RuggaMatrix America
185 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 7 years ago - ★★★ - 3 ratingsListen 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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Episodes
RuggaMatrix America 178 - Beating Canada
June 28, 2017 14:56 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBThe USA tied Canada and now has a one-off for the World Cup. What happened?
RuggaMatrix America 177 - Post Mitch - What Next
June 08, 2017 15:18 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBWhat is next? Over to you Alex.
RuggaMatrix America 176 - Women's World Cup
May 21, 2017 05:27 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBUSA WNT Head Coach Pete Steinberg talks World Cup prep with Alex Goff
RuggaMatrix America 175 - Not Just the Shiny Objects
April 05, 2017 23:43 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBAlex Goff talks with USA Rugby CEO Dan Payne about ... well, everything.
RuggaMatrix America 174 - Give Me Liberty
January 28, 2017 10:28 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBBruce 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.
RuggaMatrix America 173 - Can Pro Go
January 13, 2017 07:55 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBPat, 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.
RuggaMatrix America 172 - The Eagles Fall
December 22, 2016 11:17 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBBruce McLane and Alex Goff break down the USA performances in the November tests.
RuggaMatrix America 171 - Pros and Cons
October 06, 2016 22:13 - 58 minutes - 33.4 MBThe 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?
RuggaMatrix America 170 - After the Rio Party
September 09, 2016 05:05 - 58 minutes - 33.6 MBHappy that rugby was in the Olympics, the guys take a hard look at the USA performances.
RuggaMatrix America 169 - Olympics Are Ringing
July 31, 2016 09:45 - 54 minutes - 31.3 MBAlex, Bruce, and Pat examine selections and make their predictions on Rio for the USA Men and Women.
RuggaMatrix America 168 - At the Top
July 16, 2016 02:18 - 56 minutes - 32.5 MBThe Eagles finish off June, and USA Rugby gets a new CEO. Alex, Pat, and Bruce tell you whether things are getting better.
RuggaMatrix America 167 - The Goal Begins with G
June 24, 2016 23:28 - 57 minutes - 33 MBUSA 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.
RuggaMatrix America 166 - About the Kids
June 14, 2016 09:32 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBAlex talks about the Boys HS Championships and chats with players and coaches, champions and contenders.
RuggaMatrix America 165 - Beginnings and Endings
April 20, 2016 11:41 - 54 minutes - 31.1 MBCollege playoffs, pro rugby ... and disco? Pat, Bruce, and Alex look at a key week in spring rugby.
RuggaMatrix America 164 - Vegas to Vancouver to Rio
March 23, 2016 21:56 - 50 minutes - 28.9 MBAlex 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.
RuggaMatrix America 163 - Exceeding Expectations
February 27, 2016 03:32 - 1 hour - 39.2 MBThe 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.
RuggaMatrix America 162 - Do We Believe
February 13, 2016 09:01 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBAlex, Pat, and Bruce talk the 1st USA game under John Mitchell, and Pro Rugby - reality or house of cards?
RuggaMatrix America 161 - Mitchcraft
January 19, 2016 11:55 - 1 hour - 37.5 MBAlex, Bruce, and Pat talk about the John Mitchell appointment and somehow it spills out to Pro Rugby, and everyone's favorite topic - money.
RuggaMatrix America 160 - Be Men for Others
November 17, 2015 11:49 - 39 minutes - 22.8 MBLongtime 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.
RuggaMatrix America 159 - TR Speaks
October 28, 2015 11:43 - 50 minutes - 29.1 MBFormer 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.
RuggaMatrix America 158 - Hogan's Heroes
October 22, 2015 11:06 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBEamonn 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!
RuggaMatrix America 157 - Bittersweet
October 15, 2015 11:20 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBPlaying 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.
RuggaMatrix America 156 - Midway Grades
October 02, 2015 21:56 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBAlex, Bruce, and Pat look at how the RWC will finish, and what to think of the USA performance.
RuggaMatrix America 155 - The Other Football
September 27, 2015 22:41 - 48 minutes - 27.7 MBLongtime rugby and football coach Rex Norris talks tackling, rugby, and ATAVUS Football.
RuggaMatrix America 154 - This Big Show
September 17, 2015 21:25 - 46 minutes - 26.6 MBAlex, Bruce, and Pat do their RWC predictions.
RuggaMatrix America 153 - Eagles Scare Wallabies
September 08, 2015 09:45 - 43 minutes - 25.4 MBBruce and Alex speak head what Mike Tolkin has to say after the USA's wild game against Australia.
RuggaMatrix America 152 - Did they Do Enough?
August 20, 2015 13:16 - 57 minutes - 33.1 MBAlex, Pat, and Bruce look at the 2-2 PNC record for the Eagles, and who made a mark.
RuggaMatrix America 151 - Pacific Prep
July 19, 2015 22:37 - 54 minutes - 31.2 MBMike Petri gives the guys some thoughts on the RWC preparation.
RuggaMatrix America 150 - Wiley Veteran
June 06, 2015 23:04 - 33 minutes - 19.4 MBUSA fullback and member of the Premiership champions Saracens, Chris Wyles talks winning, 7s, and the World Cup preparation.
RuggaMatrix America 149 - Friday Luck
May 29, 2015 06:16 - 54 minutes - 31.5 MBUSA 7s Coach Mike Friday talks about how he got his team to where they could win a tournament.
RuggaMatrix America 148 - A Friendly Wager
May 02, 2015 11:09 - 1 hour - 39.7 MBPat, Bruce and Alex look at the top college comps, and make some predictions. Somehow the Eagles and Lolo Jones get mentioned, too.
RuggaMatrix America 147 - That RWC Feeling
April 18, 2015 22:54 - 35 minutes - 20.5 MBPhil Thiel captains the USA Selects to South America and checks in with Alex to talk about getting ready for another World Cup.
RuggaMatrix America 146 - Drop and Give me 20
April 07, 2015 08:22 - 1 hour - 35.7 MBThe USA Under 20s were humbled in Canada, and captain Christian Wiessing pulls no punches in tell us why.
RuggaMatrix America 145 - Mike Friday and Some College Too
March 01, 2015 10:08 - 1 hour - 45 MBMike 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.
RuggaMatrix America 144 - Words Out of Vegas
February 19, 2015 21:47 - 44 minutes - 25.5 MBMike Tolkin and Madison Hughes provide the insight for Alex Goff as he talks about the USA 15s and 7s teams post-Las Vegas.
RuggaMatrix America 143 - Picks and Pans
February 04, 2015 21:28 - 49 minutes - 28.3 MBAlex, Bruce, and Pat look at the USA 7s team going to Wellington and the major club comps in the PRP and ARP.
RuggaMatrix America 142 - The Awards
January 08, 2015 23:06 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBAlex, 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.
RuggaMatrix America 141 - That Eagle Feeling
December 18, 2014 21:02 - 1 hour - 36.1 MBAlex, Bruce, and Pat look at how the USA 15s and 7s teams ended the year … and Bruce sings again.
RuggaMatrix America 140 - Bowled Over
December 04, 2014 10:34 - 46 minutes - 27.2 MBRyan Ginty joins Alex, Pat, and Bruce to look back at the ACRC Bowl Series concept.
RuggaMatrix America 139 - Why Do You Play?
October 25, 2014 21:54 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBIt’s All Blacks time, as the USA faces all-conquering New Zealand, is it all about the buzz? or is it a buzz-saw?
RuggaMatrix America 138 - New Man Friday
October 07, 2014 20:46 - 39 minutes - 22.9 MBAlex, Pat and Bruce check in with Eagles 7s Coach Mike Friday and discuss the new coach’s picks for Gold Coast.
RuggaMatrix America 137 - Schooled
September 21, 2014 09:50 - 56 minutes - 32.7 MBDid the CRC change the game with a windfall deal? What does the ACRC do? Pat, Bruce and Alex give answers.
RuggaMatrix America 136 - Eagle Coach Gets Ready
September 11, 2014 22:42 - 55 minutes - 31.9 MBIt will be a busy 12 months for USA 15s Head Coach Mike Tolkin, and it starts with the ARC in Canada.
RuggaMatrix America 135 - Brumby Power in Arizona
August 30, 2014 03:47 - 53 minutes - 30.9 MBAlex and Bruce check in with Stephen Larkham and Nick Leah from the Brumbies in Canberra about their new partnership with Arizona State University.
RuggaMatrix America 134 - New Season New Problems
July 29, 2014 12:32 - 1 hour - 36.7 MBAlex, Pat, and Bruce look into a variety of issues, but it’s Bruce’s grand polemic on college rugby that stops the show.
RuggaMatrix America 133 - Finding a New 7s Coach
July 09, 2014 11:29 - 48 minutes - 27.8 MBAlex, 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.
RuggaMatrix America 132 - The Go Pro Eagle Battle
June 19, 2014 13:36 - 55 minutes - 31.7 MBBetter performances by the USA, but Alex, Bruce and Pat discuss whether pro rugby could help.
RuggaMatrix America 131 - Getting the Band Back Together
June 05, 2014 22:08 - 48 minutes - 27.7 MBBig changes for Alex and he, Pat and Bruce talk College 7s, Eagles, and wrap the College 15s season.
RuggaMatrix America 130 - With a Pinch of Salt
May 19, 2014 23:49 - 51 minutes - 29.4 MBHigh 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.
RuggaMatrix America 129 - Billy Talks
May 05, 2014 01:01 - 39 minutes - 22.7 MBAlex Goff checks in with Billy Millard about the USA U20s, the Eagles, and more.