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The Rugby Rundown episodes

  • Ilona Maher Playoff, What's the Future for the Scrum in Rugby? & MLR Rundown

    In a HUGE weekend for Premiership Women's Rugby & Ilona Maher, we bring you an exclusive preview to the semifinals ahead. Host, Will Hooley, sits down with Bristol Bears head coach Dave Ward to see how the Bears are preparing for their playoff matchup against the defending PWR champions Gloucester-Hartpury on Sunday whilst also getting inside information into the impact Ilona Maher has made at the club and the development she has shown on the field. Will also chats to Alex Corbisiero about a eye opening Week 2 in Major League Rugby whilst also looking ahead to an action packed Week 3. But strap in...in this episode is the DEBATE of all debates...Will & Corbs discuss the Major League Rugby new law trials and ask the question as to what is the future for the scrum in rugby?


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    33 min
  • Major League Rugby Kick Off & Butcher's 100th

    The first Major League Rugby Rundown is here! Hosts, Will Hooley & Alex Corbisiero bring you the top action from an incredible Week 1, including the craziest finish to a rugby match you'll ever see! Listen to all the hot topics, debate and best moments plus a look ahead to the Week 2 action coming up. Will is also joined by one of MLR's GOATS in Chicago Hound & USA Rugby star Dylan 'The Butcher' Fawsitt as he gets prepared to become the first player in MLR history to make 100 appearances in the league. Listen to Fawsitt's incredible journey and best stories from the beginning of MLR to some being in Chicago today.


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    29 min
  • Major League Rugby 2025 Preview

    Theultimate preview show is here for the upcomingMajor League Rugby 2025 season. Hosts and former international rugby players Will Hooley & Alex Corbisiero deep dive into the upcoming season ahead. Joining them is one of American rugby's media godfathers Matt McCarthy from Rugby Wrap Up's MLR Weekly to give his predictions on how the season will unfold and who to watch out for. Will & Corbs also take a look at some of the other big rugby headlines, from Six Nations action to Ilona Maher's double to help Bristol into playoff contention in The PWR.


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    28 min
  • An American Talks Six Nations, Super Bowl & the Upcoming Major League Rugby Season

    In a podcast special The Rugby Rundown 'Rambling' is back and host Will Hooley is joined by one of his fellow broadcasting counterparts. The voice of Major League Rugby and a former CBS Sports lead commentator, Ben Holden gives the American perspective to Round 1 of the Six Nations and looks ahead to Round 2. Will & Ben also preview the upcoming Super Bowl predictions for the Eagles vs. Chiefs, and the transition from NFL to rugby. The conversation shifts to Major League Rugby, with insights on team strategies and player highlights for the upcoming 2025 season. The growth of women's rugby is also addressed, emphasizing its importance in the sport's future.


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    37 min
  • Six Nations Preview ft. Ben Foden

    One of rugby's grandest & oldest international rugby competitions returns. The Six Nations begins this weekend so hosts Will Hooley & former England international star Alex Corbisiero dive into the preview of the upcoming tournament. Will & Corbs are joined by former England star fullback, winner of the Six Nations, & former Rugby United New York player in Major League Rugby, Ben Foden, to discuss the hot talking points on who is going to win this year's Six Nations, who to watch out for & some of his best England memories. Foden also delves into his time in Major League Rugby as one of the pioneers in New York's professional rugby's history giving us some hilarious behind the scenes stories. We'll also have you up to date with all things Gallagher Premiership, Premiership Women's Rugby and even some rugby/NFL news.


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    34 min
  • Rugby's American Future

    Rugby continues to build its path in the USA. Hosts Will Hooley & Alex Corbisiero bring Major League Rugby Chairman & San Diego Legion chairman, Ryan Patterson, into the studio to get to the bottom of what rugby's growth and future looks like moving forward in North America. Hear special insights from the man at the top and get a first hand account of the challenges rugby faces in the competitive American sporting market as well as some of the exciting proposals moving forward. Ryan talks to Corbs about the new Quest For The Shield documentary, a showcase of San Diego Legion's & MLR's growth since the birth of Major League Rugby. Plus the pair dig into the upcoming 2025 MLR season. Also in the show is an update to Ilona Maher and how her nose has taken to front page news. Plus we get you up to date with all things Gallagher Premiership as the prem returns this weekend.


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    25 min
  • Rugby meets Jocko Willink

    The Rugby Rundown kicks off 2025 with an intense and motivational special!  Former international rugby player Will Hooley and current Major League Rugby professionals from San Diego Legion take on the infamous Navy SEAL & leadership icon, Jocko Willink, in a brutal 4:34 AM military-style workout—set in the darkness of a San Diego Walmart car park.

    Will Hooley sits down with Jocko to discuss:

    • How discipline equals freedom and why it’s essential in sports and life
    • What Jocko thinks about rugby and the growth of Major League Rugby
    • How he would fare on the rugby field (Would Jocko dominate?)
    • Are you ready to take on the Jocko Fuel 434 Challenge?

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      10 min
    • 2025 Kick Off: Ilona Maher’s Debut, MLR Transfers & Mental Health in Rugby!

      Welcome to a brand-new year of The Rugby Rundown!  Will Hooley and Alex Corbisiero bring you all the latest updates from across the rugby world, including:

      • Ilona Maher’s Premiership Women’s Rugby debut and what it means for her USA Eagles future
      • Exclusive interview with USA Eagles Women's head coach Sione Fukofuka, discussing Ilona’s role in the upcoming Rugby World Cup
      • Major League Rugby preseason updates, including huge transfers and key signings for 2025
      • Groundbreaking partnership between MLR & Onrise, giving players access to mental health support
      • Gallagher Premiership Rundown: The best moments from Round 10, as Saracens, Gloucester, and Northampton Saints battle for top spots

      • Don’t miss this jam-packed episode to kick off 2025 in style!


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        26 min
      • What Is Life After Rugby? ft. Greg Peterson

        What is life like after retiring from professional sport? In this bonus episode of TRR 'Rambling' former professional rugby players, and hosts of The Rugby Rundown, Will Hooley & Alex Corbisiero talk about a topic which is close to their hearts. With the news of USA Eagles men's XVs captain Greg Peterson hanging up his boots, Will & Corbs reflect back on their own retirement stories. The pair discuss the pitfalls when transitioning in career, the loss of identify and the challenges that life after professional sport brings. Corbs opens up about his struggle with having to retire due to injury and how his mental health was affected. Will talks about the positives and advice he would give other athletes who are planning or going through a career transition. Will also brings his former teammate, Peterson, onto the show to get his perspective as to why he made the decision to retire from the game, looking back at his career with pride discussing how he is gearing himself up for the future. This is a must listen with some invaluable stories & lessons.


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        30 min
      • Rugby’s Best Moments of 2024 & What’s Coming in 2025!

        It’s a time to celebrate, reflect, and look forward as The Rugby Rundown brings you a festive special!  Hosts Will Hooley and Alex Corbisiero rewind the clock to relive the best rugby moments of 2024 and preview what’s set to make 2025 unforgettable. In this action-packed episode:

        • 2024 Rewind: From the Gallagher Premiership to Major League Rugby and the Olympics, relive the moments that made 2024 epic, including USA Women's 7s bronze medal and the Free Jacks’ MLR triumph.
        • Top 5 Rugby Events of 2025: From the Women’s Rugby World Cup to the new MLR season, get excited for what’s coming in the year ahead.
        • Greg Peterson’s Farewell: USA Eagle Greg Peterson joins Will to discuss his retirement and what life after rugby looks like.
        • Don’t miss this festive reflection on an incredible year of rugby and a look ahead to the exciting moments 2025 will bring. Watch now on The Rugby Network!


          23 min

        About The Rugby Rundown

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        Welcome to The Rugby Rundown! Join hosts, former British-Irish and England legend, Alex Corbisiero, alongside former MLR and USA Rugby star, Will Hooley, for the ultimate weekly rugby show. Dive into…