Author Archive for Matt McCarthy
Matt McCarthy comes to RugbyWrapUp.com from their partner in the USA, MeetTheMatts.com. RWU and MTM feature a stable of diverse contributors, with coverage that is both serious and with a wink. Find him on twitter: @Matt_McCarthy00
Rugby TV & Pod: Major League Rugby: Best #6, #7 & #8 PLUS MLR Draft Debate, Global Rugby Rumors
NEW YORK, NY – After a down week as per a #Covid-19 scare, we’re back with an action-packed, opinionated blast of a show. Alex “David Banner” Corbisiero, Dan “MJ” Power, Bryan “Hunter S. Thompson” Ray and Matt McCarthy give their Best Loose Forwards in Major League 2020 (some BIG surprises, but not before arguing about […]
Gallagher Premiership: Published Report of Myners Review
LONDON, UK – Premiership Rugby today publishes the report of a comprehensive review of its Salary Cap regulations led by former Government Minister, Lord Myners CBE. The review was commissioned by Darren Childs, CEO, Premiership Rugby, in December 2019, three months after his appointment and before the onset of the global Covid-19 pandemic. The independent […]
Rugby TV & Pod. Agustín Pichot: What’s Next? USA Rugby Issues & World Rugby Change Needed
BUENOS AIRES – After running for Chairman of World Rugby vs the incumbent, Sir Bill Beaumont, Agustín (Gus) Pichot opens up to Steve Lewis and Matt McCarthy re his next moves, the USA Rugby quagmire and the need for change in the machinations of World Rugby. Don’t be scared off by the length of this […]
Rugby TV & Pod: MLR Mystery Guest, Raptors Speculation, Best Locks of 2020. Corbisiero, Power & Ray
NEW YORK, NY – Week #5 of our Damn-The-Covid shows is actually Week #136 overall. And this one, is a goodie… Alex Corbisiero, Dan Power, Bryan Ray and host Matt McCarthy revisit the Colorado Raptors leaving Major League Rugby with their opinions and respective takes on the Mayor Mike Dunafon interview. Next, Corbs, Gilgroniac Dan […]
Major League Rugby Virtual 2020 Recap
Major League Rugby Memo DALLAS, TX – On March 12th, in the wake of the NBA’s decision to suspend play and the NCAA March Madness cancelation, Major League Rugby suspended play for 30 days following world-wide concerns over COVID-19. For nascent leagues like MLR, this type of disruption to the season could, and for many […]
Saracens Partner With Compassion London to Help Feed London’s Needy
PRESS RELEASE LONDON, ENGLAND – Saracens is delighted to announce a partnership with charity Compassion London, which will see its Allianz Park catering facilities used to help supply meals to frontline NHS staff, key workers and people in self-isolation during the #COVID19 pandemic.The charity, formed in March will have access to the stadium’s kitchens nine […]
