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Nate interviews San Diego Legion Tighthead Prop Nathan Sylvia. In 2015-2016 Nathan was a USA Men’s Collegiate All-American. The two Nates enjoy a great meal at the Fort Oak Restaurant in San Diego which is part of the Trust Restaurant Group.

You are going to enjoy this episode as we a special guest. She competed in the 2013 Junior All-American 15’s, 2014 Collegiate All-American 15’s, Women’s Sevens Rugby World Cup 2017 and 2018 and most recently in the 2020 Olympics in Japan. You guessed it right, Jordan Matyas!

On this episode of The Quick Tap Rugby Podcast, the Nate and Chef Roc hit the road to the Rare Society Restaurant, part of the Trust Restaurant Group of San Diego. Nate interviews San Diego Legion newcomer Patrick Madden and gets his thoughts on the upcoming MLR Collegiate Draft. Chef Roc has a sit down with Executive Chef and owner Brad Wise of the Trust Restaurant Group and discuss how they cook the perfect steak over red oak.

On this episode of The Quick Tap Rugby Podcast, the guys review the 2021 season. Nate gives us an upbeat look into the 2022 MLR season and what to expect from The San Diego Legion. CJ, Nate and Chef Roc want to thank you all for following us and expect some great shows during the post season.

The Quick Tap team discuss the last game of the season and their post season plans. This episodes guest is San Diego Legion's Paddy Ryan. Paddy played eight seasons for the New South Wales Waratahs, where he surpassed one hundred caps in Super Rugby. Paddy is from Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia and attended St. Joseph’s College and Sydney University.

The Quick Tap Rugby team discusses the last 2 games of the season and what it means to be out of the playoffs. We are also excited to have San Diego Legion's Bjorn Basson as our guest this episode. Bjorn grew up and played rugby in Kimberley, South Africa and was signed by San Diego Legion in 2020.   We also give a shout out to our sponsor, The TRUST Restaurant Group of San Diego. Executive Chef Brad Wise invites everyone to come and enjoy his culinary creations at Rare Society, Cardellino Café, Fort Oak and the TRUST Restaurants. In Good Food We TRUST!

In this episode the guys discuss the tough loss to the LA Giltini’s and what’s next for the San Diego Legion. We also welcome our guest Peter Malcolm, an American rugby union player who plays hooker for the San Diego Legion and the United States Men's National team. Malcolm previously played for the Ohio Aviators in the PRO Rugby league, the Austin Huns and the Austin Elite in the MLR.

On Season 2 Episode 4 of the Quick Tap Rugby podcast, CJ, Chef Roc, and Nate discuss the Legions return to San Diego and their first home game of the season. We also have a conversation with San Diego Legion’s Faka’osi “Oti” Pifeleti. Oti shares what it has taken to be in good form this season. Oti has a unique story being born in America, along with his family’s deep roots of playing international rugby for Tonga. Nate and Oti discuss their mindset ahead of the big game versus SoCal rival LA Giltinis. Oti teases us on his future decision to play for Tonga or USA.

In this episode the guys discuss the great mid-season comeback rally and what they need to do to get to the playoffs. We also welcome our guest, Nate’s teammate and Captain Cam Clark who played in the 2016 Summer Olympics for Australia. 

The Quick Tap Rugby Podcast Season 2, Episode 2 with your hosts CJ Johnson, San Diego Legion's Nate Augspurger and Celebrity Chef Roc. This episode we catch up with San Diego Legion player Dylan Audsley. Dylan started all five matches during the 2020 season. His versatility was evident, as he was on the left-wing and fullback twice, and once at the inside center. Now sidelined, along with Nate and Chef Roc, we hear how their recovery is coming along and the teams midseason victory and return to San Diego gets everyone pushing for a playoff spot.

The Quick Tap Rugby Podcast starts Season 2 with hosts CJ Johnson, San Diego Legion's Nate Augspurger and Celebrity Chef Roc. Nate gives an update on the team's move to Las Vegas and its return to San Diego.

The Season Finale of Quick Tap Rugby Outliers Podcast comes this week! Nate introduces his new venture, Product of Rugby, a rugby brand with a giving spirit. We bring on Derek Lipscomb, an educator of racial literacy and long time rugby player, to talk on the topic of racism in rugby. Derek describes his leadership and engagement in the community by co-founding Roots, rugby offering opportunities to succeed, and founding The Work. Nate also brings on Ty Braga, MLR announcer, to highlight his perspective around racism in rugby as a South African. Ty brings a detailed connection to the recent moves in Major League Rugby with player re-signings and teams preparing for 2021. CJ, Chef Roc, and Nate share their appreciation for one another to sign off on a great first season. Can’t wait to be back for MLR 2021.

CJ, Chef Roc, and Nate Augspurger drive Episode 14 with one of the most prominent USA Eagles player of all time, Todd Clever. They chat about his journey over the years as a player and how his mindset has developed into his retirement endeavors. Nate shares his appreciation for who Todd was to him as a kid and a captain. Hear from the man that took rugby to new heights for the Americans, now!

CJ, Chef Roc, and Nate continue to add to a streak of amazing guests. This week on the QTR Podcast they hosted USA Eagles Sevens star, Carlin Isles, the speed expert and motivational speaker. He dives into the mindset it takes to believe in yourself, why he continues to find new ways to challenge himself, and what may be next for his rugby career post Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Listen now, as Nate and Carlin reminisce some great memories from their first lead up to the 2016 Olympics.

On this week's Quick Tap Rugby Outliers Podcast we are graced with Stacy Paetz. As a Sideline Reporter, for USMLR, she has been wonderfully impacted by what the rugby community has offered. Nate's rugby protégés, CJ and Chef Roc, share in their first experience with rugby as well. We chat about all things sports, bubbles, salami, and shoes, along with sharing optimism for the future 2021 Major League Rugby season. Download, listen, and share Episode #12 with Stacy Paetz.

On this episode of Quick Tap, we share our 4th of July weekend experience. Nate introduces one of the fan favorite San Diego Legion players, Keni Nasoqeqe. We get to hear how the love for the game of rugby in Fiji has impacted Keni’s journey to America. So many great rugby players come from Fiji and play professionally all over the world. Keni found his way into Major League Rugby through playing Men’s Club rugby with Belmont Shore RFC.

On this episode of Quick Tap Rugby podcast we discuss the recent MLR Draft and how they can help the San Diego Legion team in 2021. As the celebration of Olympic Day went big on social media, we were able to get USA 7's Olympian Garrett Bender to join us. Nate and Garrett go way back, as friends and teammates since high school. Garrett shares an inspiring message of courage; and his battle against depression. Find out about his commitment to helping others through their own version of suffering. We wish Chef Roc a Happy Anniversary as he meets a milestone of 25 years with his wife. 

On this episode of Quick Tap, we get an update on Nate’s trip back to Minneapolis and his feeling on the Black Lives Matter movement. We are then joined by special guest, Naya Tapper, currently the second all-time try scorer for the USA Women’s Sevens team. Naya discusses in depth how she transitioned from track star to rugby star and how she and her teammates are staying ready for their 2021 campaign to the Tokyo Olympics.

This episode we discuss our partnership with Nickie Peña, Marketing Director of the San Diego Legion. Together we started a Virtual Food Drive for the San Diego Food Bank. You can donate by going to this link, https://bit.ly/SDLvirtualfood2020 . San Diego families need your support. We also sat down with San Diego Legion and USA Eagles player, Ryan Matyas, who expresses his passion for the game. Find out why he considers it his mission to influence the younger generations of American rugby players.

This episode we discuss our partnership with Nickie Peña, Marketing Director of the San Diego Legion. Together we started a Virtual Food Drive for the San Diego Food Bank. You can donate by going to this link,  https://bit.ly/SDLvirtualfood2020 . San Diego families need your support. We also sat down with San Diego Legion Flanker Psalm Wooching ,who not only plays rugby but sang us a song while playing the guitar. What a show!