Rugby Wrap Up

"This is the best sports show I've ever seen. Intelligent, yet mindless! -Danny Carter 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 Top14 Epic Super Rugby Final MLR Playoffs Allianz Pr...

CHICAGO, IL - He's been called "the Mark Cuban of rugby," has Chicago Hounds Owner Phil Groves. Why? Because he ain't afraid to whoop it up with the fans -even going shirtless in the process! With that, this episode of MLR Weekly features Mr. Groves in an all-encompassing interview with Matt McCarthy, from the lessons learned from a tumultuous first year, to the players publicly lobbying for union...

"This show reinvents sports entertainment. It's just fun. And smart." - U.S. Senator NEW YORK, NY – Another week and another critically acclaimed installment of The Rugby Odds. With WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, King of Words, Gift Egbelu and host Matt McCarthy. All via Rugby Wrap Up and on Cox Media YurView channels near you. INCLUDED ENTERTAINMENT: Walk of Shame Global Insults Bad Be...

NEW YORK, NY - This sixth year of Major League Rugby flew by, as we're in the final week of the regular season, with all but one question re the playoffs, MLR Weekly has all you need, including an interview with Rugby NY GM, Stephen Lewis, who weighs in on all things 7s. ALSO INCLUDED: -MLR headlines from Rugby Morning’s John Fitzpatrick -Predictions from Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News -Rugby's...

NEW YORK, NY - It was thought to be impossible, but WWE Legend John Bradshaw Layfield has managed to offend more rugby types across the globe. This time he tries to include a stuffed team mascot in his nefarious activities... before the show even starts! Somehow, however, free-wheeling King Gift Egbelul & host Matt McCarthy keep the Texas Terror [relatively] in check. This allows the critically ac...

With but two rounds of Major League Rugby regular season action remaining, there are still unanswered questions re the playoff picture. In this latest MLR Weekly episode, we lend some clarity and chat with someone smack-dab in the middle of it all, Houston SaberCats Vice-Captain Christian Dyer. The conversation includes Led Zeppelin songs, dogs in commercials and being stranded in a blizzard in on...

SAN DIEGO, CA – As we head into the last three rounds of this tres bien Major League Rugby season, some players are stand head and shoulders above the many solid MLR players. San Diego Legion star Nate Augspurger is one such player. In an out-of-the box iMLR Weekly nterview that includes Burt Reynolds being compared to mythical prop Chris Baumann, WWE star-turned-actor Dave Bautista’s relationship...

NEW YORK, NY - There is a may be a feud brewing between NRL Rabbitohs owner Russel Crowe and the WWE Legend John Bradshaw Layfield - right smack dab in the middle of this week's The Rugby Odds. That plus Scottish leprechauns, the Staff uprising and stellar picks, make this one "Impeccably timely and perfectly incorrect." Watch... Listen/Download the Podcast version... Please share and join our wee...

"A potpourri of delicious fun! That's what The Rugby Odds is for me! -Will Clinton 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 make great picks, make zero sense and break each other's chops. INCLUDED (not necessarily in order): Winning Picks La Rochelle Cheaters Stormers v Munster Saracens...

QUINCY, MA - While many eyes are on the top teams slugging it out in Major League Rugby's Western Conference, a streaking team in the Eastern Conference has been flying under the radar. With that, New England Free Jacks Head Coach Scott Mathie answers our call in an honest, refreshing MLR Weekly interview with Matt McCarthy. ALSO INCLUDED: -Rugby's Best Recap -MLR News from Rugby Morning's John Fi...

"The Rugby Odds is is like a fine wine, but new." - Rugby Franchise Owner NEW YORK, NY - Another week and another critically acclaimed installment of The Rugby Odds. With WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, King of Words, Gift Egbelu and host Matt McCarthy. All via Rugby Wrap Up and on Cox Media YurView channels near you. Included: Walk of Shame Editor's Revenge Cursing in Sign Language Wood...

MIAMI, FL - As the Major League Rugby season subtracts teams from the respective playoff races, at least one team is being added - next year, that is. That's right, the Miami Sharks will be swimming into to the mix in 2024 and CEO Mark Winokur, formerly of the Toronto Arrows, tells Matt McCarthy about all things related to the newest franchise. Also included: -MLR's best recap -News/Headlines from...

“The Rugby Odds is better than a nude beach of super models!” – Entertainment CEO NEW YORK, NY – Another week and another critically acclaimed installment of The Rugby Odds. With WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, King of Words, Gift Egbelu and host Matt McCarthy. All via Rugby Wrap Up and on Cox Media YurView channels near you. Included: -Walk of Shame -Editor's Revenge -Cursing in Sign La...

NEW YORK, NY - This week's MLR Weekly includes: -Rugby NY rising star Monate Akuei, whose story is remarkable -Navy Head Coach Gavin Hickie (CRAA Champions) -Rugby Morning's MLR News with John Fitzpatrick -Americas Rugby News Previews by Bryan Ray Be sure to check out this week's The Rugby Odds. Watch... Listen/Download the Podcast version... Please share and join our weekly newsletter: http://rug...

"The Rugby Odds is like dating your ex - you know it's wrong but it's oh, so good!" World Rugby Hall of Famer NEW YORK, NY - Watch, laugh and learn as WWE Legend John Bradshaw Layfield, King Gift Egbelu and host Matt McCarthy battle, select and take pot-shots at each other with now allegiance, while managing to pick winners at an amazing rate. -Great Picks -Apples are stupid -#GeorgeSantos let the...

SEATTLE, WA - We're at the point in the Major League Rugby season in which every game is now critical. Whether it be for just making the playoffs, or gaining home-filed advantage, points are what it's about. Also, we now have a robust bundle of stats to sort through. We have done just that and backed up what the eyes told us - Seawolves' star Dan Kriel is having a career campaign. He talks about m...

NEW YORK, NY - From coaches duking it out, to more improbable results - the Major League Rugby halfway point has plenty to offer. MLR Weekly has it covered. Featuring: -Dynamic Utah Warriors Coach Greg Cooper -MLR headlines by John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning, -Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News offering opinions and predictions, -Host Matt McCarthy Watch... Listen/Download the Podcast version... A...

"Their best show yet. It just works!" - Network Honcho NEW YORK, NY - Our Season 3 Episode 13 installment of The Rugby Odds may be our best yet... The trio of #WWE Legend John Bradshaw Layfield, King Gift Egbelu and host Matt McCarthy navigate: -Coach-Fights -Pundit Fights -GREAT PICKS FOR: -Major League Rugby -European Rugby Champions Cup -Super Rugby Pacific -Women's Guinness Six Nations -Super...

NEW YORK, NY - Few would argue that one person that knows the American college rugby landscape as well as anyone is John Broker. In this Special Edition of the College Rugby Wrap Up, Broker joins Matt McCarthy in a preview of the HUGE EVENT that is the CRC 7s, National Collegiate Rugby's jewel of a tournament. Watch... Listen/Download the Podcast version... Please share and join our weekly newslet...

WASHINGTON, DC - Two of our panel members were in Washington at the Old Glory match... and it was interesting to the say the least. Aside from that, the winning continues... Check out what's been called the "...best rugby show ever!" - with WWE Legend John Bradshaw Layfield, Gift Egbelu and Matt McCarthy Watch... Listen/Download the Podcast version... Please share and join our weekly newsletter: h...

WASHINGTON, DC – With college rugby peaking and Major League Rugby getting to it’s halfway point, there is/was/will be a ton of great action for fans of the American landscape upon which to feast… and MLR Weekly is here to feed the beast. What better way to do so then by having West Point/Army Rugby grad-turnedMajor League Rugby budding star, Collin Grosse help us organically bring it all together...

NEW YORK, NY - A rugby fan movie star called this Season 3 Episode of The Rugby Odds, "F***ing audacious. I want to play them all in a movie!" See what all the hubbub is a about re WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, King Gift Egbelu and Matt "Money" McCarthy and their global rugby picks (46-29 last week). You need to know nothing about anything to be entertained. INCLUDED: -Great Picks -Lot...

NEW YORK, NY - It's a great time of the year. Spring is springing in the Northern Hemisphere, fall is approaching in the Southern Hemisphere, and rugby is EVERYWHERE... In this Season 7 Episode 9 iteration of MLR Weekly, we get you up to speed on Major League Rugby and give you some tidbits on the MLR feeder program that is college rugby. Included: -SD Legion Captain Blair Cowan -Army Head Coach M...

"I dare you not to love it." - French Top14 Owner re this week's "The Rugby Odds." NEW YORK, NY - Watch as WWE Legend John Bradshaw Layfield, Inventor of Words, Gift Egbelu and Roger Craig's idol, Matt McCarthy pick global rugby winners, while whining, fighting and back-stabbing. And be sure to check out another stellar MLR Weekly. Watch... Listen/Download the Podcast version... Please share and j...

DALLAS, TX - Three things were certain until last weekend: Death, Taxes and the Dallas Jackals losing. Only two of those certainties are still in play, however, as the Jackals finally broke into the win column. Here to talk about it is budding Major League Rugby star Sam Golla, the 1st pick in the last MLR Draft - who was born down the road from the stadium/his be new work address. Also included:...