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THE RUGBY ODDS — Season 6, Episode 26 (24 minutes)

📍 NEW YORK, NY - Europe's Champions Cup quarterfinals lived up to expectations but raised question re Antoine Dupont, as well as Glasgow & Leinster... The Women's Six Nations drew an enormous crowd... The MLR saw the Anthem make history - again... Super Rugby had more electric play... The Rugby Odds' exceptionally eclectic TRO panel covers it all.

🎙️ THE PANEL

💥 John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL) – WWE Hall of Famer & rugby advocate

🇬🇧 Mike Friday – 3× Olympic 7s coach & Harlequins fan 🤔

☘️ George Hook – Ireland’s most unfiltered voice

🔥 King Gift Egbelu – Inventor of Words

🎤 Matt McCarthy – The host

⏱️ WHAT'S INSIDE & WHEN

00:55 📈 Records

01:16 👀 What Caught Your Eye?

• King Gift on teams choking

• Layfield talks-ups Bordeaux & Chicago Hounds

• Mike impacts from Hong Kong 7s

• Women's Six Nations

• Anthem's 1st-ever home win

04:50🏆 Player of the Week Nominees

• Maxime Lucu

• Jason Robertson

• Finn Russell

06:23 💪 Grown A$$ Man Nominees

• Nacho Brex

• Corey Daniel

• Charles Ollivon

08:51 ☘️ Headlines With [George] Hook

• French Dominance

• Tears for Dragons/Wales

• Glasgow's demise

• Dupont just "regular?"

• Leinster shortcomings

Predictions:

17:47 🏆 URC & Premiership

20:41 🏉 MLR

24:40 🌎 Super Rugby, JRLO

26:08 🎯 Top14

26:55: 💥 Picks of the Week

🔥 DON’T MISS: MLR Weekly with Old Glory, DC Head Coach Simon Cross & Power Prognosticators Will Hooley and John Fitzgerald.

LINK: https://youtu.be/7hu1S-jJ4KU?si=6ZLUPBRHDykOQVRS

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WASHINGTON, DC - 3 weeks of Major League Rugby's season are already in the books. And perhaps lost in the Anthem's first-ever home win and Chicago's dominance, was Old Glory beating the reigning champs - AGAIN. Withe that, MLR Weekly wrangled the architect of their win in Quincy, Head Coach Simon Cross. He talks about their good fortune vs New England and going forward. MLR Weekly also brought back the Power Pundit Prognosticators for expert analysis/predictions. All hosted by Matt McCarthy

Also joining:

Prognosticators John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning and Sunday Night Rugby's Will Hooley

Pat Clifton on the College Rugby Corner

WHAT'S INSIDE AND WHEN:

🎥 01:01: Rugby's Best Recap

🎥 03:17: Pundit Power Prognostications

•With Rugby Morning's John Fitzpatrick and Sunday Night Rugby host Will Hooley

🎥14:33: Featured Guest: Old Glory Head Coach Simon Cross

🔮 23:53: Picks of the Week from "The Rugby Odds"

🎓 24:33: College Rugby Corner with Pat Clifton of The College Rugby Show

• 🧭 NCR Finally has all its CRC teams

• 🪨 CRAA Quarterfinals

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CHICAGO, CA - Hard to believe that two weeks are already in the 2026 Major League Rugby rear-view mirror. And that mirror is a little blurry, as we still can't say we know these teams. With that, MLR Weekly brought back the Power Pundit Prognosticators for expert analysis, and Chicago Hounds star Mason Flesch CHICAGO, CA - Hard to believe that two weeks are already in the 2026 Major League Rugby rear-view mirror. And that mirror is a little blurry, as we still can't say we know these teams. With that, MLR Weekly brought back the Power Pundit Prognosticators for expert analysis, and Chicago Hounds star Mason Flesch for a player's perspective with host Matt McCarthy.

WHAT'S INSIDE AND WHEN:

🎥 01:01: Rugby's Best Recap

🎥 03:08: Pundit Power Prognostications

•With Rugby Morning's John Fitzpatrick and 3X World Cup scrumhalf/ESPN+ Commentator Mike Petri

🎥14:57: Featured Guest: Chicago's Mason Flesch:

•Nicknames, including the "Haitian Creation"

•Anxiety over off-season unknowns/staying in Chicago

•Being part of Rugby Canada's win over USA Rugby

•Motivation/Drive

•Playing with brother Noah

•His favorite NHL team

🔮 24:39: Picks of the Week from The Rugby Odds

🎓 25:34: College Rugby Corner with Pat Clifton of The College Rugby Show

• 🧭 NCR Weekend 7s recap

• 🪨 CRAA: Round of 16

• More qualifiers

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THE RUGBY ODDS — Season 6, Episode 25 (24 minutes)

📍 NEW YORK, NY - Drama is flowing through Europe's Champions Cup as the quarterfinals loom. Here in the USA, the new-look MLR enters Round 3 and teams/fans are trying to figure out what's what. Down under, Super Rugby has key match-ups to consider. The Rugby Odds' exceptionally eclectic TRO panel covers at all of the above.

🎙️ THE PANEL

💥 John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL) – WWE Hall of Famer & rugby advocate

🇬🇧 Mike Friday – 3× Olympic 7s coach & Harlequins fan 🤔

☘️ George Hook – Ireland’s most unfiltered voice

🔥 King Gift Egbelu – Inventor of Words

🎤 Matt McCarthy – The host

⏱️ WHAT'S INSIDE & WHEN

00:55 📈 Records

01:50 👀 What Caught Your Eye?

• King Gift's issue with MLR Co-President

• Layfield loves Benetton & Zebre

• Mike impressed by Bordeaux

• Big upsets across pro rugby

• Lucas Friday cameo

06:57🏆 Player of the Week Nominees

• Louis Bielle-Biarrey

• Josh McKay

• Charles Ollivon

08:48 💪 Grown A$$ Man Nominees

• Codie Taylor

• Josh Kenemy

• Johan Grobbelaar

12:30 ☘️ Headlines With [George] Hook

• Farrell & Cullen don't know a fly-half when they see one!

• Italy's ascension

• Romania's Rugby Dictator

Predictions:

19:14 🏆 Champions Cup

20:30 🏉 MLR

25:30 🌎 Super Rugby

26:05 🎯 Picks of the Week

🔥 DON’T MISS: MLR Weekly with Mason Flesch of Chicago & Prognosticators Mike Petri and John Fitzgerald.

LINK: https://youtu.be/7hu1S-jJ4KU?si=6ZLUPBRHDykOQVRS

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The Rugby Odds: Champions Cup, MLR History, Super Rugby, JRLO, Strong Opinions, Bold Predictions by Matt McCarthy

IRVINE, CA - Major League Rugby came back with a bang - and a history-making win for a beleaguered franchise. That's right, Anthem RC got off the schneid (Google it) after 32 consecutive losses. Unfortunately for the California Legion, they were the dubious streak-enders. MLR Weekly has it all covered, along with Anthem leader Sam Golla, who is clearly pumped to get that first win out of the way. He opens up with host Matt McCarthy.

PLUS... John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning and the College Rugby Corner with Pat Clifton. Details below.

WHAT'S INSIDE AND WHEN:

🎥 00:57: Rugby's Best Recap

☕️ 02:19: Rugby Morning's Coffee Break with John Fitzpatrick

•Anthem RC’s milestone progress/ what it means for MLR development

•Matchup projections

🎙️06:44: Feature Interview: Sam Golla (Anthem RC):

•Anthem’s evolving identity and confidence

•Lessons from difficult stretches as a young franchise

•Leadership expectations inside a developing roster

•Value of the Anthem–USA Rugby connection

•His commitment to long-term growth with the program

🔮 21:46: Picks of the Week from The Rugby Odds

🎓 22:31: College Rugby Corner with Pat Clifton of The College Rugby Show

• 🧭 NCR Weekend 7s recap

• 🪨 CRAA: Cal smashes St. Mary's.

• More qualifiers

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FERMANAGH, IRELAND - At long last and after MUCH angst, Major League Rugby 2026 kicks off on Saturday for its 9th season. With that, MLR Weekly is up to the pomp, featuring the league's only remaining original owner - Adrian Balfour of Seattle's Seawolves. He peels back the curtain and turns back the clock with host Matt McCarthy.

PLUS...we have a Power Pundit Panel that picks the Shield winner and MLR's best player. We'll also have the College Rugby Corner. Details below.

WHAT'S INSIDE AND WHEN:

🎥 01:10: Pundit Power Prognosticators

• 🤝 Will Hooley, Ben Holden, John Fitzpatrick & Matt McCarthy pick the '26 champions

🎥 11:42: Seattle Owner Adrian Balfour

• Importance of the team's South Africa trip

• Mistakes made over 8 season

• Advice he'd give to Season 1 Adrian Balfour

• What it means to win

• Sights on new league prosperity

🎥 23:37: College Rugby Corner with Pat Clifton of The College Rugby Show

• Speed Kills

• 🧭 NCR Weekend 7s recap

• 🪨 CRAA results

• 🎓 More qualifiers

• 🔥 St Mary's vs Cal

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THE RUGBY ODDS — Season 6, Episode 23 (24 minutes)

📍 NEW YORK, NY - Europe's professional rugby teams are now back up to speed after the Six Nations, and The Rugby Odds will catch you up. Meanhwile, Super Rugby and Japan Rugby League One continue to score tries at blistering paces. Our TRO (The Rugby Odds) experts cover all with verve, panache and une je n'est ce pas!

🎙️ THE PANEL

💥 John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL) – WWE Hall of Famer & rugby advocate

🇬🇧 Mike Friday – 3× Olympic 7s coach & Harlequins fan 🤔

☘️ George Hook – Ireland’s most unfiltered voice

🔥 King Gift Egbelu – Inventor of Words

🎤 Matt McCarthy – The host

⏱️ WHAT'S INSIDE & WHEN

00:50 📈 Records

01:01 👀 What Caught Your Eye?

06:02 🏆 Player of the Week Nominees

08:54 💪 Grown A$$ Man Nominees

11:59 ☘️ Headlines With [George] Hook

• 7s vs 15s in the USA

Predictions

20:34 🏉 MLR, URC, Premiership

24:10 🌎 Super Rugby, Top 14, 🇯🇵JRLO

26:39 🎯 Picks of the Week

🔥 DON’T MISS: MLR Weekly with Seattle Seawolves owner Adrian Balfour and the MLR Power Pundits.

🎵 Music by Mateo Messina

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NEW YORK, NY - Happy Belated St. Patrick's Day! It was bittersweet in Boston, as Free Jacks GM Tom Kindley left for the Hurricanes in Super Rugby. Tom is going home, but it's not as easy as one would think. He talks about it with host Matt McCarthy.

WHAT'S INSIDE AND WHEN:

🎥 01:07: Rugby Morning's Coffee Break with John Fitzpatrick ☕️

• 🤝 St Patrick's Week exuberance and bad "green" puns

• Seawloves in South Africa

• 🔏 Todd Thornley to New England

• Different takes on HSBC SVNS NYC

• 🤝 MLR News

🎥 06:06: 7s Czar Stephen Lewis re HSBC 7s, USA Women

🎥 12:53: Free Jacks or Hurricanes GM Tom Kindley?!

• Bittersweet career change

• Salary Cap violations

• Favorite Free Jacks' memories

• What he'll miss most leaving USA

🎥 20:36: College Rugby Corner with Pat Clifton of The College Rugby Show

• Is Pat Clifton more Batman or a villain?

• 🧭 NCR Weekend 7s recap

• 🪨 Amazing Slippery Rock! Five 7s matches, no points allowed!

• 🎓 More qualifiers

• 🔥 University at Buffalo rules

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THE RUGBY ODDS — Season 6, Episode 22 (24 minutes)

📍 NEW YORK, NY - A sensational Six Nations has concluded. Super Rugby is heating up. The URC, Premiership and Top14 are back at it. Japan Rugby League One is seeing record amounts of points scored. Our TRO (The Rugby Odds) experts cover all with verve, panache and chutzpah!

🎙️ THE PANEL

💥 John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL) – WWE Hall of Famer & rugby advocate

🇬🇧 Mike Friday – 3× Olympic 7s coach & Harlequins fan 🤔

☘️ George Hook – Ireland’s most unfiltered voice

🔥 King Gift Egbelu – Inventor of Words

🎤 Matt McCarthy – The host

⏱️ WHAT'S INSIDE & WHEN

00:57 📈 Records

01:11 👀 What Caught Your Eye?

• Mike salutes a ref?

• John blames a panel member for Italy losing

• Fijian Drua need to stop underperforming

• Ice in Thomas Ramos' veins

• Frigid HSBC SVNS NYC

06:20 🏆 Player of the Week Nominees

• Stuart McCloskey (Ireland)

• Louis Bielle-Biarrey (France)

• Matthieu Jalibert (France)

09:30 💪 Grown A$$ Man Nominees

• Caelan Doris (Ireland)

• Ollie Chessum (England)

• Thomas Ramos (France)

12:55 ☘️ Headlines With [George] Hook

• Andy Farrell speculation

• Rating Six Nations Coaches

• Portugal to 6N after beating Georgia?

Predictions

21:13 🏉URC, Premiership

25:02 🌎 Super Rugby, Top 14, 🇯🇵JRLO

27:02 🎯 Picks of the Week

🔥 DON’T MISS: MLR Weekly with Tom Kindley, the departing GM of the New England Free Jacks

🎵 Music by Mateo Messina

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