Rugby Wrap Up

NEW YORK, NY - It is hard to believe that this is Show 32 already. Thanks to partners like Friends of the British Council and the Pig -N- Whistle W36th, NYC's Rugby Pub, we've been able to evolve more each segment. But we'd be remiss if we didn't thank our guests as well; they (and you rugby fans) put us on the map. And this segment features a dandy! Scotland, Glasgow, Sale and Border Reivers star, Chris Cusiter, who has recently relocated to Los Angeles (far from Aberdeen, Scotland) for his www.LoveScotch.com business, picks us up yet another notch with his appearance. His chat with Elite 7s Coach and rugby management man, Steve Lewis and our Matt McCarthy includes:

-His stellar playing career

-Why he played more for Scotland than Glasgow

-Rhys Webb (whom we hope recovers from recent injury)

-Danny Cipriani disagreements

-The Aberdeen to L.A. pipeline forged by Alexander & Murray Co whisky baron Steve Lipp

-Former London Scottish star Willie Lipp

-@LoveScotchUSA Rapid Fire Questioning

-Gregor Townsend vs Vern Cotter

-Ring-fencing of Aviva Premiership

-Merging the Guinness Pro 14 and Premiership

-Favorite Teammate

-Beating England

-Six Nations Predictions

-Family Life

You can watch the full episodes or in segments or listen on iTunes or SoundCloud.

And you can always find all of what we do, including our shows, columns and breaking news, on http://rugbywrapup.com/

Friends of the British Council/Prem Rugby Scholarship Winners Ali Ramage and Pat Moroney

NEW YORK, NY - This segment of Week 31 of our Fantasy Sports Network show welcomes James Kennedy, owner of the NYC-based Major League Rugby franchise, Head Coach Mike Tolkin and Operations man Kevin McGrory. With our Matt McCarthy, they discuss: -Their initial exhibition season -Roster Challenges -League Salary Cap Oversight -Potential Pro 14 Conflicts -Activating the Community -Broadcast Deals. You can watch whole segments or parts - or listen at your leisure. Go to www.RugbyWrapUp.com for all... THANK YOU

NEW YORK , NY - This Friend's of the British Council Community Corner segment from our Fantasy Sports Network Week 31 show features 3 lucky/well-deserved winners of Premiership Rugby Scholarships through the FOBC. Who are these lucky/well-deserving souls that tell their respective stories to our Matt McCarthy? They are:

-Emily Henrich/Player: Orchard Park High School (Buffalo, NY) senior, USA Rugby All-American Atlantis Rugby, Scion Rugby, Orchard Park Youth Rugby

-Jennifer Jones/Coach: Rutger's Women's Head Coach and Monmouth Women's Rugby player. (New Jersey)

-Silivenusi Tukuafu/Coach: Kahuka Rugby High School and Youth (Oahu, Hawaii).

Some great stories - and life-influencing - along with a few smiles and laughs.

You can watch the full episodes or in segments or listen on iTunes or SoundCloud.

And you can always find all of what we do, including our shows, columns and breaking news, on http://rugbywrapup.com/

If our stuff is up to snuff, please share with your mates! More importantly, thanks for tuning in.

Please feel free to comment below, look for and “Like” our Facebook Rugby Wrap Up Page and follow us on Instagram @RugbyWrapUp and Twitter@: @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @Luke Bienstock, @Ronan Nelson, @MichaelHalsey24, @MeetTheMatts, @Brian C Cole and @Declan Yeats. You can also find us on SoundCloud and iTunes.

NEW YORK , NY – This 3rd segment of our Fantasy Sports Network Week 30 show features Major League Rugby/Houston SaberCats Head Coach, Justin Fitzpatrick. Coach Fitzpatrick chats with our Matt McCarthy re:

-His SaberCats

-Team Challenges

-MLR Challenges

-His Coaching Resume

-His storied Playing Career (Ireland, Ulster, Castres, London Irish, Baa-Baas)

-NOLA Gold Head Coach Nate Osborne’s haughty predictions

-Team USA

-Matt Trouville’s diet

You can watch the full episodes or in segments or listen on iTunes or SoundCloud. And you can always find all of what we do, including our shows, columns and breaking news, on http://rugbywrapup.com/

If our stuff is up to snuff, please share with your mates! More importantly, thanks for tuning in.

Please feel free to comment below, look for and “Like” our Facebook Rugby Wrap Up Page and follow us on Instagram @RugbyWrapUp and Twitter@: @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @Luke Bienstock, @Ronan Nelson, @MichaelHalsey24, @MeetTheMatts, @Brian C Cole and @Declan Yeats.

NEW YORK , NY - This segment of our Fantasy Sports Network Week 30 show features USA Rugby 7s star Perry Baker, the World Rugby Organization's 7s Player of the Year. His chat with our Matt McCarthy includes (along with a cameo from the NFL's Jon Gruden:

-USA 7s

-Hard Work

-Beating the odds

-Mike Friday, Chris Brown, Phil Greening

-Going up against "The Beast" Danny Barrett at practice

-Crossing over from American Football

-His meteoric rise

-The Olympics vs the World Cup

-Playing 15s Professionally

-By-passing Top14 offers

-Criminal Justice.... with Shaq

You can watch the full episodes or in segments or listen on iTunes or SoundCloud.

And you can always find all of what we do, including our shows, columns and breaking news, on http://rugbywrapup.com/

If our stuff is up to snuff, please share with your mates! More importantly, thanks for tuning in.

Please feel free to comment below, look for and “Like” our Facebook Rugby Wrap Up Page and follow us on Instagram @RugbyWrapUp and Twitter@: @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @Luke Bienstock, @Ronan Nelson, @MichaelHalsey24, @MeetTheMatts, @Brian C Cole and @Declan Yeats. You can also find us on SoundCloud and iTunes.

NEW YORK , NY - Week 30 of our Fantasy Sports Network show features Will Chang, USA Rugby Board of Directors Chairman, joins 0ur Matt McCarthy for an in-depth, two-part exchange re all things rugby in the USA... and its future. Topics include:

-Pro Rugby USA

-RIM (Rugby International Marketing)

-MLR (Major League Rugby)

-The Rugby Channel

-Pay Equality for Women and Men

-Guinness Pro 14 in the USA

-Rugby World Cup 7s in San Francisco

-World Rugby Organization money worries

-USAR Board Nomination Process & Congress By-Laws changes

You can watch the full episodes or in segments or listen on iTunes or SoundCloud.

Again, this is Part 1. Please see Part 2.

And you can always find all of what we do, including our shows, columns and breaking news, on http://rugbywrapup.com/

If our stuff is up to snuff, please share with your mates! More importantly, thanks for tuning in.

NEW YORK , NY - Week 30 of our Fantasy Sports Network show features Will Chang, USA Rugby Board of Directors Chairman, joins 0ur Matt McCarthy for an in-depth, two-part exchange re all things rugby in the USA... and its future. Topics include:

-Pro Rugby USA

-RIM (Rugby International Marketing)

-MLR (Major League Rugby)

-The Rugby Channel

-Pay Equality for Women and Men

-Guinness Pro 14 in the USA

-Rugby World Cup 7s in San Francisco

-World Rugby Organization money worries

-USAR Board Nomination Process & Congress By-Laws changes

You can watch the full episodes or in segments or listen on iTunes or SoundCloud.

Again, this is Part 2. Please see Part 1.

And you can always find all of what we do, including our shows, columns and breaking news, on http://rugbywrapup.com/

If our stuff is up to snuff, please share with your mates! More importantly, thanks for tuning in.

NEW YORK , NY - Happy New Year! With 2017 & 2018 colliding like two Six Nations' front rows, Week 29 of our Fantasy Sports Network show ushers in the New... by keeping the Old. Didn't see that one, coming, did you? Anyway, this latest installment of our Community Corner segment, via the Friends of the British Council, sheds new light on an on-going Old Boys Rugby Palooza - and its Cast of Characters. It's more than an excuse for Aging Wonders to get out of the house; it's keeping the Old young, while "hooking" the Young into playing, by watching the Old. Brilliant! Our Matt McCarthy was there as rugby once again defied thinking inside the box.

Along with some great game footage and chuckle-worthy sideline commentary, there are entertaining/enlightening moments from the stellar ensemble, comprised of the following:

-Christopher Paul (articulate young son/future hooker of Chris Paul)

-Bayonne Bombers (the hosts)

-Gentlemen of NY (New York Rugby Club)

-Morris Rugby Masters

-Lion Kings (Village Lions)

-Connecticut Grey (perennial powerhouse)

-A Frenchman in "the wrong Bayonne"

-A blonde mutt creating chaos with match play

As with the rugby community everywhere, the above "crafty" vets and attendees are from all over the planet, with funny talkers aplenty. France, Ireland, England, Wales, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Argentina were all represented, to name some.

You can watch the full episode or in segments or listen on iTunes or SoundCloud.

And you can always find all of what we do, including our shows, columns and breaking news, on http://rugbywrapup.com/

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NEW YORK, NY - In Part I/Week 28 of our Fantasy Sports Network Studio show, World Rugby Hall of Famer/NBC Sports analyst Phaidra Knight, Ninety-Nine Social's Dan Tanner, elite 7s coach Steve Lewis & weigh in on:

-Team USA Men's & Women's 2017 Review

-Rugby Canada 2017 Review

-Favorite moments of 2017

-What to look for in 2018 in the Americas.

-Major League Rugby in Canada

-Al Charron

-Perry Baker

You can watch the full episode or in segments or listen on iTunes or SoundCloud. And you can always find all of what we do, including our shows, columns and breaking news, on rugbywrapup.com/

Be sure to check out Part II, in which the aforementioned guests weigh in on re the European Champions Cup. Topics include:

-Manu Tuilagi

-Surprise Teams

-Premiership Flops

-Pro 14 success

-Warren Gatland

-Anthony Watson vs Mike Brown

-Curse of Vern Cotter

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