NEW YORK, NY – Professional rugby is humming its way toward the post-season globally, The Rugby Odds is right in tune, thanks to our eclectic panel of #WWE “God” (turned rugby advocate) John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu (rugby’s Yogi Berra) and host Matt “Money” McCarthy. 24 magnificent minutes. INCLUDED: $$ 66-51 $$ George Hook’s #1 Fly-half Layfield Shames Gloucester We Rank MLR Teams Munster Mashing To Title? Blues & Canes Epic Glasgow Grit Benetton Bites Sharks $$ Picks of the Week $$ WATCH ON ANY DEVICE PODCAST VERSION: Rugby Wrap Up · The Rugby Odds ..read more

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 MLR Weekly 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 Bry ..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 merger with 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 +27 Points vs Edinburgh? $$ Picks of the Week $$ PODCAST VERSION Rugby Wrap Up · The Rugby Odds, S4 E19, Rugby Wrap Up THANKS to Zac Buhro and Zach Lanning for their toil on this show. DON’T MISS... MLR Weekly ..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 ON ..read more

NEW YORK, NY – With #WWE “God” John Bradshaw Layfield dealing with mere mortal internet issues, his rugby proxy, Steve “The Lizard” 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: $$ 87-48 Record $$ George Hook on Irish Women/Fixing 6N Saints Miracle vs Leinster Toulouse To Smash Quins Billy Vunipola Drama Bulls Rampaging Again Dallas Jackals Surging Munster Shoo Away L ..read more

MIAMI, FL – With that Wasps-to-the-MLR rumor, upsets and breaking news circulating around Major League Rugby, it’s been a busy week. You’re busy, too, so MLR Weekly sifts through it for you, while getting to know Miami Head Coach Jose “Cochi” Pellicena. There’s also important injury news out of the Eastern Conference, and John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning and Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News weigh in with updates, opinions and picks. WATCH ON ANY DEVICE: PODCAST VERSION: Rugby Wrap Up · MLR Weekly: Miami Head Coach Jose Pellicena, Wasps To MLR, Rugby’s Best Recap, Picks, News AND BE SUR ..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 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 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 WATCH ON ANY DEVICE: PODCAST VERSION: ? Rugby Wrap Up · MLR Wee ..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