Rugby Wrap Up

SAN DIEGO, CA – With BIG names all through their lineup, the reigning Western Conference Champs – the San Diego Legion – have had a very busy offseason. After a gut-wrenching 1-point loss to the New England Free Jacks in the final, the Legion and their Cohorts want to win the Major League Rugby Shield more than ever. In this MLR Weekly episode, Director of Rugby/Head Coach Danny Lee speaks to all...

NEW YORK, NY - Season 4, Episode 2 of The Rugby Odds could be our best yet. WWE Hall of Famer (turned rugby nut) John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and host Matt "Money" McCarthy provide for a highly entertaining 25 minutes you won't regret. INCLUDED: Doris Day? $$$ 39-21 Record Last Week $$$ Sarries Get Wooden Spoon George Hook: Francs or Yen? Champions Cup Irish E...

LOS ANGELES, CA - What a week it was for Major League Rugby! The new uniforms were revealed! Okay, while that was cool, the BIG STORY is that Charlotte, NC will have a team in the league. Not next year, nor 2026. Amazingly/ambitiously, they'll be entering THIS SEASON. But that's not all! While MLR Weekly broke the Charlotte news, this week's show also includes an exclusive with Rugby Football Club...

NEW YORK, NY - Happy 2024! The Rugby Odds is ringing in the New Year with Episode of Season 4. Yeah, Season 4. Once again our panel of WWE Hall of Famer (turned rugby nut) John Bradshaw Layfield, King Gift Egbelu and Matt "Money" McCarthy are joined by Irish Legend George Hook. INCLUDED: -Great Picks -George Hook Loved By Refs? -The Trophy Fans Really Want -Irish Derbies Dazzle -Saints Surging -Co...

NEW YORK, NY - Happy New Year. MLR Weekly is back from a two-week battery charging. And charging we go into 2024 with Steve Lewis, the GM of the now defunct New York Ironworkers. Lewis weighs on the team going down, LA 7s, Olympic 7s hopes, MLR's Top 4 teams and post-Olympic 7s players going to Major League Rugby. This week's show also welcomes back John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning and Bryan Ray...

SEATTLE, WA - With Major League Rugby still dealing with the aftermath of New York and Toronto dropping from the comp, questions abound. Seattle Seawolves' owner Adrian Balfour addresses all that are asked, without measuring each word. That makes for an intriguing interview re the status of the Los Angeles franchise, why the aforementioned NY & Toronto clubs collapsed,, the Unionization issue and...

CAPE TOWN, S.A. -The Champions Cup had some wild results, with many leaving the experts scratching their heads and gamblers spewing expletives. The Rugby Odds panel of #WWE Hall of Famer (turned Rugby Advocate) John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish rugby legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and Matt "Money" McCarthy were guilty of both... Yet they plod on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly...

NEW YORK, NY - The devastating news that the Rugby New York Ironworkers would be closing its doors hit the players' inboxes Tuesday night. The next morning, yet-to-be-announced free agent signees Nate Augspurger (San Diego) & Chris Mattina (Chicago) shared their thoughts in an emotional MLR Weekly installment with Matt McCarthy. John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning also shares his thoughts and update...

EUROPE - With the European Champions Cup (or Investec Champions Cup) - which includes South Africans - kicking off Friday night, this week's The Rugby Odds has a lot to cover. The TRO trio of WWE Hall of Famer (turned Rugby Advocate) John Bradshaw Layfield, King Gift Egbelu and Matt "Money" McCarthy does the heavy lifting in an over-in-a-snap show that includes: 38-22 RECORD 6’9” Flankers Connacht...

VANCOUVER, BC - We're way up here in the Pacific Northwest - on the Canadian side of the border - seeking out Ryan Reynolds. See, he lives here and could help the community-cursed Toronto Arrows, who stunningly packed up their quivers this week, devastating Canadian Rugby. Their demise is an Arrow through the heart of fans, but also leaves Major League Rugby without Canadian representation. Aside...

NEW YORK, NY - The Fearsome Foursome of WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and Matt "Money" McCarthy are back with a bang [for your buck] in this Season 3/Episode 42 production of The Rugby Odds. INCLUDED: 34-26 Record Sexton To Olympic 7s George Hook & Maureen O’Hara Pollard Prem’s Best #10 Worst Road Teams Irish Testosterone Consolidating Welsh T...

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - As the Thanksgiving holiday is upon those of us in the USA, we are speeding to the start of MLR 2024. Some big ticket items still loom on the Major League laundry list (L.A., unionization, completed rosters), and MLR Weekly is working feverishly to keep you informed. With that, Utah Warrior's CEO Kimball Kjar joins host Matt McCarthy re all of the above and more. Also, John Fi...

NEW YORK, NY - A holiday edition of The Rugby Odds can't help all of us be Thankful - regardless of whether you celebrate Thanksgiving or not. And here at TRO HQ, we're full of Thanksgiving for your support, our staff (Zack Buhro/Zach Lanning), and this week's show, which features WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish rugby legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu - Inventor of Words, and Ma...

QUINCY, MA - With best-case-scenario smoke billowing from the MLR conclave, the MLR Weekly staff sees 13 Major League Rugby teams competing in 2024. That would be great news... However, there is but ONE CHAMPION returning, the New England Free Jacks. Also returning is Head Coach Scott Mathie, who is the first MLR skipper to return after winning the [Insert Name] Shield. Bing it, if you don't belie...

NEW YORK, NY - Star players were in the news this week, as some are finally back with their pro clubs, and others declaring they will be pursuing Olympic Gold. This week's The Rugby Odds panel of, #WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu (Inventor of Words) and Matt “Money” McCarthy make [some] sense of the former in a 7s-quick 24 minutes. INCLUDED: $$...

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This week's "The Rugby Odds" features WWE Hall of Famer (turned rugby advocate) John Bradshaw Layfield, King Gift Egbelu & Matt "Money" McCarthy. The fast- paced and entertaining 24-minutes includes: Last week's 43-26 Record George Hook tying in Soccer & Politics End of B&I Lions URC in England?! Top14 Premiership Wooden Spoon Walk Of Shame Picks Of The Week Watch... Listen/Download the Podcast ve...

NEW YORK, NY - The Rugby World Cup is over and the Webb Ellis Trophy is staying in South Africa - again. This week's The Rugby Odds has all the subplots, plus the URC, Top14 and, WXV & English Premiership. Irish Legend George Hook, #WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, King Gift Egbelu (Inventor of Words) and Matt “Money” McCarthy offer/reject opinions in an entertaining and insightful 24 min...

SEATTLE, WA – Seawolves/England 7s legend Mat Turner gives his opinion on a pending players' union, CBDs and needs for #MLR2024... With the Rugby World Cup's rousing conclusion, MLR Weekly is right in the middle of the aftermath. Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News updates us on Major League Rugby/RWC players & issues. Rugby Morning’s John Fitzpatrick chimes in with moves and trades, Host Matt McCart...

MIAMI, FL - Another week goes by and another week we get closer to #MLR2024 opening day. With that, this MLR Weekly episode goes to the Sunshine State for an informative and transparent interview with likeable Miami Sharks CEO Mariano Filippini... John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning and Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News are also back with their invaluable Major League Rugby intel. INCLUDED: -League S...

NEW YORK, NY - The long-awaited, much-bandied about, Rugby World Cup Final is upon us! This week's The Rugby Odds has the Webb Ellis covered, plus the URC, Top14 and English Premiership. Our panel of Irish Legend George Hook, #WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, King Gift Egbelu (Inventor of Words) and Matt “Money” McCarthy get it done by engaging each other in an entertaining and insightful...

NEW YORK, NY - Need a Major League Rugby fix? Hungry for some stuff you can chew on? Well we've got the juicy morsels to satisfy your appetite. Rugby New York GM Steve Lewis, Rugby Morning's John Fitzpatrick and Bryan Ray of America's Rugby News serve up quite the menu; a mix of fact, innuendo, rumor and opinion. Host Matt McCarthy provides the cutlery and the napkins. INCLUDED: -World Rugby 's bu...

NEW YORK, NY - This week's The Rugby Odds is back to beaming to you from New York City. With the Rugby World Cup, Bunnings NPC, United Rugby Championship and Gallagher Premiership all playing in anger, our crew of WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and Matt "Money" McCarthy will keep you engaged, entertained and enlightened. INCLUDED: Great Pics Ir...

PARIS, FRANCE - This week's The Rugby Odds is from our satellite studio in Paris. And it does not disappoint - hubris aside. With WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and Matt "Money" McCarthy. INCLUDED: Ban Beer Bunker Ignites Furor Samoa Robbed Borthwick’s Big Moment Wales To Final Mighty Portugal NPC Playoffs Wooden Spoon Walk Of Shame Picks Of Th...

FRANCE - MLR Weekly finally made it to the Rugby World Cup - on a Major League Rugby scouting mission, of course. The food, wine, making new friends and sightseeing were just part of job... Producer Jonny Lewis and his Swedish International "frere" Simon hit Lyon. Host Matt McCarthy went to Paris, coincidentally on the same flight as Rugby NY GM Steve Lewis. As a result, we have exclusive coverage...