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EPISODE · Aug 21, 2025 · 40 MIN

From Wrestler and Defensive Tackle, to Internationally capped Prop, Tonga Kofe

from US Rugby Happy Hour · host American Rugby Rising

In this US Rugby Happy Hour episode, Bill and Fitzy gave a fun and informative conversation with USA Eagle Tonga Kofe about his meteoric rise in rugby, going from American football players and wrestler to an international capped rugby player in merely a couple years, his success thus far resulting in a professional contract with Prem club, Leicester Tigers. The sky’s the limit for Tonga!   Follow @americanrugbyrising and @rugbymorning for the latest in USA Rugby and MLR news. Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated American Rugby Rising (Eagles Overseas Rugby) since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world.  http://www.eaglesoverseas.com [email protected] Youtube | X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Tiktok | Bluesky John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world. [email protected] http://www.rugbymorning.com Show Links: American Rugby Rising Rugby Morning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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