With You! Rugby Podcast - Alexander Magleby

In this special episode of the With You Rugby Podcast, host Jon Hinkin sits down with Alex Magleby, a 2026 inductee into the USA Rugby Hall of Fame, to discuss his remarkable impact on American rugby. Known throughout the game as "Mags," Alex has spent nearly three decades shaping American rugby as a player, coach, and now co-president of Major League Rugby. From earning caps for the USA Eagles to building the pathways and programs that didn't exist before he built them, his influence can still be felt throughout the sport today. In this interview, Alex shares: 🏉 Growing up in Salt Lake City and falling into Highland High School's legendary rugby program 🏉 Getting recruited into Dartmouth rugby within his first week on campus 🏉 Earning his first USA cap at the Millennium Stadium in Wales 🏉 The phone call that pulled him out of a winter camping trip to become full-time U.S. Sevens head coach 🏉 Building the pipeline that produced stars like Nate Ebner, Danny Barrett, and Carlin Isles 🏉 The story behind recruiting Carlin Isles to rugby 🏉 How Major League Rugby is closing the gap in the American rugby pathway 🏉 What his Hall of Fame induction means to him and his teammates Whether you're a rugby fan, coach, player, or Major League Rugby follower, this conversation offers a unique look at one of the key architects behind the growth of the American game. #USARugby #AlexMagleby #RugbyHallOfFame #AmericanRugby #RugbyPodcast #MajorLeagueRugby #USARugbySevens #RugbyWorldCup #USAEagles #DartmouthRugby #RugbyHistory #RugbyCommunity #USRugbyFoundation Subscribe for more interviews, rugby stories, Hall of Fame features, and insights from the people who shaped the game in the United States.