RuggaMatrix America - GoffRugbyReport

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: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ Or support us directly through Paypal here>> IG: @goffrugbyreport X: @goffrugbyreport FB: @goffrugbyreport Music by Bensounds. See all of our Podcasts: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/tags/ruggamatrix

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(!). To purchase the book Coach O'Rourke discusses in this episode go here>> Support what RMA and Goff Rugby Report does here: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ Or support us directly through Paypal here>> Music by Bensounds. See all of our Podcasts: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/tags/ruggamatrix

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: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ Music by Bensounds. See all of our Podcasts: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/tags/ruggamatrix

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 https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ Photo: Alex Goff Royalty Free Music: Bensound.com License code: GHY5VYGUPCUJKSJI

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. All-Time American: Dave Hodges 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 https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ Photo: Alex Goff Royalty Free Music: Bensound.com License code: GHY5VYGUPCUJKSJI

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. GRR All-Time American List: Ray Lehner 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 https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ Royalty Free Music: Bensound.com License code: GHY5VYGUPCUJKSJI

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: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr Episode photo by Adam Smith.

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: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr See Dr. Anthony Chaffee's own Podcast, the Plant Free MD, here>> See his YouTube Channel here>>