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NEW YORK, NY – Major League Rugby is set for a significant broadcast and production upgrade in 2026, thanks to newly appointed Executive Producer Rob Wallace. In this episode of MLR Weekly, Wallace shares his vision:

Enhanced production quality with better camera angles and dynamic coverage
Expanded pre & post-game programming on #ESPN channels
Deeper storytelling to engage both core fans and new audiences

These improvements are enabled by the league’s strategic focus on a streamlined 6-team season, allowing greater investment in quality and fan experience.

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ALSO INCLUDED:

Coffee Break with John Fitzpatrick of #RugbyMorning:

–NBC Sports Executive Jon Miller’s proposal to shift 2031 Rugby World Cup (USA) to summer to avoid scheduling catastrophe

–Recent #MLR team announcements, including the California Legion

College Rugby Corner: Spotlight on top college talent at the upcoming National Collegiate Rugby All-Star Weekend, including Pat Clifton’s Top 5 (actually 6) stars

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Rugby Wrap Up · MLR Weekly: Exec Producer Rob Wallace, NBC Questions Rugby World Cup, Top 5 NCR All-Stars, MLR News

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Intro & Show Overview

00:58 – Rugby Morning’s Coffee Break with John Fitzpatrick

07:11 – Exclusive Interview: Rob Wallace (MLR Executive Producer)

22:47 – #CollegeRugbyCorner with Pat Clifton

28:00 – Wrap-Up & Promotions

What are your thoughts on MLR’s direction heading into 2026?

AND DON’T MISS: The Rugby Odds.

TRO’s star-studded panel as they break down the latest in all things rugby with brutal honesty, wild opinions, highlights and non-stop banter:
John Bradshaw Layfield: #WWE legend & passionate rugby advocate
George Hook: Fearless Irish pundit with zero filter
Mike Friday: 3X Olympic 7s coach and tactical mastermind
King Gift Egbelu: Inventor of Words and rugby evangelist
Matt McCarthy: harried host heroically holding it together

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Rugby Wrap Up · The Rugby Odds: Shameful Bulls/Stormers, Munster & Ronan Sick, Champions Cup, World Rugby’s USA Plan

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Intro & roasts begin
2:00 – Slamming Bulls/Stormers as “shameful” (conceded 110 pts, looked off)
3:54 – “What Caught Your Eye” segment
5:00 – Champions Cup highlights: Saracens upset Toulouse , Bristol (Noah Heward hat-trick) , Bath dominate , Leicester physical win
10:00 – Player of the Week: Rotimi Segun (Saracens) ? Grown Ass Man: Alfie Barbeary (Bath) ? or Lucas Friday?!
10:00 – Ronan O’Gara “sick”
13:15 – Mia Hennelly digs deep on cap-color choices of Tadhg Beirne and Josh van der Flier
15:00 – Headlines with George Hook: World Rugby’s USA promo plan for 2031 RWC ?? (tours in Boston, DC, etc.)
20:00 – Betting picks
25:00 – Wrap-up & plugs

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