NEW YORK, NY – In this episode, two of the biggest names in the American college rugby game — Alex Goff of CRAA (College Rugby Association of America) and Pat Clifton of NCR (National Collegiate Rugby) — sit down for a candid, civil conversation about some of the biggest issues facing college rugby in the United States.
Plus: John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning, discussing the U.S. Eagles vs. Japan matchup in Japan, and a show-stealing cameo by Wendy Young of YSC Rugby.
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THE BIG QUESTIONS
Value Proposition
If you’re a college player, what exactly are you getting for your dues? What does USA Rugby/CRAA provide — and what does NCR provide? Where’s the value for the student-athlete?
Seasonality
When should college rugby play 15s? When should we play 7s? Is there a way to make the calendar work for everyone?
Representation
And perhaps the biggest question of all: Who gets the bigger voice — and ultimately the bigger vote — on the College Rugby Council?
Can CRAA and NCR find common ground? Watch and decide for yourself.
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AND DON’T MISS:
The Rugby Odds — Season 6, Episode 43
NEW YORK, NY – There is SO MUCH going on in rugby, including another round of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry. Our panel, featuring guest contributor Steve Lewis (Elevate-Rugby.com), touches it all in just 24 minutes!
We touch upon all of it in just 24 minutes!
THE PANEL:
John Bradshaw Layfield: #WWE legend & passionate rugby advocate. And he likes chicken. A lot.
George Hook: Fearless Irish pundit with zero filter
Mike Friday: 3X Olympic 7s coach and tactical mastermind
King Gift Egbelu: Inventor of Words and rugby evangelist
Matt McCarthy: Heroic host holding it together. Sort of.
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THIS WEEK’S SHOW
Panel Record: 9-11
•Who got the Golden Sombrero?
What Caught Your Eye?
• Cam Roigard diving
• Le Garrec vs Dupont
• O’Gara to Leinster
• What is a Griqua?
Player of the Week
Who deserves the honors?
•Nolann Le Garrec
•Jesse Kriel
•Cooper Flanders
Grown A$$ Man
The toughest of the tough:
•Malcolm Marx
•Fraser McReight
•Ruan Nortje
Headlines with George Hook
•Boks and All Blacks in the USA! What it means.
•Magnificent Manie Libbok!
Prognostications
Greatest Rivalry
Currie Cup
Top14
NPC
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