Rugby Wrap Up

HOUSTON, TX - This is arguably the best time for college rugby in the USA, as conference battles, male and female, are taking place all over the country... Ohio State won the first-ever CRAA D1A Bowl Game, NCR's far-reaching, end-of-season championships are taking place (and we're here for them) and seeds are being sown for big doings ahead. No fretting, though, as we've got it all for you, includ...

NEW YORK, NY - With the college rugby playoffs and big match-ups engulfing the American landscape - while the NY7s came back with a bang - Colby Marshall, Zach Lanning, Josh Ressio and Matt McCarthy do their best to bring it all to you - in less than 18 minutes... Oh, and don't miss the debut of our new Old Boys correspondent, the gorgeous Pat Hulne out of Chicago. The small slice of Pat is just a...

SORRENTO, ITALY - Ciao, babe! And welcome to this week's College Rugby Wrap Up, where the team is serving up heaping helpings of all your favorite college rugby content in honor of the Turkey Day extended weekend: -Critics answered! The reviews are in and we address the arrows fired our way, as last week's chaotic College Landscape segment caused quite a stir. Be sure to check out that first 5 min...

NEW YORK, NY - Think crime families, with good intentions supplanting the crime part, all trying to figure out the proper execution (not that kind) of College Rugby in America. Then think about your kitchen on a holiday; too many chefs in the kitchen. Then watch/listen to our simplified explanation of what is going on, along with our usual show stuff ... actually covering women's and men's college...

NEW YORK, NY – What do you get when you put two Irish rugby legends in a [virtual] room with a yank in NYC? Gold, Jerry… gold. Watch or listen (we have choices!) to Irish rugby pundit and former USA Rugby Director of Rugby George Hook, former Irish Foreign Minister Dick Spring and our Matt McCarthy solve all the problems – or at least a few – that face World Rugby. Familiar face and featured favor...

NEW YORK, NY - `Some days you just get lucky. The day we met Tendai Mtawarira was one of those lucky days. Without hesitation, one of the all-time greatest front row players to ever lace on boots, agreed to come on our show. Most people know him only as "The Beast" but after chatting, laughing and sharing stories with him, they got it wrong. Mr. Mtawarira is without question, "The Beauty." Watch o...

NEW YORK, NY - Another big college rugby weekend fed our COVID-starved appetites and our College Rugby Wrap Up squad of Zach Lanning, Colbly Marshall, Josh Ressio and Matt McCarthy tackled all things NIRA, D1A & NCR. That's Women, Men 7s &15s... Included are interviews with coaches and players, Liberty Conference Champions and a preview of what's ahead. Watch... Listen/Download the Podcast version...

NEW YORK, NY - This week the prodigal son Josh Ressio returns to the college show to break down the Battle for the Mitten between Michigan and Michigan State, plus other action around the Big Ten. Colby recaps the first round of the Liberty Conference playoffs and the team makes their picks ahead of the championship this weekend. Zach closes the book on a tough outing for the USA Selects in the Am...

NEW YORK, NY - Get out your hacky-sacks and Animal House posters we're going back to school! Check out the launch of our new show covering men's and women's college rugby in the US. With so much exciting young talent coming up through the college ranks and so much happening at the organizational stage you will not want to miss a SECOND of College Rugby Wrap Up. Also look for our interview with XV...

NEW YORK, NY - Ever thought about about a minor league, but for Rugby? Kevin Flynn has and he is putting his countless years of rugby experience in the US and abroad to work to make it happen. He and a group of likeminded, talented and passionate individuals are working to make the XV Series a place where men and women in this country can get more minutes on the pitch, more experience at a higher...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Was the New Zealand All Blacks' annihilation of Team USA good, bad or just ugly? In this spirited and fast-paced segment, USA Rugby Eagle #168, Tony Ridnell, and Rugby United New York honcho Ric Salizzo (a Kiwi) join Matt McCarthy and offer very different views. Also included is how Major League Rugby fits - or doesn't fit - into the American rugby landscape. And also look for o...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - It's official. The USA is looking to host a Rugby World Cup. USA Rugby is bidding on the Men's RWC in 2027, the Women's RWC in 2029 and the Men's in 2031. Here is the entire press conference, kicked off with a promotional video. Those heading the bid answer questions from pundits globally, including our Jonny Lewis in Leicester, England and Matt McCarthy in New York City. Answer...

MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - Courtesy of USA Rugby, here is the press conference with Eagles Men's XV Head Coach Gary Gold and Captain Bryce Harper, as questioned by Alex Goff, Chris Jones, John Fitzpatrick and Matt McCarthy. Thanks to Moderator Aalina Tabani. Watch... Listen/Download the Podcast version... Please share and join our weekly newsletter: http://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ All Segments:...

Missing companion Zach Lanning, Colby Marshall relishes the opportunity to catch up with former teammate and starting scrum half for Iona College Brendan Buckley, who is being coached by his older brother Connor during his Sophomore campaign with the Gaels

On this episode of The Drink-Up, Zach Lanning and Colby Marshall recap where they went wrong, or right, with their "Lock It In" game picks from last weekend, while highlighting some big matches in the college rugby landscape this weekend and a whole lot more.

NEW YORK, NY - Part 2 of our chock-full, yet quick-paced interview with USA Rugby Men's XV Head Coach, Gary Gold, includes the veteran coach's views on: -Global Calendar -Capturing Players- 12s Comp -Rugby League Watch... Listen/Download the Podcast version... Be sure to check out Part 1: https://rugbywrapup.com/2021/09/rugby-tv-pod-usa-rugby-head-coach-gary-gold-pt-1-rwc-qualifiers-facing-all-bla...

NEW YORK, NY - With the match vs Ireland no longer on the docket, USA Rugby Men's XV Coach Gary Gold talks about his team's battle to qualify for the Rugby World Cup, facing the All Blacks in Washington, D.C. In Part 1 of this two-part interview Coach Gold and Matt McCarthy also discuss: -RWC Hopes -Facing All Blacks -Pressure Rugby -Social Media Storm -Importance of AJ MacGinty -Upcoming matches...

NEW YORK, NY - Does former England captain Chris Robshaw have regrets? In a refreshingly honest and revealing chat with Matt McCarthy, Chris tells of the aftermath of England's struggles in the 2015 Rugby World Cup and his big move from Premiership Rugby's Harlequins to the MLR's San Diego Legion. The world-class flanker also opens up re: -San Diego's disappointing season -All Blacks legend Sean F...

Hi fans! Took a bit of a break to allow Colby to pursue his dream of playing professional rugby and Zach to pursue his dream of living in a cabin alone in Maine. But this thick 'sode is proof that we're back with a vengeance! And we're ready to talk college rugby for as long as possible. We are moving to one episode a week so we will include our top 3 takeaways from the week prior as well as previ...

VENICE BEACH, CA - Major League Rugby Champion and Back of the Year - Billy Meakes - chats with Matt Matt McCarthy about winning it all with the LA Giltinis but breaking his face in the process. He also talks: -Fashion -Sampling Cereal -Clubhouse Clatter - brought to you by Gilly's(?) -Team Tattoos. FYI: Mr Meakes' resume includes time with: -Aussie 7s -Gloucester Rugby -Western Force -Melbourne R...

RUGBY TOWN, USA - The next big thing on the American rugby landscape may be the just-rebranded American Raptors Cross-over Academy team. Located in Glendale, CO and housed at the rugby-specific and first-rate Infinity Park complex, this intense and immersive program is already bearing fruit... and had Major League Rugby's attention. To that end, Director of Rugby/Head Coach Mark Bullock & budding...

Cam Newton to the Free Jacks?!? Probably not, but we talk about it anyway. Along with a lot of other exciting news from around the rugby world. AND we sit down with Adrian College Men's Head Coach Benny Mateialona after there first game EVER and also their first win EVER. You'll definitely want to hear what he has to say about the rest of their season in D2, the MLR Draft, and the style of rugby t...

NEW YORK, NY - Eric Naposki-Abdalah, fresh off of both the National Club 7s and RugbyTown 7s tournaments, talks about the journey that led to the Dallas Jackals calling the UCLA product's name with the first pick in the 2021 MLR Draft. Watch... Listen/Download the Podcast version... Please share and join our weekly newsletter: http://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ All Segments: rugbywrapup.com/ca...

RUGBY TOWN, USA - What a great weekend of 7s rugby at Infinity Park last weekend! And Steve "The Lizard" Lewis was there with the Ramblin' Jesters. The Jesters ultimately fell short of winning it all but Lewis says that was just a testament to the talent level that was on display with multiple internationals, MLR stars AND the #1 overall pick in the 2021 MLR Draft, Eric Naposki-Abdalah. Watch... L...

SEATTLE, WA - What's it like to get picked #2 in Major League Rugby's 2nd-ever MLR Draft? Emmanuel Albert, the newest member of the Houston SaberCats, talks about that, Maro Itoje the National Club 7s, Lindenwood Universtiy and how rugby helped shape his life. Watch... Listen/Download the Podcast version... Please share and join our weekly newsletter: http://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ All Seg...