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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

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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 blasts USA Rugby Men's 15s.

✅ Hook's Rugby is F*d Warning

✅ Friday loves Tommy F'n Freeman

✅ King Egbelu pressures Savea

🎙️ Always bold, never boring — The Rugby Odds brings global rugby into focus with a mix of expert analysis and serious personality.

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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 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.

Ending with flair, 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.

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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:

🏆 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:

✅ British & Irish Lions Tour:

-Best Player

-Toughest Player

✅ George Hook: Did Andy and Owen Farrell tarnish the British & Irish Lions legacy?

Predictions for:

🏉 URC

🏉 Premiership

🇫🇷 Top 14

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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.

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🔥 This Week on MLR Weekly

🏉 Join us for exclusive interviews, expert analysis, and USA Rugby updates as the league looks ahead to 2026.

00:00: ⏱️ Intro 🎬

01:12: 🇺🇸🦅 USA Rugby Updates & Analysis

With John Fitzpatrick (Rugby Morning) covering national team news, domestic rugby, and developments..

06:39: 🗣️ Interview: Pote Human

Houston SaberCats Head Coach - on coming up just short in the MLR Championship, recipe for success, plans for 2026, and his famous boxing-meets-rugby moment vs NY.

18:56: 🏆 Interview: Cam Moody (Can-Am Rugby Director)

Previewing the 51st consecutive Can-Am tournament weekend, featuring men’s and women’s rugby from social to premier levels (ages 18–65).

23:34: 🏟️ MLR’s Best Front Offices (Other Than New England)

Bryan Ray (Americas Rugby News) ranks top-performing front offices and what makes them stand out.

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Get exclusive insights from top rugby voices, coaches, and analysts — all in one place.

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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:

✅ British & Irish Lions Tour, Ups, Downs, Injuries.

✅ Hook's Choice Captain & Fly-half over the Past 25 Years

🏉 MLR Championship culminates trajectory-changing weekend for the league.

🇫🇷 Top 14 Wrap-Up

The French season ends with 100-minutes of drama-soaked, beautiful rugby in Paris!

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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.

🏉 MLR Championship Recap | New England Free Jacks 3-Peat!

🎙️ This episode features exclusive interviews with:

-Errik Anderson (New England owner) on building a dynasty

-Pono Davis (Houston SaberCats prop) on Houston’s strong season

-Andrew Quattrin (Free Jacks hooker) on the team’s mindset and execution

-Alex Corbisiero & Will Hooley providing expert analysis

💬 Expert Opinions:

-Bryan Ray (Americas Rugby News): Free Jacks’ depth and smart recruitment were crucial.

-John Fitzpatrick (Rugby Morning): Called it the most professional and entertaining MLR final yet.

🏟️ Also featured:

-Fan reactions and cameos from Providence & Pawtucket

-Coverage of the new Centreville Bank Stadium, marking a milestone for MLR infrastructure and community impact.

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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

🔥 What’s Inside:

✅ British & Irish Lions Concerns & Musts

What’s at stake as the Lions gear up for their 2025 tour? The crew breaks it down.

🏉 MLR Championship Preview: SaberCats vs Free Jacks

Houston takes on New England — with Peter Griffin (yes, really) thrown in the mix. Picks, insights, and a few sharp takes.

🇫🇷 Top 14 Wrap-Up

The French season comes down to Bordeaux vs Toulouse in Paris!

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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 🎬 MLR Weekly has Houston SaberCats star Johan Momsen and Wendy Young - the voice of the WER, to speak to both, respectively.

✅ 01:40 Rugby's Best Recap

✅ 03:21: Rugby Morning's Coffee Break with John Fitzpatrick

✅ 09:05: Houston SaberCats Star Johan "Mozart" Momsen, the tackling machine

✅ 17:21: The Rugby Network Play of the Week

✅ 18:51: Picks of the Week by The Rugby Odds

✅ 19:51: Wendy Young (Your Scrumhalf Connection) with Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) Legacy Cup Analysis and Predictions

✅ 24:13: Bryan Ray (Americas Rugby News) joins Matt McCarthy break down the MLR playoffs with bold predictions, key matchups and exclusive highlights.

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