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RuggaMatrix America

by Djuro Sen

Listen to all the big names in American Rugby every week as they talk issues large and small with Alex Goff, Bruce McLane and Pat Clifton. Part of the RuggaMatrix Network now in partnership with RUGBYMAG.com.

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Episodes

  1. RuggaMatrix America 002 - The Clever Show

    The USA Eagles Captain Todd Clever is our special guest for show 002.

  2. RuggaMatrix America 178 - Beating Canada

    The USA tied Canada and now has a one-off for the World Cup. What happened?

  3. RuggaMatrix America 177 - Post Mitch - What Next

    What is next? Over to you Alex.

  4. RuggaMatrix America 176 - Women's World Cup

    USA WNT Head Coach Pete Steinberg talks World Cup prep with Alex Goff

  5. RuggaMatrix America 175 - Not Just the Shiny Objects

    Alex Goff talks with USA Rugby CEO Dan Payne about ... well, everything.

  6. RuggaMatrix America 174 - Give Me Liberty

    Bruce and Alex talk about Bruce's new plan for a huge college conference, and why it matters. Also - Alex checks in with All American coaches Gavin Hickie and JD Stephenson.

  7. RuggaMatrix America 173 - Can Pro Go

    Pat, Bruce, and Alex talk about Pro Rugby troubles. Pat talks about his article outlining money the league owes, Bruce breaks down what could happen, and Alex plays referee.

  8. RuggaMatrix America 172 - The Eagles Fall

    Bruce McLane and Alex Goff break down the USA performances in the November tests.

  9. RuggaMatrix America 171 - Pros and Cons

    The guys look at PRO Rugby and some of the growing pains in the new league. Is it all it's cracked up to be? Are Pro12 and Super Rugby a threat?

  10. RuggaMatrix America 170 - After the Rio Party

    Happy that rugby was in the Olympics, the guys take a hard look at the USA performances.

  11. RuggaMatrix America 169 - Olympics Are Ringing

    Alex, Bruce, and Pat examine selections and make their predictions on Rio for the USA Men and Women.

  12. RuggaMatrix America 168 - At the Top

    The Eagles finish off June, and USA Rugby gets a new CEO. Alex, Pat, and Bruce tell you whether things are getting better.

  13. RuggaMatrix America 167 - The Goal Begins with G

    USA Men's 7s Coach Mike Friday talks about the Olympics, handling stars in camp, and the food in Paris as he and Alex Goff delve into the quest for an Olympic medal.

  14. RuggaMatrix America 166 - About the Kids

    Alex talks about the Boys HS Championships and chats with players and coaches, champions and contenders.

  15. RuggaMatrix America 165 - Beginnings and Endings

    College playoffs, pro rugby ... and disco? Pat, Bruce, and Alex look at a key week in spring rugby.

  16. RuggaMatrix America 164 - Vegas to Vancouver to Rio

    Alex Goff talked with Rugby Canada's CEO, USA 7s team coach and captain about Olympic Rugby, the big events, and whether there's a medal in someone's future.

  17. RuggaMatrix America 163 - Exceeding Expectations

    The U20 win a game no one expected them to win. The Eagles may win the ARC. How come? Pat, Bruce, and Alex look at it.

  18. RuggaMatrix America 162 - Do We Believe

    Alex, Pat, and Bruce talk the 1st USA game under John Mitchell, and Pro Rugby - reality or house of cards?

  19. RuggaMatrix America 161 - Mitchcraft

    Alex, Bruce, and Pat talk about the John Mitchell appointment and somehow it spills out to Pro Rugby, and everyone's favorite topic - money.

  20. RuggaMatrix America 160 - Be Men for Others

    Longtime Eagle Lou Stanfill talks about hanging up the boots, and London irish CEO Bob Casey touts his team's game against Saracens in New Jersey.

  21. RuggaMatrix America 159 - TR Speaks

    Former Eagle and current corporate CEO Tony Ridnell has been shaking up social media with his blogs on USA Rugby's leadership. Now he talks to RuggaMatrix America.

  22. RuggaMatrix America 158 - Hogan's Heroes

    Eamonn Hogan joins Bruce and Alex to tell us what he thinks of the World Cup from a pan-Atlantic viewpoint. Smart insights, and Alex and Bruce are smart enough to shut up and let Eamonn talk!

  23. RuggaMatrix America 157 - Bittersweet

    Playing in a World Cup is a great experience, but is that all it is? Alex, Bruce, and Pat throw some critiques of the USA performance, and then wonder if they should have done that at all.

  24. RuggaMatrix America 156 - Midway Grades

    Alex, Bruce, and Pat look at how the RWC will finish, and what to think of the USA performance.

  25. RuggaMatrix America 155 - The Other Football

    Longtime rugby and football coach Rex Norris talks tackling, rugby, and ATAVUS Football.

  26. RuggaMatrix America 154 - This Big Show

    Alex, Bruce, and Pat do their RWC predictions.

  27. RuggaMatrix America 153 - Eagles Scare Wallabies

    Bruce and Alex speak head what Mike Tolkin has to say after the USA's wild game against Australia.

  28. RuggaMatrix America 152 - Did they Do Enough?

    Alex, Pat, and Bruce look at the 2-2 PNC record for the Eagles, and who made a mark.

  29. RuggaMatrix America 151 - Pacific Prep

    Mike Petri gives the guys some thoughts on the RWC preparation.

  30. RuggaMatrix America 150 - Wiley Veteran

    USA fullback and member of the Premiership champions Saracens, Chris Wyles talks winning, 7s, and the World Cup preparation.

  31. RuggaMatrix America 149 - Friday Luck

    USA 7s Coach Mike Friday talks about how he got his team to where they could win a tournament.

  32. RuggaMatrix America 148 - A Friendly Wager

    Pat, Bruce and Alex look at the top college comps, and make some predictions. Somehow the Eagles and Lolo Jones get mentioned, too.

  33. RuggaMatrix America 147 - That RWC Feeling

    Phil Thiel captains the USA Selects to South America and checks in with Alex to talk about getting ready for another World Cup.

  34. RuggaMatrix America 146 - Drop and Give me 20

    The USA Under 20s were humbled in Canada, and captain Christian Wiessing pulls no punches in tell us why.

  35. RuggaMatrix America 145 - Mike Friday and Some College Too

    Mike Friday speaks with Alex Goff, and then Alex, Bruce, and Pat break down the USA 7s effort, and take a long look at what’s going on with men’s college teams around the nation.

  36. RuggaMatrix America 144 - Words Out of Vegas

    Mike Tolkin and Madison Hughes provide the insight for Alex Goff as he talks about the USA 15s and 7s teams post-Las Vegas.

  37. RuggaMatrix America 143 - Picks and Pans

    Alex, Bruce, and Pat look at the USA 7s team going to Wellington and the major club comps in the PRP and ARP.

  38. RuggaMatrix America 142 - The Awards

    Alex, Bruce, and Pat talk about the players and issues that were big news in 2014, and look ahead to 2015. And, for some reason, The Wiggles become part of the conversation.

  39. RuggaMatrix America 141 - That Eagle Feeling

    Alex, Bruce, and Pat look at how the USA 15s and 7s teams ended the year … and Bruce sings again.

  40. RuggaMatrix America 140 - Bowled Over

    Ryan Ginty joins Alex, Pat, and Bruce to look back at the ACRC Bowl Series concept.

  41. RuggaMatrix America 139 - Why Do You Play?

    It’s All Blacks time, as the USA faces all-conquering New Zealand, is it all about the buzz? or is it a buzz-saw?

  42. RuggaMatrix America 138 - New Man Friday

    Alex, Pat and Bruce check in with Eagles 7s Coach Mike Friday and discuss the new coach’s picks for Gold Coast.

  43. RuggaMatrix America 137 - Schooled

    Did the CRC change the game with a windfall deal? What does the ACRC do? Pat, Bruce and Alex give answers.

  44. RuggaMatrix America 136 - Eagle Coach Gets Ready

    It will be a busy 12 months for USA 15s Head Coach Mike Tolkin, and it starts with the ARC in Canada.

  45. RuggaMatrix America 135 - Brumby Power in Arizona

    Alex and Bruce check in with Stephen Larkham and Nick Leah from the Brumbies in Canberra about their new partnership with Arizona State University.

  46. RuggaMatrix America 134 - New Season New Problems

    Alex, Pat, and Bruce look into a variety of issues, but it’s Bruce’s grand polemic on college rugby that stops the show.

  47. RuggaMatrix America 133 - Finding a New 7s Coach

    Alex, Pat and Bruce discuss what happened to Matt Hawkins, who will replace him, and what is the thinking behind a program that is in desperate Olympic qualification straits.

  48. RuggaMatrix America 132 - The Go Pro Eagle Battle

    Better performances by the USA, but Alex, Bruce and Pat discuss whether pro rugby could help.

  49. RuggaMatrix America 131 - Getting the Band Back Together

    Big changes for Alex and he, Pat and Bruce talk College 7s, Eagles, and wrap the College 15s season.

  50. RuggaMatrix America 130 - With a Pinch of Salt

    High School All American Head Coach Salty Thompson looks at the first six months of his team’s 2014, and the big tour to South America to come.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Listen to all the big names in American Rugby every week as they talk issues large and small with Alex Goff, Bruce McLane and Pat Clifton. Part of the RuggaMatrix Network now in partnership with RUGBYMAG.com.

HOSTED BY

Djuro Sen

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Listen to all the big names in American Rugby every week as they talk issues large and small with Alex Goff, Bruce McLane and Pat Clifton. Part of the RuggaMatrix Network now in partnership with RUGBYMAG.com.

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