Podcasts by MLR Kickoff

EP 134: 2022 All MLR Awards from 2022-07-16T13:06:23

Pete sits down while Dan is off getting deals done with all five of 2022's All-MLR individual Awardees. Beaudein Waaka discusses his banner year and how things changed for himself and the Free...

EP 133: The Eliminator from 2022-06-19T13:35:21

 Dan and Pete review the landscape of MLR following the Eliminator round. They discuss the mental aspects around preparing for a game on short notice as a player when you believe your seaso...

EP 132: Living with Ratlers and Chasing Rugby balls with Johan Momsen from 2022-06-11T20:05:35

Johan Momsen joins Pete to discuss his journey as a Rugby player in the United States over the past three seasons with Rugby ATL. He digs into the coaching change and how the squad used the...

EP131: Performing on the edge with Malon Al Jiboori from 2022-06-05T15:50:52

Description- Malon Al Jiboori rose to prominence in the US scene playing for Lindenwood University rising through the age grade systems as a US U20, Collegiate All-American, and eventually achie...

EP130: Returning Home and Finding his way in New York with Benjamin Bonasso from 2022-05-27T18:13:54

Benjamin Bonasso was born in Connecticut but grew up in Argentina. He sits down with Pete on the decision to come back to a home he hadn't really known to well and the process in which he w...

EP129: Flourishing on Venice Beach with Billy Meakes from 2022-05-20T16:28:22

Billy Meakes turned into form in 2021, following an MLR Championship run in the Giltinies inaugural season he returned to play for Australia 7s in Dubai. For 2022, he hasn't stopped from where...

EP128: The Roundtable with Cowboy and Waaka from 2022-05-13T14:54:38

Beaudein Waaka and Mark O'Keeffe join the show for a round table discussion of the 2022 season as both of their respective teams are currently leading their conference table. With a tough m...

EP127: Finding Rugby in College with Nate Sylvia from 2022-05-07T23:12:45

Description - Nate Sylvia found rugby late in life. After playing football growing up and attempting to walk on at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo as a defensive linemen, he wanted to f...

EP126: The Business End and Playoff Picture from 2022-04-30T03:24:33

Dan and James sit down to examine the first twelve weeks of the MLR season and the key performances that shaped the round. They also look ahead to build the playoff picture.

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EP125: New England's Farming Flanker with Cam Davidowicz from 2022-04-22T13:36:57

Dan and Pete sit down with New England's Cam Davidowicz, a player that took the long way and earned every chance he got. Having played college rugby at Plymouth State University, he wo...

EP124: From Wrestling to Flanking with Cory Daniel of Old Glory DC from 2022-04-15T07:00:41

Description- Dan and Pete sit down with Cory Daniel of Old Glory DC who took the long route to find Rugby. After Wrestling at a high level at UNC, he wanted to find the next thing. His...

EP123: The Arrows Return to Toronto w/ Ross Braude from 2022-04-08T18:46:28

Description- Ross Braude joins the show after Toronto's return home to play their first match in the city in over a thousand days. He discusses his rise from Grey College in South Africa an...

EP122: Building a Foundation in New York with Connor Buckley from 2022-04-01T14:39:45

Connor Buckley was on the board for several teams in the 2020 draft. His heart was truly with New York, he discusses the process with other teams. To his luck, NY traded their picks in...

EP121: Honing His Craft Ft Tavite Lopeti from 2022-03-25T07:00:55

Tavite Lopeti's trajectory began rapidly during the summer of 2021 heading into the draft. Although a highly touted player, he quietly went about his business seeking development oppor...

EP120: The Start for Draftee Emmanuel Albert of the Houston SaberCats from 2022-03-18T20:33:12

Emmanuel Albert began playing Rugby towards the latter half of High School, wasn't on too many recruiting lists but found out about Lindenwood University after first getting recruited by Lindenw...

EP119- What Keeps Ma'a Nonu Playing from 2022-03-11T22:54:23

Ma’a Nonu, effectively the Tom Brady of the Sport. Ma’a Nonu has seen it all from multiple World Cup wins, European and Top 14 Championships.  Although he returned to France in 2021 after p...

Building the Dallas Jackals From Scratch Ft Chris Pennell from 2022-03-04T07:00:54

Chris Pennell was a one club man appearing over 200 times for the Worcester Warriors, but instead of retiring, he chose to join the expansion Dallas Jackals. Dan and Pete sit down with Pennell t...

EP117: Evolving and Joining the Expansion Los Angeles Giltinis Ft Matt Giteau from 2022-02-25T07:00:20

Matt Giteau, A Wallaby Centurion, 3-Time European Champion, One Time Top 14 Champion, and now MLR Champion. What is it that drew Giteau to North America and the shores of Los Angeles to help bui...

EP116: Chasing Rugby Ft Andy Ellis from 2022-02-18T17:03:17

Andy Ellis, has been someone who's been willing to grow and invest in the game away from home. He spent 7 years helping guide the Kobelco Steelers in the Japanese Top League and sinking roots i...

EP115: 2022 The Rise of Rugby ft Ryan Patterson and Nate Augspurger from 2022-02-11T22:27:47

Looking to 2022 and beyond. Ryan Patterson, current Chair of MLR Board of Governors, has been a driving force behind USA Rugby’s bid for the 2031 World Cup. Patterson and Pete Steinberg sit down...

EP114: 2021 The Return Ft. Adam Freier and Luke White from 2022-02-05T15:29:18

Focusing on MLR’s return and expansion into the LA Market with CEO Adam Freier. Freier discusses identifying the constraints of kicking off their season in California while also needing to figu...

EP113: 2020 - The Lost Season from 2022-01-28T23:16:46

Touching on 2020 season, with a behind the scenes look at the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic marking a make or break type moment for Major League Rugby. George Killebrew sits down with Pete Ste...

2019 - First Expansion Season Ft. Bill Webb and Lucas Rumball from 2022-01-21T07:01:12

In our second episode, Dan and Pete look back on the 2019 season. MLR's first expansion year and the difficulties that came with creating a cross-border league. Toronto Arrows Owner Bill ...

2018 - The Beginnings Ft Kimball Kjar and Saia Uhila from 2022-01-14T07:00:30

Beginnings of MLR. Featuring Utah Warriors CEO and Governor Kimball Kjar who has been involved with the league from the beginning when it was “an idea on a cocktail napkin” sits down to discuss the...

EP110: Year End Wrap Up, Changes, and a Christmas Jingle from 2021-12-16T07:00:06

Dan and Pete catch up after some Thanksgiving Turkey finding out the best tips and tricks for putting up Christmas Lights ahead of Santa's arrival. With that we wrap up some presents that teams...

EP109: 2022 Major League Rugby Schedule Breakdown from 2021-11-18T07:00

Dan and Pete sit down to discuss the 2022 Major League Rugby Schedule and the implications it has for teams on their path to the MLR Shield. Pete identifies those implications and their impact ...

EP108: A Conversation with Toronto Arrow #36 Jamie Mackenzie from 2021-11-04T07:00:31

A lot has happened around the world of Major League Rugby over the past 14 days. Dan and Pete sit down to discuss the transactions and the moves around the league as we inch toward the opening ...

USA V. The All Blacks, and a World Cup Bid Ft. Ryan Crotty and Andrew Suniula from 2021-10-21T07:01:03

On the eve of the US Eagles facing the mighty All Blacks, Dan and James throw it back to 2014 inviting Ryan Crotty and Andrew Suniula onto the show to discuss their head to head match up in the ...

EP106: Americas Qualification for the Rugby World Cup Ft. Chance Wenglewski from 2021-10-14T07:00

Dan's back, just in time for the massive show that covers the latest developments in International Rugby. Dan and Pete sit down to discuss the Rugby World Cup qualification series that have jus...

EP105: USA Eagles World Cup Qualifying Ft. Gary Gold from 2021-09-23T06:59:32

Gary Gold joins Pete Steinberg and James Paterson to discuss the US successful series against Canada and the looming Uruguay series for Americas 1 seat at the Rugby World Cup. Coach Gold frankly...

EP 104: USA v. Canada World Cup Qualifiers and the 2021 Season Review from 2021-09-09T06:59:51

Former US Eagle and MLR Commentator James Paterson joins Pete to catch up following the MLR Championship and 2021 Draft. The first leg of the USA v. CAN qualifying match took place on 4 September ...

EP 103 Examining the Draft with First Overall Eric Naposki and #39 Gerald Lowe from 2021-08-26T06:59:39

Following the second annual Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft Dan and Pete catch up to discuss how the teams did and judge whether selections were used to draft the best talent available or for n...

EP 102: Looking Back on the 2020 MLR Collegiate Draft With Conner Mooneyham from 2021-08-19T07:00:29

Dan and Pete look back at the success of the 2020 Major League Rugby Draft, noting the successes of the process providing players an opportunity and connecting the pathway between MLR and the Colle...

EP 101: 2021 All-MLR Awards and Finals Recap from 2021-08-12T19:00:47

After a short break following the MLR Championship Final Dan and Pete return to hand out this season's awards. Mikey Te'o moved to Utah following the shortened season in 2020 and was nothing short...

MLR Kickoff 100: Live From The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum from 2021-08-03T19:40:34

Dan and Pete go on the road to the LA Memorial Coliseum. MLR Kickoff 100 features LA Head Coach Darren Coleman and Captain Dave Dennis to discuss their path to the final and the work ahead of them....

EP99: Conference Finals Rugby, It's Just Different Ft. Sama Malolo from 2021-07-22T07:01:24

With Week 18 drawn to a close Dan and Pete look at the implications the matches had ahead of the Conference Finals. In hard fought matches both Eastern Playoff teams enter the match on Saturday ...

EP 98: Three's Company, But Who Makes the Crowd? Playoffs In Sight Ft. Johan Momsen from 2021-07-15T06:59:27

After a rousing win over Los Angeles in Week 16, the Golden Road Warriors fell against Seattle in Week 17 of Season 4. LA, Utah, and Atlanta secure their spots in the Eastern and Western Confer...

EP97: NOLA Gold Win 4th of July Ft Beaudein Waaka from 2021-07-08T06:59:48

With the week that celebrated both Canada Day and the United States Independence Day, North American Rugby fans were treated to some epic Rugby over the weekend. NOLA Gold has transformed itsel...

EP 96: Which Team Makes the Playoffs? Ft. Hanco Germishuys from 2021-07-01T06:59:39

As the days count down to the MLR Final on August 1st, the playoff race has tightened. With Los Angeles and Atlanta likely to be the conferences first seeded teams, who can get 2nd. Week 16 wi...

EP 95: The MLR Playoff Race is Coming Down to The Wire Ft. Bill Meakes from 2021-06-24T06:59:45

Week 14 of Major League Rugby saw the Giltinis face major adversity with eleven roster changes following several injuries before kickoff but they pulled out the victory against SD. The Utah War...

EP 94: MLR's Late Season Spectacles Ft. Dom Akina from 2021-06-17T06:59:39

Heading into Round 14, Dan and Pete sit down to break down how week 13 of Major League Rugby continues to shape the ever tightening playoff picture in the East. The West, even with the Giltinis...

EP93: Major League Rugby Competitive as Ever Through 12 Weeks Ft. George Killebrew and Joe Pietersen from 2021-06-10T16:00:20

Through 12 weeks of the season, Major League Rugby remains the most competitive league on the field globally. The parity from the top to the bottom of the Eastern Conference will take a Battle ...

EP 92: It's Moving Week in Major League Rugby Ft. Mike Te'o from 2021-06-03T06:58:56

Following week 11 the race for the playoffs in the East continues to tighten as every team remains in the hunt. Dan and Pete break down this past week's action while taking a close examination ...

EP 91 The Fight to Win the MLR East Remains Open Ft. Jason Robertson from 2021-05-27T06:23:57

The Major League Rugby Eastern Conference remains the most competitive race in MLR with only ten points separating last place Old Glory and first place Rugby ATL. The East continues to show it ...

EP90: Major League Rugby in SoFi Stadium Ft. Angus Cottrell from 2021-05-20T07:04:07

Week 9 of Major League Rugby action ends as San Diego Legion and Old Glory DC find new leases on life in their respective wins at the mid-way point. Major League Rugby sees the first Rugby matc...

EP89: NY Takes Down the Giltinis Ft Aston Fortuin from 2021-05-13T07:06:18

Dan and Pete break down Week 8's action with New York proving victorious over the Giltinis in a hard effort. The East showed how strong it could be over the west in week 8 with only the Utah War...

EP88: The Lightning of a Giltinis and Free Jacks ride in Los Angeles Ft John Poland from 2021-05-06T07:03:40

Week 7 is over and the playoff picture in the West is setting up for the Giltinis. Their fitness, their quickness, their physicality, has made them the outright contender for the MLR Shield. B...

EP 87: The Toronto Arrows Soar and the Gilgronis Are Having a Good Time Ft. Adriaan Carelse from 2021-04-28T07:01:16

With week 6 wrapped up in the books and teams have settled. Dan and Pete look back on the performances and how they could have gotten them right or wrong. The Toronto Arrows show how hard the ...

EP86: MLR "Pre-Season" Is Over, It's Time to Play! Ft. Patrick Parfrey from 2021-04-22T07:01:48

With the limited run up to the season due to various constraints, Dan and Pete knew that the first five weeks of the season would have a "pre-season flair" to them. Now as every side has had th...

EP85: The Houston SaberCats Bare Their Teeth Ft. POW Dan Hollinshead from 2021-04-15T07:01:30

In week four of the 2021 season, things started to shake out. Coaches made key selections that drove the performance of their sides. The Professor discusses selections in his tactics session a...

EP84: Historic Firsts in New England and Teams Settling Down Ft. PoW Mason Koch from 2021-04-08T07:06:11

Dan and Pete sit down to discuss week three's matches as they noted how tight the Eastern conference remains. The competition on the weekend certainly showed how physical and tight the Eastern C...

EP83: Too Early To Tell, But Some Teams Are Shaking Out Ft. Harrison Goddard from 2021-04-01T07:08:56

Dan and Pete review the second week of Major League Rugby, they notice that there are already some clear favorites. That some teams have shaken their old ways and are playing at a new standard....

EP82: Opening Week Blitz Ft. Danny Tusitala from 2021-03-25T07:08:59

After a wild opening weekend Dan and Pete sit down to discuss the Opening Weekend of Major League Rugby. The weekend defied expectations of putting on a spectacle for Rugby in North America as ...

EP81: MLR Season Four Opening Week Ft Commissioner Killebrew from 2021-03-18T07:04:50

The smell of Rugby is in the air as season four fast approaches. Commissioner George Killebrew joins the show to discuss the rapid commercial strides that Major League Rugby has achieved over t...

EP80: Toronto Arrows and San Diego Legion Ft. Lucas Rumball, Psalm Wooching, Chris Silverthorn, & Zack Test from 2021-03-11T07:01:21

With the days counting down to opening weekend. Dan and Pete sit down with members of the Toronto Arrows and San Diego Legion.

The Toronto Arrows ended 2020 just behind the San Diego ...

EP 79: LA Giltinis V. NE Free Jacks Ft. Luke White, Darren Coleman, Josh Larsen, and Ryan Martin from 2021-03-04T07:01:56

With the season less than two weeks away, the smell of Rugby is in the air. Dan and guest host James Paterson dig into one of the tastiest match ups of Opening Weekend. Los Angeles Expansion s...

EP78: Austin Gilronis V. Utah Warriors Ft. Lance Williams, Mason Pedersen, Sam Harris, Shawn Pittman from 2021-02-18T07:01:53

Featuring the opening round match up of the Austin Gilgronis and the Utah Warriors.

Dan and Pete take time to check in and discuss the pre-season with coaches Sam Harris and Shawn Pi...

EP77: Houston V. Seattle Ft Zach Pangelinan, Ross Neal, and Paul Healy from 2021-02-04T07:00:08

Description- With a shift in the schedule, Dan and Pete check in with the Houston SaberCats and the Seattle Seawolves. Paul Healy joins the show to go over his preseason philosophy and his ...

EP 76: Rugby ATL v. Rugby United NY Ft Scott Lawrence, Duncan Van Schalkwyk, Greg McWilliams, Nate Brakeley from 2021-01-21T06:59:36

Dan and Pete continue the road to Opening Weekend of Major League Rugby's Fourth Season. This week diving into the second match up featuring Rugby ATL v. Rugby United NY.  Head Co...

EP75: NOLA Gold v. Old Glory DC Ft Nathan Osborne, Moni Tongauiha, Andrew Douglas, Mungo Mason from 2021-01-07T06:59:02

Dan and Pete take an inside look on the first match of opening day. New Orleans Gold v. Old Glory DC. They sit down first with NOLA Gold with Head Coach Nate Osborne to go over how the...

EP74 The Gilgronis Ft. Jeff Hassler, Sam Harris, and Will Magie from 2020-12-24T19:49:57

A lot has changed in Austin since Adam Gilchrist acquired the franchise just before season three of Major League Rugby. Dan and Pete sit down with Will Magie to catch up on where things have mo...

EP 73: 2021 Schedule Launch Ft Commissioner George Killebrew from 2020-12-10T07:00:49

As the days count down towards Christmas, more presents for Major League Rugby fans get arrayed around the Christmas Tree.

Commissioner George Killebrew joins the show to reflect upo...

EP 72: MLR Kit Season Ft. Matt Walsh and Jonny Craenen from 2020-11-26T05:00:37

Major League Rugby launched the team kits for the 2021 season, something every single fan base has been champing at the bit for. Dan and Pete examine the offering and pick their favorites.&...

EP 71: Pathway 404 and Toronto Arrows Academy Ft Scott Lawrence and Cory Hector from 2020-11-12T05:00:09

MLR has launched it's league wide grassroots development program and MLR Kickoff continues it's feature of various MLR Development programs. This week Dan and Pete chat with Scott Lawrence, the...

EP 70 Checking in With New England and Utah Junior and Senior Academies Ft Tom Kindley and Brandon Sparks from 2020-10-22T04:23:48

Although there is an off-season, MLR teams have been hard at work deploying grassroots development programs. This is MLR Kickoff's first look at programs throughout the league with New...

EP 69: Utah Launches Stadium Plans and a chat with John Layfield from 2020-10-08T07:00:44

John Layfield, or the legend JBL, is a WWE hall of fame wrestler. He has spent a career in sports entertainment first as a football player in college and in the NFL briefly with the Raiders...

EP 68: MLR Launches Start Dates and Jessamyn McIntyre talks Seattle Sports from 2020-09-24T04:00:34

Major League Rugby has announced the start date for season 4 and has laid down when the Championship Series will take place. An action packed 18 week long schedule with every team playing 16 ma...

EP 67: The Beast, Tendai Mtawarira Stops By For a Chat from 2020-09-10T04:00:36

Tendai Mtawarira played his last season of professional rugby in 2020, where did he choose to play? Old Glory DC played host to the Beast for his final season. We learn that Tendai enjoyed his ti...

EP 66: The SaberCats Outlook Ft. JT Onyett, Paul Healy, and Sam Windsor from 2020-08-27T04:00:54

The Houston SaberCats made numerous changes heading into season three of Major League Rugby. JT Onyett came on board as team president of the Texas Air Hogs. He joins the show to give an overvie...

EP 65: MLR Kickoff x Squidge Rugby Ft Dani Wexelman from 2020-08-14T04:00:43

Dan and Pete sit down with Robbie Owen to discuss his journey from UPS Stockist to viral Rugby Youtube Content Creator. Pete muses that he became a Patron during the World Cup and mentions how h...

EP 64: New England Evolves for Season 4 Ft. Alex Magleby, Tera Mtembu, Ryan Martin from 2020-07-30T13:30:06

After examining their outcomes from their shortened inaugural season. New England went into a deep evaluation and made the decision to evolve into season four as part of their growth process. ...

EP 63: Chris Robshaw hits the San Diego Beaches, Hawai'i Makes a Bid for MLR from 2020-07-16T04:00:56

Chris Robshaw joins the show to chat with Dan and Pete about the ongoing preparations to resume his final season with Harlequins. He then discusses why he's chosen to join the San Diego Legion. P...

EP 62: MLR Draft Recap Ft Elaine Vassie, Tim O'Brien, Conner Mooneyham from 2020-06-24T18:02:24

Following the inaugural Major League Rugby Draft Dan and Pete sit down to discuss how the teams did. They dig in chatting with Dallas Assistant GM and Attack Coach Elaine Vassie from the expansion...

EP 61: Eve of the Major League Rugby Draft Ft Ryan Fitzgerald and Brandon Sparks from 2020-06-10T17:27:58

Dan and Pete do a deep dive into the inaugural MLR draft. They chat with NOLA Gold GM Ryan Fitzgerald and Utah Director of Rugby Brandon Sparks delving into the process of a draft when it comes to...

EP 60: Major League Rugby Draft Overview, how it works! from 2020-05-28T04:00:53

Dan and Pete are back and ready to give you the overview of the Major League Rugby Draft. The structure behind it and how it focuses teams on developing American talent. Two trades have already b...

EP 59: Austin emerge victorious and San Diego is still undefeated Ft PoW Jason Robertson from 2020-03-12T03:35:53

Jason Robertson stops by for a chat with Dan Power and Marc Stcherbina about his journey to Old Glory DC and the first five weeks of the MLR season. Dan and Marc then dig into the fifth week of th...

EP 58: Storm in a Teacup, Seawolves and Raptors Win Ft. PoW Rene Ranger from 2020-03-05T04:29:43

Rene Ranger stops by to chat about his career with Pete and the Raptor's season so far and his outlook ahead of the Toronto match. Dan and Pete then sit down to dig into week four of the MLR seaso...

EP 57: Only Two Remain Unbeaten Ft. PoW Sam Malcolm from 2020-02-27T03:44:59

Sam Malcolm stops by the show for a chat with Pete after going perfect from the tee in Seattle scoring 24 of Toronto's 39 points. Dan and Pete round up the league as the Eastern Conference has dom...

EP 56: The Beast arrives in time for Old Glory, Ft MLR POW Troy Lockyear from 2020-02-20T04:36:55

Troy Lockyear earned Player of the Week selection on his MLR debut, he stops to chat with Dan and Pete about his path to collegiate Rugby in the US and then to New York. It was a Wild week in MLR ...

EP 55: Free Jacks Stun New York at Kickoff, Ft POW Cam Dolan from 2020-02-13T05:36:23

With a wild week one of the Major League Rugby Season, New England Stun New York. The Champions fall to the Legion, the Gold let the good times roll. Cam Dolan stops by to chat about the Rugby Wo...

EP 54: Season 3 and Let's #AskMLR, Ft Commissioner George Killebrew from 2020-02-06T15:09:35

New Major League Rugby Commissioner George Killebrew stops by for a chat with Dan and Pete on the eve of the third season of MLR. Dan and Pete take and answer your questions in addition to preview...

EP 53: The Building of Old Glory's Foundation Ft Chris Dunlavey and HC Andrew Douglas from 2020-01-30T03:22:13

With the season just over a week away Dan and Pete break down the final expansion team in Old Glory DC. Owner Chris Dunlavey joins the show to discuss how he and Paul Sheehy constructed the busine...

EP 52: The Start of Atlanta Ft HC and GM Scott Lawrence from 2020-01-23T03:46:23

Major League Rugby Pre-Season is in high gear with four teams heading to Vegas for a mini-camp weekend. The Marquee match of the Weekend was the Tasman Mako victory over the Houston SaberCats on t...

EP 51: The Ride of the New England Free Jacks Ft. HC Josh Smith from 2020-01-16T04:29:59

Dan and Pete examine the New England Free Jacks as they prepare for their first season in Major League Rugby. Head Coach Josh Smith joins Pete to chat about his coaching journey and the foundation...

EP 50: Seawolves Outlook Ft Shane Skinner, but also, The Beast Signs for Old Glory from 2019-12-19T17:35

As MLR closes out the off-season, Shane Skinner joins Dan for a chat about their season that was in 2019. What it took to repeat from the inaugural Championship run and the foundation the Seawolve...

EP 49: The Legion look towards 2020 FT Head Coach Rob Hoadley from 2019-12-05T04:19:51

Dan and Pete sit down to look at the Legion's improvements and then assess how they've met their needs going into 2020. The only way to make a year on year improvement for the Legion will be a Wes...

EP 48: Toronto Arrows Outlook ft GM Mark Winokur from 2019-11-21T05:07:30

Mark Winokur joins Dan and Pete to discuss the difficulties and triumphs of the 2019 Arrows season. Examining the off-season acquisitions of the Arrows which would allow the Franchise to go streng...

EP 47: RUNY Outlook with HC Greg McWilliams from 2019-11-08T00:32:09

Dan and Pete sit down to discuss the season that was for New York and the season that will be.  Greg McWilliams, the new head coach sits down with Pete to discuss the Eagles World Cup and how he'll...

EP46: US Eagles and Les Rouges World Cup recap, Ft USA Eagle and RUNY Man Dylan Fawsitt from 2019-10-17T06:14:07

Dan and Pete sit down to discuss the end of the World Cup analyzing the performances and the outlook towards 2023 for the US and Canadian programs. Eagles Hooker and RUNY Captain, Dylan Fawsitt st...

EP45: Gold Reign outlook with GM Ryan Fitzgerald, Eagles and Canada at the Rugby World Cup from 2019-10-03T05:27:33

Ryan Fitzgerald stops by to chat with Dan Power about NOLA Gold's 2019 season and the moves the Gold have made to build for 2020. Dan and Pete sit down to analyze the moves the Gold have made for ...

EP44: Glendale Raptors 2020 outlook Ft. DOR Mark Bullock, US and CAN Rd 1 Preview from 2019-09-20T03:47:32

Dan and Pete sit down to discuss the major moves in Major League Rugby as Greg McWilliams is named Head Coach of Rugby United New York and various staffs have begun to be filled in throughout the L...

EP 43: Looking over the SaberCats, US V CAN Preview, FT SaberCats Prez JT Onyett from 2019-09-05T05:17:43

As part of their off-season team reviews, Dan and Pete sit down to discuss the SaberCats 2019 season but also look forward towards their 2020 season assessing player strengths and needs to round ou...

MLR Kickoff EP 42: Utah Warriors in Review FT CEO Kimball Kjar, PNC Recap from 2019-08-15T03:44:59

Dan and Pete sit down to do a post-season review of the Utah Warriors looking at their roster, their competition, and performance. Kimball Kjar, CEO, was nice enough to set down with Pete to discu...

MLR Kickoff EP41: USA v. Canada recap, Austin Elite in Review ft. Andrew Suniula from 2019-08-01T04:18:56

Dan and Pete execute the end of season review for Austin Elite and bring in Andrew Suniula to take an inside look at the major changes the organization has executed in the last two months. They the...

MLR Kickoff EP 40: Pacific Nations Cup Preview, Retirements, and Transactions from 2019-07-25T04:35:04

Dan and Pete sit down to discuss Major League Rugby's off-season moves with San Diego and New Orleans making major signings and re-signings. They then give an in depth overview of the USA Eagles a...

MLR Kickoff EP 39: All-MLR Awards Ft Brad Tucker, Paddy Ryan, JP Du Plessis, and Rob Hoadley from 2019-06-27T05:41:41

Major League Rugby released the All-MLR selections this past Monday which features four major awards: Player of the Year, Forward of the Year, Back of the Year, and Coach of the year. Dan Power sa...

MLR Kickoff EP 38: Seawolves Set Foundation For a Dynasty, Ft Championship MVP JP Smith from 2019-06-20T04:55:53

Following the rousing victory by the Seawolves, Dan and Pete track down JP Smith already on the coaching trail in Alaska to help grow the game in the United States. Just the first stop on the Rugb...

MLR Kickoff EP 37: Seawolves Return, Legion hoping to Dethrone the Champs from 2019-06-13T04:00:18

With the Semi-Finals over, Dan and Pete dissect how San Diego and Seattle defeated their opponents. San Diego narrowly beat Rugby United New York courtesy of a masterful performance by JP Du Pless...

MLR Kickoff EP36: Playoffs Are Here, ft POW Brad Tucker from 2019-06-06T05:13:16

Dan Power and Pete Steinberg sit down to discuss the end of the regular season noting the marked improvement of the Houston SaberCats, but also making note of the strides from New Orleans Gold. Za...

MLR Kickoff Ep 35: Utah Stuns Seattle, The SaberCats rise towards 2020, Ft POW Gaston Mieres from 2019-05-30T03:56:41

Dan and Pete sit down to discuss Week 18 of the Major League Rugby season as it builds towards an intense final week of the regular season. Toronto Arrows rise towards the playoffs off the heels o...

MLR Kickoff EP34: San Diego Clinches the Playoffs, Seawolves Clip the Raptors from 2019-05-23T03:48:08

Dan and Pete sit down to discuss week 17 of Major League Rugby, Pete was away in Switzerland but stole time away from his vacation to watch and analyze this week's performances. The San Diego Legi...

MLR Kickoff EP 33: A Playoff Picture, Scott Green discusses Refereeing, Ft POW Mat Turner from 2019-05-16T04:15:30

Dan and Pete set down to discuss week 16, or rather Scott Green comes on the show to discuss refereeing in Major League Rugby and week 16's games. Pete forgot and joined the show while he was walk...

MLR Kickoff EP 32: Some Mountain High Records, Some Rain, Ft POW Robbie Petzer from 2019-05-09T02:48:05

Dan and Pete get back together following Pete's sojourn of travel to discuss week 15 of Major League Rugby. The Playoff picture becomes murkier at the 3rd and 4th slots giving a chance to create s...

MLR Kickoff EP 31: Utah Finds Bonus Points, and an Oxford Man; Ft POW Dan Moor from 2019-05-02T04:13:51

With Pete out this week, Dan drags in James Paterson to examine Week 14 of the Major League Rugby Season. Utah found life with a tremendous win over last place Austin. Glendale showed they're sti...

MLR Kickoff EP 30: The SeaWall Returns, San Diego jumps to 2nd, Ft POW Jasa Veremalua from 2019-04-25T04:13:24

With Week 13 in the books Dan and Pete sit down to examine the exciting close matches that populated the weekend. The Seawolves fell in behind their SeaWall to defend Starfire and win a barn burne...

MLR Kickoff EP 29: San Diego surges into the Playoff Picture, Weather Delays, Ft POW Brock Staller from 2019-04-18T02:05:27

Dan and Pete break down week 12's fixtures, noting the difference in San Diego from the first part of the season. Some troubles in Houston, but Seattle solidifies their position. New Orleans rema...

MLR Kickoff EP 28: Season 3 Format Launch, San Diego Bludgeons Austin, POW John Ryberg from 2019-04-11T17:45:04

Major League Rugby Season 3 is around the corner, Nishant Nereyeth stopped in from the League office to provide the major details and face the inquisition of Dan and Pete. Week 11 brought some exc...

MLR Kickoff EP 27: Glendale topples NOLA in a Thriller, SD wins at Starfire, Ft POW Mike Sheppard from 2019-04-04T04:08:49

Dan and Pete get into a banner weekend discussing the improvement that Austin has made, but round out the Consistency of New York. Glendale knocks New Orleans off their perch, but remained atop th...

MLR Kickoff EP 26: New York dominant at home, SaberCats get their second win, POW Dylan Fawsitt from 2019-03-28T03:45:12

Week 9 is in the books of the second Major League Rugby season. New York has continued their rise on Coney Island with their second home win in the Burrough of Brooklyn, this time thumping the Rap...

MLR Kickoff EP 25: But Dan picked a draw, and team history made, Ft POW Riekert Hattingh from 2019-03-21T16:05:58

In episode 24, Dan Power wanted to pick a draw, so we flashed back to with some evidence and giving him credit for the pick. Wild scores in Houston bring New Orleans back to the top of the table. ...

MLR Kickoff EP 24: Arrows topple the Legion, Seattle Survives at Starfire, Ft POW Mark O'Keeffe from 2019-03-14T03:23

Dan and Pete go over Week 7 of Major League Rugby action, covering the the two games that were just different for each of their halves in Toronto over San Diego, and Seattle over Houston. Pete put...

MLR Kickoff EP 23: Blizzard Can't Stop Rugby, Ft. POW Nick Feakes from 2019-03-07T04:14:50

Dan and Pete dig in to discuss the extreme elements over the week and the Rugby that took to field. New Orleans Gold retains pole position, and Nick Feakes drops by for a chat.

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MLR Kickoff EP 20: New Orleans continues to roll, San Diego get another, Ft POW JP Eloff from 2019-02-14T05:04:57

Dan and Pete sit down to discuss the rise of the New Orleans Gold in the wake of the power shifts atop the league standings. Review how San Diego was able to get past the SaberCats again in a last...

MLR Kickoff EP 19: Gold Reign, Seattle defeated, and a guest Ft POW Taylor Howden from 2019-02-07T04:22:58

Week two of the Major League Rugby Season has come and gone with high flying action. Marc Stcherbina is in for Pete Steinberg, will he survive? Dan and Marc review the two matches taking a deep d...

MLR Kickoff EP18: Only Ten Points Between 8 Teams, Ft POW Sam Windsor from 2019-01-31T04:33:38

Dan and Pete sit down to discuss the tight week one fixtures that so characterized the first season of Major League Rugby. In the first week of season two only ten points scored separated the eigh...

MLR Kickoff EP 17: Week One Coming in Hot, ft. Richie Walker HC of Seattle Seawolves from 2019-01-24T19:29:14

Dan and Pete make their picks previewing Week One's matchups. With the massive rematch of Glendale Vs. Seattle at Starfire, which MLR side will get off on the hot step? Pete also sits down with Ri...

MLR Kickoff EP 16: Season Two Preview from 2019-01-23T04:59:27

Dan and Pete sit down to discuss all of the pre-season roster shifts on the eve of Major League Rugby's second season. A deep dive analysis of what to expect in the sophomore campaign with two expa...

MLR Kickoff EP15: Autumn Internationals Recap, MLR 2019 Kits, Ft James Walker of ATL MLR from 2018-11-29T19:59:17

Pete closes down the Autumn internationals with aid of Aaron highlighting the performances of Major League Rugby Players in the USA Eagles Squad. Then rounding up the major coaching appointments a...

MLR Kickoff EP14: Toronto Arrows GM Mark Winokur, Free Jacks host Irish Provinces from 2018-11-15T14:38:15

Dan Power and Pete Steinberg break down the Eagles tours in Europe, Pete of course being the former Women Eagles head coach took in the matches against the Red Roses and England 'A'. Mark Winokur,...

MLR Kickoff EP13: Major League Rugby Schedule, The Rugby Weekend from 2018-11-07T21:07:44

Dan and Pete sit down to review the just released Major League Rugby Schedule, breaking it down week by week to highlight the key match up. Pete was also in Chicago for the Rugby Weekend providing...

MLR Kickoff EP12: NOLA Reshape their roster, Coach Steinberg talks Defense, Ft. Matt Hughston from 2018-10-26T03:49:32

Dan and Pete sit down to discuss the latest news in Major League Rugby, giving you the overhaul of the NOLA Gold roster and other transactions across the league. Matt Hughston joins to discuss the...

MLR Kickoff EP11: Inside the League with the Deputy Commish, APC Rounds 1 and 2, and fly-halves from 2018-10-11T04:05:02

Dan Power and Pete Steinberg sit down to discuss the latest in Major League Rugby, Deputy Commissioner Nic Benson stops by the show to take us inside the league. Pete breaks down the performance o...

MLR Kickoff Ep 10: The League Expands to the East for 2019 and 2020, Ft. James English of RUNY from 2018-09-27T03:28:39

Dan Power and Pete Steinberg sit down to discuss the league's 2020 expansion with the announced New England Free Jacks and soon to be named Atlanta based franchise. Uruguay is looking to place fif...

MLR Kickoff EP9: Major League Rugby's Off-Season and Rugby United New York from 2018-09-14T04:01:46

Dan Power and Pete Steinberg sit down to discuss the Major League Rugby Off-Season following some rest and relaxation after the MLR Final. Rugby United New York has made all the moves as they look...

MLR Kickoff EP8: Seawolves Triumph in San Diego, Ft. Captain Shalom Suniula, MVP Vili Toluta'u from 2018-07-13T15:19:35

Dan and Pete sit down to discuss the inaugural Major League Rugby Championship Final analyzing how the Seawolves triumphed over the Glendale Raptors. Pete also took some time to sit down with Seaw...

MLR Kickoff EP7: Raptors V. Seawolves in the Final, Cream Rises to the Top from 2018-07-06T03:19:32

Dan and Pete sit down to discuss the Championship Series weekend in Glendale. Reviewing Seattle's victory over San Diego and Glendale's win over the Utah Warriors. They then previewed the Grand F...

Major League Rugby Kickoff Live @ Infinity Park from 2018-06-30T09:06:59

Dan and Pete are live from Infinity Park with a Preview of the MLR Championship Series.Matt Hawkins and Rob Hoadley stopped by for some time to discuss the vision of the Legion. Mark Bullock and D...

MLR Kickoff EP6: The Playoff Are Here, Raptors No Longer Unbeaten POW Tonata Lauti from 2018-06-27T22:46:19

Dan and Pete and sit down to discuss week 10 of the Major League Rugby Season. Pete sits down with Tonata Lauti to discuss his growth and time with the Utah Warriors. Pete also previews the live ...

MLR Kickoff EP5: Raptors Secure 1st Place, SD Clinches the Playoffs, and POW JP Eloff from 2018-06-21T16:54:45

Dan and Pete sit down to discuss Week 9 of the Major League Rugby Season as the playoffs continue to take shape with Glendale and Seattle Clinching the top two seeds, San Diego's fate for third or ...

MLR Kickoff EP4: Raptors seize 1st Place, SD back in the playoff picture, POW Harley Davidson from 2018-06-14T15:15:28

Dan and Pete review week 8 of the MLR season covering what was the most impressive win for the Raptors, and then possibly San Diego's most complete match. Pete sat down with MLR Player of the Week...

MLR Kickoff EP 3: Glendale Flys to 5-0, Austin and Seattle stay HOT, USA V. Russia from 2018-06-07T17:03:20

Dan and Pete review Week 7, go over their picks and find each other tied at 3-3. Pete visited with MLR POW Glendale and USA Fly-Half Will Magie discussing the Major League Season following a day a...

MLR Kick-Off EP2: Austin Surges into Playoff Contention, Seattle Surfs to the Top, from 2018-05-31T21:44:12

Dan and Pete discuss the Week 6 Results of the MLR Season, Previewing their travel plans on the weekend as they fly to perform match day coverage of during Week 7. MLR POW Brock Staller stopped by...

MLR Kick-Off EP1: The Rise of the SeaWall in Seattle from 2018-05-24T01:53:20

Dan Power and Pete Steinberg discuss week 5 of the Major League Rugby Season. With only two matches on the weekend there were contrasting styles from all four teams. The Eagles will report to min...