CHICAGO, IL - There are only certain cities that a man called "The Butcher" can hail from... Chicago is on that short list. Dylan "The Butcher" Fawsitt, formerly of Rugby New York and presently with the surging Chicago Hounds, tops that list. Meanwhile, he remains one of Major League Rugby's most prolific try-scorers. Host Matt McCarthy and Fawsitt discuss family, the move from NYC, getting the Hounds sniffing the same trail, assimilating, playing the likes of the Free Jacks in their "cauldron," and playing lacrosse goalie down the road. INCLUDED: John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning Bryan Ray of ..read more

NEW YORK, NY - More no-holds-barred, enlightening rugby entertainment from WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu & host Matt McCarthy. INCLUDED: 49-32 Record Premiership into URC Hook: Kiwis Rep Leinster at Croke Toulouse & Dupont Blues vs Canes JBL vs Buffalo Glasgow to Beat Bulls Greatest Name: Manly Sea Eagles Zebre +30 Points vs Edinburgh? Picks of the Week DON'T MISS... MLR Weekly, featuring Dlyan Fawsitt Watch... Listen/Download the Podcast version... THANKS to Zac Buhro and Zach Lanning for their toil on this show. Please share and ..read more

WASHINGTON, DC - The nation's capital (USA, that is) was teeming with rugby players. Oddly enough, those in Major League Rugby weren't part of the group. Old Glory, DC was in Utah playing the Warriors in another MLR match with a wild finish. But the CRC 7s was in town - and it was great. You'll see glimpses of it in this MLR Weekly. You'll also hear from Old Glory Head Coach, Simon Cross, who went to the CRC 7s Saturday and Sunday. Also Included: John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News Picks of the Week from The Rugby Odds The Rugby Network Play of the Week Watch ..read more

NEW YORK, NY - With WWE "God" John Bradshaw Layfield dealing with mere mortal internet issues, his rugby proxy, Steve Lewis, acts on JBL's behalf in the first part of The Rugby Odds. Meanwhile, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu (rugby's Yogi Berra), and Matt "Money" McCarthy hold the fort, while John pops in and out. [Ahem]... It all makes for a fast-paced and fun show that includes: 87-48 Record JBL’s Proxy George Hook on Irish Women Saints Miracle vs Leinster Toulouse To Smash Quins Billy Vunipola Bulls Rampaging Again Dallas Jackals Surging Munster Shoo Away Lions Combining Women's ..read more

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 (Inventor of Words) and host Matt "Money" McCarthy are on the case, navigating, giggling and opining on the topics below - in just 23 entertaining minutes. 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 Diego L ..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 episode:  -[The] Pat Clifton of the CRC 7s -John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning -Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News -Major League Rugby News, Opinion, Exclusive Highlights, Predictions  And don't miss this week's The Rugby Odds! Please ..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 $$ Picks of the Week $$ Be sure to check out M ..read more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - What does a guy have to do to get broadcasters to say his name right? Come 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 Se ..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. NCLUDED: $$ 59-34 $$ La Rochelle Repeat Saints Have A Prayer? 5 Yellow Cards For RFCLA Must-See: Canes vs Chiefs Realistic MLR Odds Leinster Achillies Doe ..read more

SAN DIEGO, CA - The MLR is geographically enormous, stretching from the Puget Sound in the Pacific Northwest to Miami's beautiful beaches on the Atlantic Ocean. San Diego Head Coach Danny Lee and his Legion have flown back and forth the country twice, up to Seattle and even took a pre-season trip to Utah... and boy, are their arms tired! [Ba Doom Cha]... Anyway, on this MLR Weekly, Coach Lee talks about the team's tight matches, opponents, pressure and those [bleeping] New England Free Jacks. Also featured are Rugby Morning's John Fitzpatrick and Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News. Be sure to se ..read more