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The Rugby Odds — Season 6, Episode 35
NEW YORK, NY – With so much at stake in terms of championships and rankings, our eclectic ensemble digs in over 25 minutes of mayhem, analysis and wit (that’s arguable).
THE ECLECTIC ENSEMBLE:
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: Heroic host holding it together. Sort of.
WATCH ON ANY DEVICE:
WHAT’S INSIDE
Record 13-15
What Caught Your Eye?
• Layfield stays hot
• Leinster doesn’t choke
• Saints on brink of dynasty
•Canes fool us all!
• Chicago’s perfect season
• Pro rugby divided by “who cares, when?”
• Invincible Toulouse
• What is the best pro league?
Player of the Week
Nominees:
• Ruben “Show Me The” Love
• Cheslin Kolbe
•”Ginger Ninja” George Hendy
Grown A$$ Man
Nominees:
• Jack Willis
• Billy Vunipola
• Jack Conan
Headlines With [George] Hook
• Leinster’s win means what for URC & RWC 2027
Predictions:
Top14 Final
Nations Cup
RWC U-20s
PODCAST VERSION:
AND DON’T MISS
MLR Weekly with Chicago Hounds’ GM Will Magie & star prop, Charlie Abel.
CHICAGO, IL – There’s a lot to unfold re the Chicago Hounds’ MLR Championship and perfect season. Helping with the task are Chicago GM Will Magie and star prop Charlie Abel. Each chat with host Matt McCarthy, who witnessed it in person.
ALSO FEATURED:
-Power Pundit Prognosticators:
• Rugby Morning’s John Fitzpatrick
•3X RWC #9 Mike Petri
•MLR commentator Ben Holden
WATCH ON ANY DEVICE:
WHAT’S INSIDE:
Rugby’s Best Recap
Power Pundit Prognostications
•Last Week’s Last Licks
•Prognosticators’ Prognostications
Featured Guest: GM Will Magie
Featured Guest: Hounds’ prop Charlie Abel
PODCAST VERSION:
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