The National Maul: Women's Eagles Preview, Red Roses Showdown & International Rugby Insights with Martin Pengelly

Welcome back to another dynamic segment of U.S. Rugby Happy Hour featuring "The National Maul" with veteran journalist Martin Pengelly! In this episode, hosts Bill Baker and John Fitzpatrick sit down with Martin to break down the massive weekend of international rugby coming to Sports Illustrated Stadium, highlighted by the surging USA Women’s Eagles taking on the world-class England Red Roses.

Martin shares his expert analysis on the recent form of the USA squad, the phenomenal rise of breakout star Bella Vogel and Frida Tafuna, and why Canada’s historic back-to-back victories over England have completely shifted the global women's game. We also explore the men's international landscape, the realities of player development pipelines in the Top 14, and what to expect from the upcoming November tests. Tune in for an engaging, sharp-witted look at the state of rugby content and culture!

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Bill Baker, an Emmy award winning editor and producer, has curated Eagles Overseas Rugby since 1996, providing updates and news stories about USA Eagles plying their trade around the world. 

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John Fitzpatrick is the brain behind Rugby Morning, serving rugby news everyday via email newsletters to rugby fans around the world.

johndaniel.fitzpatrick@gmail.com

Martin Pengelly is a Washington-based reporter and editor. His “The National Maul” Substack about rugby in the US. His first book, Brotherhood: When West Point Rugby Went To War, is published by Godine.

https://thenationalmaul.substack.com/
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