A Final to Remember & Eagles Growing Pains

In this episode of the A&D Podcast, Austin and Dietrich break down one of the most electrifying Major League Rugby championship finals to date — the 2025 MLR Final between the Houston SaberCats and New England Free Jacks. The boys dive into how New England held on in a tense, physical battle that showcased everything great about American rugby. From Houston’s scrum dominance to the controversial no-call on a potential penalty try, they dissect all the pivotal moments that made this a match for the history books.Then, the conversation shifted overseas as the USA Eagles took on Belgium in an international test match. While there were flashes of promise — particularly in individual performances and set-piece structure — the Eagles still showed they have a long way to go in terms of execution, discipline, and consistency at the international level.Whether you're a hardcore rugby head or just getting into the game, this episode captures the highs, the frustrations, and everything in between from a pivotal weekend in American rugby.🎧 Tune in now and don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review to support the pod and help grow the game in the U.S.! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.