Alan Smithee

Alan Smithee handles rugby stories from all corners of the globe, at times with unpopular opinions.

The Rugby Odds, Hook, Layfield, McCarthy

The Rugby Odds: NZ Is Boring, Springboks Dread Rain. Plus URC, Top14, Premiership

October 26, 2023 Alan Smithee 0

NEW YORK, NY – The long-awaited, much-bandied about, Rugby World Cup Final is upon us! This week’s The Rugby Odds has the Webb Ellis covered, […]

The Rugby Odds: Best/Worst RWC Coach, Island Nations, WWE’s JBL, George Hook, King Egelu, McCarthy

August 31, 2023 Alan Smithee 0

“The Rugby Odds is the only thing we agree on.” –J Depp & A. Heard NEW YORK, NY – More great RWC coverage, including the […]

The Triumph of Black Lion

May 15, 2022 Alan Smithee 0

NEW YORK, NY – During the Grand Finale, the Black Lion was triumphant in beating the Lusitanos with a final tally of 17-14, leading them […]

The Talented Youngsters Who Could Make The Lions 2025 Tour

August 25, 2021 Alan Smithee 0

NEW YORK, NY – It has been an immensely challenging year or so for all professional athletes, rugby players included. Thankfully, with the British & […]

Could Major League Rugby Season Model Themselves off March Madness This Year?

February 15, 2021 Alan Smithee 0

NEW YORK, NY – This year’s March Madness will be similar to previous years – but also quite different. The Tournament will start a day […]

USA Rugby, Eagles, Argentina XV, Super Rugby, DHL Stormers

USA Rugby Defends NRFL Rough Riders Ruling

June 9, 2015 RWU Staff Writer 18

LEICESTER, ENGLAND – USA Rugby has defended its decision not to sanction a game between English Premiership side Leicester Tigers and the NRFL Rough Riders […]