The Rugby Odds – Season 6, Episode 51
NEW YORK, NY – The somewhat controversial Nations Cup is back in play. Is it at the peril of the URC, Premiership and Top14? Moreover, can a Nations Cup coach get fired as per their performance? Also the Red Roses demonstrated that reports of their demise were premature – and did it on American soil. Plus, the USA face cold, hard facts, S.A. “story” ends, and Simon Zebo’s “what if” scenarios for Irish Rugby. Our eclectically odd panel weighs in on all, offering insight, honest truths, and predictions.
THE PANEL
Mike Friday: 3X Olympic 7s coach and tactical mastermind
George Hook: Fearless Irish pundit with zero filter
John Bradshaw Layfield: #WWE legend & passionate rugby advocate.
King Gift Egbelu: Inventor of Words and rugby evangelist
Matt McCarthy: Keeps the train on the tracks.
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THIS WEEK’S SHOW:
What Caught Your Eye?
• Harlequins on win-streak
• Lack of African Americans on USA
• Tadhg Furlong ball-gate with Gavin Coombes
• Nagtions Cup
• Who will play in URC, Prem & Top14?
• USA Rugby teams going in different directions
• Testicle grab
Player of the Week
Who deserves the honors?
• Tom de Glanville
• Béibhin Parsons
• Fergus Watson
Grown A$$ Man
The toughest of the tough:
• Emile van Heerden
• Evan Roos
• Max Deegan
Headlines with George Hook
• Will a Nations Cup coach get the axe?
• Simon Zebo at fullback for Ireland
Prognostications
Nations Cup
Top14
Picks of the Week
PODCAST VERSION:
DON’T MISS… MLR Weekly with Crusaders Academy director Grant Keenan. re MLR pipeline and USA college landscape.
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HARRISON, NY – Team USA’s women and men had performances to forget in their double header vs England and Australia XV, respectively, but MLR Weekly is bound to review them first. But with an eye on the future, and development of future stars, Grant Keenan of the Crusaders Global Academy offers hope for young players.
Also Included:
• Rugby Morning’s Coffee Break with John Fitzpatrick: USA Rugby Men’s tough fortnight & MLR news.
• Wendy Young with WXV recap and what’s ahead USA Women.
• College Rugby Corner with Zach Lanning of The College Rugby Show.
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