Rugby Wrap Up

George Hook and Matt McCarthy put a Rugby Wrap Up on November Test Rugby.

DUBLIN, IRELAND - There are worse things in life than getting stuck in Dublin Airport with no flight back to NYC. Further, when you have a friend like George Hook around, good things happen. With that, this week's show is from the Emerald Isle, specifically the Irish Daily Mail studios, with Mr. Hook and our Matt McCarthy locking horns and agreeing on events from the November Rugby Internationals, including:

-Analysis of Ireland's lopsided win over the Eagles

-Joe Schmidt's luck

-Separate laws for Own Farrell

-Rugby Cabal Hypocrisy re Tier II nations

-Tier I nations $haring the pie

-Andy Farrell as Ireland's coach

-Necessary Evils of Minnows being Swallowed

-Flag Rugby's negative impact

-7s marking the end of 15s

November Test Rugby Madness

DUBLIN, IRELAND - Some might argue that we're in this jewel of a city a week too late, that we missed the historic Irish victory over the Men In Black of New Zealand. Au contraire, mes amis. What with the November Test Rugby Madness that has enveloped all hemispheres, there is nothing to be taken for granted. With that, our fiery triumvirate of Steve "Lizard" Lewis of Scotland, Barry "Flinstones" Herbert of South Africa and Jersey City urban white trash Matt McCarthy have a hoot talking "the rugby" from the globes Best Rugby Pub, the Pig N Whistle on W36th in NYC. Some of what they opine, analyze and banter about includes:

-Tonsorial Neglect of certain Springboks

-Acceptable Head Butts

-The World's Best Fly-half (is there a hyphen or not?)

-USA's historic Ranking

-Namibia vs Spain has Kees Lensing crying

-Canada's RWC Dream post-Germany

-Money Picks to lay the mortgage on

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November Test Rugby

NEW YORK, NY - What do you get when you have a Brit, Namibian, Saffer and Yank in the same room during the November Tests? Tune in to find out, as The Guardian's Martin Pengelly, former Namibian and Super Rugby rock Kees Lensing, South Africa's Barry Herbert and American-with-Irish-roots Matt McCarthy give Analysis, Opinion and much Banter. It's amazing how such a mixed bag of knowledgeable rugby types can see things so differently - and similarly. Have a looksie or a listen... as per your cup of tea.

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USA Rugby coach Gary Gold

NEW YORK, NY – You can’t help but like USA Rugby Mens’ Eagles Head Coach Gary Gold. Despite a tough travel schedule, meetings galore and training sessions in unfamiliar environs, he found the time to speak with us from Romania. Our Matt McCarthy and Gold’s fellow South African Barry Herbert, brought a smile to the coach’s face, admitting to haven eaten plenty of crow for picking Samoa to beat Team USA. We all know that didn’t happen. Light moments aside, Coach Gold candidly discusses things with McCarthy, including:

-The emergence of star players like Joe Taufete’e

-The San Sebastian police potentially wanting to question Cam Dolan

-The cutting of the teeth for young players, especially Ruben de Haas and Hanco Germishuys.

-Looking past Romania, with Ireland Looming

–Growing Pains and Luck

–Blaine Scully as captain.

–Historic win streak

-The mix of veterans and youth.

–Injuries and Depth

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NEW YORK, NY - This was a fun one. The New York Rugby Club is the oldest stand alone club in the USA. They turn 90 in February. Their storied #NY7s Thanksgiving weekend tourney turns 60 this month. And it just so happens that our man Matt McCarthy happens to be a NYRC member, so there's a bit of synergy in this one with New York 7s Coordinator/Player Dan Cavanagh. Even Old Blue legend and 7s Czar Steve Lewis feels the love in this Week 70 installment of our Fantasy Sports Network show. The three talk about the tourney, the 7s calendar and witness the debut of our Future Stars Today segment. This one features the Mark Loane Award winner as High School Player of the Year, Ethan McVeigh. Finally, we top of this segment with an elite 7s coach that could easily double as a Danielle Steele novel cover guy.

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November Tests & Chicago Weekend: Recap, Analysis, Predictions

NEW YORK, NY - Rugby is in full swing across the globe with professional leagues purring along, but now we add to our viewing experiences the November Tests. In this Week 70 installment of our Fantasy Sports Network Studio Show, our trusted trio of Scottish Steve Lewis - aka The Lizard, South Africa's Barry Herbert and American Matt McCarthy offer analysis, opinion and predictions re:

- #TheRugbyWeekend in Chicago

-Sean Connery and "Repechage."

-Where would the Maori be ranked among nations?

-Irish depth - is it an oxymoron?

-Are drop-goals anathema to Springboks?

-Was the non-call on Owen Farrell justified

-Italy vs Georgia: Should Winner be in Six Nations?

-Are the All Blacks trading defense for offense? Will it cost them?

-Will the Flyin' Fijians smoke Scotland like salmon?

-Which French team will show up?

-Will San Sebastian be more welcoming to Samoa or USA's Eagles?

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CHICAGO, IL - With the big stage of Soldier Field now part of her resume, USA Rugby Women's 15s Captain Kate Zackary speaks with Matt McCarthy about:

-Her astonishing rise through the rugby ranks after a late exposure to rugby

-Jillion Potter's boot to the nose

-Ric Suggitt

-Rob Cain

-Choosing between a Webb Ellis or an Olympic Gold Medal

-Playing at Soldier Field

-The Black Ferns

- Her favorite teammate

SERGIO PARISSE on Rugby Wrap Up

NEW YORK, NY - This was a fun one. Sergio Parisse is star, hands down. But he's also a charismatic, charming guy that has a twinkle in his eye and is simply someone you'd like to talk rugby with... And he can do so in 4 languages. In this Week 68 interview with Matt McCarthy for our Fantasy Sports Network show, the Italy and Stade Francais legend talks candidly about life and rugby. Just some of the topics covered include:

-Keys for Italy vs Ireland

-Big Stage of Soldier Field

-Baffling Eddie Jones, Dylan Hartley, James Haskell at Twickenham

-Making a living at rugby in Paris

-Most emotional moment

-Toughest opposing player

-Playing the Pumas

-Sébastien Chabal

-Keeping jerseys and caps

-Being Honorary NYRC member

-Passing behind-the-back and through legs

-The Welsh player he looked up to

-Secret to his longevity

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#USAW7s, Battle For The Mitten

NEW YORK, NY - In this Week 68 segment of our Fantasy Sports Network Show, Steve Lewis went to Rugby Town, USA - Glendale, CO, for the American stop on the HSBC Women's 7s Series 6-country tour. Meanwhile, Matt McCarthy was with Ryan Ginty of Next Level Rugby up north for the first annual Battle For The Mitten, between storied sports rivalries - the Michigan State Spartans and the Michigan Wolverines.

Lewis and McCarthy recap both and discuss the unveiling of stars.

ALSO THIS WEEK: Don't miss our Heineken Champion's Cup Round Deux Awards and HUGE, in-depth interview with Italy and Stade Francais legend, Sergio Parisse!

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