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 th…

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 Uni…

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…

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…

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 wi…

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…

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.

Add some spice to your braai talk this weekend and be up to date with interesting rugby news of the week! This week's spice mix consist of: Anger as the Cheetahs are booted from the Pro 16 | The SANZAAR debacle continues | Rob Baxter has a complete brain-fart with his covid delusion --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…

This week on The Main Event! Hot Topic - Springbok Showdown Team Comparison. We compare the two Springbok Green & Gold teams that were drafted with our own teams that were selected by Kaya & Jason in our mock draft last week. There are some striking differences and it becomes clear that some are better than others when it comes to draft day! Boytji…

Add some spice to your braai talk this weekend and be up to date with interesting rugby news of the week! This week's spice mix consist of: The beef between Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby | Bernard Laporte is under investigation | The Georgia Rugby Shooting | The Southern Kings go into liquidation --- Send in a voice message: https://podcast…

This week on The Main Event! Hot Topic - Springbok Showdown Draft Rugby's return in South Africa is finally here and there is a mouthwatering Springbok Showdown match where teams are to be determined by a draft. We decided to do our own player draft with Kaya making a special return to draft his own team to face off against Jason's team. Join the b…

This week on The Main Event! Hot Topic - Which rugby laws need to be updated?: Law variations were trialed in Rugby AU and the boys feel that some of these laws need to be implemented for good! They also consider the merit of other law changes that have been proposed and present their own law changes they would implement to improve the game of rugb…

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 b…

This week on The Main Event!Hot Topic - How to influence the referee 101: Rassie Erasmus and the Springboks ushered in new standards of referee analysis and preparation. This was brought to light in the recently published book "Miracle Men" by Lloyd Burnand. The boys take a closer look at some of the tactics employed by the Springboks and whether t…

The rumours have been confirmed! Four south african rugby franchises will participate in an expanded PRO 16. Dr Dup and Jason discuss the benefits of this move and how to choose which four franchises should participate in the competition. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bottomlessrugby/message…

News outlets are reporting that the Springboks could be lured to play in a revised 8 Nations after the withdrawal of Japan. Dr Dup and Jason discuss why the Springboks should join and how this can set the foundation for a permanent presence in the European rugby market. Our Boytjie of the week is Willie le Roux! --- Send in a voice message: https:/…

How do we help matrics of 2020 with rugby opportunities?Part 1: Encourage Rugby Unions to Hold Open Trials for Class of 2020. Without the exposure of schoolboy rugby, many matrics of 2020 find themselves without a clear path towards their dream of playing professional rugby. Rugby unions should be concerned about missing out on talented player. A s…

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…

How do we help matrics of 2020 with rugby opportunities?Part 1:Hot Topic - Club Rugby's Golden Opportunity!Without the exposure of schoolboy rugby, many matrics of 2020 find themselves without a clear path towards their dream of playing professional rugby. This is a golden opportunity for rugby clubs in SA to bring in young talented players when no…

This is a two part episode on the topic: What about the lack of school rugby for matrics? Part 2: Hot Topic - Lets fix the school rugby structures! Too often do we read news of schools cutting ties with each other over "player poaching". There really should be a way to avoid this, and the current pandemic has provided the best opportunity for rugby…

This is a two part episode on the topic: What about the lack of school rugby for matrics? Part 1: Hot Topic - Should matrics be allowed to repeat purely for rugby? Without the rugby youth week (Craven Week), many schoolboys' dreams of becoming a professional rugby player are shattered. Should they be given the opportunity to repeat grade 12 purely …

This week on The Main Event! Hot Topic - The Return of Rugby in South Africa: Contact training and matches can resume in a "bio-safe environment" | The challenges to prevent Covid-19 infections | Psychological considerations to players and staff Boytjie of the week: Michael Fatialofa - "Man's got Back!" Quick Tap Articles: The Southern Kings seek a…

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 p…

This week on The Main Event! Hot Topic - Rugby Video Games: The need for a proper rugby video game | The difficulty of making a good rugby video game | Wishlist for a perfect rugby video game Boytjie of the week: Aaron Smith - "The Foot of God" Quick Tap Articles: Aaron Smith being criticised for milking a penalty | Differing opinions on controvers…

We have all three Boytjies together...finally! This week, Dr Dup, Kaya & Jason discuss different scenarios of combining SA franchise teams to avoid axing the Kings from the proposed Pro 18. This topic was inspired by the recent comments of Nick Mallet, who suggested merging the Bulls and Lions. We take this idea to the extreme! We also touch base a…

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 w…

We have Jason joining Dr Dup to talk about an exhibition tournament similar to the "State of Origin" match as an alternative if no international rugby will be played in 2020. This follows from the "provincial" teams compiled by SA Rugby Magazine and we compile our own team to compete with theirs. We also check in on this past weekend's Super Rugby …

The Boys are back to talk about the possible breakup between SANZAAR unions and what the future might be. They also vent their frustration about watching "Super Time" draw in the Rebels vs Reds match and select Richie Mo'unga as the Boytjie of the week! Send us a voice message with this link - https://anchor.fm/bottomlessrugby/message --- Send in a…

Featured study - Rugby World Cup 2019 injury surveillance study, by Fuller et al. 2020. Part 3 - Most Common injuries, Days lost due to injury and match activities responsible for injuries. Numbers out Wide is taking a closer look at the scientific literature on rugby Union. Most, if not all, decisions made in rugby union is based on scientific res…

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 foun…

The Boys are back to give their congratulations to Siya Kolisi for being named the "Most Influential Person in Rugby" by the Rugby World Magazine. Your hard work is being recognized! For the Hot Topic of this week, Dr Dup and Kaya take a deep dive into the world of Doping in Rugby and how the problem starts at a young age in SA schools rugby. We wa…

Featured study - Rugby World Cup 2019 injury surveillance study, by Fuller et al. 2020. Part 2 - Injury location & type Numbers out Wide is taking a closer look at the scientific literature on rugby Union. Most, if not all, decisions made in rugby union is based on scientific research, so let's do our bit to say thanks and give their work an extra …

The boys are back to let you know how excited they are for Super Rugby Australia! They go off track to chat about the New Zealand back row problem, give you a heads up on the upcoming rugby matches and select a boytjie of the week! Send them a voice message on here Anchor and let them know how excited you are for Super Rugby Australia --- Send in a…

Numbers out Wide is taking a closer look at the scientific literature on rugby Union. Most, if not all, decisions made in rugby union is based on scientific research, so let's do our bit to say thanks and give their work an extra voice. Dr Dup will do his best to communicate their scientific work in a manner that is easy to understand. Please suppo…

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 in…

Intro Check in on the weekend's results Simon Blakeley Part 2 Boytjie of the week --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bottomlessrugby/message

If you have ever wondered about the time taken around scrums in rugby matches, listen to this!Dr Dup takes on the topic of how much time scrums, and reset scrums, take up in a rugby match and he responds to a possible solution suggested by a devout rugby fan, Matthew. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bottomlessru…

Special Guest - Simon Blakeley Ex Professional Rugby Player WP & Stormers Pumas & Boland SA u21 (2004) - 3rd at World Cup in Scotland Coach Bergvliet High School - 1st XV Club Rugby - Forwards coach Community rugby in CT southern suburbs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bottomlessrugby/message…

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 h…

HOT Topic - SA to leave Super RugbyQuick Tap - Super Rugby AotearoaBoytjie of the week......--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bottomlessrugby/message

We are still on the topic of experience and this time Dr Dup presents his selections for the most capped English Premiership Rugby XV team. Let him know what you think of this team with the built-in voice message function: https://anchor.fm/bottomlessrugby/message--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bottomlessrugby/m…

What have the boys been watching Potential Scrum Laws Former players who would good coaches Trevor Leota Vs James Haskell --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bottomlessrugby/message

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There is no substitute for experience and today Dr Dup puts together the most experienced Super Rugby XV ever! The number of matches played by this team is staggering!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bottomlessrugby/message

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…

The boys are back.... the check in ...... The transfer Period what do you think ? World Rugby doing good ? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bottomlessrugby/message