NEW YORK, NY – Another epic week of global rugby has its share of Hot Button Topics and The Rugby Odds eclectic panel of WWE Hall of Famer (turned rugby advocate) John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and host Matt “Money” McCarthy – are on the case, navigating, giggling and opining on the topics below – in just 23 entertaining minutes. INCLUDED: $$ 71-43-3 $$ South African Rugby Collapse Munster Gore Jake White’s Bulls Alone It Stands Ospreys Slam Stormers JBL & GIFT name Worst Pro Team Wasps to Major League Rugby Dumbest Question in 250 Years Utah Stuns San D ..read more

DALLAS, TX – Remember those Dallas Jackals that could barely score tries, let alone win a match? We do. But those days look to be long-gone as the Jackals now have some serious bit in them. To talk about their hard-earned success is Attack Coach [Offensive Coordinator] Nate Osborne, who’s been a Head Coach for NOLA and D.C.… Also in this MLR Weekly, Pat Clifton of the CRC 7s talks up next weekend’s spectacular event at the Maryland Soccerplex… Get your brackets sorted! All in 23 minutes ALSO INCLUDED: -Best Recap in Rugby –John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning –Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News -Hi ..read more

NEW YORK, NY – A whirlwind week of GREAT rugby wasn’t without controversy, and The Rugby Odds weighs in on all, while offering opinions and picks via our eclectic panel of WWE Hall of Famer (turned rugby advocate) John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and host Matt “Money” McCarthy – in just 23 entertaining minutes. INCLUDED: $$ 51-30 $$ Jake White’s Bulls Sh*t Saints Cheated Emotion/History of Croke Park Defenseless Toulouse Jordie Barrett to Leinster Manly Sea Eagles Soaring Undefeated ‘Canes Dallas Jackals Win Again $$ Picks of the Week $$ WATCH ON ANY DEVICE ..read more

NEW ORLEANS, LA – What does a guy have to do to get broadcasters to say his name right? Appear on MLR Weekly, that’s what. And while clearing up the butchering of his name may not be a big deal to Teofilo “Ed” Fidow, we’re making it so. Other than Fidow Name-Gate, the soft-spoken Samoan 7s & 15s star talks about the move from defunct Rugby New York to the NOLA Gold, shoveling snow and taking apart water coolers in the locker room. Also featured are Rugby Morning’s John Fitzpatrick, who dons the same shirt he wore last week, and Bryan Ray of America’s Rugby News re a hooker running wild in ..read more

NEW YORK, NY – If you’re a rugby fan, this is GREAT time of year. With the unprecedented availability to watch matches – everywhere – and so much to choose from – you can’t possibly keep up on your own. No worries, The Rugby Odds has you covered. WWE Hall of Famer (turned rugby advocate) John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook and Matt McCarthy (King Gift Egbelu is on safari) take you around the globe in just 23 gem-studded minutes. INCLUDED: $$ 59-34 $$ La Rochelle Repeat? Saints Have A Prayer? 5 Yellow Cards For RFCLA Canes vs Chiefs Leinster Achillies Does Challenge Cup Matter? Tum ..read more

NEW YORK, NY – Our eclectic star panel joins The Rugby Odds from Texas, Dublin, Brazil & NYC. The foursome of WWE Hall of Famer/turned rugby advocate John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish rugby legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and Matt “Money” McCarthy, are as different as can be – which makes for an entertaining and fast-moving show, chock full of anecdotes, prevarications, and a blurring of fact and fiction. INCLUDED: Sanele Nohamba – Say HIs Name! Is Leinster that good? Are the Crusaders that bad? What’s up with Connacht? Top14 home teams vs the spread WTF?! Dragons South African dominance ..read more

DUBLIN, IRELAND – The Rugby Odds‘ eclectic/eccentric panel of WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and Matt “Money” McCarthy convenes again in this Season 4 Episode 12 show. INCLUDED: $$ 54-33 Record $$ -More Winning Picks -Layfield and “Irregardless” -George Hook on George Ford & Marcus Smith -Charles de Gaulle & Warren Gatland -Abe “What’s His Face” Lincoln -Six Nations Captain -Picks/Banter For: URC, MLR, Premiership, Super Rugby, NRL, Top14, JRLO $$ Picks of the Week $$ WATCH ON ANY DEVICE: PODCAST VERSION: ? Rugby Wrap Up · The Rugb ..read more

CHICAGO, IL – The Major League Rugby season has found its stride and our MLR Weekly staff is huffing and puffing to keep you caught up. With that, Chicago Hounds Head Coach Sam Harris, Fantasy Ruckers’ Commissioner Ryan Ye and Rugby Morning’s John Fitzpatrick join host Matt McCarthy re: -Harris’ Expectations for the Hounds –Billy Meakes at #10 -Attrition worries vs NEED TO WIN -Picking a lineup -League Parity -New World Rugby Laws –Fantasy Rugby for MLR -News & Updates –TRN Play of the Week –TRO Pick of the Week. WATCH ON ANY DEVICE PODCAST VERSION: ? Rugby Wrap Up · MLR Weekly: Chicago H ..read more

NEW YORK, NY – The Rugby Odds panel of #WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and Matt “Money” McCarthy provide humor, wit, smarts and a ton of hubris re the Six Nations, MLR, Super Rugby, NRL, JRLO. There ain’t nuthin’ like this out there, folks. INCLUDED: $$ 56-43 Record $$ George Hook Loves France, Quotes Homer JBL Apologizes… Again Gift Disses Rabbitohs Wooden Spoon McCarthy Six Nations Major League Rugby Super Rugby NRL JRLO $$ Picks of the Week $$ WATCH ON ANY DEVICE: PODCAST VERSION: ? Rugby Wrap Up · The Rugby Odds: 6N, MLR, Super Rugby ..read more

NEW YORK, NY – With the Six Nations in the backstretch, Major League Rugby & the NRL kicking off their seasons on American soil, the URC back with some thrilling play and Super Rugby sizzling out of the gate, there’s a lot to cover on The Rugby Odds. Our panel of #WWE Hall of Famer/turned rugby advocate John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish rugby legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and Matt “Money” McCarthy, does so with questionable integrity, insight & insults. INCLUDED: 60-45 Record Hook re: French/Napoleon Layfield’s Manly Mea Culpa? Gatland Getitng Axe? NRL in Vegas MLR Highlights URC: S ..read more