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Welcome back to another fun episode of U.S. Rugby Happy Hour! In this episode, hosts Bill Baker and John Fitzpatrick kick things off with some lighthearted Halloween banter before diving straight into the massive weekend of international rugby coming to New Jersey's Sports Illustrated Stadium. We are joined by RugbyPass Contributing Writer and Women’s Rugby Editor Joe Harvey, who is live on the ground in the New York area to break down everything you need to know about the upcoming fixtures.
Joe shares his expert insights on the surging momentum of women’s test rugby, the monumental growth of the USA Eagles under head coach Jack Hanratty, and what it will take for the Americans to challenge the powerhouse Red Roses. We also explore the global landscape of the women's game, the impact of cross-over talents, and what to expect as the USA men's side prepares to face the Australia 15s. Tune in for an engaging, deep-dive discussion into the heart of international rugby!
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"Women's Rugby Growth, Red Roses Showdown & USA Eagles Updates with RugbyPass Writer Joe Harvey" is an episode of US Rugby Happy Hour. Runtime 40 min. Published October 29, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.