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The Glorious Rugby Podcast Glorious Rugby
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Hosts John and Alistair talk all things Old Glory DC - match breakdowns and previews, player news, stats, all from the perspective of two dedicated fans. Releases weekly during the season and sporadically the rest of the time.
About the hosts:
John Fitzpatrick is the proprietor of the Rugby Morning newsletter and host of Rugby Morning Coffee Break on Rugby Wrap Up
Alistair Kirsch-Poole writes for Glorious Rugby and is the proprietor of Tackle the Numbers
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Gift Egbelu - Interview Special
Episode Notes
In our first interview special, we had a chance to talk to Gift Egbelu of the GiftTime Rugby Network. It's definitely a journey, starting with how Gift got into rugby in the first place, how he got into producing rugby content, and how he started the HBCU Rugby Classic. We also get more into the HBCU Rugby Classic, which for the first time will be held in DC at Howard University! We definitely encourage everyone to go in support, with more information and tickets available at https://www.hbcurugbyclassic.com
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 -
Building Momentum
Episode Notes
After a satisfying, dominant win over Toronto at home, it looks like Old Glory is really gaining steam. We talk about everythign that went well, shouting out a few player who had standout performances, as well as discuss a few things that could stand to be improved. However, up next is an unexpectedly mighty foe in the NOLA Gold. Will OGDC's momentum carry them through?
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 -
The One That Got Away (Audio fixed)
Episode Notes
Note: Audio issue has been fixed!
After a second tough loss, we take a moment to reflect on the good and the bad of last week's narrow defeat in Quincy, Fitzy's injury status, and our expectations for the Toronto match coming up.
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 -
Reality Check
Episode Notes
After a fantastic week one and a bye, Old Glory fans were brought back down to Earth on Sunday with a bad loss to New York. We break down what went wrong (a lot), what went well (not a lot), and then John talks to Phil of the Jack's Rangers Show about Old Glory's upcoming opponent, the New England 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 -
Table Stakes: 1st Place in the Eastern Conference
Episode Notes
With last week being a bye, we take some time to dive into an article Alistair wrote about why Old Glory needs to play at Audi Field. We also cover out view of how the MLR teams grade out with our power rankings and preview the match against New York this weekend. The table stakes for the match? First place in the East.
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 -
Starting the season with style!
Episode Notes
Old Glory won, and won with style. Needless to say, we spend a lot of time gushing about the spectacular performance on Saturday. We talk about OGDC's excellent tackling, Collin Grosse scoring on debut, and how things stand heading into the bye week.
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
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