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This week on Inside MLR, we’ve got a stacked show with special guest, USA Rugby Hall of Famer, Mike Petri, in the studio breaking down all the biggest moments from Major League Rugby! Alex Magleby joins the show live from UCLA to give his instant reaction to one of the season's most thrilling matches: the California Legion defeated the Seattle Seawolves 38–29 in Los Angeles on Sunday Night Rugby. Mags dives into: - The electric fan experience in LA - The growing parity across Major League Rugby - The success of Chicago Hounds in Nashville and what benefit that has for the league - His thoughts on the Referee Review System - Will & Mike continue the conversation in Fan Cam reaction, merchandise from fans, and a MASSIVE Week 4 of results There's plenty of preview of Week 5 upcoming action from two former players who are inside the broadcast booth, including discussion of these questions: 💬 Plus, Will puts Mike on the spot: Which MLR team would he LOVE to play for right now? The answer might surprise you… 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments & don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications for more MLR content!

In this week's Inside MLR, host Will Hooley jumps straight off the very first Sunday Night Rugby broadcast to sit down with MLR Co-President Alex Magleby for an honest reaction to the showcase clash between the Chicago Hounds and the California Legion. Magleby opens up about the challenges facing the league, while Will puts him on the spot with a fan question about how MLR plans to grow ahead of the 2031 Rugby World Cup in the USA. Joining the show is special guest and Sunday Night Rugby on ESPN co-host Claudia Bellofatto, who teams up with Will to dive into all the biggest storylines from Week 3: 👉 Old Glory DC’s huge win over New England Free Jacks
 👉 Anthem RC's surprise victory against the Seattle Seawolves
 👉 A full recap of Sunday Night Rugby on ESPN, including the Hounds vs Legion showdown, where Chicago put in a statement performance We look ahead to Week 4, including Chicago's showcase trip to Nashville to play the Free Jacks and the next Sunday Night Rugby event. Finally, to know Claudia like never before, her journey into broadcasting, her growing love for rugby, why she joined Sunday Night Rugby, and the biggest star she’s ever interviewed 👀

Sunday Night Rugby is almost here, and nobody's more locked in than this week's guest. Will Magie, GM of the Chicago Hounds. He joins Will and Mags to discuss hosting the first-ever SNR matchup, the roster he's assembled, and what this moment means for the club. Will also opens up about his path from USA Eagle (cap #507) to the front office, and the Hounds' Coaching Academy — a program built to grow the game in the Chicago community. Plus: Week 2 reactions, fan hotline, and the MLR Hall of Fame debate.

Major League Rugby’s 2026 season is officially underway with Anthem’s huge first win EVER.

MLR fan favorite Lance Williams stops by the pod to preview the brand new California Legion team...It’s go time on the Road to Chicago - Championship home for MLR 2026.

Off-Season Changes, Fan Questions Answered & 2026 Season Preview Major League Rugby's official podcast. No fluff, no outsiders. Just the people who live and breathe this league, breaking down everything that matters. Episode 1: The Big Reset. MLR Broadcaster, Will Hooley, and Co-president, Alexander Magleby, tackle the biggest changes from a tumultuous 2025-26 off-season, answer fan questions, and look ahead to the new season, what's changed, what to expect, and where to watch. MLR is the only sports league where fans are co-creators. This is your source of truth.