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 Weekl…

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.INCL…

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 t…

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 McC…

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 C…

NEW YORK, NY - We're into April, which means rugby is heating up worldwide. The Rugby Odds won't let your Rugby IQ wilt under said heat, though. Indeed, WWE Hall of Famer (turned rugby advocate) John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and Matt McCarthy will engage & enlighten you in the most-entertaining 24 minutes in rug…

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 ane…

CHULA VISTA, CA - With Major League Rugby Round 4 in the books, fans and pundits alike are starting to get a feel re Contenders vs Pretenders. But as the previous six seasons will tell us, it's way too early for that... But it's never too early for MLR Weekly to have former MLR Deputy Commissioner, Bill Goren, who is now the CEO of USA Rugby, on fo…

DUBLIN, IRELAND - The Rugby Odds' eclectic/eccentric panel of WWE Hall of Famer John Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and Matt "Money" McCarthy convenes again in this Season 4 Episode 12 show.INCLUDED:-More Winning Picks-Layfield and “Irregardless”-George Hook on George Ford & Marcus Smith-Charles de Gaulle & Warren Gatland-Abe …

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 -Attri…

SEATTLE, WA - After two Major League Rugby rounds, there's much to cover. MLR Weekly has it all - a spirited recap, highlights, opinion and predictions. But those are just the appetizers. The meat and potatoes come are interviews with Seattle Seawolves Director of Rugby/Head Coach Allen Clarke and USA Rugby Head Coach/Director of Rugby, Scott Lawre…

NEW YORK, NY - The Rugby Odds panel of WWE Hall of Famer John 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... For better or for worse, there ain't nuthin' like this out there, folks.INCLUDED:Six NationsGeorge Hook Loves F…

NOTE: New England is at home this week - not in D.C... We apologize for the error. 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. Our panel of WWE Hall of Famer/tur…

NEW ORLEANS, LA - The 2024 Major League Rugby campaign - it's 7th - kicked off, leaving our MLR Weekly crew a plethora of storylines and subplots to sort. You'll have that, plus interviews with a relieved Tim Falcon, owner of the NOLA Gold, and Army Head Coach Matt Sherman after a huge win over Cal, following an emotional rollercoaster of a week at…

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - The 7th season of Major League Rugby is finally here. Fortunately, MLR Weekly has all you need to be the bee's knees/smarty pants around the water cooler. Indeed, Commissioner Nic Benson answers important questions, Miami star Eric Naposki (2021 #1 MLR Draft Pick). Also, John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning and Bryan Ray of Americ…

DUBLIN, IRELAND - There is MUCH ADO about... a lot of rugby! It's everywhere you look. The Rugby Odds panel of WWE Hall of Famer John Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and Matt "Money" McCarthy hit Six Nations, URC, MLR, NRL, LA 7s, JRLO... You name it. INCLUDED:33-27 RecordScotland Makes History!NRL in Vegas!Layfield Insults Aus…

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NEW YORK, NY - We are all over the place this week at The Rugby Odds HQ... WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield is in D.C., Irish legend George Hook is in Dublin, King Gift Egbelu is in Thailand, special guest Darren Morris, the Welsh star, is in an amusement park. Host Matt McCarthy is in NYC. Here's part of what they cover in a sizzling 24 mi…

WASHINGTON, DC - The 7th season of Major League Rugby is but a fortnight from now, and we're downright giddy. And who better to talk with about it than a rugby-playin', flag-wavin', great 'Murican, and blindside flanker like Chris Dunlavey. Oh, he happens to be Co-Owner Old Glory, DC., those upstarts from the nation's capital that stunned all with …

MURRAYFIELD, SCOTLAND - The Six Nations is dark this weekend but the interrogation lights are burning ever so brightly! The Rugby Odds gets to the bottom of bookies forgiving losses, egregious refereeing, and players stepping up. Our panel of WWE Hall of Famer (turned rugby advocate) John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbel…

CHICAGO, IL - Way back when the now-defunct Rugby New York was called Rugby United New York - aka RUNY - the first GM in the team's history was James English. Cut to present day, and Mr. English is the CEO/GM of the Chicago Hounds. In this MLR Weekly show, English walks us through his journey here from London, via Dublin and NYC, the relationships …

NEW YORK, NY - WWE's John Bradshaw Layfield, Ireland's George Hook, Louisiana's King Gift Egbelu and NYC's Matt McCarthy are in fine form for this week's The Rugby Odds... INCLUDED:Six Nations - Ireland & Everyone ElseLayfield Disses SextonHook Bans PropsYellow Cards MatterLast Week vs This WeekItaly Better Than WalesKing Gift Gets DrilledWooden Sp…

OXFORD, ENGLAND - Major League Rugby is now just four weeks from the start of #MLR2024. Teams are under the gun to finalize rosters, prep venues and settle into season 7. With an agreement between owners and players re unionizing, and two new teams, things are looking good. In this MLR Weekly, player's rep Nick Civetta (former USA Rugby and MLR sta…

PARIS, FRANCE: We're Six Nations heavy in this Season 4 Episode 5 installment of the The Rugby Odds, but the panel of WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and Matt McCarthy also sneak the URC, Premiership and Top14.INCLUDED:32-22 RECORDEverything 6NGeorge's AbsolutionHonet-To-Goodness Match Highlights…

CHARLOTTE, NC - The fog is lifting around Major League Rugby's newest franchise, Anthem Rugby Carolina. With that, MLR Weekly welcomes the overseer of the franchise, Scott Lawrence, who is also the USA Rugby Men's Eagles Head Coach. Also joining host Matt McCarthy is Stephen Lewis (just back from USA Rugby 7s camp) re his new company, Elevate Rugby…

NEW YORK, NY - There is a A LOT in this Season 4/Episode 4 of The Rugby Odds. From "coming of age" revelations, to renewed rivalries, parasols and the best rugby banter in town, our panel of WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish Legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and Matt “Money” McCarthy entertain, enlighten and enjoy what is arguably …

BORDEAUX, FRANCE - Mon Dieu! With the THUMPING that Bordeaux put on Saracens, the best thing to happen to that region of France since Jacques Cousteau, we figured we better get over here and see what's behind it all. Indeed, crazy things were happening throughout out the European Champions Cup Ivestec Champions Cup, as La Rochelle whipped the Tiger…

SAN DIEGO, CA – With BIG names all through their lineup, the reigning Western Conference Champs – the San Diego Legion – have had a very busy offseason. After a gut-wrenching 1-point loss to the New England Free Jacks in the final, the Legion and their Cohorts want to win the Major League Rugby Shield more than ever. In this MLR Weekly episode, Dir…

NEW YORK, NY - Season 4, Episode 2 of The Rugby Odds could be our best yet. WWE Hall of Famer (turned rugby nut) John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and host Matt "Money" McCarthy provide for a highly entertaining 25 minutes you won't regret. INCLUDED:Doris Day?$$$ 39-21 Record Last Week $$$Sarries Get Wooden SpoonGeo…

LOS ANGELES, CA - What a week it was for Major League Rugby! The new uniforms were revealed! Okay, while that was cool, the BIG STORY is that Charlotte, NC will have a team in the league. Not next year, nor 2026. Amazingly/ambitiously, they'll be entering THIS SEASON. But that's not all! While MLR Weekly broke the Charlotte news, this week's show a…

NEW YORK, NY - Happy 2024! The Rugby Odds is ringing in the New Year with Episode of Season 4. Yeah, Season 4. Once again our panel of WWE Hall of Famer (turned rugby nut) John Bradshaw Layfield, King Gift Egbelu and Matt "Money" McCarthy are joined by Irish Legend George Hook. INCLUDED:-Great Picks-George Hook Loved By Refs?-The Trophy Fans Really…

NEW YORK, NY - Happy New Year. MLR Weekly is back from a two-week battery charging. And charging we go into 2024 with Steve Lewis, the GM of the now defunct New York Ironworkers. Lewis weighs on the team going down, LA 7s, Olympic 7s hopes, MLR's Top 4 teams and post-Olympic 7s players going to Major League Rugby. This week's show also welcomes bac…

SEATTLE, WA - With Major League Rugby still dealing with the aftermath of New York and Toronto dropping from the comp, questions abound. Seattle Seawolves' owner Adrian Balfour addresses all that are asked, without measuring each word. That makes for an intriguing interview re the status of the Los Angeles franchise, why the aforementioned NY & Tor…

CAPE TOWN, S.A. -The Champions Cup had some wild results, with many leaving the experts scratching their heads and gamblers spewing expletives. The Rugby Odds panel of #WWE Hall of Famer (turned Rugby Advocate) John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish rugby legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and Matt "Money" McCarthy were guilty of both... Yet they plod on,…

NEW YORK, NY - The devastating news that the Rugby New York Ironworkers would be closing its doors hit the players' inboxes Tuesday night. The next morning, yet-to-be-announced free agent signees Nate Augspurger (San Diego) & Chris Mattina (Chicago) shared their thoughts in an emotional MLR Weekly installment with Matt McCarthy. John Fitzpatrick of…

EUROPE - With the European Champions Cup (or Investec Champions Cup) - which includes South Africans - kicking off Friday night, this week's The Rugby Odds has a lot to cover. The TRO trio of WWE Hall of Famer (turned Rugby Advocate) John Bradshaw Layfield, King Gift Egbelu and Matt "Money" McCarthy does the heavy lifting in an over-in-a-snap show …

VANCOUVER, BC - We're way up here in the Pacific Northwest - on the Canadian side of the border - seeking out Ryan Reynolds. See, he lives here and could help the community-cursed Toronto Arrows, who stunningly packed up their quivers this week, devastating Canadian Rugby. Their demise is an Arrow through the heart of fans, but also leaves Major Le…

NEW YORK, NY - The Fearsome Foursome of WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and Matt "Money" McCarthy are back with a bang [for your buck] in this Season 3/Episode 42 production of The Rugby Odds. INCLUDED:34-26 Record Sexton To Olympic 7sGeorge Hook & Maureen O’HaraPollard Prem’s Best #10Worst Road …

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - As the Thanksgiving holiday is upon those of us in the USA, we are speeding to the start of MLR 2024. Some big ticket items still loom on the Major League laundry list (L.A., unionization, completed rosters), and MLR Weekly is working feverishly to keep you informed. With that, Utah Warrior's CEO Kimball Kjar joins host Matt Mc…

NEW YORK, NY - A holiday edition of The Rugby Odds can't help all of us be Thankful - regardless of whether you celebrate Thanksgiving or not. And here at TRO HQ, we're full of Thanksgiving for your support, our staff (Zack Buhro/Zach Lanning), and this week's show, which features WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish rugby legend George …

QUINCY, MA - With best-case-scenario smoke billowing from the MLR conclave, the MLR Weekly staff sees 13 Major League Rugby teams competing in 2024. That would be great news... However, there is but ONE CHAMPION returning, the New England Free Jacks. Also returning is Head Coach Scott Mathie, who is the first MLR skipper to return after winning the…

NEW YORK, NY - Star players were in the news this week, as some are finally back with their pro clubs, and others declaring they will be pursuing Olympic Gold. This week's The Rugby Odds panel of, #WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu (Inventor of Words) and Matt “Money” McCarthy make [some] sense of …

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This week's "The Rugby Odds" features WWE Hall of Famer (turned rugby advocate) John Bradshaw Layfield, King Gift Egbelu & Matt "Money" McCarthy. The fast- paced and entertaining 24-minutes includes:Last week's 43-26 RecordGeorge Hook tying in Soccer & PoliticsEnd of B&I Lions URC in England?!Top14PremiershipWooden SpoonWalk Of ShamePicks Of The We…

NEW YORK, NY - The Rugby World Cup is over and the Webb Ellis Trophy is staying in South Africa - again. This week's The Rugby Odds has all the subplots, plus the URC, Top14 and, WXV & English Premiership. Irish Legend George Hook, #WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, King Gift Egbelu (Inventor of Words) and Matt “Money” McCarthy offer/reject…

SEATTLE, WA – Seawolves/England 7s legend Mat Turner gives his opinion on a pending players' union, CBDs and needs for #MLR2024... With the Rugby World Cup's rousing conclusion, MLR Weekly is right in the middle of the aftermath. Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News updates us on Major League Rugby/RWC players & issues. Rugby Morning’s John Fitzpatrick…

MIAMI, FL - Another week goes by and another week we get closer to #MLR2024 opening day. With that, this MLR Weekly episode goes to the Sunshine State for an informative and transparent interview with likeable Miami Sharks CEO Mariano Filippini... John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning and Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News are also back with their invalu…

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, plus the URC, Top14 and English Premiership. Our panel of Irish Legend George Hook, #WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, King Gift Egbelu (Inventor of Words) and Matt “Money” McCarthy get it done by eng…

NEW YORK, NY - Need a Major League Rugby fix? Hungry for some stuff you can chew on? Well we've got the juicy morsels to satisfy your appetite. Rugby New York GM Steve Lewis, Rugby Morning's John Fitzpatrick and Bryan Ray of America's Rugby News serve up quite the menu; a mix of fact, innuendo, rumor and opinion. Host Matt McCarthy provides the cut…

NEW YORK, NY - This week's The Rugby Odds is back to beaming to you from New York City. With the Rugby World Cup, Bunnings NPC, United Rugby Championship and Gallagher Premiership all playing in anger, our crew of WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and Matt "Money" McCarthy will keep you engaged, en…