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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🌍 The Rugby Odds (S5E35) | Delhi Belly, Leinster’s Redemption & MLR Playoff Picks!

Featuring #WWE Hall of Famer/Rugby Advocate John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, 3X Olympic 7s coach Mike Friday, King Gift Egbelu & host Matt "Money" McCarthy.

This week we go global with bold takes, gut checks (literally), and high-stakes picks from India to Ireland!

🇮🇳 Mike Friday joins us from the Rugby Premier League 7s in India — battling Delhi Belly but still bringing the heat with sharp insight and fearless analysis.

👑 King Gift Egbelu backs Jordie Barrett as the key to Leinster’s URC title run.

☘️ Irish rugby legend George Hook drops truth bombs on Leinster “saving face” and the British & Irish Lions

🎙️ Matt McCarthy wrangles the crew - almost.

🔥 This Episode Includes:

MLR Semifinal Predictions 🏉

Super Rugby Final Analysis 🔍

Top14 Semifinal Breakdown

Grown A$$ Man of the Week 💪

Player of the Week Picks 🏆

📺 WATCH NOW

Get the laughs, rants, and legit rugby insight only The Rugby Odds can deliver.

🎥 https://youtu.be/iF4H_xiGtFo?si=VwZh3M4jydYAa0re

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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.

📈 Final thoughts: Can Utah ride the wave under Coach Cooper? Will the underdog and/or WER stars shock the league?

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NEW YORK, NY - The Rugby Odds Season 5, Episode 34

Featuring #WWE Hall of Famer/Rugby Advocate John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, 3X Olympic 7s coach Mike Friday, King Gift Egbelu & host Matt "Money" McCarthy.

A Special Guest joins us today! Hint: He's South African and his nickname is Shimmi. And his full name is Hanyani Shimange.

TOPICS (in 24 minutes):

RECORD: 21-31

“Shimmi” Bullish on Bulls

Ghost of the Aviva

MLR Playoffs

Mike Friday Goes Against Bath

Chiefs vs Crusaders Final?

Layfield: “Leinster Sucks”

Croke Park or Choke Park?

Hook on Club Rugby World Cup

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Grown A$$ Man

Player of the Week

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🏉 MLR Weekly Breakdown! 🇺🇸

🎥 Episode: “Chicago’s Rising Rookie Peyton Wall, Playoffs Analysis, Best Recap, Highlights”

🔥 This week in MLR:

🔹 Peyton Wall’s Journey – From Fort Wayne to the Chicago Hounds! Learn how this rookie standout made his way into the MLR spotlight and nearly into the Eagles' summer roster.

🔹 Playoff Picture Heats Up – Utah Warriors lock in top seed with a thrilling 48-33 win.

🔹 Seattle’s Comeback – With their season on the line, Duncan Matthews delivers a try for the ages to punch the Seawolves' playoff ticket!

🔹 Heartbreak in San Diego – The Legion dominate Old Glory 50-5 but still miss the postseason.

🔹 Rugby Roundtable – Analysts from Rugby Morning and Americas Rugby News break down team chances, key matchups, and why discipline could define the finals.

⚠️ Bonus: Peyton Wall opens up about his college switch, homesickness, and big dreams for Team USA 🇺🇸

🔗 WATCH THE FULL EPISODE:

👉 https://youtu.be/sRqIJgyPbTQ

ALSO INCLUDED:

-John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning

-Exclusive Highlights

-TRN Play of the Week

-Picks of the Week by The Rugby Odds

-Analysis & Predictions

Total show run time: 24 minutes.

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