Articles by Alan Smithee

About Alan Smithee
Alan Smithee handles rugby stories from all corners of the globe, at times with unpopular opinions.
MLR Weekly, Rugby Wrap Up, Greg Cooper, College Rugby, Matt McCarthy

MLR Weekly: What Happened in Utah? Ex Head Coach Greg Cooper (Now in Japan) Weighs in, NCR All-Stars, MLR News

January 22, 2026 Alan Smithee 0

NEW YORK, NY – Learning from its past is a big part Major League Rugby 2026, and the Utah Warriors are/were a huge part of […]

The Rugby Odds, Rugby Wrap Up, Rugby Betting, Sports Betting, TRO S6 E14

The Rugby Odds: All Blacks Strife, Pro League Chaos, Player of the Week, Toughest Guys, Opinion, Picks

January 22, 2026 Alan Smithee 0

THE RUGBY ODDS — Season 6, Episode 14 NEW YORK, NY – Produced by Rugby Wrap Up, The Rugby Odds (TRO) features a lively panel […]

The Rugby Odds: Shameful Bulls & Stormers, Munster & Ronan Sick, Champions Cup, World Rugby USA Plan

January 16, 2026 Alan Smithee 0

THE RUGBY ODDS — Season 6, Episode 13 CRITIC’S REVIEW: “It’s entertaining rugby talk with strong opinions, comedy, and predictions – perfect for fans who […]

MLR Weekly, Rugby Wrap Up, Rob Wallace, College Rugby, Matt McCarthy

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

January 15, 2026 Alan Smithee 0

NEW YORK, NY – Major League Rugby is set for a significant broadcast and production upgrade in 2026, thanks to newly appointed Executive Producer Rob […]

The Rugby Odds: Is Siya Saying “See ya” Bad? 6N or RWC More Important? Champions Cup Picks, Opinion

January 8, 2026 Alan Smithee 0

 THE RUGBY ODDS — Season 6, Episode 12 CRITIC’S REVIEW: The Rugby Odds“style: high-energy, unfiltered opinions, non-stop roasting, and entertaining rugby analysis mixed with wild […]

MLR Weekly, Rugby Wrap Up, Alex Magleby, Shane Young, College Rugby, Matt McCarthy

MLR Weekly: MLR Co-President Alex Magleby, US Rugby Foundation CEO Shane Young, College Rugby News

January 7, 2026 Alan Smithee 0

HANOVER, NH – Our first MLR Weekly of 2026 features two influential voices on the American rugby landscape, both in new capacities. New MLR Co-President […]