NEW YORK, NY – In this week’s episode of The Rugby Odds, host Matt McCarthy is joined by:
John Bradshaw Layfield (#JBL) – WWE Hall of Famer
George Hook – Irish rugby legend
Mike Friday – 3X USA Olympic 7s Head Coach
King Gift Egbelu – Global game guru/Inventor of Words
What’s Inside:
–JBL returns with a bang!
–RWC: Did Mike Friday persuade the panel to pick Canada?!
–TRC: Can Pumas Survive Boks? Will NZ bounce back?
–URC & Prem Predictions
–King Egbelu’s war vs France
–George Hook on end of NZ powerhouses
–NPC & Top14
-Grown A$$ [Wo]Man
-Player of the Week: 3 Choices, 1 winner
-Great Picks/Predictions
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AND DON’T MISS… USA Men’s 15s General Manager/Head Coach Scott Lawrence
NEW YORK, NY – One week after exploring the potential changes coming to MLR 2026, this week’s MLR Weekly features USA Rugby Men’s 15s GM & Head Coach Scott Lawrence answering the tough questions. He tackles the team’s struggles, MLR speculation, lineup decisions, Assistant Coach Nick Easter’s comments, team culture, increasing African American participation, and the relief (if any) of finally qualifying for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Book-ending Lawrence’s segment, John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning and Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News clash with host Matt McCarthy in spirited—and sometimes awkward—debates.
Also included is the College Rugby Corner, with Pat Clifton of the College Rugby Show.
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