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Rugby Wrap Up

Matt McCarthy
Major League Rugby
USA Rugby
New England Free Jacks
Seattle Seawolves
Olympics
Chicago Hounds
Pacific Nations Cup
Dallas Franchise
United Rugby Championship
World Rugby
USA Women's Sevens
Major League Rugby Championship
San Diego Legion
Premiership Rugby
Seattle Sea Wolves
MLR Playoffs
Rugby Championship
Gallagher Premiership
National Collegiate Rugby
College Rugby Association Of America

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THE RUGBY ODDS — Season 6, Episode 23 (24 minutes) 📍 NEW YORK, NY - Europe's professional rugby teams are now back up to speed after the Six Nations, and The Rugby Odds will catch you up. Meanhwile, Super Rugby and Japan Rugby League One continue to... more

NEW YORK, NY - Happy Belated St. Patrick's Day! It was bittersweet in Boston, as Free Jacks GM Tom Kindley left for the Hurricanes in Super Rugby. Tom is going home, but it's not as easy as one would think. He talks about it with host Matt McCarthy. ... more

THE RUGBY ODDS — Season 6, Episode 22 (24 minutes) 📍 NEW YORK, NY - A sensational Six Nations has concluded. Super Rugby is heating up. The URC, Premiership and Top14 are back at it. Japan Rugby League One is seeing record amounts of points scored. ... more

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THE RUGBY ODDS — Season 6, Episode 21 📍 NEW YORK, NY - It's a Six Nations, Super Rugby and Japan Rugby League One weekend, following last weekend's full schedule in the URC, Super Rugby, Japan Rugby League One and the Top14. Our TRO experts cover it... more

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Recent Guests

Brandon Sparks
Director of Rugby, Major League Rugby
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Episode: MLR Weekly: MLR Director of Rugby Brandon Sparks re Refs/TMO Confusion, NYC HSBC 7s, College Rugby
Steve Lewis
Sevens Czar
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Episode: MLR Weekly: MLR Director of Rugby Brandon Sparks re Refs/TMO Confusion, NYC HSBC 7s, College Rugby
Chris Dunlavey
Co-owner of Old Glory DC
Old Glory DC
Episode: MLR Weekly by Rugby Wrap Up: Old Glory Co-Owner Chris Dunlavey, Stars Retiring, News, College Corner
Mike Friday
Three-time Olympic sevens coach, Harlequins coach
Harlequins, USA Rugby
Episode: The Rugby Odds: Borthwick Done? Farrell Converts to Reality! Super Rugby, URC, JRLO, Rugby Wrap Up
Stephen Hoiles
Head coach, California Legion
California Legion
Episode: MLR Weekly on Rugby Wrap Up: California Legion Coach Stephen Hoiles, MLR News, College Rugby Corner
Chris Mattina
Executive Director of the United States Rugby Players Association (USRPA)
USRPA
Episode: MLR Weekly: Historic CBA Authors Co-Pres Graeme Bradbury, USRPA Exec Director Chris Mattina, News
Graeme Bradbury
Co-President of Major League Rugby
MLR
Episode: MLR Weekly: Historic CBA Authors Co-Pres Graeme Bradbury, USRPA Exec Director Chris Mattina, News
Will Magie
General Manager of the Chicago Hounds and former professional rugby player
Chicago Hounds
Episode: Rugby, Rugby Wrap Up, MLR Weekly, Will Magie, Chicago Hounds, Matt McCarthy
Greg Cooper
Former head coach of the Utah Warriors, now coaching the Green Rockets in Japan Rugby League 1
Green Rockets
Episode: MLR Weekly: Ex Utah Warriors HC Greg Cooper (Now in Japan), NCR All-Stars Recap, MLR News

Hosts

Matt McCarthy
Host of The Rugby Odds and MLR Weekly; long-time rugby presenter
Mike Friday
Three-time Olympic Sevens coach; prominent rugby pundit
George Hook
Irish rugby legend and pundit; outspoken analyst
John Bradshaw Layfield
WWE Hall of Famer; high-profile pundit with cross-sport insights
Gift Egbelu
Inventor of words and pundit; distinctive voice on rugby panels

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Nobody cares about Iona

    Please talk less about Iona on the college show. It’s gotten old. Plenty of other programs to talk about.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    CoryE2
    United States4 years ago
  • Awesome Rugby Show!

    There are a lot of good rugby pods out there, but Matt’s show has to be top 1 or 2. Love the guests, the laughs and of course the insight. Matt is a fantastic host and great interviewer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ZionArk
    United States5 years ago
  • USA Rugby Media G.O.A.T.

    Short, bald man full of funny quips and impressions continually questions why he started a show about rugby in New York. Interviewing a range of players and guests including (Sir) Lizard Lewis whose wit, candor and incredibly terse delivery is Scottish in every way possible.

    Other recurring guests include a deranged (but lovable, like the way you like your gramps) Irishman, a gentle (also short and bald), kind and well informed Canadian, and the shockingly dry (but always informative) British ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BtShea
    United States6 years ago
  • Awesome Podcast!

    Simply the most informed and relevant avenue for USA rugby news! Needs to be a 1 hour weekly show on The Rugby Channel...TRC needs them more than they need TRC. Awesome podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J Lee Graves
    United States8 years ago
  • Best rugby podcast

    Maybe I'm biased but this has got to be the best rugby podcast on the interweb

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JonnyLewisFilms
    United Kingdom9 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Lively banter keeps the show engaging and accessible to a broad rugby community.
Hosts are knowledgeable, entertaining, and push hard on hot topics.
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

MLR Weekly: MLR Director of Rugby Brandon Sparks re Refs/TMO Confusion, NYC HSBC 7s, College Rugby
Q: What motivated the shift away from TMO in MLR, and how does the new system change the referee's role?
The shift aimed to correct gaps in the support structure around TMO, giving the on-field officials more authority and a clearer process that is transparent to players and fans, while retaining the option to review key moments through a structured coach/official collaboration.
MLR Weekly by Rugby Wrap Up: Old Glory Co-Owner Chris Dunlavey, Stars Retiring, News, College Corner
Q: What's been your favorite moment in this league so far?
Chris Dunlavey highlighted Old Glory's playoff win over New York as a standout moment, emphasizing its significance for the franchise and the enduring rivalry between the teams.
MLR Weekly: Historic CBA Authors Co-Pres Graeme Bradbury, USRPA Exec Director Chris Mattina, News
Q: On a scale of one to 10, how satisfied are you in terms of what you were looking for?
Nothing's ever perfect, but I'm really excited about where we got to, probably a seven or an eight.
MLR Weekly: Historic CBA Authors Co-Pres Graeme Bradbury, USRPA Exec Director Chris Mattina, News
Q: Graeme, does that mean if the league suddenly starts to make money that there's a renegotiation that would happen?
There's no number of such. It's just an opportunity for the union to come back to us and present the case and we have an open dialogue again.
MLR Weekly: Ex Utah Warriors HC Greg Cooper (Now in Japan), NCR All-Stars Recap, MLR News
Q: How would your team, the Green Rockets, fare against the Warriors?
Cooper believes the Warriors would give the Rockets a good run for their money, especially if they were at full strength, considering the injuries that plagued the Warriors last season.

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A fast-paced, opinion-driven rugby show with a mix of analysis, hot takes, and guest experts from US and international rugby scenes. Episodes commonly dissect major leagues (MLR, URC, Six Nations), coaching moves, player contracts, and cross-border comparisons, delivered with humor and banter. Noteworthy is the blend of high-profile pundits and seasoned rugby voices alongside robust coverage of American rugby growth, grassroots initiatives, and league developments, which makes it appealing to fans who want both insider context and broad coverage. This program is likely to attract listeners who enjoy candid debates, tactical breakdowns, and access to influential figures shaping the sport in the US and beyond.

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Recent guests on Rugby Wrap Up include:

1. Brandon Sparks
2. Steve Lewis
3. Chris Dunlavey
4. Mike Friday
5. Stephen Hoiles
6. Chris Mattina
7. Graeme Bradbury
8. Will Magie

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