Rugby Wrap Up

NEW ORLEANS, LA - What does a guy have to do to get broadcasters to say his name right? Come on MLR Weekly, that's what. And while clearing up the butchering of his name may not be a big deal to Teofilo "Ed" Fidow, we're making it so. Other than Fidow Name-Gate, the soft-spoken Samoan 7s & 15s star talks about the move from defunct Rugby New York to the NOLA Gold, shoveling snow and taking apart w...

NEW YORK, NY - If you're a rugby fan, this is GREAT time of year. With the unprecedented availability to watch matches - everywhere - and so much to choose from - you can't possibly keep up on your own. No worries, The Rugby Odds has you covered. WWE Hall of Famer (turned rugby advocate) John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook and Matt McCarthy (King Gift Egbelu is on safari) take you aro...

SAN DIEGO, CA - The MLR is geographically enormous, stretching from the Puget Sound in the Pacific Northwest to Miami's beautiful beaches on the Atlantic Ocean. San Diego Head Coach Danny Lee and his Legion have flown back and forth the country twice, up to Seattle and even took a pre-season trip to Utah... and boy, are their arms tired! [Ba Doom Cha]... Anyway, on this MLR Weekly, Coach Lee talks...

NEW YORK, NY - We're into April, which means rugby is heating up worldwide. The Rugby Odds won't let your Rugby IQ wilt under said heat, though. Indeed, WWE Hall of Famer (turned rugby advocate) John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and Matt McCarthy will engage & enlighten you in the most-entertaining 24 minutes in rugby. INCLUDED: 81-48 Champions Cup Predictions/Insi...

NEW YORK, NY - Our eclectic star panel joins The Rugby Odds from Texas, Dublin, Brazil & NYC. The foursome of WWE Hall of Famer/turned rugby advocate John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish rugby legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and Matt "Money" McCarthy, are as different as can be - which makes for an entertaining and fast-moving show, chock full of anecdotes, prevarications, and a blurring of fact and...

CHULA VISTA, CA - With Major League Rugby Round 4 in the books, fans and pundits alike are starting to get a feel re Contenders vs Pretenders. But as the previous six seasons will tell us, it's way too early for that... But it's never too early for MLR Weekly to have former MLR Deputy Commissioner, Bill Goren, who is now the CEO of USA Rugby, on for a chat. Also featured are John Fitzpatrick of Ru...

DUBLIN, IRELAND - The Rugby Odds' eclectic/eccentric panel of WWE Hall of Famer John Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and Matt "Money" McCarthy convenes again in this Season 4 Episode 12 show. INCLUDED: -More Winning Picks -Layfield and “Irregardless” -George Hook on George Ford & Marcus Smith -Charles de Gaulle & Warren Gatland -Abe “What’s His Face” Lincoln -Six Nations Capta...

CHICAGO, IL - The Major League Rugby season has found its stride and our MLR Weekly staff is huffing and puffing to keep you caught up. With that, Chicago Hounds Head Coach Sam Harris, Fantasy Ruckers' Commissioner Ryan Ye and Rugby Morning's John Fitzpatrick join host Matt McCarthy re: -Harris' Expectations for the Hounds -Billy Meakes at #10 -Attrition worries vs NEED TO WIN -Picking a lineup -L...

SEATTLE, WA - After two Major League Rugby rounds, there's much to cover. MLR Weekly has it all - a spirited recap, highlights, opinion and predictions. But those are just the appetizers. The meat and potatoes come are interviews with Seattle Seawolves Director of Rugby/Head Coach Allen Clarke and USA Rugby Head Coach/Director of Rugby, Scott Lawrence. Also featured this week are John Fitzpatrick...

NEW YORK, NY - The Rugby Odds panel of WWE Hall of Famer John Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and Matt "Money" McCarthy provide humor, wit, smarts and a ton of hubris re the Six Nations, MLR, Super Rugby, NRL, JRLO... For better or for worse, there ain't nuthin' like this out there, folks. INCLUDED: Six Nations George Hook Loves France John Apologizes... Again Major League Rug...

NOTE: New England is at home this week - not in D.C... We apologize for the error. NEW YORK, NY - With the Six Nations in the backstretch, Major League Rugby & the NRL kicking off their seasons on American soil, the URC back with some thrilling play and Super Rugby sizzling out of the gate, there's a lot to cover. Our panel of WWE Hall of Famer/turned rugby advocate John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish r...

NEW ORLEANS, LA - The 2024 Major League Rugby campaign - it's 7th - kicked off, leaving our MLR Weekly crew a plethora of storylines and subplots to sort. You'll have that, plus interviews with a relieved Tim Falcon, owner of the NOLA Gold, and Army Head Coach Matt Sherman after a huge win over Cal, following an emotional rollercoaster of a week at West Point. Also included are John Fitzpatrick of...

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - The 7th season of Major League Rugby is finally here. Fortunately, MLR Weekly has all you need to be the bee's knees/smarty pants around the water cooler. Indeed, Commissioner Nic Benson answers important questions, Miami star Eric Naposki (2021 #1 MLR Draft Pick). Also, John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning and Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News cover all MLR News, Rumors, Predicti...

DUBLIN, IRELAND - There is MUCH ADO about... a lot of rugby! It's everywhere you look. The Rugby Odds panel of WWE Hall of Famer John Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and Matt "Money" McCarthy hit Six Nations, URC, MLR, NRL, LA 7s, JRLO... You name it. INCLUDED: 33-27 Record Scotland Makes History! NRL in Vegas! Layfield Insults Australia & Japan George Hook Blames Margaret Tha...

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NEW YORK, NY - We are all over the place this week at The Rugby Odds HQ... WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield is in D.C., Irish legend George Hook is in Dublin, King Gift Egbelu is in Thailand, special guest Darren Morris, the Welsh star, is in an amusement park. Host Matt McCarthy is in NYC. Here's part of what they cover in a sizzling 24 minutes: $$ Last Week: 34-23 $$ -Sexton As Hamlet -S...

WASHINGTON, DC - The 7th season of Major League Rugby is but a fortnight from now, and we're downright giddy. And who better to talk with about it than a rugby-playin', flag-wavin', great 'Murican, and blindside flanker like Chris Dunlavey. Oh, he happens to be Co-Owner Old Glory, DC., those upstarts from the nation's capital that stunned all with a playoff win vs now-defunct New York. INCLUDED: -...

MURRAYFIELD, SCOTLAND - The Six Nations is dark this weekend but the interrogation lights are burning ever so brightly! The Rugby Odds gets to the bottom of bookies forgiving losses, egregious refereeing, and players stepping up. Our panel of WWE Hall of Famer (turned rugby advocate) John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and host Matt "Money" McCarthy return for this S...

CHICAGO, IL - Way back when the now-defunct Rugby New York was called Rugby United New York - aka RUNY - the first GM in the team's history was James English. Cut to present day, and Mr. English is the CEO/GM of the Chicago Hounds. In this MLR Weekly show, English walks us through his journey here from London, via Dublin and NYC, the relationships made and all things Hounds. INCLUDED WITH ENGLISH:...

NEW YORK, NY - WWE's John Bradshaw Layfield, Ireland's George Hook, Louisiana's King Gift Egbelu and NYC's Matt McCarthy are in fine form for this week's The Rugby Odds... INCLUDED: Six Nations - Ireland & Everyone Else Layfield Disses Sexton Hook Bans Props Yellow Cards Matter Last Week vs This Week Italy Better Than Wales King Gift Gets Drilled Wooden Spoon Shocker Picks of the Week Watch... Lis...

OXFORD, ENGLAND - Major League Rugby is now just four weeks from the start of #MLR2024. Teams are under the gun to finalize rosters, prep venues and settle into season 7. With an agreement between owners and players re unionizing, and two new teams, things are looking good. In this MLR Weekly, player's rep Nick Civetta (former USA Rugby and MLR star) gives the players' stance on the aforementioned...

PARIS, FRANCE: We're Six Nations heavy in this Season 4 Episode 5 installment of the The Rugby Odds, but the panel of WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and Matt McCarthy also sneak the URC, Premiership and Top14. INCLUDED: 32-22 RECORD Everything 6N George's Absolution Honet-To-Goodness Match Highlights Lions Having Teeth Italy To Beat England? Mr...

CHARLOTTE, NC - The fog is lifting around Major League Rugby's newest franchise, Anthem Rugby Carolina. With that, MLR Weekly welcomes the overseer of the franchise, Scott Lawrence, who is also the USA Rugby Men's Eagles Head Coach. Also joining host Matt McCarthy is Stephen Lewis (just back from USA Rugby 7s camp) re his new company, Elevate Rugby. INCLUDED WITH LAWRENCE: -Working with World Rugb...

NEW YORK, NY - There is a A LOT in this Season 4/Episode 4 of The Rugby Odds. From "coming of age" revelations, to renewed rivalries, parasols and the best rugby banter in town, our panel of WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish Legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and Matt “Money” McCarthy entertain, enlighten and enjoy what is arguably their best show to date. INCLUDED: 29-16 RECORD Ow...

BORDEAUX, FRANCE - Mon Dieu! With the THUMPING that Bordeaux put on Saracens, the best thing to happen to that region of France since Jacques Cousteau, we figured we better get over here and see what's behind it all. Indeed, crazy things were happening throughout out the European Champions Cup Ivestec Champions Cup, as La Rochelle whipped the Tigers,  Munster bopped Toulon, the Saints bombarded Ba...