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CHICAGO, IL - We were in the middle of a great rugby weekend in Chicago, but the MLR Weekly Staff had its tentacles everywhere, keeping tabs on the Utah Warriors dropping out, a BIG ESPN/MLR announcement, the USA Eagles losing ugly, and a Windy City jammed with ruggers... Featured guest Tom Kindley, GM of the 3-peat Champion New England Free Jacks, shares his thoughts on much of the above, plus the pressures of the new roster rules, tampering charges, his unprecedented/humane advertising of players and expectations of a 4-peat (or whatever that is).

🎖️ALSO INCLUDED:

-Rugby Morning’s John Fitzpatrick and Americas Rugby News’ Bryan Ray.

-The College Rugby Corner, with Pat Clifton of the College Rugby Show.

-Cameos by legends in Chicago, All Blacks star Beauden Barrett and NZ Head Coach Scott "Razor" Robertson.

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CARDIFF, WALES - What does Cardiff Rugby have to do with a MLR Weekly show? Plenty. Why? Because a band of savvy, passionate mix of Hollywood producers, businessmen and rugby professionals may have just what the sport needs: outside the box thinking with some Hollywood flare. In this case, the aforementioned want to purchase Cardiff Rugby, a storied club since 1876, rescue them from bankruptcy, see them flourish... AND script a TV series about the whole thing. One of the principals, Rhino Rugby CEO Reg Clark, speaks candidly and in-depth with host Matt McCarthy about this wild and intriguing venture.

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-The College Rugby Corner, with Pat Clifton of the College Rugby Show.

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Season 6 Episode 5

NEW YORK, NY - The Rugby Odds, with its animated opinions, questionable behavior, solid insight, and utter nonsense, has critics calling it, "Irreverent but necessary!" TRO has animated opinions, questionable behavior, solid insight, and utter nonsense. The star-studded panel of know-it-alls, includes:

John Bradshaw Layfield: WWE legend and rugby advocate

George Hook: Irish pundit with no filter

Mike Friday: 3X Olympic 7s coach

King Gift Egbelu: Inventor of Words

Matt McCarthy: Hands-full Host

📺 What’s Inside:

🔴 Ulster Kill Sharks in Durban

🇮🇪 Irish #10 Drama

🟦 Leo & Leinster, Prendergast mauled by Munster

🛁 Tigers Claw Bath

🕰️ Time is now for

🏆 NPC Finals

❤️ Layfield keeps kissing-up to Saracens

🏅 Player of the Week Nominees: Noah Calouri, Nathan Doak or Jack Cowley

💪 Grown A$$ Man Candidates: Tadgh Beirne, Alex Cole or Ehan Roots

🎯 Great picks & bold predictions you don’t want to miss

🎙️ Always bold, never boring — The Rugby Odds brings global rugby into focus with a mix of expert analysis and serious personality.

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CHICAGO, IL - With the All Blacks and Ireland already arriving in The Windy City in preparation for their Soldier Field rematch, MLR Weekly caught up with the man largely responsible for that - and a many global rugby sponsorships, Chris Mead, Chief Marketing Officer of Gallagher... Is the MLR in their sights? Tune in to find out. Plus, there are Major League Rugby players being signed here and abroad, so we've got that, too.

🎖️ALSO INCLUDED:

-Rugby Morning’s John Fitzpatrick and Americas Rugby News’ Bryan Ray.

-The College Rugby Corner, with Pat Clifton of the College Rugby Show.

-Interview with Bruce McLane at Iona Rugby Hall of Fame math vs Siena College Rugby

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Season 6 Episode 4

NEW YORK, NY – Buckle up for another wildly entertaining episode of The Rugby Odds — the show critics call "irreverent but necessary!" With its mix of sharp insight, bold opinions, and unapologetic nonsense, this panel of rugby eccentrics breaks down the week’s biggest stories like no one else can.

💥 Your All-Star Cast:

🏆 John Bradshaw Layfield – WWE legend & passionate rugby loyalist

☘️ George Hook – Fearless Irish pundit with zero filter

🏉 Mike Friday – 3X Olympic 7s coach and tactical mastermind

👑 King Gift Egbelu – Wordsmith and rugby evangelist

🎙️ Matt McCarthy – Host and chaos coordinator

📺 In This Episode:

🔴 Toulouse crush Bordeaux – dominance explained

🏉 Sacha FM

🇮🇪 George Hook sounds weighs in on Cardiff & Hollywood

🟦 Leinster vs Munster – Irish clash of titans

🛁 Mike Friday: Bath just getting started

🕰️ The time is now for Prendergast

🏆 NPC Semifinals preview & picks

❤️ Layfield loves Saracens

🏅 Player of the Week Nominees: Louis Lynagh, Thomas Ramos, Ewan Richards

💪 Grown A$$ Man Candidates: Jack Willis, Elllis Genge, Will Evans

🎯 Great picks & bold predictions you don’t want to miss

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NEW YORK – Major League Rugby came out with a statement following last week's Owners' Meetings and MLR Weekly goes behind the curtain to unravel the known unknown. It also dives into the problematic College Rugby landscapes in the USA and Canada, while coming up with some outside-the-box ideas.

🎖️ALSO INCLUDED:

Rugby Morning’s John Fitzpatrick and Americas Rugby News’ Bryan Ray.

The College Rugby Corner, with Pat Clifton of the College Rugby Show.

-Cameos by players from Sam Houston State, Texas State & University at Buffalo

-A Hollywood show around a pro rugby team?

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Season 6 Episode 3

NEW YORK, NY - The Rugby Odds, with its animated opinions, questionable behavior, solid insight, and utter nonsense, has critics calling it, "Irreverent but necessary!"

The star-studded panel of know-it-alls, includes:

John Bradshaw Layfield (#WWE legend and rugby loyalist)

George Hook (Irish pundit with no filter)

Mike Friday (3X Olympic 7s coach)

King Gift Egbelu (Inventor of Words)

Matt McCarthy

WHAT'S INSIDE:

-TRC at Twickenham

-Tindall's R360 Reality Check

-Mike Friday: Bath Prem's Best

-Prendergast Woes

-Top14 Heavyweights

-NPC Playoffs

-George Hook: "USA should Bring me back!"

-Player of the Week: 3 Choices, 1 winner

-Grown A$$ [Wo]Man

-Great Picks/Predictions

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA – With Major League Rugby owners huddled in Chicago, dealing with a myriad of MLR issues, players start to plan for what may or may not be next. This episode of MLR Weekly features one such player, star-on-the-rise Ronan Murphy, previously of the now-defunct Houston SaberCats. Unearthed in his conversation with host Matt McCarthy is his relationship with Ireland, his health following season-ending knee surgery, and his interesting path since picking the game up at 8-years-old.

🎖️ALSO INCLUDED:

Rugby Morning’s John Fitzpatrick and Americas Rugby News’ Bryan Ray.

The College Rugby Corner, with Pat Clifton of the College Rugby Show.

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NEW YORK, NY - Season 6 Episode 2 of The Rugby Odds, with its animated opinions, questionable behavior, solid insight, and utter nonsense, has critics calling it, "Irreverent but necessary!"

The star-studded panel of know-it-alls, includes:

John Bradshaw Layfield (#WWE legend and rugby loyalist)

George Hook (Irish pundit with no filter)

Mike Friday (3X Olympic 7s coach)

King Gift Egbelu (Inventor of Words)

Matt McCarthy

WHAT'S INSIDE:

Women's Rugby World Cup Opinions, Analysis, Highlights

Opening Weekends for URC & Premiership

Top14 Road Woes

NPC Final Week

Hook: End of Scrums

Friday and Egbelu with Wild Stances

John Layfield Inconsolable?

Player of the Week: 3 Choices, 1 winner

Grown A$$ [Wo]Man

Great Picks/Predictions

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NEW YORK, NY – One week after exploring the potential changes coming to MLR 2026, this week’s MLR Weekly 🏉 features USA Rugby Men’s 15s GM & Head Coach Scott Lawrence answering the tough questions. He tackles the team’s struggles, MLR speculation, lineup decisions, Assistant Coach Nick Easter’s comments, team culture increasing African American participation, and the relief (if any) of finally qualifying for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

📰 Book-ending Lawrence’s segment, Rugby Morning’s John Fitzpatrick and Americas Rugby News’ Bryan Ray clash with host Matt McCarthy in spirited—and sometimes awkward—debates.

🎖️ALSO INCLUDED: The College Rugby Corner, with Pat Clifton of the College Rugby Show.

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