Rugby Wrap Up

CHICAGO, IL - The United States may be FREEZING in many cities, but Major League Rugby 2026 is heating up. And while no MLR city is colder than Chi-Town, the hometown Hounds hope to be hotter than Hades out of the gate. With that, featured guest and new Chicago GM Will Magie (how's that pronounced?) talks with Matt McCarthy on this MLR Weekly episode about the team, the city, their home game in Nashville, working in/with the community, his playing career, PRO Rugby USA, the Denver Stampede and the pathway to his new gig. WHAT'S INSIDE AND WHEN: 1:03: Rugby Morning's Coffee Break with John Fitzpatrick ☕️ •

NEW YORK, NY - Learning from its past is a big part Major League Rugby 2026, and the Utah Warriors are/were a huge part of that history. With that their last Head Coach, Greg Cooper, joins MLR Weekly. Coach Cooper joins host Matt McCarthy from Japan's JRLO Green Rockets for a candid chat re what happened with the Warriors, MLR's future, the leagues playing each other, and his new team in Japan Rugby League One. ALSO INCLUDED: 1:00 — Rugby Morning's Coffee Break w/ John Fitzpatrick ☕️ •

NEW YORK, NY - Major League Rugby is gearing up for a broadcast glow-up! New Executive Producer Rob Wallace sits down with host

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

DALLAS, TX - Continuing our mission to keep you updated on the significant changes Major League Rugby is undergoing, this week's featured guest, MLR Co-President Graeme Bradbury, goes the extra mile to answer burning questions on MLR Weekly with host Matt McCarthy.

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 Rugby's history/future.

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:

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 Sandwiched between the above, featured guest Anthem Rugby Carolina Head Coach Augusin "Cuca" Cavalieri - the man who took a 0-16 Dallas Jackals to a playoff win over Houston - talks plainly about the challenges and expectations in the 6-team MLR, his playing days, and international coaching experience.

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-answer jargon that American sports fans get fed every day by the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL. Cross is refreshingly transparent..

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

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-answer jargon that American sports fans get fed every day by the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL. Cross is refreshingly transparent.

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 pundit with no filter Mike Friday: 3X Olympic 7s coach King Gift Egbelu: Inventor of Words Matt McCarthy: Harried Host

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 pundit with no filter Mike Friday: 3X Olympic 7s coach King Gift Egbelu: Inventor of Words Matt McCarthy: Harried Host

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 the pressures of the new roster rules, tampering charges, his unprecedented/humane advertising of players and expectations of a 4-peat (or whatever that is).

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, see them flourish... AND script a TV series about the whole thing. One of the principals, Rhino Rugby CEO Reg Clark, speaks candidly and in-depth with host Matt McCarthy about this wild and intriguing venture.

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 pundit with no filter Mike Friday: 3X Olympic 7s coach King Gift Egbelu: Inventor of Words Matt McCarthy: Hands-full Host

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 abroad, so we've got that, too.

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.

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.

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 Words) Matt McCarthy WHAT'S INSIDE: -TRC at Twickenham -Tindall's R360 Reality Check -Mike Friday: Bath Prem's Best -Prendergast Woes -Top14 Heavyweights -NPC Playoffs -George Hook: "USA should Bring me back!" -Player of the Week: 3 Choices, 1 winner -Grown A$$ [Wo]Man -Great Picks/Predictions Watch... Listen/Download the Podcast version... Please share and join our weekly newsletter: http://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ Find All Here: -Web: http://www.RugbyWrapUp.com -Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyWrapUp @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @JonnyLewisFilms, @LizardRugby, @LanningZach, @ColbyMarshall2, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @MeetTheMatts, @Declan Yeats. -Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyWrapUp -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RugbyWrapUp -Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/RugbyWrapUp #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #RugbyATL #MLR2020 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #RugbyOdds #RugbyBetting

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 following season-ending knee surgery, and his interesting path since picking the game up at 8-years-old.

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 of Words) Matt McCarthy WHAT'S INSIDE: Women's Rugby World Cup Opinions, Analysis, Highlights Opening Weekends for URC & Premiership Top14 Road Woes NPC Final Week Hook: End of Scrums Friday and Egbelu with Wild Stances John Layfield Inconsolable? Player of the Week: 3 Choices, 1 winner Grown A$$ [Wo]Man Great Picks/Predictions Watch... Listen/Download the Podcast version... Please share and join our weekly newsletter: http://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ Find All Here: -Web: http://www.RugbyWrapUp.com -Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyWrapUp @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @JonnyLewisFilms, @LizardRugby, @LanningZach, @ColbyMarshall2, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @MeetTheMatts, @Declan Yeats. -Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyWrapUp -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RugbyWrapUp -Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/RugbyWrapUp #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #RugbyATL #MLR2020 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #RugbyOdds #RugbyBetting

NEW YORK, NY – One week after exploring the potential changes coming to MLR 2026, this week's MLR Weekly

NEW YORK, NY - In this week's episode of The Rugby Odds, host Matt McCarthy is joined by:

NEW YORK, NY – One week after exploring the potential changes coming to MLR 2026, this week's MLR Weekly

NEW YORK, NY - In this week's episode of The Rugby Odds, host Matt McCarthy is joined by:

CYMI: The Houston SaberCats have dropped out of Major League Rugby.

NEW YORK, NY - In this week's episode of The Rugby Odds, host Matt McCarthy is joined by:

NEW YORK, NY - In this week's episode of The Rugby Odds, host Matt McCarthy is joined by:

NEW YORK, NY - In this week's episode of The Rugby Odds, host Matt McCarthy is joined by:

MEMPHIS, TN - This is, without question, one of our most important shows under the Rugby Wrap Up umbrella... EVER. Indeed, this MLR Weekly deals with the actual changing of lives through rugby. Shane Young, after helping build Memphis Inner City Rugby (MICR) into the life-altering juggernaut that it is, is taking the successful MICR template, a "how-to" program for inner-cities across the USA, to Florida. His new challenge is with Urban Rugby America. Here are some the amazing things they've accomplished: -America's first poverty-fighting youth rugby initiative -Disrupting poverty and cultivating economic upward mobility -Closing academic deficits and expanding opportunity -Trauma informed coaching model for healing and social-emotional growth You will want to hear/see him speak. It ain't lip-service. ALSO: Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News is back from his Northwest Territory walkabout to weigh in on: -Women's Rugby World Cup -MLR Draft -Pacific Nations Cup Please share this with your circle(s). And be sure to catch up on The Rugby Odds: https://rugbywrapup.com/category/the-rugby-odds/ Please take a moment to join our weekly newsletter: http://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ Find All Here: -Web: www.RugbyWrapUp.com -X/Twitter: @RugbyWrapUp @TheRugbyOdds, @MLRWeekly @Matt_McCarthy00, @CollegeRWU, @JonnyLewisFilms -Face Book: Rugby Wrap Up -Instagram: RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: Rugby Wrap Up -Reddit: RugbyWrapUp -TikTok: RugbyWrapUp #MLR #FreeJacks #SaberCats #RugbyFinal #BryanRay #JohnFitzpatrick #Rugby #UtahWarriors #WER #WomensRugby #RugbyPicks #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyHighlights #MLRWeekly #TheRugbyOdds #RugbyMorning #AmericasRugbyNews #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #RugbyATL #MLR2026 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #RugbyOdds #RugbyBetting #rfcla #oldglory #anthem #WER #Utahwarriors #HoustonSaberCats #FreeJacks #LegacyCup #rugbyleague #sports #footy #SethSmith #rugbyunion #rugbyshow #mlr2025

NEW YORK, NY - In this week's episode of The Rugby Odds, host Matt McCarthy is joined by:

NEW YORK, NY - The winds of change are still bustling through Major League Rugby front offices, and though more change may be upon us, we carry on all we can do is carry on with business as usual. With that, this MLR Weekly features Houston SaberCats wunderkind sensation, Seth Smith, who'll be entering his 3rd season at the ripe old age of 20. Smith talks about his intriguing and Hollywood-esque story with host Matt McCarthy. Also featured is the impressive Alycia Washington, a 26-time USA Eagle, who is now Director of Rugby at the NCR (National Collegiate Rugby). Washington shares her views re the College Rugby landscape, needs, and potential for sponsors and partners. Last but certainly not least, Elite Rugby exec/coach Steve Lewis fully recaps the National Club 7s, before continuing on his mission to improve rugby in places like Nigeria, Guyana, Costa Rica and... the Rugby Town 7s. And be sure to catch up on The Rugby Odds: https://rugbywrapup.com/category/the-rugby-odds/ Please share and join our weekly newsletter: http://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ Find All Here: -Web: www.RugbyWrapUp.com -X/Twitter: @RugbyWrapUp @TheRugbyOdds, @MLRWeekly @Matt_McCarthy00, @CollegeRWU, @JonnyLewisFilms -Face Book: Rugby Wrap Up -Instagram: RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: Rugby Wrap Up -Reddit: RugbyWrapUp -TikTok: RugbyWrapUp #MLR #FreeJacks #SaberCats #RugbyFinal #BryanRay #JohnFitzpatrick #AlexCorbisiero #WillHooley #Rugby #UtahWarriors #GregCooper #WER #WomensRugby #RugbyPicks #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyHighlights #MLRWeekly #TheRugbyOdds #RugbyMorning #AmericasRugbyNews #JohanMomsen #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #RugbyATL #MLR2020 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #RugbyOdds #RugbyBetting #rfcla #oldglory #anthem #WER #Utahwarriors #HoustonSaberCats #FreeJacks #LegacyCup #rugbyleague #sports #footy

NEW YORK, NY - The Rugby Odds: Stellar MLR Championship, Top14 Epic, Hook's Top Lions Captain & #10 Opinion, Picks In this week's episode of The Rugby Odds, host Matt McCarthy is joined by:

NEW ORLEANS, LA - The stunning news that the NOLA Gold will not be partaking in Major League Rugby's 2026 season and the LA/SD merger was enough to yank us from our vacation, and see host Matt McCarthy dust off his soapbox for a rare editorial. Following that, this Special Edition of MLR weekly features USA rugby CEO Bill Goren, plus Can-Am Rugby director Cam Moody re another spectacular tournament, along with exclusive highlights and some key cameos.  Thanks to the men's champion East Side Hyenas for back-dropping our thumbnail this week. And be sure to catch up on The Rugby Odds: https://rugbywrapup.com/category/the-rugby-odds/ Please share and join our weekly newsletter: http://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ Find All Here: -Web: www.RugbyWrapUp.com -X/Twitter: @RugbyWrapUp @TheRugbyOdds, @MLRWeekly @Matt_McCarthy00, @CollegeRWU, @JonnyLewisFilms -Face Book: Rugby Wrap Up -Instagram: RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: Rugby Wrap Up -Reddit: RugbyWrapUp -TikTok: RugbyWrapUp #MLR #FreeJacks #SaberCats #RugbyFinal #BryanRay #JohnFitzpatrick #AlexCorbisiero #WillHooley #Rugby #UtahWarriors #GregCooper #WER #WomensRugby #RugbyPicks #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyHighlights #MLRWeekly #TheRugbyOdds #RugbyMorning #AmericasRugbyNews #JohanMomsen #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #RugbyATL #MLR2020 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #RugbyOdds #RugbyBetting #rfcla #oldglory #anthem #WER #Utahwarriors #HoustonSaberCats #FreeJacks #LegacyCup #rugbyleague #sports #footy

In this week's episode of The Rugby Odds, host Matt McCarthy is joined by:

PAWTUCKET, RI - A turning point weekend for Major League Rugby put the 2025 season to rest with a great event, centered around a thrilling final between New England and Houston, and MLR Weekly was there to capture it all. Also in this episode, the W.E.R. Legacy Cup & USA Rugby vs Belgium.

In this week's episode of The Rugby Odds, host Matt McCarthy is joined by:

NEW YORK, NY - As the mercury sizzles in the triple digits (Fahrenheit), Major League Rugby is at its all-time hottest, with this weekend's MLR Shield match in a gem of a brand new stadium. Also, the WER's Legacy Cup match is also this weekend, and

This week on MLR Weekly: ✅ Greg Cooper, head coach of the Utah Warriors, joins the show to break down his vision for the team — focusing on speed, structure, and discipline. ✅ Wendy Young (Your Scrumhalf Connection) brings valuable insight into the growth of Women's Elite Rugby (WER).and the upcoming Legacy Cup ✅ TRN Play of the Week — a game-changing flanker tackle and a wild interception you've got to see. ✅ Picks of the Week by The Rugby Odds ✅ Bryan Ray (Americas Rugby News) joins Matt McCarthy with bold predictions and keys to advancing ✅ We also break down the Major League Rugby playoffs and look ahead at which teams are heating up.