Episode Notes
The big news is the release of the MLR schedule and what it means for Old Glory, but there have also been a bunch of player announcements and the drawing of RWC 2027 pools, making this a packed episode.
About the hosts
John Fitzpatrick
Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
Twitter: @rugbymorning
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
Runs Tackle the Numbers
Twitter: @AlistairKP
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42:48
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42:48
New Direction for the League
Episode Notes
Old Glory has brought in a new player and the league has brought in new leadership, and it looks like there's a new schedule on the way.
About the hosts
John Fitzpatrick
Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
Twitter: @rugbymorning
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
Runs Tackle the Numbers
Twitter: @AlistairKP
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37:14
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37:14
A New Loosehead for Thanksgiving
Episode Notes
Old Glory has added a new loosehead prop so we talk about how that position is shaping up, including an update on Jack Iscaro in France.
About the hosts
John Fitzpatrick
Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
Twitter: @rugbymorning
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
Runs Tackle the Numbers
Twitter: @AlistairKP
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30:25
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30:25
Weirdly Optimistic
Episode Notes
Signings continue to roll in, the Eagles picked up a needed win, and World Rugby is shaking up the international calendar. But the league still exists and John is feeling weirdly optimistic.
About the hosts
John Fitzpatrick
Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
Twitter: @rugbymorning
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
Runs Tackle the Numbers
Twitter: @AlistairKP
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32:14
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32:14
Houston, We Have a Stadium
Episode Notes
Old Glory DC continues sign quality young Americans and also finally confirmed their home stadium for 2026. However the news from around the league is darker.
About the hosts
John Fitzpatrick
Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter
Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up)
Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces
Twitter: @rugbymorning
Alistair Kirsch-Poole
Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby
Runs Tackle the Numbers
Twitter: @AlistairKP
Hosts John and Alistair talk all things Old Glory DC - match breakdowns and previews, player news, stats, all from the perspective of two dedicated fans. Releases weekly during the season and sporadically the rest of the time.
About the hosts:
John Fitzpatrick is the proprietor of the Rugby Morning newsletter and host of Rugby Morning Coffee Break on Rugby Wrap Up
Alistair Kirsch-Poole writes for Glorious Rugby and is the proprietor of Tackle the Numbers