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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.