Rugby Wrap Up

HOBOKEN, NJ - As we head into Major League Rugby Round 5 - and the month of March - stars are blossoming, expectations are challenged and team identities are evolving. To try and make sense of it all, Dan Power, Bryan Ray and Matt McCarthy offer their thoughts but also pick the brains of Rugby New York star Ed Fidow and GM Steve Lewis.

NEW YORK, NY - Things are really starting to heat up out West in the men's CRAA top division. It's so hot, in fact, that Josh Ressio couldn't come anywhere near the studio this week and had to be taped separately. We still managed to get Josh's take on St. Mary's struggles against UCLA and Cal's utter domination of Arizona and GCU this weekend, as well as Arknasas State's place in the college rugb...

NEW YORK, NY - Another week of MLR in the books and hopefully some more money in your pockets! #WWE legend John Bradshaw Layfield had an epic run last week, going 4-1-1 while, unfortunately, Matt got his first Wooden Spoon of this new season, going 2-3-1. There are only 5 games this week but still plenty of money to be made. Will the Texas Trifecta (Dallas, Austin and Houston all to win/cover) pay...

SEATTLE, WA - We all knew (kind of) that the Austin Gilgronis (3-0) would be good this year - and they have been VERY good. Did we expect the Seattle Seawolves to be 3-0, though? Heck no! Along with New England and New York, the Pacific Northwest's franchise remains in the MLR 2022 unbeaten ranks. Dan Power, Bryan Ray and Matt McCarthy look at the standings, dissect last week's action, preview wha...

LOS ANGELES, CA - Some heavyweight action as 4 of the top 6 teams in the men's D1A rankings were in action this past weekend, all playing each other! The number one overall St. Mary's Gaels (The Real Gaels) barely held off a strong #6 BYU with a second matchup between those two slated for later in the spring. And Lindenwood topped Life in what could be considered an upset since Lindenwood is ranke...

SEATTLE, WA - While the Austin Gilgronis and Atlanta's Ratlers continue to sizzle (not to mention Seattle & SD), others are mid-fizzle. With that, USA Eagle #456 and former Houston SaberCat captain Matt Trouville (Dan Power's Aussie stunt double) joins Bryan Ray (Americas Rugby News) and Matt McCarthy for To lend insight, opinions and some laughs. Watch... Listen/Download the Podcast version... An...

NEW YORK, NY - The gang is back to share their picks and make you rich! This week the oddsmakers were a little too good, calling three-point wins for both Seattle and New York, resulting in two ties. But the rest of the picks were spot on, with JBL reaping the rewards for having faith that Dallas would keep it close against the Legion. - Should you trust Dallas to again cover the spread this week...

NEW YORK, NY - A lighter week on the college rugby scene but that doesn't mean we haven't jam packed this episode with info, entertainment and some spicy hot takes regarding huge upcoming heavyweight matches. Josh recaps Life vs. Arkansas State and a tie between Arizona and GCU while also handicapping next week's huge bout between Life and Lindenwood. Zach has the highlights from a big tri-scrimma...

NEW YORK, NY - In an eye-blink, the first week of Major League Rugby is officially in the books.  It did not disappoint, as there was a little bit of everything: Upsets, Blowouts and Bad Beats (*cough* San Diego). See how our team of WWE Legend John Bradshaw Layfield, former NOLA Gold coach Nate Osborne and Matt McCarthy fared with their picks/boasts and see their new choices vs the spreads. As a...

HOUSTON TX - The pundits, including ours, were wrong. The Houston SaberCats saw to that, as they clawed the Giltinis in Major League Rugby's season 5 opening weekend. A big reason for that, storied South African coach Heyneke Meyer (now their Director of Rugby) shares with Dan Power, Bryan Ray and Matt McCarthy how that happened. Meyer also shows his fun side in a candid interview re culture, chan...

NEW YORK, NY - Welcome back for season two of The Rugby Odds! The best sports betting/entertainment show on Al Gore's Information Super Highway... Our gang mostly brings you Info, Insight and Insanity ahead of each week's slate of MLR games. This week former NOLA coach Nate Osborne, an endless spring of knowledge pertaining to the MLR and all things Queanbeyan, joins WWE Legend John Bradswaw Layfi...

NEW YORK, NY - We've been waiting and wanting, seemingly forever. That is all in the past now, as Major League Rugby V kick-offs Saturday. And we'll be with you every step of the way. In this week's show, Rumor Mill Titan Dan Power, the walking rugby encyclopedia that is Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News and our Matt McCarthy bring you up to date on all things MLR, with scoops, analysis and some go...

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NEW YORK, NY - Lots of CRAA action this week! We recap UCLA v. Arizona, St. Mary's v. Life West and Cal facing off against both UCSB and the San Diego Legion U23 academy team. Spoilers: both games only went well for Cal. Cal's dominant performance over an MLR academy side prompted a discussion about the value of creating academy programs for MLR squads when perhaps there is already an effective sy...

NEW YORK, NY - We had so much Grade-A content this week that we couldn't fit it all into one episode! But who cares! That's just a problem for our crack team of video editors! You don't have to worry about that at all, you can just sit back and enjoy this bonus conversation with St. Mary's Gaels Head Coach Tim O'Brien. Coach O'Brien talks about his time with the Eagles, his goals for the Gaels, va...

HOUSTON, TX - YEEEHAAAWWWW!!! We're back at Aveva Stadium this week to recap the NCR Women's All-Star 7s tourney. Who won it all and which players stood out along the way?! PLUS we break down the players on the NCR Men's All-Tournament team from their All-Star weekend AND we walk through some of the upcoming highlights of the CRAA spring season with Josh and CRAA Women's president (and future cont...

NEW YORK, NY - Despite last week's sizzling MLR Western Conference Preview, many of you out there still are too frickin' cold - literally - to focus on a game played in shorts and short sleeve shirts. Well, this week's RED HOT shows should warm you up. That includes those watching from less-frigid climes, by the way. Anyway(s), this Major League Rugby Eastern Conference Preview gets you all the in...

An awesome conversation with American Collegiate Rugby Association President Sam Hoegle. How did her rugby journey lead her to helping revive the once defunct ACRA and then running it? What does she think it means to "grow the game"? Did she prefer to play center or fly-half? Do dogs from Philly have the temperament to be therapy dogs? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this episo...

NEW YORK, NY - It is freezing in many places across the USA and that means one thing: Major League Rugby is prepping for another improbable year. To kick off our first show of the year, Dan Power, Bryan Ray and Matt McCarthy Preview the Western Conference, which had a major coaching announcement, and pick the Best of The West. Watch or Download the podcast version for a leisurely listen. And be su...

HOUSTON, TX - What an absolute SMASHER of a weekend down in H-town, where NCR's best and brightest clashed on the pitch and bonded off of it. The wind blew and the temperatures dropped but the skills on display were RED HOT! WATCH to find out who won the tournament, which players really stood out on a field full of all-stars, and where exactly Matt acquired a cowboy hat with a feather in it. PLUS...

On this new season of The Drink-Up, Colby Marshall and Zach Lanning dive into the busy life of world rugby educator, administrator, and USA Women's Premier League standout Olivia-Benzan Daniel.

NEW YORK, NY - Patty Prusmack, wife of the late, great, Jon Prusmack, talks about their shared legacy of promoting the game of rugby in the US. Hear how Jon first introduced her to the sport she would end up falling in love with, the history behind the creation of Vegas 7s, and her take on the country's divided college landscape. ALSO make sure to check out our NCR All-Star Weekend Preview if you...

NEW YORK, NY - The college crew is back!! Down one member this week but not lacking any spirit heading into the new year, Zach, Colby and Matt get you ready for this weekend's NCR Collegiate All Star tournament. Didn't have time to watch all 6,000 college rugby programs this fall? Confused about who to keep an eye on while you're watching this weekend's matches? We've got you covered. Consider thi...

NEW YORK, NY - Merry Christmas ya filthy animals!!! CWRU has an insane holiday treat for YOU! Unwrap this excellent interview with the man...the myth... the LEGEND... JACK CLARK! Coach Clark drops by to give his thoughts on the college game: -Absentee Governing Body: Where is USA Rugby and why aren't they doing more to help grow the college game? -Tis the Seasonality: What are coach Clark's first...

HOUSTON, TX – In a whirlwind of a weekend (literally and figuratively), the National Collegiate Rugby Championships are now in the books, dust settled. But what a roller-coaster rugby ride it was, chock full of last-minute drama, heroic efforts, Cinderella stories, Saints, Cardinals and Sin Bins… and one of many compelling stories has to that of The Little Engine That Could chugging it’s way to th...