#TFRO S1 E16 - Inner City Rugby - 9/20/2020  - 6:00 PM EST
Shane Young was a very good rugby player in his youth spent in Florida, even featuring for the USA at the youth level. However, he has made even more of an impact off the field with his dedication to bringing the greatest sport in the world to the impoverished areas of Memphis, Tennessee. 

If you've had a solid referee in the middle of one of your games over the last 25 or so years in Florida, the chances that Gerry Fitzgerald has played a part in that are pretty good. Along with his years of referee coaching in the Sunshine State, Fitzy has reffed in over 20 countries and has more stories than a NYC skyscraper.
Special Guest: Dai Morgan

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#TFRO S1 E14 - Women Movin' Up - 8/30/2020  - 4:00 PM EST
For many young, high-level Florida rugby players, the first big, early step in their pathway is to test their skills outside of the state. In this week's episode, we talk to a pair of women who have ventured to colleges and played on national teams, and two other ladies who are just starting their adventure north of the border.
Guests:
Cortney Kuehl - USA Eagles Performance squad/Selects (no official caps yet), Atlanta Harlequins, UCF (Class of 2018)
Morgan Freeman - USA U20s, Lindenwood sophomore, Fort Miami, Fort Lauderdale Ruckus, Phoenix 7s
Sandra Lezcano - Sacred Heart University, Boynton Beach
Alex Wantlin - ARPTC, Life U (starting in spring), Wellington Wizards
Eyal Hakim - Coach - Boca Raton RFC, Phoenix 7s

When Tropical 7s popped up out of nowhere back in 2017, many people were perhaps unsure what to think about the new kid on the block. Since then, the tournament has exploded into one of the biggest youth and college tournaments in the country. Guests: John Siner -  Executive Director and Veronika Muehlhofer (AUT) - Director of Competition

While Cam Dolan is undoubtedly Florida’s most decorated 15s product, even he admits that Perry Baker has him beat in the overall rugby fame department. Join us this Sunday to find out how the 180-pound Speed Stick went from the pitches of Daytona Beach to being one of the best players in the history of 7s rugby. 
Special guests: Mike Friday, Brian Richardson, James 'Doc' Brown, Daniel Palmer

In episode 11 of #TFRO, we talk to four young rugby players who either learned the game or honed their skills in Florida before taking their talents abroad. Hear their stories and experiences from playing at the next level around the globe.

Guests:
Marcos Young KEY BISCAYNE / C.U.B.A. (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Angus Kelly KEY BISCAYNE  / Cardiff Met (Cardiff, Wales)
Tomás Gallo OKAPI  / Richmond RFC (London, UK)
José Laphitzhondo FIU / Los MolinosC.U.B.A. (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Special guest: Lucas Baistrocchi

A rugby match can’t happen without a referee, and a referee can’t thrive without support from his association. In this episode of TFRO, learn about how the Florida Rugby Referees Association works and maybe even how you can become an official.
Guests: Roy Monk, Gary Nation, Kye Martinovic
Special appearance: Jeremy Brown.

Winning one state title is no mean feat for a team. Back-to-back? Very impressive. But winning four in a row while based in one of the most transient cities in America? That takes some real doing, both on and off the field. Find out the secrets (maybe not all of them!) about how the Miami Tridents came to be the best senior men's team in Florida today.
Guests: Hein Erasmus, Jose Bermudez, L. A. Prieto y Muñoz, Miguel Peña, Oliver Hire, Chris Jewett, Sean Murray.

When you think of legendary long-time coaches in Florida rugby history, the first name that comes to mind for many people has to be Kenny Simmons. Involved with Fort Lauderdale for three decades, Naples for 12 years, and now UF since 2007, Kenny has made a name for himself in three of the four corners of the state, and for good reason.

Ronnie Suarez might be the quietest rugby coach you've ever seen on the sideline, and his name has just as quietly risen up the list of the most well-respected coaches in the entire state of Florida, if not the USA over the last few years. Join us this Sunday at 7:30 p.m. as we chat with the former US Marine, current FIU, and Stormers 7s coach and the new coach for Coast Guard Rugby. Busy man.