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Former superstar D1A rugby player Mike Marro belongs in the MLR, and has aspirations to get there. He shares with us his favorite moments playing for Iona, his training regimen, and the role that he embraces whenever he steps on a rugby pitch. Source

All-state Gaelic football player, dual degree major, and D1A rugby player Aidan Connolly shares with us the backbone that’s behind his aspirations, including his desire to embark on a daring cycling journey this summer to spread awareness for people with disabilities. Source

On this episode, Danny Barrett takes us through what inspired him to play rugby, the secret behind his play style and mindset, and experiencing the journey of evolution with the U.S Mens 7’s national team. Source

On this episode, international rugby star and coach Tiffany Faaee shares some of her most memorable moments on the pitch, along with her experience becoming the first female to coach a mens professional team in the history of the sport. Source

Coming onto the podcast this week is a former player for the US National team and New York Athletic Club Brian Doyle. He also won 2 Super League Rugby Titles with the New York Athletic Club in 2008 and 2010, and made 15 appearances for this the US Men’s National team. Towards the end of his career, he developed an interest in entrepreneurship; a passion ignited by a injury that he suffered during... Source

On this week’s episode, I’m joined by good friend and former teammate from Iona Rugby in Michael Scarcella. A rugger since his high school days, Scarcella shares the passion that he has for rugby, his most memorable moments for the Gaels, and the importance of mental health in today’s society. Source

Superstar MLR player Chris Mattina didn’t even want to play professional rugby growing up. On this episode, he admits what we wanted to do before rugby, why he stuck with rugby, along with the best times in his career that he would re-do in a heartbeat. Source

On this episode, I invited Rugby United New York’s wing Connor Wallace-Sims on to talk about why he transitioned from England into the U.S, when he realized that becoming a professional rugby player could become a reality, the adversity that he’s faced thus far, and how he came to be the player that he is today. Source

On this episode, I take a complete break from everything rugby and shift gears to the social injustices that we’re seeing in American today, my experiences with racism, how we can be better as a country, and how Major League Rugby can be better as well. Source

Passionate cooker, chiropractor, and health-nut Dr. Vincent Esposito joins the podcast to talk about weight loss, building muscle, his experience working with athletes, and a few things that might surprise you about nutrition. Source

This week I sit down with current Iona Rugby B-side player James Flynn. James talks about his fight with trying to making Iona’s A side, the dedication and time that he’s invested into rugby, and the big plans that he has for his rugby career at Iona and beyond. Source

On this week’s episode, Wisconsin alumni Matt Perkins takes us through the many ways that he was able to evolve as a person during his luxurious 10 year rugby career. Source

On this week’s episode, it’s been a long time coming, as I finally get to sit down with my former teammate, roommate and friend Watson Filikitonga. Watson was drafted #14 overall in the MLR Draft, and discusses his journey, adversity, mental toughness and journaling on the podcast. Source

On this week’s episode, former AIC and Lindenwood rugby standout flanker Gio Cruz discusses being introduced to the game, her unique evolution as a player, and barriers that women face in the sport. Source

On this week’s episode, I sit down with Iona Rugby Alumni buddies Matt Crowe and Sean Hardiman, where we share different rugby stories, reminisce about different teammates through an ultimate squad building game, while also diving into the importance of taking advantage of everything your environment has to offer. Source

On this episode, rugby standout and community activist Kyle Granby joins the podcast, along with Iona alumni LaVar James, and Iona coach Dave Flemister to talk about their experiences as black rugby players in the United States, and how often minorities in the game are overlooked. Source

On this week’s episode I catch up with Iona Rugby head coach Bruce McLane. Bruce shares how rugby was always apart of his life and how he believes the game can grow in the United States. He also reflects on his Iona players that were drafted into the MLR, and doesn’t miss the opportunity to take a jab at my beloved Philadelphia Eagles. Source

This week’s episode features Iona Rugby scrum-half Connor Buckley and Iona’s Assistant Coach Billy O’Connell. I’ve challenged each of them to build their own ultimate Iona backline with players who Connor played with, and players who Billy coached. They will also open up about their time with Iona Rugby and how they feel about some of the players who’ve come through the ranks. Connor was signed by... Source

On this episode, my former teammate and current MLR Utah Warrior John Powers reflects on his outstanding Iona career, after being drafted 7th overall by the Warriors in the first ever Major League Collegiate Rugby Draft on June 13th. Source

On this week’s episode I will share the experience that I’ve had with Rugby, and how I went from a b-side bench player on Iona to playing at the professional level. Source