66 episodes

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

The Glorious Rugby Podcast Glorious Rugby

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    • 5.0 • 6 Ratings

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

    The Home Stretch ft. Rob Harley

    The Home Stretch ft. Rob Harley

    Episode Notes
    As we break down the Seattle match and take a look at the home stretch, Rob Harley joins us to talk about coming from Scotland, working hard, and why he hasn't scored more tries.

    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

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Where We Expected to Be ft. Simon Cross

    Where We Expected to Be ft. Simon Cross

    Episode Notes
    Head coach Simon Cross joins us to talk through his journey into rugby, what he expects from the team, how OGDC is growing rugby in the region, where Danny Tusitala has been, and more.

    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

    • 1 hr 7 min
    He's heating up!

    He's heating up!

    Episode Notes
    Two wins in a row for Old Glory! After illness and technical difficulties sunk last week's episode, we return to recap Old Glory's two momentum-shifting wins ahead of 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

    • 53 min
    Until further notice

    Until further notice

    Episode Notes
    After leading off with a spicy take from twitter, we get into some mid-season grades and preview the pivotal upcoming match against Miami.

    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

    • 54 min
    Must win game?

    Must win game?

    Episode Notes
    After yet another disappointing home game, we go into what this team seems to be missing and ask the question: is this upcoming game against Utah a must-win?

    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

    • 51 min
    Hoping for a bit more ft. Roland Pratt

    Hoping for a bit more ft. Roland Pratt

    Episode Notes
    A two part episode after the bye week, with AKP and Fitzy breaking down the draw against LA, then guest host Rollie joining to talk to AKP about where the team is at the first bye week and look ahead the looming menace of Houston.

    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

    • 1 hr 18 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
6 Ratings

6 Ratings

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Good for noobs and vets

The guys provide thought out, insightful analysis for people who really understand the game while speaking in a casual enough vocabulary that the new fan can catch on quickly. I recently became a rugby fan and this pod has been a big part of my education.

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