NEW YORK, NY - This week's The Rugby Odds took a different path at the head of the show. One you'll want to see, re diversity, or the lack thereof - and the byproduct of under-utilizing a plentiful resource. From there, George Hook joins WWE Hall of Famer/turned rugby advocate John Bradshaw Layfield, King Gift Egbelu's proxy Steve Lewis and host Matt McCarty.

Hook offers insight around the Premiership Final, URC 1/4 Finals, and manages to sneak in thoughts re the paths of Scottish and English rugby vs that of Ireland and France. Oh, and how about that Benetton side?

After that, it's great picks for the aforementioned and the Super Rugby playoffs, too. All in 24 lightning-fast minutes.

And don't miss MLR Weekly, with USA Rugby 7s Head Coach, Mike Friday.

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MADRID, SPAIN - What does USA 7s have to do with a MLR Weeky show? Potentially plenty. With that, USA Men's 7s Head Coach Mike Friday covers a wide range of topics including:

-7s players in Major League Rugby,

-Synergy between USA Rugby,

-Utilizing the MLR's Anthem franchise

-The ability to go from 15s to 7s

-Expectations for the Olympics

-Poor Format on the 7s circuit

-Life after rugby

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

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - It's hot. So are the NOLA Gold. Red-hot and on 4-game winning streak. One big reason for that has been the stellar play of Taniela Filimone, a budding star. We learn more about him and his story on MLR Weekly, via his chat with Matt McCarthy.

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-John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning

-Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News

-Picks of the Week from The Rugby Odds

-TRN Play of the Week

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COSTA RICA - With all that's going on in rugby, we needed some help. To the rescue came vacationing WWE "God" & rugby advocate, John Bradshaw Layfield, who enlisted his proxy/caddy Steve "The Lizard" Lewis, to offer insight and insults from his Costa Rican lair. Along with Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu (Rugby's Yogi Berra) and host Matt "Money" McCarthy, the result is an entertaining mix of fact, fiction, opinion, highlights and shifting allegiances. The fast-paced 24 minutes includes:

45-39 Record

Dupont

Leinster Needs a Sexton

Super Rugby Sizzle

Munster To Steal URC

Brave Lupus Stun The World

Stormers or Bulls Best Bet

Glasgow Needs A Big One

Leo Cullen In Jeopardy

Wooden Spoon

Picks of the Week

And don't miss the latest MLR Weekly with budding sensation, the fabulous Taniella Filimone of the NOLA Gold.

BIG THANKS to Zac Buhro and Zach Lanning for their hard work on this show.

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NEW YORK, NY - The Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals are here at long last, so too is the Japan Rugby League One final. Super Rugby is gearing up for its post-season in fine fashion and the NRL has some key matches this weekend as well. With that, The Rugby Odds panel of #WWE "God" (turned rugby advocate) John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu (rugby's Yogi Berra) and host Matt "Money" McCarthy are here to break it all down for you in 24 marvelous minutes.

INCLUDED:

$$ 67-56 $$

Leinster or Toulouse?

WTF Saracens?!

WTF Glasgow?!

How ‘bout dem Lions?!

Munster Stun Edinburgh

Wild Knights or Brave Lupus?

Stormers Try-Fest

Cardiff Wins Big!

$$ Picks of the Week $$

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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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QUINCY, MA - As the Major League Rugby season flies by, injuries mount, and depth is put to the test, (as is our MLR Weekly staff). When you're the reigning champs, though everyone is gunning for you. The New England Free Jacks are dealing with that now, as their injured list of stars grows. Head Coach Scott Mathie talks about navigating though it all, and a range of topics including player management the URC & Champions Cup over winning, the MLR break for USA Rugby matches, and players to watch.

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

NEW YORK, NY - Professional rugby is humming toward the post-season globally, The Rugby Odds is right in tune, thanks to our eclectic panel of #WWE "God" (turned rugby advocate) John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu (rugby's Yogi Berra) and host Matt "Money" McCarthy. 24 magnificent minutes.

INCLUDED:

$$ 66-51 $$

Hook’s #1 Fly-half

Layfield Shames Gloucester

We Rank MLR Teams

Munster Mashing To Title?

Blues & Canes Epic

Glasgow Grit

Benetton Bites Sharks

$$ Picks of the Week $$

And don't miss MLR Weekly, with New England Free Jacks Head Coach Scott Mathie (he's one of yours, South Africa fans!)

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CHICAGO, IL - There are only certain cities that a man called "The Butcher" can hail from... Chicago is on that short list. Dylan "The Butcher" Fawsitt, formerly of Rugby New York and presently with the surging Chicago Hounds, tops that list. Meanwhile, he remains one of Major League Rugby's most prolific try-scorers. Host Matt McCarthy and Fawsitt discuss family, the move from NYC, getting the Hounds sniffing the same trail, assimilating, playing the likes of the Free Jacks in their "cauldron," and playing lacrosse goalie down the road.

INCLUDED:

John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning

Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News

Picks of the Week from The Rugby Odds

The Rugby Network Play of the Week

Don't Miss... the critically acclaimed The Rugby Odds.

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NEW YORK, NY - More no-holds-barred, enlightening rugby entertainment from WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu & host Matt McCarthy.

INCLUDED:

49-32 Record

Premiership into URC

Hook: Kiwis Rep Leinster at Croke

Toulouse & Dupont

Blues vs Canes

JBL vs Buffalo

Glasgow to Beat Bulls

Greatest Name: Manly Sea Eagles

Zebre +30 Points vs Edinburgh?

Picks of the Week

DON'T MISS... MLR Weekly, featuring Dlyan Fawsitt

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THANKS to Zac Buhro and Zach Lanning for their toil on this show.

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