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RuggaMatrix America

Listen to all the big names in American Rugby every week as they talk issues large and small with Alex Goff, Bruce McLane and Pat Clifton. Part of the RuggaMatrix Network now in partnership with RUGBYMAG.com.

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RuggaMatrix America 002 - The Clever Show from 2022-02-22T06:50:49.388755

The USA Eagles Captain Todd Clever is our special guest for show 002.

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RuggaMatrix America 177 - Post Mitch - What Next from 2017-06-09T01:18:16

What is next? Over to you Alex.

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RuggaMatrix America 176 - Women's World Cup from 2017-05-21T15:27:11

USA WNT Head Coach Pete Steinberg talks World Cup prep with Alex Goff

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RuggaMatrix America 175 - Not Just the Shiny Objects from 2017-04-06T09:43:18

Alex Goff talks with USA Rugby CEO Dan Payne about ... well, everything.

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RuggaMatrix America 174 - Give Me Liberty from 2017-01-28T21:28:21

Bruce and Alex talk about Bruce's new plan for a huge college conference, and why it matters. Also - Alex checks in with All American coaches Gavin Hickie and JD Stephenson.

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RuggaMatrix America 173 - Can Pro Go from 2017-01-13T18:55:08

Pat, Bruce, and Alex talk about Pro Rugby troubles. Pat talks about his article outlining money the league owes, Bruce breaks down what could happen, and Alex plays referee.

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RuggaMatrix America 172 - The Eagles Fall from 2016-12-22T22:17

Bruce McLane and Alex Goff break down the USA performances in the November tests.

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RuggaMatrix America 171 - Pros and Cons from 2016-10-07T09:13:31

The guys look at PRO Rugby and some of the growing pains in the new league. Is it all it's cracked up to be? Are Pro12 and Super Rugby a threat?

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RuggaMatrix America 170 - After the Rio Party from 2016-09-09T15:05:30

Happy that rugby was in the Olympics, the guys take a hard look at the USA performances.

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RuggaMatrix America 169 - Olympics Are Ringing from 2016-07-31T19:45

Alex, Bruce, and Pat examine selections and make their predictions on Rio for the USA Men and Women.

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RuggaMatrix America 168 - At the Top from 2016-07-16T12:18:14

The Eagles finish off June, and USA Rugby gets a new CEO. Alex, Pat, and Bruce tell you whether things are getting better.

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RuggaMatrix America 167 - The Goal Begins with G from 2016-06-25T09:28:12

USA Men's 7s Coach Mike Friday talks about the Olympics, handling stars in camp, and the food in Paris as he and Alex Goff delve into the quest for an Olympic medal.

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RuggaMatrix America 166 - About the Kids from 2016-06-14T19:32:24

Alex talks about the Boys HS Championships and chats with players and coaches, champions and contenders.

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RuggaMatrix America 165 - Beginnings and Endings from 2016-04-20T21:41:59

College playoffs, pro rugby ... and disco? Pat, Bruce, and Alex look at a key week in spring rugby.

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RuggaMatrix America 164 - Vegas to Vancouver to Rio from 2016-03-24T08:56:02

Alex Goff talked with Rugby Canada's CEO, USA 7s team coach and captain about Olympic Rugby, the big events, and whether there's a medal in someone's future.

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RuggaMatrix America 163 - Exceeding Expectations from 2016-02-27T14:32:12

The U20 win a game no one expected them to win. The Eagles may win the ARC. How come? Pat, Bruce, and Alex look at it.

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RuggaMatrix America 162 - Do We Believe from 2016-02-13T20:01:07

Alex, Pat, and Bruce talk the 1st USA game under John Mitchell, and Pro Rugby - reality or house of cards?

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RuggaMatrix America 161 - Mitchcraft from 2016-01-19T22:55:33

Alex, Bruce, and Pat talk about the John Mitchell appointment and somehow it spills out to Pro Rugby, and everyone's favorite topic - money.

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RuggaMatrix America 160 - Be Men for Others from 2015-11-17T22:49:51

Longtime Eagle Lou Stanfill talks about hanging up the boots, and London irish CEO Bob Casey touts his team's game against Saracens in New Jersey.

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RuggaMatrix America 159 - TR Speaks from 2015-10-28T22:43:57

Former Eagle and current corporate CEO Tony Ridnell has been shaking up social media with his blogs on USA Rugby's leadership. Now he talks to RuggaMatrix America.

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RuggaMatrix America 158 - Hogan's Heroes from 2015-10-22T22:06:33

Eamonn Hogan joins Bruce and Alex to tell us what he thinks of the World Cup from a pan-Atlantic viewpoint. Smart insights, and Alex and Bruce are smart enough to shut up and let Eamonn talk!

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RuggaMatrix America 157 - Bittersweet from 2015-10-15T22:20:28

Playing in a World Cup is a great experience, but is that all it is? Alex, Bruce, and Pat throw some critiques of the USA performance, and then wonder if they should have done that at all.

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RuggaMatrix America 156 - Midway Grades from 2015-10-03T07:56:15

Alex, Bruce, and Pat look at how the RWC will finish, and what to think of the USA performance.

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RuggaMatrix America 155 - The Other Football from 2015-09-28T08:41

Longtime rugby and football coach Rex Norris talks tackling, rugby, and ATAVUS Football.

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RuggaMatrix America 154 - This Big Show from 2015-09-18T07:25:11

Alex, Bruce, and Pat do their RWC predictions.

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RuggaMatrix America 153 - Eagles Scare Wallabies from 2015-09-08T19:45:50

Bruce and Alex speak head what Mike Tolkin has to say after the USA's wild game against Australia.

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RuggaMatrix America 152 - Did they Do Enough? from 2015-08-20T23:16:20

Alex, Pat, and Bruce look at the 2-2 PNC record for the Eagles, and who made a mark.

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RuggaMatrix America 151 - Pacific Prep from 2015-07-20T08:37:46

Mike Petri gives the guys some thoughts on the RWC preparation.

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RuggaMatrix America 150 - Wiley Veteran from 2015-06-07T09:04:10

USA fullback and member of the Premiership champions Saracens, Chris Wyles talks winning, 7s, and the World Cup preparation.

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RuggaMatrix America 149 - Friday Luck from 2015-05-29T16:16:13

USA 7s Coach Mike Friday talks about how he got his team to where they could win a tournament.

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RuggaMatrix America 148 - A Friendly Wager from 2015-05-02T21:09:43

Pat, Bruce and Alex look at the top college comps, and make some predictions. Somehow the Eagles and Lolo Jones get mentioned, too.

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RuggaMatrix America 147 - That RWC Feeling from 2015-04-19T08:54:58

Phil Thiel captains the USA Selects to South America and checks in with Alex to talk about getting ready for another World Cup.

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RuggaMatrix America 146 - Drop and Give me 20 from 2015-04-07T18:22:21

The USA Under 20s were humbled in Canada, and captain Christian Wiessing pulls no punches in tell us why.

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RuggaMatrix America 145 - Mike Friday and Some College Too from 2015-03-01T21:08:31

Mike Friday speaks with Alex Goff, and then Alex, Bruce, and Pat break down the USA 7s effort, and take a long look at what’s going on with men’s college teams around the nation.

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RuggaMatrix America 144 - Words Out of Vegas from 2015-02-20T08:47:49

Mike Tolkin and Madison Hughes provide the insight for Alex Goff as he talks about the USA 15s and 7s teams post-Las Vegas.

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RuggaMatrix America 143 - Picks and Pans from 2015-02-05T08:28:22

Alex, Bruce, and Pat look at the USA 7s team going to Wellington and the major club comps in the PRP and ARP.

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RuggaMatrix America 142 - The Awards from 2015-01-09T10:06:23

Alex, Bruce, and Pat talk about the players and issues that were big news in 2014, and look ahead to 2015. And, for some reason, The Wiggles become part of the conversation.

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RuggaMatrix America 141 - That Eagle Feeling from 2014-12-19T08:02:38

Alex, Bruce, and Pat look at how the USA 15s and 7s teams ended the year … and Bruce sings again.

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RuggaMatrix America 140 - Bowled Over from 2014-12-04T21:34:23

Ryan Ginty joins Alex, Pat, and Bruce to look back at the ACRC Bowl Series concept.

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RuggaMatrix America 139 - Why Do You Play? from 2014-10-26T08:54:52

It’s All Blacks time, as the USA faces all-conquering New Zealand, is it all about the buzz? or is it a buzz-saw?

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RuggaMatrix America 138 - New Man Friday from 2014-10-08T07:46:09

Alex, Pat and Bruce check in with Eagles 7s Coach Mike Friday and discuss the new coach’s picks for Gold Coast.

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RuggaMatrix America 137 - Schooled from 2014-09-21T19:50:27

Did the CRC change the game with a windfall deal? What does the ACRC do? Pat, Bruce and Alex give answers.

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RuggaMatrix America 136 - Eagle Coach Gets Ready from 2014-09-12T08:42:15

It will be a busy 12 months for USA 15s Head Coach Mike Tolkin, and it starts with the ARC in Canada.

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RuggaMatrix America 135 - Brumby Power in Arizona from 2014-08-30T13:47:04

Alex and Bruce check in with Stephen Larkham and Nick Leah from the Brumbies in Canberra about their new partnership with Arizona State University.

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RuggaMatrix America 134 - New Season New Problems from 2014-07-29T22:32:27

Alex, Pat, and Bruce look into a variety of issues, but it’s Bruce’s grand polemic on college rugby that stops the show.

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RuggaMatrix America 133 - Finding a New 7s Coach from 2014-07-09T21:29:10

Alex, Pat and Bruce discuss what happened to Matt Hawkins, who will replace him, and what is the thinking behind a program that is in desperate Olympic qualification straits.

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RuggaMatrix America 132 - The Go Pro Eagle Battle from 2014-06-19T23:36:52

Better performances by the USA, but Alex, Bruce and Pat discuss whether pro rugby could help.

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RuggaMatrix America 131 - Getting the Band Back Together from 2014-06-06T08:08:21

Big changes for Alex and he, Pat and Bruce talk College 7s, Eagles, and wrap the College 15s season.

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RuggaMatrix America 130 - With a Pinch of Salt from 2014-05-20T09:49:37

High School All American Head Coach Salty Thompson looks at the first six months of his team’s 2014, and the big tour to South America to come.

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RuggaMatrix America 129 - Billy Talks from 2014-05-05T11:01:56

Alex Goff checks in with Billy Millard about the USA U20s, the Eagles, and more.

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RuggaMatrix America 128 - Put-Up Time from 2014-03-20T08:05:09

Alex, Bruce and Pat look at seasonal changes in the college game, some questions about clubs, and, most crucial of all, the World Cup Qualifiers.

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RuggaMatrix America 127 - Feeling Clubby from 2014-03-03T09:52:57

Is the PRP good for the game? Can the East Coast teams follow suit? The guys look into it.

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RuggaMatrix America 126 - Sevens Factors from 2014-02-14T21:02:35

The number 7 only has two factors, but the performance of the USA 7s team boils down to many more. Alex, Pat and Bruce look at the Eagles on the circuit.

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RuggaMatrix America 125 - College Conundrums from 2014-01-02T20:34:10

Alex, Pat and Bruce look at the confusion wrought by the splintering of America’s college competitions.

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RuggaMatrix America 124 - Haka in Philly from 2013-11-15T06:21:31

Alex, Pat and Bruce break down the USA’s standup performance against the Maori, and look ahead to Georgia.

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RuggaMatrix America 123 - The Which of November from 2013-11-07T16:11:37

Who plays, who doesn’t in the Eagles’ November series?

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RuggaMatrix America 122 - ARC and LVI from 2013-10-19T09:33:33

Pat, Alex and Bruce break down the good news for the USA at the ARC, and we check in with Jon Hinkin on the Las Vegas Invitational.

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RuggaMatrix America 121 - Time to Tough it Out from 2013-10-09T21:47:31

The USA has some things to fix, and they start at this month’s Americas Rugby Championship – Alex, Bruce and Pat look at the USA Selects players, and Alex chats with Peter Moala.

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RuggaMatrix America 120 - That Varsity Feeling from 2013-09-30T17:40:10

Eric Jerpe from Wheeling Jesuit University talks about starting a varsity team from Square One.

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RuggaMatrix America 119 - Who We’d Like to See from 2013-09-16T22:56:23

Bruce, Pat and Alex pick six players they would like to see in a USA camp, and tell you why.

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RuggaMatrix America 118 - Blame and Canada from 2013-09-06T20:29:59

Bruce Pat and Alex look at the USA’s World Cup Qualifier losses to Canada.

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RuggaMatrix America 117 - Qualifiers Loom from 2013-08-16T07:06:56

Pat, Bruce and Alex talk World Cup Qualifiers and the fact last show's guest is now the USA 7s coach.

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RuggaMatrix America 116 - Like a Hawk from 2013-07-19T00:01:16

USA 7s team captain Matt Hawkins talks World Cup, offseason, new coach, and being a pro.

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RuggaMatrix America 115 - The Coach and the 0-5 Spring from 2013-06-29T14:58:26

Eagles Head Coach Mike Tolkin talks disappointment and where to go from here.

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RuggaMatrix America 114 - The Big Games from 2013-05-28T19:25:58

Alex, Bruce and Pat break down USA v Canada, the DIA and Elite Cup Finals, and look ahead to the CRC. All in one show!

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RuggaMatrix America 113 - Time for Champions from 2013-05-08T08:50:29

Alex, Bruce and Pat discuss the Varsity Cup Final, the USA’s performance in Glasgow, and what USA and Canada could do together on the club level.

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RuggaMatrix America 112 - The Aerial Artists from 2013-04-18T06:40:46

The Aerial Artists. Colin Hawley and Zack Test like to get in the air for the USA 7s team, and they want to take the USA with them.

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RuggaMatrix America 111 - Clever Showdown from 2013-04-04T23:37:59

USA captain Todd Clever talks Rugby Showdown, the Eagles 2012 fall, and the 2013 summer.

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RuggaMatrix America 110 - Wildcat Roars from 2013-03-26T13:32:16

University of Arizona Wildcats Head Coach Dave Sitton weighs in on conferences, splintered competition, the CRC, and he’s just getting started!

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RuggaMatrix America 109 - Proof from Provo from 2013-03-08T21:33:47

BYU Head Coach David Smyth previews his clash with NYAC and talks Cougar Rugby, eligibility issues, and the Varsity Cup.

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RuggaMatrix America 108 - What Didn’t Stay in Vegas from 2013-02-22T22:00:58

Alex Bruce and Pat look at the USA 7s in Las Vegas, and delve into what the USA 7s team needs going forward.

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RuggaMatrix America 107 - Everyone Loves a Winner from 2013-01-31T20:53:07

Alex, Bruce and Pat look at the strong starts for club and college, and get into it about whether we want, need, or will ever get another all-star championship.

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RuggaMatrix America 106 - LVI Luv from 2013-01-18T20:26:08

Former USA 7s captain Jon Hinkin discusses how he helped create the biggest rugby tournament in the USA.

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RuggaMatrix America 105 - Inside the Inner City from 2013-01-07T11:58:24

ICEF chief Stu Krohn talks about his youth program, a movie, and a little about why the USA can’t beat Canada.

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RuggaMatrix America 104 - Walk the Walk from 2012-12-15T21:26:23

James Walker talk Tiger Rugby and how we can all help the USA Olympic rugby cause.

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RuggaMatrix America 103 - Winning is Fun from 2012-11-28T23:22:02

Alex Pat and Bruce talk about a 15s Eagles team that’s winning, a 7s Eagles team that’s not, and who will win at college 7s nationals.

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RuggaMatrix America 102 - Moral Victories Still Hurt from 2012-11-20T22:05:59

Pat, Bruce and Alex break down the USA’s close loss to Tonga.

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RuggaMatrix America 101 - Fall Climax from 2012-11-08T19:36:43

Alex, Bruce and Pat talk USA tour to Europe, and also the culmination of the college 7s Autumn.

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RuggaMatrix America 100 - Days of Future Past from 2012-10-19T07:38:57

Losses in the ARC bring USA development efforts under Bruce’s microscope.

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RuggaMatrix America 099 - Jack Clark and the College Maze from 2012-10-03T21:19:18

Cal Coach Jack Clark talks about conference rugby, issues with DI-A, and how to fit 7s into the season.

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RuggaMatrix America 098 - ARC of Triumph? from 2012-09-23T09:18:33

Alex Pat and Bruce goes player-by-play over the USA Selects squad for the ARC.

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RuggaMatrix America 097 - We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Revamp from 2012-09-07T07:19:43

Or do we? Alex, Pat and Bruce (OK, mostly Bruce) rant about a new vision for club rugby in the USA.

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RuggaMatrix America 096 - Are We Good Enough? from 2012-08-21T22:54:43

Alex, Bruce and Pat debate whether the USA’s domestic efforts in 7s and in the college game are really good enough.

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RuggaMatrix America 095 - Salty’s Southern Trip from 2012-08-11T22:31:14

High School All Americans Head Coach Salty Thompson reviews his team’s successful South American tour.

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RuggaMatrix America 094 - The Club 7s Down to the Wire from 2012-07-28T20:26:45

Alex, Pat, Bruce and Jackie Finlan look at the club 7s championships, who looks good and who squeaked in. Plus, Bruce discusses two major coaching changes.

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RuggaMatrix America 093 - Coach Tolkin Returns from 2012-07-19T20:47:10

Part 2 of our chat with USA Head Coach Mike Tolkin as he discusses developing players, reaching out to the fans, and a few comments about some Eagles of note.

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RuggaMatrix America 092 - Eagles June Part I from 2012-07-06T23:44:18

Part One of our talk with USA Head Coach Mike Tolkin and his thoughts on his first three test matches in June.

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RuggaMatrix America 091 - The New College Conquistador from 2012-06-23T09:39:58

Rich Cortez rides in and talks what’s in store for college rugby at the summer meetings.

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RuggaMatrix America 090 - Champions and Tolkin’s Debut from 2012-06-09T09:39:56

Alex, Pat and Bruce rehash the surprises in the CRC, the champions in Super League and club, and the USA starting the test season.

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RuggaMatrix America 089 - Rules and Reviews from 2012-06-01T21:49:16

Chip Auscavtich explains the new college regs, and Alex, Bruce and Pat make championship predictions for this weekend.

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RuggaMatrix America 088 - RMA 88_ College Finals from 2012-05-17T16:37:31

It’s time for the final exams, and Alex, Pat and Bruce say who will gets As in Finals Week!

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RuggaMatrix America 087 - 1A Quarters, Super League Leaders, and a new Pac Rim from 2012-05-10T01:54:55

Alex, Bruce and Pat talk about what happened and what will happen in D1-A and the Super League, and also check in on the USA 7s team and what could be a new competition for the USA 15s team in 2013.

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RuggaMatrix America 086 - Breaking Down the College Playoffs from 2012-04-26T07:29:36

BYU’s Shaun Davies stops by, and Alex, Bruce and Pat give their picks for the upcoming college playoffs.

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RuggaMatrix America 085 - Good on Paper from 2012-04-12T22:24:24

BYU did the job in the big matchup in College rugby, Old Puget Sound pulled off a surprise, and there’s talk about new eligibility regs for college rugby. Alex, Pat and Bruce talk about it all, and...

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RuggaMatrix America 084 - Northwest Vision, Southern Charm from 2012-03-28T19:17:45

Evan Haigh talks OPSB rugby and Serevi coaching, and Matt Huckaby outlines how Arkansas State went from four guys at practice to a national collegiate power.

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RuggaMatrix America 083 - The Warrior Question from 2012-03-16T21:56

Rugby Super League’s Greg Rocca talks about the Utah Warrior debacle and other issues the USA Rugby Super League faces this season.

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RuggaMatrix America 082 - A New Direction Forced on Us from 2012-03-06T17:53:54

Al Caravelli is gone from his USA 7s team job, and we talk to James Walker about the old coach, the new coach, and what all this has to say about how we develop elite players in America.

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RuggaMatrix America 081 - Mike Tolkin from 2012-02-23T07:46:04

New USA Head Coach Mike Tolkin checks in with RuggaMatrix, as does current USA captain Todd Clever. And Bruce tells us what he knows about the new coach he’s known for 30 years.

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RuggaMatrix America 080 - The Vegas Hangover from 2012-02-17T22:52:40

Alex, Pat and Jackie Finlan talk about the USA 7s success, the United States teams that played there, and also check in with IRB Head of Development Mark Egan.

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RuggaMatrix America 079 - The Eightman, The College Man and The 7s Questions from 2012-02-07T20:44

Al, Pat and Bruce check in with BYU captain Ryan Roundy to talk about rugby, injuries and his future, Tennessee Head Coach Marty Bradley to talk about changes in the college game, and break down th...

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RuggaMatrix America 078 - All Eyes to Vegas from 2012-01-28T22:39:31

USA 7s Tournament Director and former Eagle captain Dan Lyle talks about how the USA 7s tournament is making progress.

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RuggaMatrix America 077 - 7s Boss Holds Forth from 2012-01-15T20:31:59

USA 7s head Coach Al Caravelli talks about his upcoming camp and what life will be like for players going full-time at the Olympic Training Center.

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RuggaMatrix America 076 - Clark Speaks from 2011-12-30T21:53:22

Cal Head Coach Jack Clark talks about his team’s decision to drop out of the top college competition.

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RuggaMatrix America 075 - The College Man from 2011-12-09T07:53:29

USA Rugby’s head of Collegiate Rugby, Todd Bell, talks college 7s, the changes in structure and … money.

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RuggaMatrix America 074 - Melville Speaks from 2011-11-30T21:21:19

USA Rugby CEO Nigel Melville talks about the grand Olympic plan for 7s, whether the RWC will ever be in the USA, and the prospect of having a pro club on American soil.

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RuggaMatrix America 073 - Is Good Enough Good Enough? from 2011-11-11T21:25:23

USA 7s captain Shalom Suniula checks in to talk about the Pan-Am Games, while the panel discusses whether Bronze was good enough, and whether the CRC and USA Rugby are good enough in what their col...

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RuggaMatrix America 072 - From Eden to Guadalajara from 2011-10-28T12:36:30

Goff, McLane and Clifton recap the World Cup Final, look ahead to the Pan-Am Games, and discuss some serious domestic topics – such as who can challenge Glendale in DI, is Davenport Universit...

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RuggaMatrix America 071 - Going Forward from 2011-10-22T14:03:30

USA assistant and former Eagle captain Dave Hodges talks forward play, coaching staff debates, and what he’d like to see happen in 2012.

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RuggaMatrix America 070 - Defensive Coordination from 2011-10-17T22:53:06

Eagles defensive coordinator Mike Tolkin talks about getting the USA D ready, talks player and coach development, and gets asked whether he wants to be the next Eagle coach.

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RuggaMatrix America 069 - The Next Big Thing from 2011-10-09T23:24:56

USA assistant coach and Life University DOR Dan Payne talks World Cup, college 7s, and the whole group looks ahead to the Pan-Am Games.

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RuggaMatrix America 068 - Lessons from Wallabies from 2011-09-24T09:05:19

Goff, McLane and Clifton look at the positives and negatives from the USA’s big loss to Australia.

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RuggaMatrix America 067 - Eagles Shine from 2011-09-13T23:04:05

The Eagles open the World Cup with a courageous display against Ireland in New Zealand. Djuro Sen returns to host while Alex Goff is on assignment for RugbyMag.com at the RWC.

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RuggaMatrix America 066 - The World Cup 30 from 2011-08-25T14:13

We know who the 30 players are going to the World Cup, but can they put it all together in a few weeks?

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RuggaMatrix America 065 - Can-Am Breakdown from 2011-08-17T15:58

Alex, Bruce and Pat go over the USA’s two-straight losses to Canada and why the USA can’t score points even when they dominate possession.

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RuggaMatrix America 064 - Small Sports Going Pro from 2011-08-06T21:03:47

We interview an indoor soccer executive about niche sports going pro. And we preview the USA v Canada clash.

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RuggaMatrix America 063 - Captain Clever and the Team that Wants More from 2011-08-02T07:12:38

Our special guest is Todd Clever. We talk about Eagle RWC preparation and we break down 7s national championship pools.

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RuggaMatrix America 062 - It’s Not All Ping-Pong and Pink Lemonade from 2011-07-26T08:29:55

We break down the All Americans hosting NZ Universities and also talk about the club 7s season.

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RuggaMatrix America 061 - The College Game from 2011-07-11T10:49:16

The panel talks College Rugby with West Point Director of Rugby Richard Pohlidal and broadcaster Dave Sitton.

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RuggaMatrix America 060 - Slamming Down Pasta from 2011-06-30T23:21

Alex Goff, Bruce McLane and Pat Clifton talk all things American Rugby. We also hear from Eagles flanker Inaki Basauri.

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RuggaMatrix America 059 - Rocca Talks Super League & Eagles Get Once-over from 2011-06-21T20:04:42

Former Golden Gate club President Greg Rocca joins the panel to talk Super League and Eagles with Alex, Bruce and Pat.

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RuggaMatrix America 058 - Churchill Cup Wrap from 2011-06-13T19:57

Alex Goff, Bruce McLane and Pat Clifton talk Churchill Cup and a much more. We also speak with Eddie O'Sullivan.

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RuggaMatrix America 057 - Birds Chirpin' from 2011-06-01T22:03:22

Alex Goff, Bruce McLane and Pat Clifton are back together for show 057.

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RuggaMatrix America 056 - Red Eye from 2011-05-24T14:59:29

It's a massive wrap of rugby courtesy of Alex Goff and Bruce McLane covering College, High School and Super League Finals.

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RuggaMatrix America 055 - Super League Final from 2011-05-17T19:55:39

Bruce McLane, Pat Clifton and Alex Goff talk about the big one.
SFGG will play Life in the final of the Super League Saturday, May 21 in Marietta, Ga. After SFGG defeated Old Puget Sound Beach ...

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RuggaMatrix America 054 - Bruce Goes Solo from 2011-05-11T22:45:45

Boston RFC coach Mike Diamantopoulos discusses his team's chances in this weekends Semifinal v Life and Bruce and Mike give their thoughts on the SFGG v OPSB semifinal. Pat Clifton and Bruce discus...

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RuggaMatrix America College 007 from 2011-04-27T22:49:46

Alex Goff, Bruce McLane and Pat Clifton talk College Rugby.

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RuggaMatrix America 053 - James Isaacson from 2011-04-26T22:50:16

James Isaacson from Life talks Super League with Alex Goff and Bruce McLane.

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RuggaMatrix America College 006 from 2011-04-21T20:55:56

Alex Goff - Bruce McLane - Pat Clifton talk College Rugby.

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RuggaMatrix America College 005 from 2011-04-07T07:19:28

Alex Goff, Bruce McLane and Pat Clifton talk College Rugby.

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RuggaMatrix America College 004 from 2011-03-31T22:18

Join Alex Goff and Bruce McLane as they look at the College game in America.

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RuggaMatrix America 052 - Eddie O'Sullivan Returns from 2011-03-30T22:57:28

USA Eagles Head Coach Eddie O'Sullivan is our special guest.

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RuggaMatrix America 051 - Paul Emerick from 2011-03-22T22:51:32

USA Eagles try scoring machine Paul Emerick talks coaching and playing rugby.

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RuggaMatrix America College 003 from 2011-03-22T18:46:04

It's our college show - part three - with Bruce McLane, Alex Goff and Pat Clifton.

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RuggaMatrix America College 002 from 2011-03-15T12:29

Alex Goff and Bruce McLane dive into their second show concentrating on College Rugby in the USA.

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RuggaMatrix America 050 - Talking Super League Part 2 from 2011-03-08T17:23:54

Alex Goff and Bruce McLane continue their trek around the Super League teams.

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RuggaMatrix America College 001 from 2011-03-07T15:53:22

Welcome to our latest program devoted to College Rugby. Join Alex Goff and Bruce McLane as they look at this special part of the American game.

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RuggaMatrix America 049 - Talking Super League from 2011-03-02T20:28:28

Alex Goff and Bruce McLane talk Super League with several teams.

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RuggaMatrix America 048 - Mike Miller from 2011-02-24T19:47:05

Alex Goff speaks with IRB CEO Mike Miller during the 2011 Las Vegas Sevens. We've stripped out the bass to increase the clarity of the interview. Great chat.

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RuggaMatrix America 047 - Super League and Sevens from 2011-02-07T16:12:11

Eagles Defensive coach Mike Tolkin joins Alex Goff and Bruce McLane.

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RuggaMatrix America 046 - Japanese Glory from 2011-01-25T17:21:58

Djuro Sen returns to host show 046 with Bruce McLane, Alex Goff and special guest from Japan ... Todd Clever.

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RuggaMatrix America 045 - It's Snowing from 2011-01-19T20:04:27

USA Sevens captain Matt Hawkins joins the panel and we also chat with Jackie Finlan about women's high performance.

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RuggaMatrix America 044 - Ben Darwin from 2011-01-17T13:02:02

Alex and Bruce get inside the head of former Test prop for the Wallabies .. Ben Darwin.

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RuggaMatrix America 043 - Christmas Special from 2010-12-31T18:09:58

It's the final show of 2010 from Alex Goff and Bruce McLane. Special guests Salty Thompson and Scott Lawrence.

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RuggaMatrix America 042 - Olympic Sevens from 2010-12-20T11:57

Alex Goff and Bruce McLane co-host show 042 with special guest Al Caravelli from the Sevens program.

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RuggaMatrix America 041 - Eagles Tour Wrap from 2010-12-11T21:04:56

Djuro Sen is busy on assignment so Bruce McLane and Alex Goff are putting the show together. Guests today are Eddie O'Sullivan and Phil Thiel.

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RuggaMatrix America 040 - Eagles on Tour from 2010-11-09T21:32:10

The Eagles are on a vital tour of Europe and RuggaMatrix takes you inside the camp with John van der Giessen and Kevin Swiryn.

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RuggaMatrix America 039 - Al Caravelli from 2010-11-02T00:00:01

It's all about Sevens Rugby today with special guest Al Caravelli, head coach of the USA national team.
We look at coaching Sevens in depth and look forward to Dubai for the next tournament. Listen

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RuggaMatrix America 038 - The Main Man from 2010-10-26T07:46:29

USA head Coach Eddie O’Sullivan is our special guest. He talks in detail about his selections for the Eagles’ November tour of Europe and the benefits of the ARC.

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RuggaMatrix America 037 - ARC Review from 2010-10-24T09:31:08

The panel looks in detail at the ARC and rates the results v development.
Alex Goff also has a lash at predicting the Eagles lineup for the upcoming tour.
World Cup v Winning - what is the ...

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RuggaMatrix America 036 - Big Louis from 2010-10-15T22:04

This week we speak with Louis Stanfill who is now playing in Italy. We also learn about his family background which is fascinating to say the least!

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RuggaMatrix America 035 - Leap of Faith from 2010-10-05T14:48:56

Rob Holder is one of the game's great men. He runs the Spearhead Academy and it is a great service to American Rugby. But he needs support. We also discuss Rugby at Cal and the Varsity to Club cont...

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RuggaMatrix America 034 - Where are all the games? from 2010-10-03T22:28

This is an epic show.
Former Eagle Ray Lehner is our first guest and we quiz him on his recent stepping down as head coach of the USA U20's.
It's a great insight into the different directio...

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RuggaMatrix America 033 - The Phaidra Knight from 2010-09-21T18:37

There's a touch of class this week on the show.
Fresh from the Women's World Cup we're joined by American super athlete Phaidra Knight.
Phaidra talks at length about the USA's disappointing...

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RuggaMatrix America 032 - Full Marks from 2010-09-13T18:47:07

USA Rugby gets a gold star from Olympics officials, what is the future of the Super League and D1?

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RuggaMatrix America 031 - The Passing Game from 2010-09-08T22:36

Djuro Sen, Bruce McLane and Alex Goff are back for another week and boy does this show get heated.
Bruce believes passing the ball is overrated and that sparks a massive debate.
We also loo...

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RuggaMatrix America 030 - Issues from 2010-09-04T10:08

We're back after a short break and there's plenty to talk about in USA Rugby.
Bruce calls for calm while ranting away and we welcome Alex Goff to the panel.

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RuggaMatrix America 029 - Video Games from 2010-08-02T15:31

The week we get a little geeky with Dave Hodges - USA Eagles forwards coach and video analyst.
There are so many options available to coaches when it comes to video and statistics but what best...

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RuggaMatrix America 028 - The Boss from 2010-07-26T22:32:25

Today we go straight to the top and check in with USA Rugby CEO Nigel Melville.
Bruce McLane digs deep into U20s and development rugby among many other pressing subjects.
The Olympics, Seve...

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RuggaMatrix America 027 - Mike Petri from 2010-07-13T12:54

Welcome to our first show on RUGBYMAG.com.
In reality this is show 27 for Bruce McLane and Djuro Sen but clearly the start of something special with America's go to Rugby site.
We have a ne...

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RuggaMatrix America 026 - The Sushi Dominator from 2010-06-30T14:00

We cross to Japan to speak with Todd Clever. The Eagles captain has just started his contract with local powerhouse Suntory (coached by Eddie Jones). We also welcome back Bruce McLane.

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RuggaMatrix America 025 - Churchill Cup Wrap from 2010-06-23T14:00

It's a Churchill Cup round up with Eddie O'Sullivan and Mike Tolkin. Bruce McLane has the week off for personal reasons.

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RuggaMatrix America 024 - Bruce is Back! from 2010-06-07T14:00

Bruce McLane is back and he's got plenty to say! We discuss Churchill Cup, College Sevens and look at some technical aspects of the Super League final.

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RuggaMatrix America 023 - Grand Final Wrap from 2010-06-03T14:00

The 28-25 victory by NYAC over San Francisco Golden Gate was a great advertisement for game in America and we discuss all the drama of the final with mentors Mike Tolkin (NYAC) and Paul Keeler (SFGG).

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RuggaMatrix America 022 - The Final from 2010-05-27T14:00

RuggaMatrix takes you inside the heads of the opposing coaches for the Super League Final. Paul Keeler from San Francisco Golden Gate and Mike Tolkin from New York Athletic Club.

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RuggaMatrix America 021 - Semi Showdown from 2010-05-20T14:00

It's Super League semi-final panel show with coaches from 3 of the four finalists. Bruce McLane has the night off.

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RuggaMatrix America 020 - Hard Talk from 2010-05-13T14:00

Eagles head coach Eddie O'Sullivan is our special guest and it's sometimes heated clash with Bruce McLane over scrummaging. We also cover a vast range of topics and get the very latest on the Eagles.

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RuggaMatrix America 019 - Super League from 2010-05-04T14:00

USA Eagles backs coach Matt Sherman joins us to talk Super League, Eagles camp and College Rugby. Bruce also talks scrum training with the USA women's team.

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RuggaMatrix America 018 - Coast to Coach from 2010-04-28T14:00

Head coach of San Francisco Golden Gate Paul Keeler is our special guest on this week's show. Super League news and College action.

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RuggaMatrix America 017 - Catch Up from 2010-04-21T14:00

Bruce McLane and Djuro Sen go through the latest Super League news and all things American Rugby.

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RuggaMatrix America 016 - 515 from 2010-04-13T23:54:48

Bill LeClerc is our special guest, USA Eagles Scrum Coach. We also talk about a scary off field incident in California.

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RuggaMatrix America 015 - Life from 2010-04-01T23:39:40

Life University head coach Dan Payne is our special guest ahead of USA Eagles camp. He is also skills coach (contact area) for the national team.

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RuggaMatrix America 014 - Laying Down the Law from 2010-03-24T23:28:43

Richard Every, National Panel Manager, of the USA Rugby Referees is our special guest. We talk in detail about the laws and other initiatives from the referees.

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RuggaMatrix America 013 - Super Start from 2010-03-18T22:55:52

USA Eagles forwards coach and former Test player Dave Hodges is our special guest after week one of Super League.

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RuggaMatrix America 012 - On Thin Ice from 2010-03-12T22:41

This week we take a different look and coaching through the eyes of a Hockey expert, Doug Brown.

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RuggaMatrix America 011 - Normal Transmission Resumed from 2010-03-03T22:27:18

We missed last week but we're back with a full wrap of pre-season preparations 2010. Special guest is Mike Tolkin.

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RuggaMatrix America 010 - You Had To Be There from 2010-02-17T22:06:36

The USA Sevens 2010 are over an we have a full report from Bruce McLane and US Eagles head coach Eddie O'Sulliva and much much more…

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RuggaMatrix America 009 - Back to School from 2010-02-10T21:18:12

Scott Lawrence is our special guest. All American High School Coach.

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RuggaMatrix America 008 - Tall Timber from 2010-02-04T21:00:16

America's lineout guru Luke Gross is our special guest.

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RuggaMatrix America 007 - The Shermanator from 2010-01-26T20:46:38

RuggaMatrix USA catches up with a workhorse of American Rugby, USA Eagles Backs Coach, Matt Sherman.

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RuggaMatrix America 006 - Bring the Ball from 2010-01-19T20:25:45

The RuggaMatrix USA coach of the year Rob Holder is our special guest. The founder of the Spearhead Rugby Academy talks youth rugby in America.

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RuggaMatrix America 005 - The Voice of Reason from 2010-01-12T20:08:30

Cardiff Blues Attack Coach gives expert advice to USA Rugby coaches.

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RuggaMatrix America 004 - The Plan from 2009-12-22T19:51:47

2010 is a vital year for American Rugby and Eagles Head Coach Eddie O'Sullivan reveals his master plan.

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RuggaMatrix America 003 - The Way Forward from 2009-12-15T19:30:48

Eagles backrower Louis Stanfill and USA Defence Coach Mike Tolkin are our special guests.

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RuggaMatrix America 001 - Welcome to the Show from 2009-12-02T18:19:21

Welcome to the Show. This is the show the USA has been waiting for from the creators of RuggaMatrix comes RuggaMatrix USA. Our guest today Simon Hardy.

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RuggaMatrix America 001 - Welcome to the Show from 2009-12-02T18:19:21

Welcome to the Show. This is the show the USA has been waiting for from the creators of RuggaMatrix comes RuggaMatrix USA. Our guest today Simon Hardy.

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