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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 Rugby

-Handling the many chefs in the Carolina kitchen

-Expectations of Anthem in 2024

-Expectations of USA Rugby's Men's 15s in 2024

-His "Interim" status with both the Anthem & USA Rugby

INCLUDED WITH LEWIS

-Pre-Perth USA 7s (Women & Men) report

-Teaching Coaches

-Raising your level of 7s - whatever the standard

-The phrase "hither to"

ALSO INCLUDED:

-Rugby Morning's John Fitzpatrick

-Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News

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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

Owen Farrell & Jack Willis

George Hook vs Joe Schmidt

Rugby Trolls

Coming of Age in Northampton

U.S. Civil War and Rugby?

Young Eddie O'Sullivan

TMO vs Andrew Smith

Red Card Calamities

Wooden Spoon

PICKS OF THE WEEK

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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 Bayonne, Bath washed away Racing, Dupont danced over Ulster and South Africa's Bulls & Stormers raised eyebrows. Season 4 Episode 3 of The Rugby Odds gets to all of it, via WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish Legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and Matt "Money" McCarthy. They also get to Japan's Rugby League One.

SAN DIEGO, CA – With BIG names all through their lineup, the reigning Western Conference Champs – the San Diego Legion – have had a very busy offseason. After a gut-wrenching 1-point loss to the New England Free Jacks in the final, the Legion and their Cohorts want to win the Major League Rugby Shield more than ever. In this MLR Weekly episode, Director of Rugby/Head Coach Danny Lee speaks to all that, his playing days from High School through the All Blacks, juggling playing time for superstars and growing the game in Southern California…

ALSO INCLUDED:

-John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning chimes in with #MLR news, moves and bad jokes.

-Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News re Dallas’ “new” coach, depth in the top teams Western Conference sides, and L.A.’s dominance in 2-3 years.

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NEW YORK, NY - Season 4, Episode 2 of The Rugby Odds could be our best yet. WWE Hall of Famer (turned rugby nut) John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and host Matt "Money" McCarthy provide for a highly entertaining 25 minutes you won't regret.

INCLUDED:

Doris Day?

$$$ 39-21 Record Last Week $$$

Sarries Get Wooden Spoon

George Hook: Francs or Yen?

Champions Cup

Irish Exit: Carbery & Who?

La Rochelle vs Leicester

Must-Win Munster

Richie Mo'unga Sighting

Honda Heat Melting

$$$ Picks of the Week $$$

BE SURE to check out MLR Weekly, with L.A. CEO Pete Sickle and news of the new team in Charlotte.

BIG THANKS to Zac Buhro and Zack Lanning for their help with this show!

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LOS ANGELES, CA - What a week it was for Major League Rugby! The new uniforms were revealed! Okay, while that was cool, the BIG STORY is that Charlotte, NC will have a team in the league. Not next year, nor 2026. Amazingly/ambitiously, they'll be entering THIS SEASON. But that's not all! While MLR Weekly broke the Charlotte news, this week's show also includes an exclusive with Rugby Football Club Los Angeles CEO Pete Sickle.

INCLUDED:

-Will LA and the LA7s play on the same pitch on the same day?

-How the LA reboot took shape

-Big signings to come?

-Staff & Executive Office

-John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning with MLR News, Rumors, Kit Stuff

-Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News re the new Charlotte franchise

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NEW YORK, NY - Happy 2024! The Rugby Odds is ringing in the New Year with Episode of Season 4. Yeah, Season 4. Once again our panel of WWE Hall of Famer (turned rugby nut) John Bradshaw Layfield, King Gift Egbelu and Matt "Money" McCarthy are joined by Irish Legend George Hook.

INCLUDED:

-Great Picks

-George Hook Loved By Refs?

-The Trophy Fans Really Want

-Irish Derbies Dazzle

-Saints Surging

-Confounding La Rochelle

-Whitelocks Don’t Matter

-Kintetsu Liners Awful Again?

-Picks of the Week

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NEW YORK, NY - Happy New Year. MLR Weekly is back from a two-week battery charging. And charging we go into 2024 with Steve Lewis, the GM of the now defunct New York Ironworkers. Lewis weighs on the team going down, LA 7s, Olympic 7s hopes, MLR's Top 4 teams and post-Olympic 7s players going to Major League Rugby. This week's show also welcomes back John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning and Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News.

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SEATTLE, WA - With Major League Rugby still dealing with the aftermath of New York and Toronto dropping from the comp, questions abound. Seattle Seawolves' owner Adrian Balfour addresses all that are asked, without measuring each word. That makes for an intriguing interview re the status of the Los Angeles franchise, why the aforementioned NY & Toronto clubs collapsed,, the Unionization issue and the MLR Dispersal Draft... Also included in this MLR Weekly episode are Bryan Ray (Americas Rugby News) and John Fitzpatrick (Rugby Morning) joining Matt McCarthy to make sense of it all. That includes results from the Draft, plus rumors, trades and moves.

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CAPE TOWN, S.A. -The Champions Cup had some wild results, with many leaving the experts scratching their heads and gamblers spewing expletives. The Rugby Odds panel of #WWE Hall of Famer (turned Rugby Advocate) John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish rugby legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and Matt "Money" McCarthy were guilty of both... Yet they plod on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the future. The end result is another uniquely entertaining show, awash with aplomb and wisdom.

INCLUDED:

-A pedestrian 19-17 Record

-George Hook defending Owen Farrell

-Premiership Best Comp?

-USA Losing RWC 2031

-Boyle v Bordeaux

-Home Faves Tanking

-Leinster Best In Show?

-Zebre Showing Stripes

-Wooden Spoon/Walk of Shame

-Picks of the Week

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