Rugby Wrap Up

PARIS, FRANCE - Round 5 of the Rugby World Cup is here in a snap, but it took us forever to get over here! BUT... Irish Rugby Tours came through and The Rugby Odds is/are indeed "ici" in France now and this weeks show will not disappoint. Irish rugby legend George Hook is back with his je ne said quoi. WWE Legend-turned Rugby Ambassador, John Bradshaw Layfield, gets emotional. King Gift Egbelu and...

PARIS, FRANCE - With Round 4 of the Rugby World Cup underway, The Rugby Odds pulls out all the stops to cover the RWC, NPC and NRL... Irish rugby legend George Hook blasts Rassie Erasmus and Eddie Jones, while John Bradshaw Layfield gets on the show from a dingy off Portugal's coast. King Gift Egbelu helps Matt "Money" McCarthy keep things relatively normal. Watch... Listen/Download the Podcast ve...

CAPE TOWN, S.A. - With his time playing in the Rugby World Cup for Namibia, New England Free Jacks star Le Roux Malan talks about his tough-to-watch injury with a sense of humor, plus a whole bunch of other stuff... Also, John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning is back with bad Eddie Jones jokes and solid Major League Rugby news and moves. Finally, Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News has a RWC update plus...

BORDEAUX, FRANCE - Yes, the Rugby World Cup is in France - and the USA ain't in it. But no worries, MLR Weekly is here to sooth that angst. Americans are playing rugby; current and future MLR stars, even. One such player is Dylan "The Butcher" Fawsitt of Rugby New York and Team USA. He just played against Toulouse. We've also got Ed Tubridy & Co in Bordeaux with a group of VERY LUCKY college stars...

PARIS, FRANCE - Round 3 of the Rugby World Cup is underway and The Rugby Odds is in the bottom of a every ruck. Our panel of WWE Hall of Famer-turned-rugby-ambassador, John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and Matt "Money" McCarthy engage each other in an entertaining 25 minutes that includes: Last Week's Record of 29-19-3 vs the Spread Gatland to beat Jones Kicks Kill...

SAN DIEGO, CA - On shores of sunny Southern California, you'll find sand, surf and the San Diego Legion. You'll also find their passionate owner Ryan Patterson, who is also the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Major League Rugby. Mr. Patterson discusses a wide range of topics from the Rugby World Cup, to league salary caps, venues and international players... as well as being Roger Goodell's...

TOWER OF LONDON – With Head Coach Steve Borthwick facing being disemboweled, burned at the stake and drawn & quartered, the destined-for-knighthood George Ford rallied Mother England With Head Coach Steve Borthwick facing being disemboweled, burned at the stake and drawn & quartered, the destined-for-knighthood George Ford rallied Mother England past a Puma-in-the-headlights Argentinian side, savi...

NEW YORK, NY - With the Rugby World Cup here, MLR Weekly had to up its game. With that, we've convened a panel of Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News, John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning and host Matt McCarthy. Each pick their Major League Rugby-based teams of RWC players. They also name their captain, player to watch and best player... Dan Kriel of the Seattle Seawolves also features this week, speaki...

PARIS, FRANCE - It's finally here. The NRL qualifiers... and that thing called the Rugby World Cup. This week's The Rugby Odds covers both - along with the NPC - but the focus is on the RWC. Irish Legend George Hook again joins WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, King Gift Egbelu and Matt "Money" McCarthy. Included: -Argentina to beat England? -Tourney's Cinderella Team -Will France fall fla...

"The Rugby Odds is the only thing we agree on." -J Depp & A. Heard NEW YORK, NY – More great RWC coverage, including the Best/Worst Coach in the Rugby World Cup, the impact of Fiji and Samoa and winning picks from The Rugby Odds staff. WWE Hall of Famer turned Rugby Ambassador John Bradshaw Layfield Irish legend George Hook & King Gift Egbelul (Inventor of Words). entertain, enlighten and exfoliat...

SMALL TOWN, CO - with the Rugby World Cup looming, most eyes are on the international tournament. In the United States, that interest isn't as high as it should be because Team USA fell to qualify. That doesn't mean, however that rugby isn't going on in America. In fact, Team USA has been playing international test matches and has an upcoming match against Top 14 powerhouse Toulouse in Utah. And o...

DUBLIN, IRELAND - What s difference a day [in the bunker] makes! Or does it? This week's The Rugby odds deals with this World Rugby conundrum with the help of always-insightful rugby savant that is the venerable George Hook, and bumbling proficiency of WWE Hall-of-Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, and King Gift Egbelu (Inventor of Words). Also included, despite Layfield and Gift getting banned during...

NEW ORLEANS, LA - Now that the dust has settled on the MLR Draft, MRL Weekly gets down to the business of recapping it. To that end, Ryan "Fire & Brimstone" Fitzgerald, the transparent GM of the NOLA Gold, gives his thoughts on the Draft, and all things MLR... along with opinion on Scott Lawrence as USA Rugby Men's Head Coach. Also joining host Matt McCarthy are John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning a...

NEW YORK, NY - After a 2-week vacation, The Rugby Odds returns in a big way. Legendary Irish rugby pundit George Hook joins WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, King Gift Egbelu and Matt McCarthy for some spirited talk re: NEW YORK, NY - After a 2-week vacation, The Rugby Odds returns in a big way. Legendary Irish rugby pundit George Hook joins #WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, his m...

NEW YORK, NY - After a fortnight holiday, we're back. And what better guest than Danny Barrett to have in our return?! The USA Rugby 7s & 15s star, recently of the Houston SaberCats, weighs in on much... as do Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News and John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning. From the MLR Draft to Rugby ATL's move to LA and all things USA Rugby, this is show you'll enjoy. Also look for a new...

"The Rugby Odds is hot." -P Hilton NEW YORK, NY - The Eddie Jones worship continues for WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield and King Gift Egbelu, as Matt McCarthy likens them to lemmings off a cliff. Add in questions about the number of seats in Johannesburg and Melbourne, plus some great [lewd] NRL banter, and this week's The Rugby Odds is... well... hot. Oh, and the picks are good, too. FEA...

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - For fans, the Major League Rugby season is over. For those that work in the offices, running teams and the league, however, there is no rest for the weary. With that, MLR CEO/Commissioner Nic Benson took time out for MLR Weekly, and answered questions re his upbringing/background, RWC 2031, MLR Draft, Players Union, Expansion and getting kids playing. ALSO INCLUDED: -What Old...

"Better than Prada." - Kin Kardashien NEW YORK, NY - Fun and money-makers continue to intersect, as WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, King Gift Egbelu (Inventor of Words) and Matt McCarthy entertain by making great picks and eye-opening claims, while sprinkling in insults. Featured this week are slap-fights over Eddie Jones and JBL attacking Ottawa and insulting Sri Lanka. COVERED: The Rug...

NEW YORK, NY - The Major League Rugby season may be over but MLR Weekly continues year round. With that, and the league anything but dormant, NY GM Steve Lewis, fresh off the combine in Utah, talks all things MLR and the 7s landscape. Also, John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning weighs in with news and Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News dives into the issues in Atlanta and needs of Toronto. Watch... List...

CHICAGO, IL  The sensational conclusion of Major League Rugby's sixth season was the stuff of Hollywood endings. It was replete with drama, big plays, heroic defense and an electric crowd in America's Rugby City. The epic between the star-studded San Diego Legion and no-name New England Free Jacks lived up to the billing, and, MLR Weekly was there for exclusive interviews and footage, plus cameos...

NEW YORK, NY - Fun and money-makers continue to intersect, as WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, King Gift Egbelu (Inventor of Words) and Matt McCarthy entertain by making great picks and eye-opening claims, while sprinkling in insults. COVERED: MLR Special The Rugby Championship Pacific 4 NRL Premier 7s INCLUDED: -Great Rugby Picks -Laughs -Insight -Bad Behavior -Zero Political Correctness...

"This show makes me giggle." -Bill Bellchick NEW YORK, NY - The fun and money continue to intersect. WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, King Gift Egbelu (Inventor of Words) and Matt McCarthy entertain by making great picks and eye-opening claims, while sprinkling in insults. INCLUDED: Money-Makers Special MLR Shield Final insight The Rugby Championship Pacific 4 NRL Wooden Spoon Walk of Sha...

CHICAGO, IL – With the Major League Rugby Championship battle between the star-studded San Diego Legion and no-name New England Free Jacks just hours away, MLR Weekly has you covered. New England hooker Andrew Quattrin discusses his questionable NHL affiliations, being a Tier 2 golfer and facing the vaunted Legion in The Windy City. ALSO INCLUDED: -MLR headlines from Rugby Morning’s John Fitzpatri...

"John, Gift and Matt are The Kardashians of Rugby!" NEW YORK, NY - The fun and money continue to intersect. WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, King Gift Egbelu (Inventor of Words) and Matt McCarthy entertain by making great picks and eye-opening claims, while sprinkling in insults. INCLUDED: Money-Makers Super Rugby Final MLR Playoffs NRL Allianz Premier XVs Wooden Spoon Walk of Shame DON'T...

NEW YORK, NY - What a postseason it's been so far! Both Major League Rugby Eliminator Round matches were thrillers, soaked in subplots. Indeed, our exclusives with D.C. Owner Chris Dunlavey, New York's star #7 Brendon O'Connor and Washington's Kurt Baker (former All Blacks 7s star) will leave some eyebrows raised! ALSO INCLUDED: -MLR headlines from Rugby Morning’s John Fitzpatrick -Predictions fro...