RuggaMatrix America: Recent Episodes
Djuro Sen
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.
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.
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.
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?
Happy that rugby was in the Olympics, the guys take a hard look at the USA performances.
Alex, Bruce, and Pat examine selections and make their predictions on Rio for the USA Men and Women.
The Eagles finish off June, and USA Rugby gets a new CEO. Alex, Pat, and Bruce tell you whether things are getting better.
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.
Alex talks about the Boys HS Championships and chats with players and coaches, champions and contenders.
College playoffs, pro rugby ... and disco? Pat, Bruce, and Alex look at a key week in spring rugby.
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.
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.
Alex, Pat, and Bruce talk the 1st USA game under John Mitchell, and Pro Rugby - reality or house of cards?
Alex, Bruce, and Pat talk about the John Mitchell appointment and somehow it spills out to Pro Rugby, and everyone's favorite topic - money.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Alex, Bruce, and Pat look at how the RWC will finish, and what to think of the USA performance.
Longtime rugby and football coach Rex Norris talks tackling, rugby, and ATAVUS Football.
Bruce and Alex speak head what Mike Tolkin has to say after the USA's wild game against Australia.
USA fullback and member of the Premiership champions Saracens, Chris Wyles talks winning, 7s, and the World Cup preparation.
USA 7s Coach Mike Friday talks about how he got his team to where they could win a tournament.
Pat, Bruce and Alex look at the top college comps, and make some predictions. Somehow the Eagles and Lolo Jones get mentioned, too.
Phil Thiel captains the USA Selects to South America and checks in with Alex to talk about getting ready for another World Cup.
The USA Under 20s were humbled in Canada, and captain Christian Wiessing pulls no punches in tell us why.
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.
Mike Tolkin and Madison Hughes provide the insight for Alex Goff as he talks about the USA 15s and 7s teams post-Las Vegas.
Alex, Bruce, and Pat look at the USA 7s team going to Wellington and the major club comps in the PRP and ARP.
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.
Alex, Bruce, and Pat look at how the USA 15s and 7s teams ended the year … and Bruce sings again.
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?
Alex, Pat and Bruce check in with Eagles 7s Coach Mike Friday and discuss the new coach’s picks for Gold Coast.
Did the CRC change the game with a windfall deal? What does the ACRC do? Pat, Bruce and Alex give answers.
It will be a busy 12 months for USA 15s Head Coach Mike Tolkin, and it starts with the ARC in Canada.
Alex and Bruce check in with Stephen Larkham and Nick Leah from the Brumbies in Canberra about their new partnership with Arizona State University.
Alex, Pat, and Bruce look into a variety of issues, but it’s Bruce’s grand polemic on college rugby that stops the show.
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.
Better performances by the USA, but Alex, Bruce and Pat discuss whether pro rugby could help.
Big changes for Alex and he, Pat and Bruce talk College 7s, Eagles, and wrap the College 15s season.
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.
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.
Is the PRP good for the game? Can the East Coast teams follow suit? The guys look into it.
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.
Alex, Pat and Bruce look at the confusion wrought by the splintering of America’s college competitions.
Alex, Pat and Bruce break down the USA’s standup performance against the Maori, and look ahead to Georgia.
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.
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.
Eric Jerpe from Wheeling Jesuit University talks about starting a varsity team from Square One.
Bruce, Pat and Alex pick six players they would like to see in a USA camp, and tell you why.
Pat, Bruce and Alex talk World Cup Qualifiers and the fact last show's guest is now the USA 7s coach.
USA 7s team captain Matt Hawkins talks World Cup, offseason, new coach, and being a pro.
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!
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.
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.
USA captain Todd Clever talks Rugby Showdown, the Eagles 2012 fall, and the 2013 summer.
University of Arizona Wildcats Head Coach Dave Sitton weighs in on conferences, splintered competition, the CRC, and he’s just getting started!
BYU Head Coach David Smyth previews his clash with NYAC and talks Cougar Rugby, eligibility issues, and the Varsity Cup.
Alex Bruce and Pat look at the USA 7s in Las Vegas, and delve into what the USA 7s team needs going forward.
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.
Former USA 7s captain Jon Hinkin discusses how he helped create the biggest rugby tournament in the USA.
ICEF chief Stu Krohn talks about his youth program, a movie, and a little about why the USA can’t beat Canada.
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.
Alex, Bruce and Pat talk USA tour to Europe, and also the culmination of the college 7s Autumn.
Cal Coach Jack Clark talks about conference rugby, issues with DI-A, and how to fit 7s into the season.
Or do we? Alex, Pat and Bruce (OK, mostly Bruce) rant about a new vision for club rugby in the USA.
Alex, Bruce and Pat debate whether the USA’s domestic efforts in 7s and in the college game are really good enough.
High School All Americans Head Coach Salty Thompson reviews his team’s successful South American tour.
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.
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.
Part One of our talk with USA Head Coach Mike Tolkin and his thoughts on his first three test matches in June.
Rich Cortez rides in and talks what’s in store for college rugby at the summer meetings.
Alex, Pat and Bruce rehash the surprises in the CRC, the champions in Super League and club, and the USA starting the test season.
Chip Auscavtich explains the new college regs, and Alex, Bruce and Pat make championship predictions for this weekend.
It’s time for the final exams, and Alex, Pat and Bruce say who will gets As in Finals Week!
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.
BYU’s Shaun Davies stops by, and Alex, Bruce and Pat give their picks for the upcoming college playoffs.
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 check in with the USA 7s team as well.
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.
Rugby Super League’s Greg Rocca talks about the Utah Warrior debacle and other issues the USA Rugby Super League faces this season.
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.
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.
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.
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 the USA's poor showing at the Wellington 7s.
USA 7s Tournament Director and former Eagle captain Dan Lyle talks about how the USA 7s tournament is making progress.
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.
Cal Head Coach Jack Clark talks about his team’s decision to drop out of the top college competition.
USA Rugby’s head of Collegiate Rugby, Todd Bell, talks college 7s, the changes in structure and … money.
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.
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 college 7s efforts.
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 University beatable, and whether the national college 7s idea is going to fly.
USA assistant and former Eagle captain Dave Hodges talks forward play, coaching staff debates, and what he’d like to see happen in 2012.
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.
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.
Goff, McLane and Clifton look at the positives and negatives from the USA’s big loss to Australia.
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.
We know who the 30 players are going to the World Cup, but can they put it all together in a few weeks?
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.
We interview an indoor soccer executive about niche sports going pro. And we preview the USA v Canada clash.
Our special guest is Todd Clever. We talk about Eagle RWC preparation and we break down 7s national championship pools.
We break down the All Americans hosting NZ Universities and also talk about the club 7s season.
The panel talks College Rugby with West Point Director of Rugby Richard Pohlidal and broadcaster Dave Sitton.
Alex Goff, Bruce McLane and Pat Clifton talk all things American Rugby. We also hear from Eagles flanker Inaki Basauri.
Former Golden Gate club President Greg Rocca joins the panel to talk Super League and Eagles with Alex, Bruce and Pat.
Alex Goff, Bruce McLane and Pat Clifton talk Churchill Cup and a much more. We also speak with Eddie O'Sullivan.
It's a massive wrap of rugby courtesy of Alex Goff and Bruce McLane covering College, High School and Super League Finals.
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 in the semis Saturday 53-22.
Life edged Boston 27-23 to book their spot in the final.
This is SFGG’s third straight appearance in the Super League championship match. They defeated Belmont Shore in 2009 and lost to NYAC in 2010.
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 discuss the college Quarterfinal matches and give their thoughts
Alex Goff and Bruce McLane dive into their second show concentrating on College Rugby in the USA.
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.
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.
Djuro Sen returns to host show 046 with Bruce McLane, Alex Goff and special guest from Japan ... Todd Clever.
USA Sevens captain Matt Hawkins joins the panel and we also chat with Jackie Finlan about women's high performance.
Alex and Bruce get inside the head of former Test prop for the Wallabies .. Ben Darwin.
It's the final show of 2010 from Alex Goff and Bruce McLane. Special guests Salty Thompson and Scott Lawrence.
Alex Goff and Bruce McLane co-host show 042 with special guest Al Caravelli from the Sevens program.
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.
The Eagles are on a vital tour of Europe and RuggaMatrix takes you inside the camp with John van der Giessen and Kevin Swiryn.
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.
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.
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 priority?
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!
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 controversy.
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 directions people are pushing in American Rugby.
We also speak with a football player who now wants to follow a rugby dream.
James Aldridge is one of many young Americans making the leap to our game ... problem is ... where are all the games?
There are several burning issues in this one .. a show not to miss is you care about American rugby.
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 exit before the semi-finals.
We also talk about the future of women's rugby and what needs to be done to restore the USA to the top.
Bruce and Alex discuss DI and we acknowledge the passing of coaching legend Jim Greenwood.
USA Rugby gets a gold star from Olympics officials, what is the future of the Super League and D1?
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 look at lessons the Eagles can learn from the Tri Nations.
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.
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 suits your needs?
Dave is the man when it comes to breaking down your performance during a game or training.
Rugby USA is leading the way on many fronts but it's all about balance.
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, Sevens and funding are just some of the issues we deal with today.
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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 new name, website and look - so what better way to start than with an exclusive chat with Mike Petri just hours before he leaves for Sale in England.
The USA scrumhalf will play in the Guinness Premiership this coming season and we get the very latest from the man himself.
We also welcome back a show favourite in Eagles assistant coach and head coach of Life University - Dan Payne.
Aside from Mike's move we cover a lot of ground in this show, including 7's, college and high school rugby.
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.
It's a Churchill Cup round up with Eddie O'Sullivan and Mike Tolkin. Bruce McLane has the week off for personal reasons.
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.
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).
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.
It's Super League semi-final panel show with coaches from 3 of the four finalists. Bruce McLane has the night off.
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.
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.
Head coach of San Francisco Golden Gate Paul Keeler is our special guest on this week's show. Super League news and College action.
Bruce McLane and Djuro Sen go through the latest Super League news and all things Amercian Rugby.
Bill LeClerc is our special guest, USA Eagles Scrum Coach. We also talk about a scary off field incident in California.
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.
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.
USA Eagles forwards coach and former Test player Dave Hodges is our special guest after week one of Super League.
This week we take a different look and coaching through the eyes of a Hockey expert, Doug Brown.
We missed last week but we're back with a full wrap of pre-season preparations 2010. Special guest is Mike Tolkin.
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…
RuggaMatrix USA catches up with a workhorse of American Rugby, USA Eagles Backs Coach, Matt Sherman.
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.
2010 is a vital year for American Rugby and Eagles Head Coach Eddie O'Sullivan reveals his master plan.
Eagles backrower Louis Stanfill and USA Defence Coach Mike Tolkin are our special guests.
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.