74 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

    It was a Good Run

    It was a Good Run

    Episode Notes
    After an undeniably disappointing playoff loss, we talk ourselves into feeling a bit better about where things ended and look ahead to the off-season.

    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

    • 43 min
    We can do this, so let's do this

    We can do this, so let's do this

    Episode Notes
    We express cautious confidence about the Eagles after the Scotland match, then stronger confidence about Old Glory's upcoming playoff match against New England.

    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

    • 45 min
    Player Awards and Scotland Preview

    Player Awards and Scotland Preview

    Episode Notes
    With the regular season wrapped up, we talk through the top performers of the year. Then we recap the disappointing performance of the Eagles against Romania and preview the upcoming match against Scotland in DC.

    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

    • 47 min
    Even on the Season

    Even on the Season

    Episode Notes
    The season is over, with Old Glory finishing a perfectly even .500 record. We talk about that, as well as the exciting final match against NOLA and the upcoming international fixtures.

    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
    Regular Season Finale ft. Cory Daniel

    Regular Season Finale ft. Cory Daniel

    Episode Notes
    With AKP cruisin' through Croatia, Fantasy Ruckers Show host Ryan Ye hops on the mic and co-hosts with Fitzy. In this week's episode, the fellas recap Old Glory DC's playoff-clinching loss to Miami, preview what's at stake with the regular season finale against NOLA Gold on Saturday night, and catch up with OGDC flanker Cory Daniel.

    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

    • 58 min
    Huntin' for the Playoffs ft. Kurt Baker

    Huntin' for the Playoffs ft. Kurt Baker

    Episode Notes
    With AKP traipsing through the south of France, familiar voice Roland Pratt hops on the mic and co-hosts with Fitzy. In this week's episode, the fellas recap Old Glory C's thrilling come-from-behind victory against the Dallas Jackals, preview what's at stake with the match against the Miami Sharks on Saturday night, and catch up with OGDC attack coach Kurt Baker.

    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 9 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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