Rugby Wrap Up

THE RUGBY ODDS — Season 6, Episode 25 (24 minutes) 📍 NEW YORK, NY - Drama is flowing through Europe's Champions Cup as the quarterfinals loom. Here in the USA, the new-look MLR enters Round 3 and teams/fans are trying to figure out what's what. Down under, Super Rugby has key match-ups to consider. The Rugby Odds' exceptionally eclectic TRO panel covers at all of the above. 🎙️ THE PANEL 💥 John B...

The Rugby Odds: Champions Cup, MLR History, Super Rugby, JRLO, Strong Opinions, Bold Predictions by Matt McCarthy

IRVINE, CA - Major League Rugby came back with a bang - and a history-making win for a beleaguered franchise. That's right, Anthem RC got off the schneid (Google it) after 32 consecutive losses. Unfortunately for the California Legion, they were the dubious streak-enders. MLR Weekly has it all covered, along with Anthem leader Sam Golla, who is clearly pumped to get that first win out of the way....

FERMANAGH, IRELAND - At long last and after MUCH angst, Major League Rugby 2026 kicks off on Saturday for its 9th season. With that, MLR Weekly is up to the pomp, featuring the league's only remaining original owner - Adrian Balfour of Seattle's Seawolves. He peels back the curtain and turns back the clock with host Matt McCarthy. PLUS...we have a Power Pundit Panel that picks the Shield winner an...

THE RUGBY ODDS — Season 6, Episode 23 (24 minutes) 📍 NEW YORK, NY - Europe's professional rugby teams are now back up to speed after the Six Nations, and The Rugby Odds will catch you up. Meanhwile, Super Rugby and Japan Rugby League One continue to score tries at blistering paces. Our TRO (The Rugby Odds) experts cover all with verve, panache and une je n'est ce pas! 🎙️ THE PANEL 💥 John Bradsha...

NEW YORK, NY - Happy Belated St. Patrick's Day! It was bittersweet in Boston, as Free Jacks GM Tom Kindley left for the Hurricanes in Super Rugby. Tom is going home, but it's not as easy as one would think. He talks about it with host Matt McCarthy. WHAT'S INSIDE AND WHEN: 🎥 01:07: Rugby Morning's Coffee Break with John Fitzpatrick ☕️ • 🤝 St Patrick's Week exuberance and bad "green" puns • Seaw...

THE RUGBY ODDS — Season 6, Episode 22 (24 minutes) 📍 NEW YORK, NY - A sensational Six Nations has concluded. Super Rugby is heating up. The URC, Premiership and Top14 are back at it. Japan Rugby League One is seeing record amounts of points scored. Our TRO (The Rugby Odds) experts cover all with verve, panache and chutzpah! 🎙️ THE PANEL 💥 John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL) – WWE Hall of Famer & rugby...

THE RUGBY ODDS — Season 6, Episode 21 📍 NEW YORK, NY - It's a Six Nations, Super Rugby and Japan Rugby League One weekend, following last weekend's full schedule in the URC, Super Rugby, Japan Rugby League One and the Top14. Our TRO experts cover it all. 🎙️ THE PANEL 💥 John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL) – WWE Hall of Famer & rugby advocate 🇬🇧 Mike Friday – 3× Olympic 7s coach & Harlequins fan 🤔 ☘️ Ge...

NEW YORK, NY - There was some confusion re the new Major League Rugby refereeing system, despite legendary ref Nigel Owens offering his thoughts from a bubble bath. MLR Director of Rugby Brandon Sparks looks to "clean things up" with host MLR Weekly host Matt McCarthy. WHAT'S INSIDE AND WHEN: 🎥 01:23: Rugby Morning's Coffee Break with John Fitzpatrick ☕️ • 🤝 Bathing with Nigel Owens? • 🔏 World...

WASHINGTON, DC - In this week's MLR Weekly Old Glory Co-Owner Chris Dunlavey (who still laces the boots), talks with Matt McCarthy re wide range of topics listed below. WHAT'S INSIDE AND WHEN: 🎥 01:06: Rugby Morning's Coffee Break with John Fitzpatrick ☕️ • 🤝 Connor Buckley's sudden career switch • 🔏 Dlyan Fawsitt retiring - or is he? • 🏉 Joe Mano signs with... • 🤝 MLR News • 🌍 L.A./Souther...

THE RUGBY ODDS — Season 6, Episode 20 📍 NEW YORK, NY - It's a Six Nations, Super Rugby and Japan Rugby League One weekend, following last weekend's full schedule in the URC, Super Rugby, Japan Rugby League One and the Top14. Our TRO experts cover it all. 🎙️ THE PANEL 💥 John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL) – WWE Hall of Famer & rugby advocate 🇬🇧 Mike Friday – 3× Olympic 7s coach & Harlequins fan 🤔 ☘️ Ge...

The Rugby Odds: Borthwick Done? Farrell Converts to Reality! Super Rugby, URC, JRLO, Rugby Wrap Up by Matt McCarthy

LOS ANGELES, CA - This episode of MLR Weekly features California Legion Head Coach (and former Wallabies & Super Rugby standout) Stephen Hoiles re the merger/transformation of the existing Southern Cal Major League Rugby teams. Hosted by Matt McCarthy. WHAT'S INSIDE AND WHEN: 🎥 01:01: Rugby Morning's Coffee Break with John Fitzpatrick ☕️ • 🏉 USA vs Canada • 🔏 Championship in Chi-Town? • 🤝 MLR...

THE RUGBY ODDS — Season 6, Episode 18 📍 New York, NY - Blunt opinions. Zero filters. Some chaos. 😈 This week, the panel breaks down the Six Nations, Super Rugby, and Japan Rugby League One with insight, humor, and a few shots fired along the way. 🎙️ THE PANEL 💥 John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL) – WWE Hall of Famer & rugby advocate 🇬🇧 Mike Friday – 3× Olympic 7s coach & Harlequins fan 🤔 ☘️ George Ho...

NEW YORK, NY - After getting the history-making CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement) signed by Major League Rugby owners and players, it's back to biz as usual for MLR Weekly. With that, a great place to start is with reigning champion New England's Head Coach Ryan Martin on to talk about the pressures of defending, league changes, saying goodbye to key players and much more, with host Matt McCar...

THE RUGBY ODDS — Season 6, Episode 16 📍 New York, NY - Blunt opinions. Zero filters. Some chaos. 😈 This week, the panel breaks down the Six Nations, Super Rugby, and Japan Rugby League One with insight, humor, and a few shots fired along the way. 🎙️ THE PANEL 💥 John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL) – WWE Hall of Famer & rugby advocate 🇬🇧 Mike Friday – 3× Olympic 7s coach & Harlequins fan 🤔 ☘️ George Ho...

NEW YORK, NY - Some CRITICAL history was made this week in Major League Rugby that may have been lost in the Bad Bunny vs Kid Rock Super Bowl hangover/shadows. But MLR Weekly is here to make certain you are up to speed on this LANDMARK AGREEMENT between players and owners. This first-ever, SEASON-SAVING Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) was reached after 6 months of trying, sometime acrimoniou...

🏉 THE RUGBY ODDS — Season 6, Episode 16 📍 New York, NY - Blunt opinions. Zero filters. Some chaos. 😈 This week, the panel breaks down the Six Nations, URC, Top 14, and Japan Rugby League One with insight, humor, and a few shots fired along the way. 🎙️ THE PANEL 💥 John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL) – WWE Hall of Famer & rugby advocate 🇬🇧 Mike Friday – 3× Olympic 7s coach (and possible Harlequins abse...

🏉 THE RUGBY ODDS — Season 6, Episode 15 NEW YORK, NY - Join our eclectic panel as they break down the latest Champions Cup, URC, Premiership, 6 Nations,Top14 and Japan Rugby League One action with blunt honesty, strong opinions, and humor. The Panel: 💥 John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL) – WWE Hall of Famer & rugby advocate 🇬🇧 Mike Friday – 3x Olympic 7s coach explains why he might miss the Harlequins...

CHICAGO, IL - The United States may be FREEZING in many cities, but Major League Rugby 2026 is heating up. And while no MLR city is colder than Chi-Town, the hometown Hounds hope to be hotter than Hades out of the gate. With that, featured guest and new Chicago GM Will Magie (how's that pronounced?) talks with Matt McCarthy on this MLR Weekly episode about the team, the city, their home game in Na...

🏉 THE RUGBY ODDS — Season 6, Episode 14 Produced by Rugby Wrap Up Rugby Wrap Up, The Rugby Odds (TRO) features a lively panel discussion with strong opinions, comedy, banter, match breakdowns, player highlights, and betting predictions. The panel includes: 💥 John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL) – WWE Hall of Famer & rugby advocate 🇬🇧 Mike Friday – 3x Olympic 7s coach ☘️ George Hook – Filter-free Irish l...

NEW YORK, NY - Learning from its past is a big part Major League Rugby 2026, and the Utah Warriors are/were a huge part of that history. With that their last Head Coach, Greg Cooper, joins MLR Weekly. Coach Cooper joins host Matt McCarthy from Japan's JRLO Green Rockets for a candid chat re what happened with the Warriors, MLR's future, the leagues playing each other, and his new team in Japan Rug...

🏉 THE RUGBY ODDS — Season 6, Episode 13 CRITIC'S REVIEW: "It's entertaining rugby talk with strong opinions, comedy, and predictions – perfect for fans who enjoy banter alongside match breakdowns." 🏉😂 The Panel breaks down the latest Champions Cup, URC, Premiership & Top14 action with brutal honesty, wild opinions, highlights and non-stop banter: 💥 John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL) – WWE Hall of Fa...

NEW YORK, NY - Major League Rugby is gearing up for a broadcast glow-up! New Executive Producer Rob Wallace sits down with host 🎤 Matt McCarthy to give details on 2026 improvements: better production quality, dynamic cameras, expanded ESPN pre/post-game shows, and deeper storytelling – made possible by focusing on fewer teams (down to 6). Highlights include: 🔥 John Fitzpatrick on recent MLR news...

🏉 THE RUGBY ODDS — Season 6, Episode 12 CRITIC'S REVIEW: "The Rugby Odds" style: high-energy, unfiltered opinions, non-stop roasting, and entertaining rugby analysis mixed with wild tangents. If you're into rugby with a side of comedy and controversy, it's worth a watch! The full episode runs with their signature chaos barely held together by the host. 🏉😂 Join our star-studded panel as they bre...