby last week, we saw the team take a step back. We break it down the game, including why we're not concerned for the future.

About the hosts

John Fitzpatrick

• Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
• Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
• Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
• Twitter: @rugbymorning

Alistair Kirsch-Poole

• Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
• Runs Tackle the Numbers
• Twitter: @AlistairKP

Episode Notes

We talk to John Lefevre about his nickname, his local roots, and what it's like to finally break into the OGDC starting lineup.

About the hosts

John Fitzpatrick

• Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
• Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
• Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
• Twitter: @rugbymorning

Alistair Kirsch-Poole

• Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
• Runs Tackle the Numbers
• Twitter: @AlistairKP

Episode Notes

Old Glory continues to own Fort Quincy, with a win that saw improvements in basically every possible area from week 1. But a stiffer test lies ahead with Anthem.

About the hosts

John Fitzpatrick

• Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
• Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
• Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
• Twitter: @rugbymorning

Alistair Kirsch-Poole

• Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
• Runs Tackle the Numbers
• Twitter: @AlistairKP

Episode Notes

It was a frustrating loss to open the season, but there are reasons for optimism. Hopefully we see a better showing in week 2 against the Free Jacks.

About the hosts

John Fitzpatrick

• Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
• Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
• Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
• Twitter: @rugbymorning

Alistair Kirsch-Poole

• Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
• Runs Tackle the Numbers
• Twitter: @AlistairKP

Episode Notes

Perry Humphreys joins us for a few minutes to talk about the upcoming season, and AKP and Fitz preview OGDC's season opener against the Seattle Seawolves, and make their picks.

About the hosts

John Fitzpatrick

• Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
• Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
• Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
• Twitter: @rugbymorning

Alistair Kirsch-Poole

• Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
• Runs Tackle the Numbers
• Twitter: @AlistairKP

Episode Notes

Max Schumacher and Rick Rose join us to talk about moving to OGDC and what they hope to learn now that they're here.

About the hosts

John Fitzpatrick

• Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
• Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
• Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
• Twitter: @rugbymorning

Alistair Kirsch-Poole

• Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
• Runs Tackle the Numbers
• Twitter: @AlistairKP

Episode Notes

The season is so close that there's really not much more to talk about, so we take a tangent into trophies.

About the hosts

John Fitzpatrick

• Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
• Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
• Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
• Twitter: @rugbymorning

Alistair Kirsch-Poole

• Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
• Runs Tackle the Numbers
• Twitter: @AlistairKP

Episode Notes

The TMO system makes way for the newly announced Referee Review System, which is... different? Maybe? We dive into all the questions, answered and unanswered.

About the hosts

John Fitzpatrick

• Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
• Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
• Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
• Twitter: @rugbymorning

Alistair Kirsch-Poole

• Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
• Runs Tackle the Numbers
• Twitter: @AlistairKP