Alan Smithee

Alan Smithee handles rugby stories from all corners of the globe, at times with unpopular opinions.

MLR WEEKLY, Bill Goren, NOLA Gold, Cam Moody, Rugby Wrap Up

MLR Weekly: NOLA Out! Miami? URC/R360 & USA? USA Rugby CEO Bill Goren, Can-Ams Cam Moody, Highlights

July 31, 2025 Alan Smithee 0

NEW ORLEANS, LA – The stunning news that the NOLA Gold will not be partaking in Major League Rugby’s 2026 season, and the LA/SD merger […]

The Rugby Odds, Hook, Layfield, McCarthy

The Rugby Odds: NZ Is Boring, Springboks Dread Rain. Plus URC, Top14, Premiership

October 26, 2023 Alan Smithee 0

NEW YORK, NY – The long-awaited, much-bandied about, Rugby World Cup Final is upon us! This week’s The Rugby Odds has the Webb Ellis covered, […]

The Rugby Odds: Best/Worst RWC Coach, Island Nations, WWE’s JBL, George Hook, King Egelu, McCarthy

August 31, 2023 Alan Smithee 0

“The Rugby Odds is the only thing we agree on.” –J Depp & A. Heard NEW YORK, NY – More great RWC coverage, including the […]

The Triumph of Black Lion

May 15, 2022 Alan Smithee 0

NEW YORK, NY – During the Grand Finale, the Black Lion was triumphant in beating the Lusitanos with a final tally of 17-14, leading them […]

The Talented Youngsters Who Could Make The Lions 2025 Tour

August 25, 2021 Alan Smithee 0

NEW YORK, NY – It has been an immensely challenging year or so for all professional athletes, rugby players included. Thankfully, with the British & […]

Could Major League Rugby Season Model Themselves off March Madness This Year?

February 15, 2021 Alan Smithee 0

NEW YORK, NY – This year’s March Madness will be similar to previous years – but also quite different. The Tournament will start a day […]