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
Episodes
Episode Notes
Old Glory may not be in the finals, but we give out thoughts anyway. We also go into some of the recent news about the rugby player's association.
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 Rug...
Episode Notes
Despite a quiet confidence heading into the playoffs, Old Glory's season came to a disappointing end on Saturday. We talk about the game and where the team goes from 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
Episode Notes
The regular season is finished, so it's time for some knock-out rugby! We break down Old Glory's chances and strategies against Chicago in the conference semifinals.
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
We break down the most chaotic and frustrating match of OGDC's season and preview what still has to be sorted out in the final round of the regular season.
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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
- T...
Episode Notes
We talk about Old Glory's regular season sweep of the Free Jacks and break down a match that was ropey but good enough for a win, then talk about how this positions the team for a potential run to the top of the table in the East.
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
- Tw...
Episode Notes
Spirits are high with Old Glory on a three-match win streak having just put up 7 tries against Anthem on the road. We break down what went well in that match, as well as the various playoff permutations that could see OGDC hosting a home playoff match.
About the hosts
John Fitzpatrick
- Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
- Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
- Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hou...
Episode Notes
We review the rain-soaked win on Tuesday and how it sets up Old Glory for the final stretch of the 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: @Ali...
Episode Notes
As Old Glory goes into an odd midweek match, we talk about what went right against Utah and whether this is a turning point for the team.
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 T...
Episode Notes
Guest co-host Ryan Ye steps in for Fitzy as we try to stay positive breaking down yet another loss. We also talk to head coach Simon Cross about what's gone wrong with the team recently and what everyone's doing to get things back on track.
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...
Episode Notes
Old Glory breaks the home winning streak when the comeback falls just short against Miami, but we dive more into the bigger picture - why has this team become so inconsistent, and what can they to get back on the right track?
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...
Episode Notes
In which there is a quarter of an hour's general bafflement about the state of the team, musings on the league's general defiance of predictability, concerns about players compelled to inaction through injury, and a set of predictions that nevertheless express some confidence that Old Glory will return to form.
About the hosts
John Fitzpatrick
- Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
- Hosts MLR Coffee B...
Episode Notes
John Rizzo joins us to talk about what the team got wrong against LA and how the turned it around against Seattle last weekend.
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
We try (unsuccessfully) to figure out the truly weird match against LA this past weekend, then preview to upcoming match against the Seattle SeaWolves.
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...
Episode Notes
We revel in the glow of a rivalry win for a bit, then turn our sights to a potentially tricky opponent in LA.
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: @...
Episode Notes
Recording in person in upper Senate park, we go over the schedule announcements from USA Rugby, why we have confidence in this team after a loss to Chicago, and where Old Glory can go from 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 ...
Episode Notes
Last weekend, Jama played his 50th March with OGDC, so we got the vice captain on to talk about his journey with Old Glory and where he's going from here. We also break down the Anthem win and preview a fearsome-looking Chicago side.
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 ...
Episode Notes
After a frustrating loss at home, we break down where things went wrong, but also what things went right and why we're still confident 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...
Episode Notes
Old Glory winger Axel Muller hopped on the pod to talk to us about his season-opening hat trick, trusting his teammates, his US eligibility, what it's like playing in different countries, and more.
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
Alista...
Episode Notes
It's time for rugby in person again! San Diego is at the top of the standings and represent a formidable opponent, but Old Glory is due some revenge.
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 breakdown the last-minute, season-opening win over Miami in detail. There was a lot to like, a lot to work on, but one thing is clear - lifting the shield at the end of the season is definitely on the table.
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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