Rugby Offloads

Rugby Today contributor Jake Frechette joins Pat for an old school S.W.O.T. analysis of Major League Rugby post-inaugural season. We also discuss what we think we know about the rules of engagement for the offseason and what to expect in season two. And we talk #RWC7s because why not?

We've got you covered for all things 7s World Cup as Pat talks to Eagle stars Danny Barrett, Alev Kelter and Naya Tapper. Barrett tells us how the Eagles will attack the knockout format, what it's gonna be like playing at the home of his childhood baseball team, and how it's been having the HSBC cameras following the boys around all season for "The Pioneers". Alev and Naya talk about what their metrics are for success, work the team's been doing with a sports psychologist, chasing Vix Folayan for the title of USA's all-time leading try scorer, and they weigh in on gender inequity in the game.

Seattle Seawolves scrumhalf and head coach Phil Mack comes on in the lead up to the inaugural Major League Rugby Championship to discuss the dynamics of being a player/coach, Seattle's season as a whole and the upcoming bout with the Glendale Raptors.

University of Arizona head coach Sean Duffy comes on to discuss Operation Silver Fern, during which he essentially catfished a recruiting service. He also talks the Wild West of recruiting and shares his experiences from age-grade.

Former Team USA/NYAC/Xavier and current Rugby United New York head coach Mike Tolkin comes on to discuss the Eagles' scalp over Scotland, his experiences with some of the heroes of that game, what needs to be done to fix the age-grade system and the origins of Nigel Melville and Will Chang's still birth, RIM. We also honor the memory of late John Kelly, father of former Eagle/Cal/Xavier great Seamus Kelly.

K&P discuss Kyle's irrational hatred for the All Blacks, Scott LaValla conspiracy theories, MLR MVP candidates and all things USA versus Russia and Scotland. (All things should read only insignificant things.)

Congress member Steve Lewis unloads on USA Rugby governance issues, retention of Jeremiah Johnson, RIM failure and more.

Houston Sabercats captain Kyle Sumsion & Rugby Today Head Writer Pat Clifton break down NOLA's win over Houston and Seattle's sold-out victory over Utah, as well as Lindenwood's dominant run to a 7s title and Boys HS Nationals.

Pat & Kyle go over Major League Rugby's week 4 results, they worship at the throne of Paul Lasike, Pat tells a John Goodman story, Kyle reveals his all-time favorite player (spoiler: it's Alev Kelter), and Sumsion predicts next week's slate.

Pilot episode of the snack-sized Monday Morning Halfback with Rugby Today's Pat Clifton and Kyle Sumsion, captain of the Houston Sabercats. This first show is one part preview one part review following MLR's third week and the conclusion of the college 15s playoffs.