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MLR Weekly: Global Rugby Academy Exec Grant Keenan re MLR Pipeline, USA Rugby, MLR News, WXC Recap
2026/11/05
HARRISON, NJ - Team USA's women and men had performances to forget in their double header vs England and Australia XV, respectively, but MLR Weekly is bound to review them first. But with an eye on the future, and development of future stars, Grant Keenan of the Crusaders Global Academy offers hope for young players. Also Included: ☕️ Rugby Morning's Coffee Break with John Fitzpatrick: USA Rugby Men's tough fortnight & MLR news. 🏉 Wendy Young with WXV recap and what's ahead USA Women. 🎓 College Rugby Corner with Zach Lanning of The College Rugby Show ➡️ The Rugby Odds: Be sure to check out this week's episode: 🔗 LINK: https://rugbywrapup.com/category/the-rugby-odds/ Please share and join our weekly newsletter: http://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ Find All Here: -Web: http://www.RugbyWrapUp.com -Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyWrapUp @MLRWeekly @RugbyWrapUp @Matt_McCarthy00, @JWB_RWU -Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyWrapUp -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RugbyWrapUp -Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/RugbyWrapUp #usarugby #majorleaguerugby #rugbywrapup #OldGlory #freejacks #chicagohounds #seattleseawolves #californialegion #MLR2026 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #Springboks #allblacks #IrishRugby #englandrugby #NPC #curriecup #WXV #wxvrugby #wer #JohnLayfield #GeorgeHook #MikeFriday #MattMcCarthy #GiftEgbelu #rugby #rugbywrapup #collegerugby #womensrugby #premrugby
The Rugby Odds: Nations Cup Coaches Firings? USA Rugby Struggles, Week's Best & Toughest
2026/11/05
The Rugby Odds - Season 6, Episode 51 NEW YORK, NY - The somewhat controversial Nations Cup is back in play. Is it at the peril of the URC, Premiership and Top14? Moreover, can a Nations Cup coach get fired as per their performance? Also the Red Roses demonstrated that reports of their demise were premature - and did it on American soil. Plus, the USA face cold, hard facts, S.A. "story" ends, and Simon Zebo's "what if" scenarios for Irish Rugby. Our eclectically odd panel weighs in on all, offering insight, honest truths, and predictions. THE PANEL Mike Friday: 3X Olympic 7s coach and tactical mastermind George Hook: Fearless Irish pundit with zero filter John Bradshaw Layfield: #WWE legend & passionate rugby advocate. King Gift Egbelu: Inventor of  Words and rugby evangelist Matt McCarthy: Keeps the train on the tracks. WATCH ON ANY DEVICE: THIS WEEK'S SHOW: What Caught Your Eye? • Harlequins on win-streak • Lack of African Americans on USA • Tadhg Furlong ball-gate with Gavin Coombes • Nagtions Cup • Who will play in URC, Prem & Top14? • USA Rugby teams going in different directions • Testicle grab Player of the Week Who deserves the honors? • Tom de Glanville • Béibhin Parsons • Fergus Watson Grown A$$ Man The toughest of the tough: • Emile van Heerden • Evan Roos • Max Deegan Headlines with George Hook • Will a Nations Cup coach get the axe? • Simon Zebo at fullback for Ireland Prognostications Nations Cup Top14 Picks of the Week PODCAST VERSION: DON'T MISS... MLR Weekly with Crusaders Academy director Grant Keenan. re MLR pipeline and USA college landscape. WATCH ON ANY DEVICE: HARRISON, NY - Team USA's women and men had performances to forget in their double header vs England and Australia XV, respectively, but MLR Weekly is bound to review them first. But with an eye on the future, and development of future stars, Grant Keenan of the Crusaders Global Academy offers hope for young players. Also Included: • Rugby Morning's Coffee Break with John Fitzpatrick: USA Rugby Men's tough fortnight & MLR news. • Wendy Young with WXV recap and what's ahead USA Women. • College Rugby Corner with Zach Lanning of The College Rugby Show. PODCAST VERSION: Find All Here: -Web: Rugby Wrap Up -X/Twitter: @RugbyWrapUp @TheRugbyOdds, @MLRWeekly @Matt_McCarthy00, @CollegeRWU, @JonnyLewisFilms -Face Book: Rugby Wrap Up -Instagram: RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: Rugby Wrap Up -Reddit: RugbyWrapUp -TikTok: RugbyWrapUp -Podcast Platforms: @RugbyWrapUp Tags: #rugby #ChampionsCup #TheRugbyOdds #JBL #MarcusSmith #LeinsterRugby #InvestecChampionsCup #MLR #WorldRugby #MLR2025 #ChicagoHounds #RugbyNews #USASevens #RugbyHighlights #SportsRecap #MLRPlayoffs #AmericanRugby #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremRugby #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #RugbyOdds #RugbyBetting #WomensRugby #PeytonWall # #RugbyUSA #MLRWeekly #RugbyHighlights #SportsRecap #rugby womensrugby #UtahWarriors #FreeJacks #SaberCats #BryanRay #JohnFitzpatrick #WER #WomensRugby #RugbyPicks #TheRugbyOdds #RugbyMorning #AmericasRugbyNews #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #rfcla #anthem #Utahwarriors #HoustonSaberCats #LegacyCup #rugbyleague #sports #footy #MajorLeagueRugby #MLR #Rugby #SportsBusiness #RugbyUnion #MLRWeekly
Rassie v Player Welfare, Nations Cup Calendar Assault, Canada Again, Saints to Aints, USA Success?
2026/10/29
🏉 — Season 6, Episode 50 NEW YORK, NY - There were great moments in rugby this week, in all corners of the globe. From an un-Saintly fracas in Leicester, to Sophie De Goede & Canada stunning England - again - in the explosive WXV, to Fiji beating Eddie Jones in Tokyo, our "odd" collection of panel pundits sorts through it all in just over 20 minutes. 🎙️ THE PANEL 🇬🇧 Mike Friday – 3-time Olympic 7s coach & tactical mastermind ☘️ George Hook – Ireland's fearless pundit with absolutely no filter 👑 King Gift Egbelu - Inventor of Words 🎤 Matt McCarthy – Keeps the train on the track 🔥 THIS WEEK'S SHOW: 👀 What Caught Your Eye? • Rassi vs Player Welfare • Naughty behavior by Saints & Tigers • Electric WXV in final weekend • Nagtions Cup calendar assault • Who will play in URC, Prem & Top14? • USA Rugby teams going in different directions • Testicle grab ⭐ Player of the Week Who deserves the honors? • Nicholas Depoortere • Hector Patterson • Freda Tafuna 💪 Grown A$$ Man The toughest of the tough: • Sophie De Goede • Ollie Chessum • Joe Heyes 📰 Headlines with George Hook • Nations Cup calendar folly • Rassie jeopardizing players health 🔮 Prognostications 🏆 WXV 🏆 URC 🏆 Prem 🏆 Top14 🏆 Picks of the Week 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for weekly rugby talk with personality. AND DON'T MISS... MLR Weekly with former New York owner James Kennedy 🔗 LINK: https://youtu.be/sGEfZok3ggE?si=zCfcoeW6sXm03_wa Find All Here: -Web: http://www.RugbyWrapUp.com -Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyWrapUp @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @JonnyLewisFilms, @LizardRugby, @LanningZach, @ColbyMarshall2, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @MeetTheMatts, @Declan Yeats. -Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyWrapUp -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RugbyWrapUp -Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/RugbyWrapUp #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #freejacks #chicagohounds #seattleseawolves #californialegion #MLR2026 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #Springboks #allblacks #IrishRugby #englandrugby #NPC #curriecup #WXV #wer #JohnLayfield #GeorgeHook #MikeFriday #MattMcCarthy #GiftEgbelu #rugby #rugbywrapup #collegerugby #womensrugby #premrugby
The Rugby Odds: Canada v England II, Wallabies Silver Lining? Champions Cup, NPC, WXV, URC, Prem, Top14
2026/10/22
TRO (Group of Odd pundits) 🏉 — Season 6, Episode 49 NEW YORK, NY - It was a weekend of upsets, surprises and squeaky bum finishes across the WXV, Championship Cup and NPC. Our All-Star, eclectic/odd panel covers it with aplomb and wit in just 24 minutes.. 🎙️ THE PANEL 🇬🇧 Mike Friday – 3-time Olympic 7s coach & tactical mastermind ☘️ George Hook – Ireland's fearless pundit with absolutely no filter 👑 King Gift Egbelu - Inventor of Words 🎤 Matt McCarthy – Keeps the train on the track 🔥 THIS WEEK'S SHOW: 👀 What Caught Your Eye? ⭐ Player of the Week Who deserves the honors? 💪 Grown A$$ Man The toughest of the tough: 📰 Headlines with George Hook 🔮 Prognostications 🏆 WXV 🏆 URC 🏆 Prem 🏆 NPC Final 🏆 Top14 🏆 Picks of the Week 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for weekly rugby talk with personality. AND DON'T MISS... MLR Weekly with former New York owner James Kennedy Find All Here: -Web: http://www.RugbyWrapUp.com -Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyWrapUp @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @JonnyLewisFilms, @LizardRugby, @LanningZach, @ColbyMarshall2, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @MeetTheMatts, @Declan Yeats. -Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyWrapUp -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RugbyWrapUp -Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/RugbyWrapUp #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #freejacks #chicagohounds #seattleseawolves #californialegion #MLR2026 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #Springboks #allblacks #IrishRugby #englandrugby #NPC #curriecup #WXV #wer #JohnLayfield #GeorgeHook #MikeFriday #MattMcCarthy #GiftEgbelu #rugby #rugbywrapup #collegerugby #womensrugby #premrugby
MLR Weekly: Former New York owner James Kennedy, Wendy Young re WXV, Six Degrees of Jason Kelce
2026/10/22
MANSFIELD, TX - While Major League Rugby players are scattered about the globe in different pro set-ups, some are with the Team USA prepping for their Nashville date Australia XV. And that match will be part of a doubleheader with the sizzling USA women (see below with Wendy Young) in a rematch with Italy - which has the makings of an epic. And last but far from least, featured MLR Weekly guest James Kennedy, former Rugby United New York owner, joins Matt McCarthy in rare, candid conversation about what happened in New York, the MLR and the viability of professional rugby in the USA and overseas. Also Included: ☕️ Rugby Morning's Coffee Break Major League Rugby rumors re "Sixth 2027 team" in light of the "Six Degrees of Jason Kelce." Plus USA Rugby chatter. 🏉 Wendy Young with WXV recap and what's ahead. ➡️ The Rugby Odds: Be sure to check out this week's episode: 🔗 LINK: https://rugbywrapup.com/category/the-rugby-odds/ Please share and join our weekly newsletter: http://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ Find All Here: -Web: http://www.RugbyWrapUp.com -Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyWrapUp @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @JonnyLewisFilms, @LizardRugby, @LanningZach, @ColbyMarshall2, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @MeetTheMatts, @Declan Yeats. -Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyWrapUp -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RugbyWrapUp -Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/RugbyWrapUp #usarugby #majorleaguerugby #rugbywrapup #OldGlory #freejacks #chicagohounds #seattleseawolves #californialegion #MLR2026 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #Springboks #allblacks #IrishRugby #englandrugby #NPC #curriecup #WXV #wxvrugby #wer #JohnLayfield #GeorgeHook #MikeFriday #MattMcCarthy #GiftEgbelu #rugby #rugbywrapup #collegerugby #womensrugby #premrugby
MLR Weekly: DC Owner Chris Dunlavey re 6 teams in '27, Hounds GM Will Magie, WXV, College Corner
2026/10/15
MLR Weekly — your weekly look at the biggest stories shaping American rugby. WASHINGTON, DC - 🏉 Old Glory DC owner hints at a new Major League Rugby team may be in the making, answers MLR Weekly host Matt McCarthy's other questions re domestic players and league purpose re USA Rugby. Also Included: ☕️ Rugby Morning's Coffee Break Major League Rugby news with John Fitzpatrick, including WXV and Jason Kelce. 🎓 College Rugby Corner Zach "Maverick" Lanning brings the latest recaps, storylines and a look ahead at what's next in college rugby. ➡️ The Rugby Odds: Be sure to check out this week's episode: 🔗 LINK: https://youtu.be/PVt4X7xEsG4?si=FC_KymvAWF8rLssR Please share and join our weekly newsletter: http://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ Find All Here: -Web: http://www.RugbyWrapUp.com -Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyWrapUp @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @JonnyLewisFilms, @LizardRugby, @LanningZach, @ColbyMarshall2, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @MeetTheMatts, @Declan Yeats. -Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyWrapUp -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RugbyWrapUp -Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/RugbyWrapUp #usarugby #majorleaguerugby #rugbywrapup #OldGlory #freejacks #chicagohounds #seattleseawolves #californialegion #MLR2026 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #Springboks #allblacks #IrishRugby #englandrugby #NPC #curriecup #WXV #wxvrugby #wer #JohnLayfield #GeorgeHook #MikeFriday #MattMcCarthy #GiftEgbelu #rugby #rugbywrapup #collegerugby #womensrugby #premrugby
The Rugby Odds: Try-fests, Shaun Edwards, Friday re Refs, Champions Cup, Bledisloe, WXV, NPC Semis
2026/10/15
The Rugby Odds (Group of Odd pundits) 🏉 — Season 6, Episode 48 NEW YORK, NY - Does anyone play defense anymore? To kick or not to kick? Who's a paper tiger and who's a formidable side? Did Jason Kelce just open a worldwide marketing door for rugby? Will Canada beat England? Oh, and then there's the Champions Cup, WXV, NPC semi-finals, and the toughest and best players of the week. All handled by our eclectic/odd panel in just 24 minutes.. 🎙️ THE PANEL 🇬🇧 Mike Friday – 3-time Olympic 7s coach & tactical mastermind ☘️ George Hook – Ireland's fearless pundit with absolutely no filter 👑 King Gift Egbelu - Inventor of Words 🎤 Matt McCarthy – Keeps the train on the track 🔥 THIS WEEK'S SHOW: 👀 What Caught Your Eye? • 119 points, with loser scoring 48?! • Best scrumhalf • Disrespectful Kiwi fans??? • Harlequins robbed by ref? • King sees read over Bulls • Ulster ties again! • Shaun Edwards: Secretary of Defense? • Can Canterbury take the NPC? ⭐ Player of the Week Who deserves the honors? •Ollie Sleightholme •Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu •Maxime Lucu 💪 Grown A$$ Man The toughest of the tough: •Morgan Morris •Bradley Slater •Ross Vincent 📰 Headlines with George Hook • Shaun Edwards a worry to Irish with Pumas? • To kick or not to kick? The Boks know. 🔮 Prognostications 🏆 Bledisloe Cup 🏆 Champions Cup 🏆 NPC semis 🏆 WXV 🏆 Picks of the Week 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for weekly rugby talk with personality. AND DON'T MISS... MLR Weekly with Old Glory DC owner Chris Dunlavey & Chicago President/GM Will Magie Find All Here: -Web: http://www.RugbyWrapUp.com -Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyWrapUp @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @JonnyLewisFilms, @LizardRugby, @LanningZach, @ColbyMarshall2, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @MeetTheMatts, @Declan Yeats. -Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyWrapUp -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RugbyWrapUp -Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/RugbyWrapUp #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #freejacks #chicagohounds #seattleseawolves #californialegion #MLR2026 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #Springboks #allblacks #IrishRugby #englandrugby #NPC #curriecup #WXV #wer #JohnLayfield #GeorgeHook #MikeFriday #MattMcCarthy #GiftEgbelu #rugby #rugbywrapup #collegerugby #womensrugby #premrugby
MLR Weekly: New England Owner Errik Anderson re expansion/future, MLR News, College Rugby Corner
2026/10/07
MLR Weekly — your weekly look at the biggest stories shaping American rugby. BOSTON, MA - 🏉 New England Free Jacks owner Errik Anderson transparently answers MLR Weekly host Matt McCarthy's direct questions re new teams, league's future, Canada, World Rugby and college rugby. Also Included: ☕️ Rugby Morning's Coffee Break Major League Rugby news with John Fitzpatrick, including a rugby Field of Dreams in Maine. 🎓 College Rugby Corner Zach "Maverick" Lanning brings the latest recaps, storylines and a look ahead at what's next in college rugby. ➡️ The Rugby Odds: Be sure to check out this week's episode: 🔗 LINK: https://youtu.be/fyqN67BHcx0?si=C7_2nVBiagZ3_-nU Please share and join our weekly newsletter: http://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ Find All Here: -Web: http://www.RugbyWrapUp.com -Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyWrapUp @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @JonnyLewisFilms, @LizardRugby, @LanningZach, @ColbyMarshall2, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @MeetTheMatts, @Declan Yeats. -Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyWrapUp -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RugbyWrapUp -Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/RugbyWrapUp #usarugby #majorleaguerugby #rugbywrapup #OldGlory #freejacks #chicagohounds #seattleseawolves #californialegion #MLR2026 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #Springboks #allblacks #IrishRugby #englandrugby #NPC #curriecup #WXV #wxvrugby #wer #JohnLayfield #GeorgeHook #MikeFriday #MattMcCarthy #GiftEgbelu #rugby #rugbywrapup #collegerugby #womensrugby #premrugby
MLR Weekly: Changes in DC & CA, USA Rugby College GM Luke Gross, Freda Tafuna's Rise, College Corner
2026/10/01
**MLR Weekly** — your weekly look at the biggest stories shaping American rugby. NEW YORK, NY - 🏉 The American rugby landscape had some big end-of-summer stories/names, and our crack MLR Weekly staff has it all for for you. Big moves, rising stars, coaching shakeups and college rugby are all on the table! 🔥 **Featured Guest: Luke Gross joins us to discuss his historic appointment as the first USA Rugby General Manager for Collegiate Rugby — and what it means for the future of the college game. ☕️ **Rugby Morning's Coffee Break** Major League Rugby coaching changes are here. John Fitzpatrick breaks down the moves with Old Glory DC & the California Legion, plus the impact and what comes next. 🇺🇸 **Wendy Young** Freda Tafuna's star is rising! Wendy Young on Tafuna and the crazy **WXV**. 🎓 **College Rugby Corner** Zach "Maverick" Lanning brings the latest recaps, storylines and a look ahead at what's next in college rugby. ➡️ The Rugby Odds: Be sure to check out this week's episode re: Boks Beaten by 11, WXV, Disappointing URC Irish teams, Premiership epic, Wallabies rise, Freda Tafuna, NPC & Top14 🔗 LINK: https://rugbywrapup.com/2026/09/the-rugby-odds-best-toughest-11-beat-boks-wxv-thrillers-prem-epic-irish-tank-in-urc-top14-grass-npc/ Please share and join our weekly newsletter: http://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ Find All Here: -Web: http://www.RugbyWrapUp.com -Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyWrapUp @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @JonnyLewisFilms, @LizardRugby, @LanningZach, @ColbyMarshall2, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @MeetTheMatts, @Declan Yeats. -Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyWrapUp -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RugbyWrapUp -Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/RugbyWrapUp #usarugby #majorleaguerugby #rugbywrapup #OldGlory #freejacks #chicagohounds #seattleseawolves #californialegion #MLR2026 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #Springboks #allblacks #IrishRugby #englandrugby #NPC #curriecup #WXV #wxvrugby #wer #JohnLayfield #GeorgeHook #MikeFriday #MattMcCarthy #GiftEgbelu #rugby #rugbywrapup #collegerugby #womensrugby #premrugby
The Rugby Odds: Best & Toughest, 11 Beat Boks, WXV Thrillers, Prem Epic, Irish Tank in URC, Top14 Grass, NPC
2026/10/01
The. Rugby. Odds. (Group of Odd pundits) 🏉 — Season 6, Episode 46 PERTH, AUSTRALIA - WOW!!! We still can't move after that unbelievably CRAZY Wallabies win over the Springboks. Indeed, we've got visions of refs on cellphones, 4 Aussies in the Sin Bin and electric plays spinning in our heads. Out All-Star panel is here to make sense of it all, along with the wondrous WXV, rousing openings for the Premiership & URC, Top14 upsets and NPC playoffs looming. 🎙️ THE PANEL 🏆 John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL) – WWE Hall of Famer & rugby champion ☘️ George Hook – Ireland's fearless pundit with absolutely no filter 🇬🇧 Mike Friday – 3-time Olympic 7s coach & tactical mastermind 🌍 King Gift Egbelu – Rugby evangelist & inventor of... words 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Steve Lewis - 2X USA Rugby Coach of the Year 🎤 Matt McCarthy – Host desperately trying to keep the train on the tracks 🔥 THIS WEEK'S SHOW: 👀 What Caught Your Eye? • 4 Yellow Cards in 5 minutes?! • Red Roses Stun Black Ferns • Irish provinces poop play • WXV thrillers • USA's rising star • Aussie's now RWC 2027 contenders? • North Harbor to Make Mike Friday smile? • Racing 92's egregious grass ⭐ Player of the Week Who deserves the honors? •George Hendy •Seb Atkinson •Tristan Tedder •Ryan Lonergan 💪 Grown A$$ Man The toughest of the tough: •Johnny Lee •Freda Tafuna •Max Jorgensen 📰 Headlines with George Hook •11 Angry Aussies •Does Less Kiss know how to defuse Bomb Squad? •Eliminate yellow cards 🔮 Prognostications 🏆 WXV 🏆 URC 🏆 Premiership 🏆 Top14 🏆 NPC 🏆 Picks of the Week 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for weekly rugby talk with personality. AND DON'T MISS... MLR Weekly, Seattle Seawolves CEO Jo Anne Anderson Find All Here: -Web: http://www.RugbyWrapUp.com -Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyWrapUp @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @JonnyLewisFilms, @LizardRugby, @LanningZach, @ColbyMarshall2, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @MeetTheMatts, @Declan Yeats. -Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyWrapUp -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RugbyWrapUp -Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/RugbyWrapUp #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #freejacks #chicagohounds #seattleseawolves #californialegion #MLR2026 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #Springboks #allblacks #IrishRugby #englandrugby #NPC #curriecup #WXV #wer #JohnLayfield #GeorgeHook #MikeFriday #MattMcCarthy #GiftEgbelu #rugby #rugbywrapup #collegerugby #womensrugby #premrugby
The Rugby. Odds: Rassie Best Coach? Our Top 3. Wallabies to top Boks? USA Beats Irish, Canada rolls!
2026/09/24
The Rugby Odds (Group of Odd pundits) 🏉 — Season 6, Episode 45 PERTH, AUSTRALIA - The big international "friendly" in the men's game is down under, with the Aussies hosting South Africa. We've also got the three European leagues going, the URC, Premiership and Top14... Which means there's plenty to talk about. But that aforementioned friendly spurred two main questions: 1) Is Rassie Erasmus the best coach ever? 2) Can the Wallabies actually knock off the Springboks? 🎙️ THE PANEL 🏆 John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL) – WWE Hall of Famer & rugby champion ☘️ George Hook – Ireland's fearless pundit with absolutely no filter 🇬🇧 Mike Friday – 3-time Olympic 7s coach & tactical mastermind 🌍 King Gift Egbelu – Rugby evangelist & inventor of... words 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Steve Lewis - 2X USA Rugby Coach of the Year 🎤 Matt McCarthy – Host desperately trying to keep the train on the tracks 🔥 THIS WEEK'S SHOW: 👀 What Caught Your Eye? • Shaun Edwards to the Red Roses • JBL wants Eddie Jones & Japan to swap with Team USA • Wild WXV results • Canada suddenly significant ⭐ Player of the Week Who deserves the honors? •Maxime Lucu •Kathryn Treder •Robert du Preez 💪 Grown A$$ Man The toughest of the tough: •Eric Marks •Tom Willis •Oli Mathis 📰 Headlines with George Hook •Is Rassie the Best Coach Ever •Top 3 Coaches •Ireland losing to the USA 🔮 Prognostications 🏆 Wallabies vs Boks 🏆 URC 🏆 Premiership 🏆 Top14 🏆 NPC 🏆 Picks of the Week 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for weekly rugby talk with personality. AND DON'T MISS... MLR Weekly, Seattle Seawolves CEO Jo Anne Anderson Find All Here: -Web: http://www.RugbyWrapUp.com -Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyWrapUp @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @JonnyLewisFilms, @LizardRugby, @LanningZach, @ColbyMarshall2, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @MeetTheMatts, @Declan Yeats. -Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyWrapUp -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RugbyWrapUp -Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/RugbyWrapUp #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #freejacks #chicagohounds #seattleseawolves #californialegion #MLR2026 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #Springboks #allblacks #IrishRugby #englandrugby #NPC #curriecup #WXV #wer #JohnLayfield #GeorgeHook #MikeFriday #MattMcCarthy #GiftEgbelu #rugby #rugbywrapup #collegerugby #womensrugby #premrugby
MLR Weekly: Seattle CEO Jo Anne Anderson, Wendy Young on College Mess, SA v NZ Recap, Eagles v Japan
2026/09/17
NEW YORK, NY - This episode of MLR Weekly features: -Seattle President/CEO Jo Anne Anderson -Wendy Young of YSC Rugby re College Rugby issues & WXV updates -John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning re Team USA in the Pacific Nations Cup -Steve Lewis on South Africa vs NZ in Baltimore: Will it help grow rugby in the USA? Don't miss the popular The Rugby Odds: Are these Springboks the best team ever? What yesteryear team could beat them? Please share and join our weekly newsletter: http://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ Find All Here: -Web: http://www.RugbyWrapUp.com -Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyWrapUp @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @JonnyLewisFilms, @LizardRugby, @LanningZach, @ColbyMarshall2, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @MeetTheMatts, @Declan Yeats. -Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyWrapUp -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RugbyWrapUp -Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/RugbyWrapUp #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #RugbyATL #MLR2020 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #TheRugbyOdds Find All Here: -Web: http://www.RugbyWrapUp.com -Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyWrapUp @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @JonnyLewisFilms, @LizardRugby, @LanningZach, @ColbyMarshall2, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @MeetTheMatts, @Declan Yeats. -Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyWrapUp -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RugbyWrapUp -Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/RugbyWrapUp #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #RugbyATL #MLR2020 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #TheRugbyOdds
The Rugby Odds: Springboks Best Ever? Who Would Beat Them? Top14 Fizzle, NPC Sizzle.
2026/09/17
The Rugby Odds (Group of Odd pundits) 🏉 — Season 6, Episode 44 BALTIMORE, MD - What an event it was for the Springboks and All Blacks in the NFL Ravens' park. And there's MUCH to cover. Our panel handled it for you in 24 brisk/brimming minutes. 🎙️ THE PANEL 🏆 John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL) – WWE Hall of Famer & rugby champion ☘️ George Hook – Ireland's fearless pundit with absolutely no filter 🇬🇧 Mike Friday – 3-time Olympic 7s coach & tactical mastermind 🌍 King Gift Egbelu – Rugby evangelist & inventor of... words 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Steve Lewis - 2X USA Rugby Coach of the Year 🎤 Matt McCarthy – Host desperately trying to keep the train on the tracks 🔥 THIS WEEK'S SHOW 👀 What Caught Your Eye? • TMO Replay "shenanigans" in Boks vs All Blacks match • Rusty Richie Mo'unga • Fiji women make • 68,173 fans in Baltimore •La Rochelle 2-0 vs top teams •Japan smokes USA ⭐ Player of the Week Who deserves the honors? •Kalvin Gourgues •Morne Van Den Berg •Kurt-Lee Arendse 💪 Grown A$$ Man The toughest of the tough: •Eben Etzebeth •Ethan Blackadder •Damien De Allende 📰 Headlines with George Hook •Are the Boks the best team ever? •Teams that could beat these Boks •Is the "Greatest Rivalry" name legitimate? 🔮 Prognostications 🏆 Top14 🏆 NPC 🏆 Picks of the Week 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for weekly rugby talk with personality. AND DON'T MISS... MLR Weekly, Seattle Seawolves CEO Jo Anne Anderson, John Fitzpatrick re Eagles in Japan, Wendy Young on College mess and Steve Lewis with Springboks vs NZ in Baltimore. Find All Here: -Web: http://www.RugbyWrapUp.com -Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyWrapUp @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @JonnyLewisFilms, @LizardRugby, @LanningZach, @ColbyMarshall2, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @MeetTheMatts, @Declan Yeats. -Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyWrapUp -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RugbyWrapUp -Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/RugbyWrapUp #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #RugbyATL #MLR2020 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #TheRugbyOdds
MLR Weekly: College Rugby Debate Continued with Alex Goff (CRAA) & Pat Clifton (NCR) & Eagles News
2026/09/09
MLR Weekly: College Rugby Debate Continued with Alex Goff (CRAA) & Pat Clifton (NCR) & Eagles News by Matt McCarthy
The Rugby Odds: Greatest Rivalry to USA, Roigard-Gate, Le Garrec v Dupont, Currie Cup, NPC, McReight
2026/09/09
The Rugby Odds (Group of Odd pundits) 🏉 — Season 6, Episode 43 NEW YORK, NY - There is SO MUCH going on in rugby, including another round of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry. Our panel, featuring guest contributor Steve Lewis (Elevate-Rugby.com), touches it all in just 24 minutes! 🎙️ THE PANEL 🏆 John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL) – WWE Hall of Famer & rugby champion ☘️ George Hook – Ireland's fearless pundit with absolutely no filter 🇬🇧 Mike Friday – 3-time Olympic 7s coach & tactical mastermind 🌍 King Gift Egbelu – Rugby evangelist & inventor of... words 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Steve Lewis - 2X USA Rugby Coach of the Year 🎤 Matt McCarthy – Host desperately trying to keep the train on the tracks 🔥 THIS WEEK'S SHOW 👀 What Caught Your Eye? • Cam Roigard diving • Le Garrec vs Dupont • O'Gara to Leinster ⭐ Player of the Week Who deserves the honors? •Nolann Le Garrec •Jesse Kriel •Cooper Flanders 💪 Grown A$$ Man The toughest of the tough: •Malcolm Marx •Fraser McReight •Ruan Nortje 📰 Headlines with George Hook •Boks and All Blacks in the USA! What it means. •Magnificent Manie Libbok! 🔮 Prognostications 🏆 Greatest Rivalry 🏆 Currie Cup 🏆 Top14 🏆 NPC 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for weekly rugby talk with personality. AND DON'T MISS... MLR Weekly, with debate re the College Rugby mess, with experts Pat ClifTon & Alex Goff. Find All Here: -Web: http://www.RugbyWrapUp.com -Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyWrapUp @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @JonnyLewisFilms, @LizardRugby, @LanningZach, @ColbyMarshall2, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @MeetTheMatts, @Declan Yeats. -Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyWrapUp -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RugbyWrapUp -Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/RugbyWrapUp #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #RugbyATL #MLR2020 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #RugbyOdds #RugbyBetting

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CoryE2 2022/08/11
Nobody cares about Iona
Please talk less about Iona on the college show. It’s gotten old. Plenty of other programs to talk about.
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ZionArk 2021/01/17
Awesome Rugby Show!
There are a lot of good rugby pods out there, but Matt’s show has to be top 1 or 2. Love the guests, the laughs and of course the insight. Matt is a f...
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BtShea 2020/08/22
USA Rugby Media G.O.A.T.
Short, bald man full of funny quips and impressions continually questions why he started a show about rugby in New York. Interviewing a range of playe...
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J Lee Graves 2017/10/12
Awesome Podcast!
Simply the most informed and relevant avenue for USA rugby news! Needs to be a 1 hour weekly show on The Rugby Channel...TRC needs them more than they...
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