Madison Hughes: podcast appearances and interviews

Madison John Hughes, born on October 26, 1992, is a professional rugby union player who specializes as a fullback. Although born in England, he represents the United States at the international level after qualifying through residency. Hughes has played a significant role in the success of the US Eagles rugby team, notably captaining the squad to their highest ever finish in the sevens series, which was sixth place during the 2014/2015 season. This marked an improvement from their twelfth place the previous year. During the 2015/2016 season, Hughes continued his impactful performance, becoming the highest points scorer in the World Series. In the 2015 series, he ranked as the second highest scorer with 296 points and led the Eagles to victory at the London Sevens, where he was also named player of the tournament. Beyond his international duties, Hughes currently captains the Rocky Mountain Experts in the Premier Rugby Sevens league and led the team to a fourth-place finish during the 2023 season. His leadership and scoring ability have contributed to the team's competitive presence in the league.