CHICAGO, IL The Major League Rugby regular season can to a sizzling conclusion, with playoff implications right until the final whistle of the final match. Some eye-catching performances over the past weeks saw players make names for themselves, including Chicago’s Rising Rookie, Peyton Wall. In this MLR Weekly, Wall talks about his Dad playing, Mark Cuban, Life University to Indiana.
The spotlight shines on Wall, the breakout rookie of the Chicago Hounds. From Fort Wayne, Indiana, to being drafted 10th overall in 2025, Peyton shares his story of resilience, a brief detour through Life University, and ambitions to wear the Team USA jersey.
Episode Highlights:
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Peyton Wall’s Journey: How a homesick transfer and love for the game led to his rapid rise.
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Utah Warriors clinch the No. 1 playoff seed with a statement win over LA (48-33).
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Seattle Seawolves defy the odds with a heroic try by Duncan Matthews to seal a playoff spot.
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San Diego Legion dominate 50-5 vs. Old Glory DC, but heartbreakingly miss the postseason.
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Playoff Forecasts: Rugby experts break down quarterfinal matchups and team momentum.
- The Butcher and Lucas Rumball’s feet.
Panel Insights:
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John Fitzpatrick (Rugby Morning)
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Brian Ray (Americas Rugby News)
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In-depth analysis, predictions, and the quirks of MLR discipline.
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Exclusive Highlights
- TRN Play of the Week
- Picks of the Week by The Rugby Odds
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And don’t miss another excellent installment of The Rugby Odds
The Rugby Odds Season 5, Episode 33
NEW YORK, NY – Featuring an All-Star panel of #WWE Hall of Famer/Rugby-Advocate John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, world class coach Mike Friday, King Gift Egbelu & host Matt “Money” McCarthy.
TOPICS in 24 minutes:
RECORD: 36-25
Faking Cramps
Glasgow’s Heart of a Champion
Mike Friday & India’s Rugby Premier League
Blame The Victorians
URC Semis
Premiership Semis
Super Rugby Qualifiers
MLR Playoff Races
George Hook re Crowley vs Hendrikse
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Grown A$$ Man
Player of the Week
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