RuggaMatrix America - GoffRugbyReport

A podcast featuring Bruce McLane and Alex Goff about American rugby, its issues, its problems, its successes, and why Bruce (especially) and sometimes Alex have the solutions.

Scott Lawrence at the CRAA Fall Classic 12/10/2024

Scott Lawrence at the CRAA Fall Classic Alex Goff talks to USA Men's 15s Head Coach Scott Lawrence about the CRAA Fall Classic, working high-performance colleges into the pathway conversation, the CRAA All Americans program, mentoring young American coaches, and the Eagles' 2024. We cover a lot. Music by Bensounds. Support what we do and become a patron at: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ IG: @goffrugbyreport X: @goffrugbyreport FB: @goffrugbyreport See all we do at https://goffrugbyreport.com/ ____________ Thanks to our video sponsors: Next Phase Rugby (Discount Code USAYHS) https://nextphaserugby.com/ Irish Rugby Tours https://www.irishrugbytours.com/ Panther Rugby Academy https://pantherrugbyacademy.com/ US Rugby Foundation https://usrugbyfoundation.org/ /episode/index/show/brucemclane/id/34371810

USA Military Rugby Team Captain John Cullen 11/12/2024

USA Military Rugby Team Captain John Cullen Some lessons in leadership and self examination from John Cullen, USA 15s Eagle, former football player, retired Army medic, and captain of the USA Military team that went to England this November. Photos Alligin, British Army, Judy Teasdale. _________________________________________ Support what RMA and Goff Rugby Report does here: IG: @goffrugbyreport X: @goffrugbyreport FB: @goffrugbyreport Music by Bensounds. See all of our Podcasts: /episode/index/show/brucemclane/id/33895647

RMA 24-7: Spiff Sedrick, Emilie Bydwell, and the Bronze Medal 08/22/2024

RMA 24-7: Spiff Sedrick, Emilie Bydwell, and the Bronze Medal USA Women's 7s player Spiff Sedrick and Head Coach Emilie Bydwell talk about that moment, and the Olympic journey in general. You'll learn about why time management and a too-small jersey contributed to the USA's Bronze Medal-winning performance, and find out also how Sedrick's life has changed since THE TRY. _________________________________________ Support what RMA and Goff Rugby Report does here: IG: @goffrugbyreport X: @goffrugbyreport FB: @goffrugbyreport Music by Bensounds. See all of our Podcasts: /episode/index/show/brucemclane/id/32695007

RMA 24-6: The Illinois College Rugby Model 08/08/2024

RMA 24-6: The Illinois College Rugby Model New North Carolina-Chapel Hill Head Coach Joey Rasmus talks about a system he put in place at Illinois, making the Illini rugby program the largest sports club on campus and the larged college program in the USA. Creating an intramural league, Rasmus created a system that brings young student-athletes to the game in a way that eases the entry to play, and could be a model other coaches can follow. _________________________________________ Support what RMA and Goff Rugby Report does here: IG: @goffrugbyreport X: @goffrugbyreport FB: @goffrugbyreport Music by Bensounds. See all of our Podcasts: /episode/index/show/brucemclane/id/32500192

RMA 24-5: Lineout Lessons 06/25/2024

RMA 24-5: Lineout Lessons Peter O'Donnell sits down with Bruce McLane to talk about one of the most important aspects of the game of rugby, the lineout. What works? What new ideas can you implement? What matters and what doesn't? _________________________________________ Based in Dublin, Ireland, Peter is a lineout expert and runs The Lineout Lab. Web: Instagram X: Patreon: Also here is a link to the Simon Hardy podcast Bruce mentions: _________________________________________ Support what RMA and Goff Rugby Report does here: Music by Bensounds. See all of our Podcasts: /episode/index/show/brucemclane/id/31883592

RMA 24-4: Lessons From The Ice 06/10/2024

RMA 24-4: Lessons From The Ice Patrick O'Rourke of St. Ignatius HS in Cleveland in knowns not only as one of the top HS hockey coaches in the USA, but one of the best high school sports coaches, period. A coach who balances elite performance and full inclusion, dedication and fun, and lessons from other sports (including rugby), sits down with Alex Goff to talk about all of that ... and playing 7 overtimes(!). Support what RMA and Goff Rugby Report does here: Music by Bensounds. See all of our Podcasts: /episode/index/show/brucemclane/id/31687212

RMA 24-3: Thomas Dilorenzo 03/15/2024

RMA 24-3: Thomas Dilorenzo This one is a bit more about philosophy, money, policy, and how we all survive the tought times. A hugely enlightening talk between Bruce McLane and economist, author, and President of the Ludwig von Mises Institute, Thomas Dilorenzo. /episode/index/show/brucemclane/id/30383393

RMA 24-2 Sullivan Puts the Pieces Together 02/07/2024

RMA 24-2 Sullivan Puts the Pieces Together International rugby player, US Army officer, Lego savant, and more ... Sam Sullivan covers a lot of ground literally and figuratively. Alex Goff sits down with the USA 7s star to talk about the SVNS World Series, her responsibilities in the WCAP Program, whether those Olympic Rings get stuck in players' head, and what she does to decompress. Support what RMA and Goff Rugby Report does here: Music by Bensounds. See all of our Podcasts: Photos used in Podcast from Mike Lee KLC fotos for World Rugby, USA Rugby, and also West Point Athletics. /episode/index/show/brucemclane/id/29851213

RMA 24-1 Spiff Sedrick on SVNS Start 01/18/2024

RMA 24-1 Spiff Sedrick on SVNS Start USA women's 7s player Spiff Sedrick talks about what it took to earn more playing time and how the Eagles feel about their first two tournaments of the 2023-24 season. Support what RMA and Goff Rugby Report does here: See all of our Podcasts: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/tags/ruggamatrix /episode/index/show/brucemclane/id/29539413

RMA 23-19 Scott Lawrence After Spain 11/24/2023

RMA 23-19 Scott Lawrence After Spain Alex Goff sits down with still-interim USA Men's 15s Head Coach (and HP GM) Scott Lawrence after the USA beat Brazil and Spain 48-3 and 42-12, respectively to win the Vila International Rugby Cup. Support what RMA and Goff Rugby Report does here: Music by Bensounds. See all of our Podcasts: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/tags/ruggamatrix /episode/index/show/brucemclane/id/28781623

RMA 23-18: The High Performance Question 09/22/2023

RMA 23-18: The High Performance Question Alex Goff sits down with USA Rugby CEO Ross Young and USA Rugby COO Johnathan Atkeison to talk about High Performance—plans, developments, and thoughts on USA Rugby HP jobs, including HP GM, Eagles 15s Head Coaches, and hosting the World Cup. Is USA Rugby headed in the right direction? Will they settle on full-time coaches and will those be the right decisions. Will they abandon a new-found commitment to age-grade national teams? What if World Rugby wants to take away the 2031 World Cup? We talk about it all. RuggaMatrix America is brought to you by Irish Rugby Tours, the US Rugby Foundation, and Next Phase Rugby. You can also support what we do by becoming at Patron here at Photo: Alex Goff Royalty Free Music: Bensound.com License code: GHY5VYGUPCUJKSJI /episode/index/show/brucemclane/id/28115279

RMA 23-17: Play Every Game Like It's Your Last 08/16/2023

RMA 23-17: Play Every Game Like It's Your Last Wise words and great insight from the all-time American rugby legend Gary Lambert. One of the greatest Eagles ever talks about staring mortality in the face, the shamateur years and what we lost when the game went professional, USA vs South Africa 1981, and the future for the national team. It is a wide-ranging, emotional ride with Bruce McLane and Gary Lambert. RuggaMatrix America is brought to you by Irish Rugby Tours, the US Rugby Foundation, and Next Phase Rugby. You can also support what we do by becoming at Patron here at Photo: Alex Goff Royalty Free Music: Bensound.com License code: GHY5VYGUPCUJKSJI /episode/index/show/brucemclane/id/27773898

RMA 23-16 Eagle Captain Great Mike Saunders 08/07/2023

RMA 23-16 Eagle Captain Great Mike Saunders The great former Eagle captain and scrumhalf Mike Saunders is a soft-spoken leader who became a brilliant coach after he retired. Smart, analytical, and a man who loves the game of rugby, Saunders talks about leadership, self-evaluation, loss, OMBAC, and the USA. RuggaMatrix America is brought to you by Irish Rugby Tours, the US Rugby Foundation, and Next Phase Rugby. You can also support what we do by becoming at Patron here at Photo: Alex Goff Royalty Free Music: Bensound.com License code: GHY5VYGUPCUJKSJI /episode/index/show/brucemclane/id/27684201

RMA 23-15: The Redoubtable Dave Hodges 08/01/2023

RMA 23-15: The Redoubtable Dave Hodges Dave Hodges was generally considered the most indomitable rugby player in the USA, perhaps the world, when he played. Coming late to international rugby he worked hard, hit harder, and prepared harder than anyone. RuggaMatrix America is brought to you by Irish Rugby Tours, the US Rugby Foundation, and Next Phase Rugby. You can also support what we do by becoming at Patron here at Photo: Alex Goff Royalty Free Music: Bensound.com License code: GHY5VYGUPCUJKSJI /episode/index/show/brucemclane/id/27503832

RMA 23-14: AJ MacGinty Deals With Preparation and Setbacks 07/16/2023

RMA 23-14: AJ MacGinty Deals With Preparation and Setbacks USA captain and Bristol Bear AJ MacGinty sits down with Bruce McLane to talk about how he came to America, what he does to prepare to play as a professional, and a whole bunch of other stuff about the Eagles—the potential and the disappointments. RuggaMatrix America is brought to you by Irish Rugby Tours, the US Rugby Foundation, and Next Phase Rugby. You can also support what we do by becoming at Patron here at Royalty Free Music: Bensound.com License code: GHY5VYGUPCUJKSJI Photos by David Barpal. And when AJ gives us a visual, here is how he looked. Example 1. Example 2. /episode/index/show/brucemclane/id/27479838

RMA 23-13 Rugby Rennaissence Man Ray Lehner 07/13/2023

RMA 23-13 Rugby Rennaissence Man Ray Lehner Alex Goff sits down with former Cal, Oxford University, and USA prop Ray Lehner. He talked about his rugby origins, his influences, and what it was that turned him from a guy just checking out the game into someone who has embraced it as his life. RuggaMatrix America is brought to you by Irish Rugby Tours, the US Rugby Foundation, and Next Phase Rugby. You can also support what we do by becoming at Patron here at Royalty Free Music: Bensound.com License code: GHY5VYGUPCUJKSJI /episode/index/show/brucemclane/id/27460305

RMA 23-12: Playing Chicken with Mike Dabulas 07/09/2023

RMA 23-12: Playing Chicken with Mike Dabulas Bruce sits down with Mike "Chicken" Dabulas and talks about his push to the pros and international rugby, as well as how players can be great in the locker room. Mike talks about the evolution (or not so much) of coaching as well. RuggaMatrix America is brought to you by Irish Rugby Tours, the US Rugby Foundation, and Next Phase Rugby. You can also support what we do by becoming at Patron here at Royalty Free Music: Bensound.com License code: GHY5VYGUPCUJKSJI /episode/index/show/brucemclane/id/27413457

RMA 23-11: Matt Sherman From Cal to West Point 07/03/2023

RMA 23-11: Matt Sherman From Cal to West Point Alex Goff sits down with former Cal captain, All American, USA, Oxford, Randwick, and SFGG rugby player Matt Sherman. Having seen both sides of the top-level collegiate playoffs, and later becoming the Head Coach of a national champion, Sherman brings a unique perspective to the game and the players. He talks about what it means to be an Eagle, the players he played with and the special moments, and also what it means to be a Golden Bear and a Black Knight. Music by Bensounds Support RMA and what we do by becoming a Patron here: Episode photo by Adam Smith. /episode/index/show/brucemclane/id/27359535

RMA 23-10 Scott Lawrence Lays Down the Plan 06/29/2023

RMA 23-10 Scott Lawrence Lays Down the Plan Scott Lawrence is Interim USA Head Coach and Interim head of High Performance. And that means he's free to make decisions based solely on the long-term health of the program. It's freeing, and he tells Bruce McLane why. Music by Bensounds Support RMA and what we do by becoming a Patron here: /episode/index/show/brucemclane/id/27324402

RMA 23-09: To The Meat of the Matter Part 3 06/26/2023

RMA 23-09: To The Meat of the Matter Part 3 Accomplished rugby player and medical doctor Anthony Chaffee sits down with Bruce McLane in a three-parter that hits hard at assumptions about healthy diet, the role meat plays in performance and weight loss, hormones, and what are the right foods for humans. In Part 3 Dr. Chaffee talks about not only athletic performance, but physical performance for anyone. He also talks about being educated about what you put into your body, and not just listening by rote. This is Part 3 of 3 Parts. Music by Bensounds Support RMA and what we do by becoming a Patron here: See Dr. Anthony Chaffee's own Podcast, the Plant Free MD, /episode/index/show/brucemclane/id/27279096

RMA 23-08: To The Meat of the Matter Part 2 06/22/2023

RMA 23-08: To The Meat of the Matter Part 2 Accomplished rugby player and medical doctor Anthony Chaffee sits down with Bruce McLane in a three-parter that hits hard at assumptions about healthy diet, the role meat plays in performance and weight loss, and what are the right foods for humans. He also talks about what fuels some types of cancer and how that relates to diet. This is Part 2 of 3 Parts. Music by Bensounds Support RMA and what we do by becoming a Patron here: See Dr. Anthony Chaffee's own Podcast, the Plant Free MD, /episode/index/show/brucemclane/id/27239079

RMA 23-07: To The Meat of the Matter Part 1 06/19/2023

RMA 23-07: To The Meat of the Matter Part 1 Accomplished rugby player and medical doctor Anthony Chaffee sits down with Bruce McLane in a three-parter that hits hard at assumptions about healthy diet, the role meat plays in performance and weight loss, and what are the right foods for humans. This is Part 1 of 3 Parts. Music by Bensounds Support RMA and what we do by becoming a Patron here: See Dr. Anthony Chaffee's own Podcast, the Plant Free MD, /episode/index/show/brucemclane/id/27197553

RMA 23-06: The Cleveland Rookie Rugby Phenomenon 05/15/2023

RMA 23-06: The Cleveland Rookie Rugby Phenomenon Alex Goff sits down in Dan Arbeznik's classroom not to talk about the St. Ignatius HS team (which he coaches), but the massive turnout for Rookie Rugby Cleveland. When we talk about Youth Rugby and growing the game, are we making progress? Some are, and here's how Rookie Rugby Cleveland has 800 kids playing rugby every Sunday in the spring. Want to know more? email about how it's done. (But like Dan says in the podcast, you might not get a reply until August!) See their Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/RookieRugbyCleveland/ /episode/index/show/brucemclane/id/26846244

RMA 23-5 Chairman of the Board 03/02/2023

RMA 23-5 Chairman of the Board Former TransAmerica Life CEO Tom Cusack sat down with Alex Goff to talk about USA Rugby finances, the high performance review, the national teams, the split with NCR, the need for a bigger staff, Rugby World Cup money, and above all ... trust. USA Rugby's Board also released a about what they have been working on so far. Click on the link to read it. /episode/index/show/brucemclane/id/26109846

RMA 23-4 Big Man on Campus 02/06/2023

RMA 23-4 Big Man on Campus Alex Goff sits down with USA legend Luke Gross, who parlayed his 6-9 frame and a ton of grit to a long professional and record-setting USA career before becoming a coach. /episode/index/show/brucemclane/id/25850037

RMA 23-03 Ben Pinkelman Plays Through It 01/07/2023

RMA 23-03 Ben Pinkelman Plays Through It Alex Goff sits down with former USA 7s star Ben Pinkelman who, after being forced to retire due to injury, has taken up the coaching reins. Pink talks about his start and how he worked through the ranks, whether playing high-level 15s and 7s at the same time is feasible, or even advisable, he talks about his Olympics pain, the thrill of being on the World Sevens Series Dream Team, and what the future holds for the USA 7s program. /episode/index/show/brucemclane/id/25533261

Chuckanut Rugby's Dewilde Fields 12/27/2022

Chuckanut Rugby's Dewilde Fields The Chuckanut Rugby Club's fields have long been a big part of rugby in the Pacific Northwest. But it also needed some upgrades. When the Dewilde family donated the land to the rugby club, they, with the help of of donors, partners, and supporters, have been able to make it even better. Alex Goff sits down with Todd Vasey, Chuckanut Rugby President, to talk about what the venue means to the club, the region, and also the neighborhood in Ferndale, Wash. More information: /episode/index/show/brucemclane/id/25376775

RMA Coach Talk-Colton Cariaga 12/17/2022

RMA Coach Talk-Colton Cariaga Bruce McLane sits down with Life University Head Coach Colton Cariaga. Cariaga, who played in Ireland as well as as an All American at Life, touches on helping players through adversity, the HP troubles in USA Rugby, and what coaches around the country can do to further the game. The conversation covers a variety of topics and is well worth a listen. Check out Cariaga's coaching tips instagram feed at: https://www.instagram.com/coltoncariagarugby/ /episode/index/show/brucemclane/id/25358925

Questing for the Gold 06/14/2021

Questing for the Gold USA women's 7s star Abby Gustaitis and men's 7s Head Coach Mike Friday talk with Alex Goff about the Quest for the Gold Tournament in Los Angeles, the Olympics, and what's next. /episode/index/show/brucemclane/id/19471691

Being a Club College Rugby Team In The Era of COVID 03/04/2021

Being a Club College Rugby Team In The Era of COVID Iowa State Head Coach Anthony Frein goes into detail on how he got his club college team approved to play despite COVID restrictions. /episode/index/show/brucemclane/id/18192437

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