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 ca...
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. And don't forget to try out new iPhone app - just search for RuggaMatrix in iTunes.
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 i...
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…
Scott Lawrence is our special guest. All American High School Coach.
America's lineout guru Luke Gross is our special guest.
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.
