Rugby Wrap Up

MLR Weekly: MLR Co-President Alex Magleby, US Rugby Foundation CEO Shane Young, College Rugby News by Matt McCarthy

🔥 The Rugby Odds Season 6 Episode 11 One stodgy critic called it "The funniest, wittiest rugby show on the planet! 😂🏉 Join our star-studded panel as they break down the latest Investec Champions Cup action with brutal honesty, wild opinions, and non-stop banter: FEATURING: 💥 John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL) – WWE Hall of Famer & rugby advocate goes OFF on Leinster and Ulster! 🇬🇧 Mike Friday – 3x O...

📍 DALLAS, TX — Major League Rugby is changing fast, and this week MLR Co-President Graeme Bradbury joins MLR Weekly to address the questions fans are asking — directly and in detail — with host 🎙️ Matt McCarthy. 🧠 Bradbury goes beyond the headlines to discuss where MLR is headed, what’s changing behind the scenes, and how the league plans to move forward during a pivotal moment in its evolution....

The Rugby Odds: George Hook solves Scrum Crisis, Shameful Sharks, Super Saints, Glasgow Game, Dupont by Matt McCarthy

LOS ANGELES, CA - After months of worry, rumor and speculation, the California Legion are on the grid. This week's featured guest, Legion CEO Adam Freier joins host Matt McCarthy on MLR Weekly and answers key questions about player signings, 5 different home venues, lessons learned from his time as the LA Gilitinis' GM, his 25 caps representing Australia, and this defining moment in Major League R...

NEW YORK, NY – The Rugby Odds (Season 6, Episode 8) is back — and critics are calling it “Irreverent but necessary!” The star-studded, eclectic panel brings insight, chaos, and comedy every week: 💥 John Bradshaw Layfield – WWE legend & rugby advocate 🇬🇧 Mike Friday – 3× Olympic 7s coach / brash Brit ☘️ George Hook – filter-free Irish pundit 🔥 King Gift Egbelu – Inventor of Words 🎙️ Matt McCarthy...

CHARLOTTE, NC - After being as quiet as a worm - yes, a worm - for months, Major League Rugby made series of social media splashes this week, with more to come. MLR Weekly regulars John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning, Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News and host Matt McCarthy offer differing opinions re: Co-Presidents Graeme Bradbury & Alex Magleby The League Format Sunday Night Rugby Schedule Sandwich...

WASHINGTON, DC - It was a whirlwind week of rugby that included reassuring news on the Major League Rugby front, the NCR Playoffs sending host Matt McCarthy to Oklahoma, and the USA Men's Eagles playing in Romania. MLR Weeky touches all the bases, so you don't have to. Old Glory, DC Head Coach Simon Cross: Cross answers a wide range of questions with real answers, not in the Coach-Speak, non-answe...

NEW YORK, NY - The Rugby Odds (Season 6 Episode 8) has critics calling it, "Irreverent but necessary!" The star-studded, eclectic panel includes: John Bradshaw Layfield: WWE legend and rugby advocate Mike Friday: 3X Olympic 7s coach/ brash Brit George Hook: Filterless Irish pundit King Gift Egbelu: Inventor of Words Matt McCarthy: Harried Host 📺 What’s Inside: 🏆 How many Springboks will beat Ire...

WASHINGTON, DC - It was a whirlwind week of rugby that included reassuring news on the Major League Rugby front, the NCR Playoffs sending host Matt McCarthy to Oklahoma, and the USA Men's Eagles playing in Romania. MLR Weeky touches all the bases, so you don't have to. Old Glory, DC Head Coach Simon Cross:  Cross answers a wide range of questions with real answers, not in the Coach-Speak, non-answ...

Season 6 Episode 7 NEW YORK, NY - The Rugby Odds, with its animated opinions, questionable behavior, solid insight, and utter nonsense, has critics calling it, "Irreverent but necessary!" TRO has animated opinions, questionable behavior, solid insight, and utter nonsense. The star-studded panel of know-it-alls, includes: John Bradshaw Layfield: WWE legend and rugby advocate George Hook: Irish pund...

Season 6 Episode 6 NEW YORK, NY - The Rugby Odds, with its animated opinions, questionable behavior, solid insight, and utter nonsense, has critics calling it, "Irreverent but necessary!" TRO has animated opinions, questionable behavior, solid insight, and utter nonsense. The star-studded panel of know-it-alls, includes: John Bradshaw Layfield: WWE legend and rugby advocate George Hook: Irish pund...

CHICAGO, IL - We were in the middle of a great rugby weekend in Chicago, but the MLR Weekly Staff had its tentacles everywhere, keeping tabs on the Utah Warriors dropping out, a BIG ESPN/MLR announcement, the USA Eagles losing ugly, and a Windy City jammed with ruggers... Featured guest Tom Kindley, GM of the 3-peat Champion New England Free Jacks, shares his thoughts on much of the above, plus th...

CARDIFF, WALES - What does Cardiff Rugby have to do with a MLR Weekly show? Plenty. Why? Because a band of savvy, passionate mix of Hollywood producers, businessmen and rugby professionals may have just what the sport needs: outside the box thinking with some Hollywood flare. In this case, the aforementioned want to purchase Cardiff Rugby, a storied club since 1876, rescue them from bankruptcy, se...

Season 6 Episode 5 NEW YORK, NY - The Rugby Odds, with its animated opinions, questionable behavior, solid insight, and utter nonsense, has critics calling it, "Irreverent but necessary!" TRO has animated opinions, questionable behavior, solid insight, and utter nonsense. The star-studded panel of know-it-alls, includes: John Bradshaw Layfield: WWE legend and rugby advocate George Hook: Irish pund...

CHICAGO, IL - With the All Blacks and Ireland already arriving in The Windy City in preparation for their Soldier Field rematch, MLR Weekly caught up with the man largely responsible for that - and a many global rugby sponsorships, Chris Mead, Chief Marketing Officer of Gallagher... Is the MLR in their sights? Tune in to find out. Plus, there are Major League Rugby players being signed here and ab...

Season 6 Episode 4 NEW YORK, NY – Buckle up for another wildly entertaining episode of The Rugby Odds — the show critics call "irreverent but necessary!" With its mix of sharp insight, bold opinions, and unapologetic nonsense, this panel of rugby eccentrics breaks down the week’s biggest stories like no one else can. 💥 Your All-Star Cast: 🏆 John Bradshaw Layfield – WWE legend & passionate rugby...

NEW YORK – Major League Rugby came out with a statement following last week's Owners' Meetings and MLR Weekly goes behind the curtain to unravel the known unknown. It also dives into the problematic College Rugby landscapes in the USA and Canada, while coming up with some outside-the-box ideas. 🎖️ALSO INCLUDED: Rugby Morning’s John Fitzpatrick and Americas Rugby News’ Bryan Ray. The College Rugby...

Season 6 Episode 3 NEW YORK, NY - The Rugby Odds, with its animated opinions, questionable behavior, solid insight, and utter nonsense, has critics calling it, "Irreverent but necessary!" The star-studded panel of know-it-alls, includes: John Bradshaw Layfield (#WWE legend and rugby loyalist) George Hook (Irish pundit with no filter) Mike Friday (3X Olympic 7s coach) King Gift Egbelu (Inventor of...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – With Major League Rugby owners huddled in Chicago, dealing with a myriad of MLR issues, players start to plan for what may or may not be next. This episode of MLR Weekly features one such player, star-on-the-rise Ronan Murphy, previously of the now-defunct Houston SaberCats. Unearthed in his conversation with host Matt McCarthy is his relationship with Ireland, his health follo...

NEW YORK, NY - Season 6 Episode 2 of The Rugby Odds, with its animated opinions, questionable behavior, solid insight, and utter nonsense, has critics calling it, "Irreverent but necessary!" The star-studded panel of know-it-alls, includes: John Bradshaw Layfield (#WWE legend and rugby loyalist) George Hook (Irish pundit with no filter) Mike Friday (3X Olympic 7s coach) King Gift Egbelu (Inventor...

NEW YORK, NY – One week after exploring the potential changes coming to MLR 2026, this week’s MLR Weekly 🏉 features USA Rugby Men’s 15s GM & Head Coach Scott Lawrence answering the tough questions. He tackles the team’s struggles, MLR speculation, lineup decisions, Assistant Coach Nick Easter’s comments, team culture increasing African American participation, and the relief (if any) of finally qu...

NEW YORK, NY - In this week’s episode of The Rugby Odds, host Matt McCarthy is joined by: 🏆 John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL) – WWE Hall of Famer 🇮🇪 George Hook – Irish rugby legend 🧠 Mike Friday – Head Coach of USA Rugby Sevens 👑 King Gift Egbelu – Global game guru/Inventor of Words 🔥 What’s Inside: ✅ JBL returns with a bang! ✅ RWC DId Mike Friday persuade the panel to pick Canada?! ✅ TRC: Can...

NEW YORK, NY – One week after exploring the potential changes coming to MLR 2026, this week’s MLR Weekly 🏉 features USA Rugby Men’s 15s GM & Head Coach Scott Lawrence answering the tough questions. He tackles the team’s struggles, MLR speculation, lineup decisions, Assistant Coach Nick Easter’s comments, team culture increasing African American participation, and the relief (if any) of finally qu...

🏉 QUEBEC CITY – This MLR Weekly has some HUGE Major League Rugby rumors, the USA Men standing tall vs Samoa to qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, and our host Matt McCarthy reporting from Quebec. Featured in this week’s episode: 📰 Bryan Ray (Americas Rugby News) on #MLR2026 rumor implications re Canada and its players, a team in Vancouver, and the future of the MLR. 🎖️ John Fitzpatrick of Rug...