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How do you build a winning rugby culture in America?

On this episode of Rugby 100 Club, host Matt Courtright sits down with coach, leader, and Major League Rugby pioneer Sam Harris for an honest conversation about growing the game, building teams from the ground up, and why rugby's best days in America are still ahead.

From launching teams in Austin and Chicago to helping guide a championship-caliber squad in Los Angeles, Sam shares the lessons he's learned from years on the front lines of professional rugby in the United States.

In this episode:

🏉 Why rugby's greatest currency is exposure

🏆 Building winning cultures in Major League Rugby

🌎 Growing the game in America

🎙️ Behind-the-scenes stories from Austin, Chicago, and Los Angeles

🤝 The importance of community, fan engagement, and rugby values

🔥 Sam's thoughts on the MLR Championship and the future of the league

Whether you're a lifelong rugby supporter or new to the sport, this conversation offers a rare look at the people helping shape rugby's future in North America.

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What does it take to referee at the highest level of professional rugby?

In this episode of Rugby 100 Club, host Matt Courtright sits down with Wilko, Major League Rugby's Director of Match Officials, to discuss his incredible journey from Northern Ireland to the United States and the innovations shaping the future of the sport.

Wilko shares:

• How an unexpected injury led him into refereeing
• His path from the Irish Rugby Football Union to Major League Rugby
• Why he chose Utah over Dallas when moving to the U.S.
• The mental and physical demands of professional officiating
• How referees prepare for matches behind the scenes
• The development of MLR's groundbreaking Referee Review System (RRS)
• Why transparency and fan engagement are essential to growing rugby in North America

Whether you're a player, coach, referee, or passionate fan, this conversation offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the people making the game possible.

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What does it take to build a professional rugby team in America?

This week on Rugby 100 Club, host Matt Courtright sits down with Brian Jones, former CEO of the Seattle Seawolves, to discuss the business, leadership, and vision behind one of Major League Rugby's most successful clubs.

Brian shares his incredible journey through professional sports—from the NBA and NHL to the NFL, MLS, and ultimately Major League Rugby. Along the way, he reveals what fans rarely see behind the scenes.

In this episode:

🏉 How the Seattle Seawolves were built from the ground up

🏟 The business challenges of growing Major League Rugby

💼 Lessons learned from the NBA, NHL, NFL, and MLS

📈 Building partnerships, creating fan experiences, and growing a sports brand

🎙 The pressure and excitement of leading a professional sports organization

🤝 Why community is the foundation of rugby culture

Whether you're a rugby fan, sports business professional, entrepreneur, or aspiring leader, this conversation offers an inside look at what it takes to grow a new sport in America.

👇 What does rugby need most to succeed in the United States?

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What is life really like as a professional rugby player?

This week on Rugby 100 Club, host Matt Courtright sits down with Seattle Seawolves players Callum Botchar and Dewald Kotze for an honest conversation about rugby, travel, friendships, and life inside Major League Rugby.

In this episode:

🏉 Preparing for the MLR playoffs 🌎 Rugby journeys through Canada, South Africa, and New Zealand ✈️ International rugby experiences and travel stories 🎙️ Life inside the Seattle Seawolves locker room 🤝 Team culture, leadership, and camaraderie 🎮 What players do away from rugby 🔥 Why rugby creates friendships unlike any other sport

From Tokyo karaoke bars to Seattle coffee shops, this conversation gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the personalities, experiences, and relationships that make rugby special.

👇 What's your favorite part of rugby culture?

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"Rugby doesn't have a competition problem—it has a growth problem."

Brandon Sparks joins Rugby 100 Club to discuss MLR, growing the game in America, rugby culture, innovation, and why the future of rugby might be brighter than ever.

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What does it take to become the voice of rugby in America? 🎙🏉

Ben Holden joins Rugby 100 Club to talk broadcasting, Major League Rugby, World Rugby, and the future of the game.

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The MLR season just shifted into another gear.

On this episode of Rugby 100 Club, Matt Courtright and Paul Burdick break down:

🏉 Chicago Hounds clinching and dominating 🏉 Seattle building momentum 🏉 Anthem vs Free Jacks predictions 🏉 Legion proving doubters wrong 🏉 Playoff race drama heating up 🏉 Behind-the-scenes rugby stories from fans and players

Plus: road trip stories, fan experiences, and why rugby culture keeps growing.

Who stops Chicago? Or are the Hounds on a collision course for a title run?

Drop your predictions below 👇

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The Chicago Hounds continue to dominate MLR—and the rest of the league is trying to catch up.

In this Rugby 100 Club episode, Matt Courtright and Paul Burdick break down: 🏉 Chicago’s insane form 🏉 Seattle shocking New England 🏉 Why the Free Jacks are struggling 🏉 Playoff predictions and league standings 🏉 Anthem, Legion, Old Glory & the second-half race

Is Chicago truly unstoppable this season? Can New England recover? Who’s making the playoffs?

Drop your predictions below 👇

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What keeps rugby culture alive in America? In this episode of Rugby 100 Club, Marcus Holt joins the show to talk San Diego Legion, supporter culture, the Cohort, MLR rivalries, unforgettable matchday moments, and what it really takes to build community around the game.

From tailgates and travel stories to hard-fought rivalries with Seattle and the realities of keeping pro rugby growing in the U.S., this conversation is all heart, passion, and love for the sport.

If you’re a rugby fan who loves the stories behind the game, this episode is for you.

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The Chicago Hounds are dominating Major League Rugby right now—but that’s only part of the story.

In this episode of Rugby 100 Club, we break down:

• Chicago’s rise and what makes them so dangerous
• The gap between teams in MLR right now
• Why fan engagement could make or break the league
• Real talk on what MLR needs to improve
• Midseason predictions and playoff outlook

This is more than just analysis—it’s an honest conversation about where the league is, and where it needs to go.

Do you agree with the take? Drop your thoughts below 👇

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