The Glorious Rugby Podcast
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
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Episode Notes
Several Old Glory players made the Eagles roster for the summer, which we break down, before getting to The Article
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
- Twit...
Episode Notes
The playoffs were a bit of a flop due to factors well outside the team's control, so we don't spend too much time on that. Instead, we look at the way the season has gone as a whole and highlight some of the best aspects, from players to the home pitch itself.
About the hosts
John Fitzpatrick
- Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
- Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
- Hosts USA Rugby H...
Episode Notes
Old Glory wrapped up the regular season with a shaky but ultimately clear win at home, but now faces a daunting opponent in Chicago for the first round of the playoffs. Still, there are reasons for hope.
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
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Episode Notes
An excruciatingly close loss was simultaneously frustrating and more proof that this team has what it takes.
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: @A...
Episode Notes
We talk through the implications of Old Glory's position the standings and what needs to happen for the team to get back in to the playoffs.
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
- Run...
Episode Notes
After a tense, nervy, but ultimately successful home stand against the Free Jacks, we talk about sweeping the rivalry two straight regular seasons and what Old Glory still needs to do to secure a playoff spot.
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 ...
Episode Notes
We talk to Simon Cross about the frustrations of the season so far and how he plans to get this team over the line with just four weeks left in the regular 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
Episode Notes
The loss to Chicago wasn't the disaster that the final score makes it seem, but we go over the ways this team will need to improve to stay in the playoff picture.
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
Episode Notes
After perfect rugby last week, we saw the team take a step back. We break it down the game, including why we're not concerned for the future.
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
- Ru...
Episode Notes
We talk to John Lefevre about his nickname, his local roots, and what it's like to finally break into the OGDC starting lineup.
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 ...
Episode Notes
Old Glory continues to own Fort Quincy, with a win that saw improvements in basically every possible area from week 1. But a stiffer test lies ahead with Anthem.
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
Episode Notes
It was a frustrating loss to open the season, but there are reasons for optimism. Hopefully we see a better showing in week 2 against the Free Jacks.
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 ...
Episode Notes
Perry Humphreys joins us for a few minutes to talk about the upcoming season, and AKP and Fitz preview OGDC's season opener against the Seattle Seawolves, and make their picks.
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
- ...
Episode Notes
Max Schumacher and Rick Rose join us to talk about moving to OGDC and what they hope to learn now that they're here.
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
- Twi...
Episode Notes
The season is so close that there's really not much more to talk about, so we take a tangent into trophies.
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: @Al...
Episode Notes
The TMO system makes way for the newly announced Referee Review System, which is... different? Maybe? We dive into all the questions, answered and unanswered.
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 ...
Episode Notes
We thought the roster was settled, but then Connor Buckley dropped out at the last minute. We talk about that situation and his replacement.
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
- Run...
Episode Notes
Fumie Reyes talks to us about her journey from Hawaii to Singapore to England to DC, where she's now joined the Old Glory staff as a the skills coach.
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...
Episode Notes
We interview MLR Players' Association head Chris Mattina about what went into negotiating the new collective bargaining agreement with the league, and what it will deliver for both owners and players.
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
Ali...
Episode Notes
We talk about Jordan Jackson Hope, likely Old Glory's last big signing of the season, before musing about the upcoming collective bargaining agreement.
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 Gloriou...
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