Late to the Breakdown

Late to the Breakdown

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Late to the Breakdown episodes

  • Ep. 8: Timaris Montano (Indigenous Warriors Rugby Club)

    Join me for a powerful and exciting conversation with Timaris Montano, the founder and head coach of Indigenous Warriors Rugby Club. We discuss her time founding and running Gallup Youth Rugby, life in Gallup, NM on the edge of the Navajo Reservation, native life, as well as being the recipient of a Premiership Rugby Scholarship and the journey of the Indigenous Warriors Rugby Club.

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    1 hr 15 min
  • Ep. 7: Dan Lyle

    I'm joined today by Eagles and Bath RFC legend, Dan Lyle. We talk about his rugby journey from American football to the USA rugby national team, about collegiate rugby, putting on a 7s tournament, and the possibility of the USA hosting the 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups!

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    1 hr 6 min
  • Ep. 6: Ryan Gray (West Des Moines Wombats)

    Join me for a conversation with Ryan Gray, one of the founders of the West Des Moines Wombats rugby club. We talk about starting a rugby club, promoting a culture of inclusivity and balancing the social with the competitive. Also, find out the three degrees of separation in rugby between me and Des Moines, Iowa. Also, an announcement about my rugby career that no one asked for.

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    1 hr 5 min
  • Ep. 5: Samantha Lovett

    This episode features Samantha Lovett who is on the forefront of spreading rugby via social media. Her videos on TikTok and elsewhere have been viewed by people all over the world and she has worked with organizations like World Rugby, Six Nations, and Ball Carrier. Sam is a great person spreading not just the fun parts of rugby, but also bringing awareness to bigger issues like equality and mental health.

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    57 min
  • Ep. 4: Bruce McLane (New York Athletic Club)

    Join me for a conversation with NYAC's Bruce McLane. We talk about a wide range of topics, including coaching, rugby culture, 9/11, and a well-placed 4/20 reference. I hope you enjoy this supersized episode as much as I did!

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    1 hr 35 min
  • Ep. 3: El Paso Rugby Club

    I sat down with Arilene, Susan, and Kerry from the brand new El Paso Rugby Club. We talked about starting a new club in the midst of a pandemic, about building a women's rugby club in El Paso, and unexpected joys along the way. 

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    1 hr 4 min
  • Ep. 2: Kevin Flynn (Seattle RFC)

    Join me for a conversation with Kevin Flynn, president of Seattle Rugby Club. We talk about what it means to be a community rugby club, the different initiatives Seattle RFC has going on, and what it means to build a rugby culture. Also, pet dogs and what rugby position they'd play.

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    1 hr 10 min
  • Ep. 1: Alex Carlson (Old Breed Rugby)

    Alex and I discuss Old Breed Rugby and how military and rugby culture overlaps so much. We also discuss his new job at Longwood University men's rugby and his youth rugby organization, Battlefield Rugby. 

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    1 hr 5 min
  • Ep. 0: Trailer

    Welcome to Late to the Breakdown! Join Adam Hughes as we explore the landscape and culture of American rugby. 

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    9 min

About Late to the Breakdown

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A deep dive into all aspects of American rugby culture. We go beyond the beer, bruises, and meathead stereotypes and hear stories from across the rugby landscape - youth, grassroots, local clubs, professionals, social, and national team members all sharing their stories of what rugby has meant to them.