NEW YORK, NY - If you're in the Big Apple and you're a rugby fan, you are likely to stop at the Pig N Whistle on West 36th Street. It could be to watch rugby, or to get to a happy place amongst the bustle. You may even run into a rugby star or honcho, to boot. Alan Gilpin, CEO of World Rugby, is a honcho's honcho. He's a big deal. He's also refreshingly accessible, and sat with MLR Weekly for a wide-ranging conversation that included:

-World Rugby ownership of Major League Rugby's Charlotte franchise

-Tier 2 implications of the Nation's Cup

-Fans: capturing and keeping

-Expectations for USA Rugby

-6 Nations Promotion/Relegation

-MLR expansion to Mexico

-Rebooting MLR teams in NYC & Canada!/Toronto

ALSO INCLUDED:

-John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning

-Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News

-Picks of the Week from The Rugby Odds

-TRN Play of the Week

AND DON'T MISS.... the critically acclaimed, The Rugby Odds!

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