Episodes

  • Will Hooley Intro Jingle - England Goes Country

    Will Hooley Intro Jingle - England Goes Country
    Jan 26 2025
    BONUS EPISODE: US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Intro Jingles! For Season 5, Episode 2, guest Will Hooley… Will is now full America, dropping the country hits on his regular playlist. Listen to our interview with Bryan Ray and Will Hooley on the latest up and coming USA Eagle stars. LYRICS: Hey Bill and Fitzy, let me take it from here.... And now, we introduce our second guest To opponents on field, He was a pest Flyhalf, Fullback, whatever was best Now, sports commentary is his trade The man behind the mike A young Bill Baker, a fan once said The Rugby Rundown, co-host next to his name USA Eagle 517 The man, on the scene And now, Please welcome to the show, We’re sure you’ll know… The man, the myth, Will Hooley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • Bryan Ray Intro Jingle - Canada meets Billy Ray Cyrus

    Bryan Ray Intro Jingle - Canada meets Billy Ray Cyrus
    Jan 26 2025
    BONUS EPISODE: US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Intro Jingles! For Season 5, Episode 2, guest Bryan Ray, Americas Rugby News, is introduced with a touch of Canada and a sober Billy Ray Cyrus… Listen to our interview with Bryan Ray and Will Hooley on the latest up and coming USA Eagle stars. LYRICS: America Rugby News Canadian rugby fan Tonight we have the Info Man The deep source on North American rugby, Canada, America, and maybe some other country… Bryan has forgotten more about rugby, than Bill and Fitzy ever would ever know. Oh, did we mention, he once wore gloves as a scrum half? The New England Free Jacks biggest supporter somehow puts up with Matt McCarthy And now, here to chat about U-S-A Up and Coming Players Let’s welcome to the show, Bryan Ray! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • Up and Coming Eagles - Bryan Ray & Will Hooley

    Up and Coming Eagles - Bryan Ray & Will Hooley
    Jan 23 2025
    Bill and Fitzy welcome Bryan Ray from Americas Rugby News, and Co-host of The Rugby Rundown and former rugby international, USA Eagle 517, Will Hooley to talk about the future of the Men’s Eagles. Who should we keep an eye on, who’s exciting and do we think will be the most impactful Eagles down the road. Will, Bryan, Bill and Fitzy dive into how these players could make an impact on the program for years. Payton Telea-Ilalio Shilo Klein Seth Smith Kaleb Geiger Pono Davis Mikey Gandy Rick Rose Mikaea Wynyard Sam Golla Makeen Alikhan Devin Short Nafi Ma’afu Ethan McVeigh Spencer Huntley Solomon Williams Karl Keene Oliver Cline Rand Santos Ben Pollack Davy Coetzer Dominic Besag Erich Storti Junior Gafa Keelan Farrell Noah Brown Waisea Bainibure Corbin Smith Steffan Crimp And more! USRHHL Jingle writing team also releases two new intro songs for Will and Bryan. Instant hits! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Philippa Tuttiett Intro Jingle - Motown meets Funk and Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch

    Philippa Tuttiett Intro Jingle - Motown meets Funk and Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch
    Jan 17 2025
    Introducing, US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Intro Jingles! For Season 5, Episode 1, guest Philippa Tuttiett is welcomed by this gem inspired by Motown, Funk and possibly some Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch! It’s a good vibration… Listen to our interview with Philippa about Ilona Maher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 min
  • The “Ilona Maher Effect” with Rugby Analyst, Philippa Tuttiett

    The “Ilona Maher Effect” with Rugby Analyst, Philippa Tuttiett
    Jan 15 2025
    The “Ilona Maher Effect” with Rugby Analyst, Philippa Tuttiett We kick off US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Season 5 talking about one of the world’s biggest rugby stars, Ilona Maher. And no one better to have one than Rugby Analyst, former Welsh International in 7s and 15s, and the owner of her own building company, Philippa Tuttiett. We discuss the arrival of Ilona Maher and how she is helping grow the game, on and off the pitch. What influence has she had on the game and specifically, PWR and the Bristol Bears, her PWR club. Also we dig into the other Eagles playing in PWR and find out more about those non-Eagles as well. Lots of excitement in England right now, and lots to talk about on the show! Also, listen for Philippa’s new intro song, it’s an instant hit! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • BEST OF Season 4: The Cursing Dubliner; USA Flyhalf, AJ MacGinty

    BEST OF Season 4: The Cursing Dubliner; USA Flyhalf, AJ MacGinty
    Dec 22 2024
    On this BEST OF SEASON 4 episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, Bill & Fitzy welcomed USA flyhalf, AJ MacGinty while in preparations to face Tonga. Funny moments ensued, including a new jingle written just for this podcast episode, AJ on his cursing ways to motivate, the physicality of these test matches, and, AJ talks about the exciting style of play Bristol Bears’ present to their fans this season, including, what is next for AJ since his contract is up at the end of this season. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • 7s superstar Maddison Levi has met her match… Her name is Nia Toliver

    7s superstar Maddison Levi has met her match… Her name is Nia Toliver
    Dec 19 2024
    7s superstar Maddison Levi has met her match… Her name is Nia Toliver On this episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, Bill & Fitzy welcome the newest sensation to hit the Rugby Sevens scene, USA Eagle, Nia Toliver! Fresh off her star-worthy performances on debut in Dubai and Cape Town, turning rugby fans heads around the globe, Toliver talks about grabbing the moment and running with it, literally! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • BEST OF SEASON 4 - Exit Interview with Former USA 7s Men’s Head Coach, Mike Friday

    BEST OF SEASON 4 - Exit Interview with Former USA 7s Men’s Head Coach, Mike Friday
    Dec 12 2024
    On this BEST OF SEASON 4 episode of US Rugby Happy Hour Podcast, Mike Friday, who announced he was stepping down as the USA 7s Men’s Head Coaching role after a decade at the helm joined Bill and John to talk about his time building the men’s programs, the difficulties of doing so and the high’s he experienced. Mike also talked about the side’s difficulties in the this year’s Olympics in Paris, Golden Eagles impact on the program, and, what’s next? No matter whatever Mike does next, we’re sure to see those amazing bucket hats!! 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 QuickTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins