Rugby Wrap Up

WASHINGTON, DC - It may have been a sleepy, summer week outside, but that didn't keep Major League Rugby from making some news with it 2026 MLR Draft. And the MLR Weekly staff "battled" through visits to the beach and mountains to stay on top of it, even getting an exclusive with the #1 pick overall (Old Glory, DC). Logan Bellinger of Life University. PLUS, we have an important follow-up with Shane Young, CEO of the U.S. Rugby Foundation. LAST BUT NOT LEAST is the return of John Fitzpatrick from his L.A. walkabout to recap the draft with Matt McCarthy. The duo also bring you up to speed on the Eagles and their upcoming matches overseas. And... Be sure to watch the The Rugby Odds: https://rugbywrapup.com/category/the-rugby-odds/ 📩 Subscribe for weekly rugby updates: [https://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ 🏉 Tag a rugby mate! Please share and join our weekly newsletter: http://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ Find All Here: -Web: http://www.RugbyWrapUp.com -Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyWrapUp @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @JonnyLewisFilms, @LizardRugby, @LanningZach, @ColbyMarshall2, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @MeetTheMatts, @Declan Yeats. -Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyWrapUp -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RugbyWrapUp -Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/RugbyWrapUp #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #RugbyATL #MLR2020 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #RugbyOdds #RugbyBetting

The Rugby Odds 🏉 — Season 6, Episode 41 NEW YORK, NY - There's absolute chaos in the South Africa right now - which means the world is too! Now worries, or All-Star panel will calm you and steer you to less foggy environs - NEW YORK, NY - There's absolute chaos in the South Africa right now - which means the world is too! Now worries, or All-Star panel will calm you and steer you to less foggy environs - in just 25 minutes - even with pinch-hit host Zach Lanning at the helm. OR WILL THEY?! Tune in to find out. 🎙️ THE PANEL: John Bradshaw Layfield: #WWE legend & passionate rugby advocate. And he likes chicken. A lot. George Hook: Fearless Irish pundit with zero filter Mike Friday: 3X Olympic 7s coach and tactical mastermind King Gift Egbelu: Inventor of Words and rugby evangelist Matt McCarthy: Heroic host holding it together. Sort of. WHAT'S INSIDE: What Caught Your Eye? • All Blacks slap South Africa into reality •John & Mike no-shows: Coup? Cowardice? 🤔 • Rassie's underdogs?! •Give and take of young Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu •Northland crush Canterbury 36-12, win Ranfurly Shield for the first time in 17,509 days •Griquas and Cheetahs secure home semifinals 🏆 Player of the Week Who deserves the honors? •Jordie Barrett •Braxton Sorensen-McGee •Rob Rush 💪 Grown A$$ Man The toughest of the tough: •The All Blacks - yeah, the whole team •Jasper Wiese •Henry Bell AND DON'T MISS... MLR Weekly with the movers & shakers of American Rugby Find All Here: -Web: http://www.RugbyWrapUp.com -Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyWrapUp @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @JonnyLewisFilms, @LizardRugby, @LanningZach, @ColbyMarshall2, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @MeetTheMatts, @Declan Yeats. -Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyWrapUp -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RugbyWrapUp -Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/RugbyWrapUp #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #RugbyATL #MLR2020 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #RugbyOdds #RugbyBetting

The Rugby Odds — Season 6, Episode 40 NEW YORK, NY - We're back from a short break and there's much to cover. Our All-Star panel has you covered after their collective 3-week sojourn, and they're in fine form. In just 25 minutes, you'll get answers, opinions and predictions, along with exclusive highlights and pundit slap-fight or two. THE PANEL: John Bradshaw Layfield: #WWE legend & passionate rugby advocate. And he likes chicken. A lot. George Hook: Fearless Irish pundit with zero filter Mike Friday: 3X Olympic 7s coach and tactical mastermind King Gift Egbelu: Inventor of Words and rugby evangelist Matt McCarthy: Heroic host holding it together. Sort of. The Rugby Odds — Season 6, Episode 40 NEW YORK, NY - We're back from a short break and there's much to cover. Our All-Star panel has you covered after their collective 3-week sojourn, and they're in fine form. In just 25 minutes, you'll get answers, opinions and predictions, along with exclusive highlights and pundit slap-fight or two. THE PANEL: John Bradshaw Layfield: #WWE legend & passionate rugby advocate. And he likes chicken. A lot. George Hook: Fearless Irish pundit with zero filter Mike Friday: 3X Olympic 7s coach and tactical mastermind King Gift Egbelu: Inventor of Words and rugby evangelist Matt McCarthy: Heroic host holding it together. Sort of. WHAT'S INSIDE: What Caught Your Eye? • Ma'a Nonu's haka • Boks vs All Blacks • USA wins again! •17 tries in Currie Cup game! Player of the Week Who deserves the honors? •Marcell Coetzee •Colby Miln •Chay Fihaki Grown A$$ Man The toughest of the tough: •Neels Volschenk •Harry Wilson •Jed Melvin AND DON'T MISS... MLR Weekly with USA Rugby CEO Bill Goren. Find All Here: -Web: http://www.RugbyWrapUp.com -Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyWrapUp @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @JonnyLewisFilms, @LizardRugby, @LanningZach, @ColbyMarshall2, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @MeetTheMatts, @Declan Yeats. -Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyWrapUp -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RugbyWrapUp -Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/RugbyWrapUp #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #RugbyATL #MLR2020 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #RugbyOdds #RugbyBetting

NEW YORK, NY - We're back with a BOOM from our brief vacation; a time spent collecting [some] of our marbles. Indeed our featured guest could all command a single show. 🎥 Here are our MLR Weekly top-notch guests: -National Collegiate Rugby CEO Jeremy Treece, weighing in on his open letter re the NCR's heretofore neglected proposal to USA Rugby & CRAA (College Rugby Association of America) re a partnership. -Aly Cunningham of the W.E.R. Champion Denver Onyx after her Player of the Match performance in the Women's Elite Rugby final. -National Clubs 7s Champ's coach Steve Lewis after after Old Blue beat NOVA NOVA (coached at the last minute by Old Glory, DC owner Paul Sheehy) -Can-Am Rugby Tourney Director of Rugby, Cam Moody, for a quick recap. Host Matt McCarthy is still whining about his banged-up body after playing. Be sure to catch up on the The Rugby Odds, which will be back next week: https://rugbywrapup.com/category/the-rugby-odds/ 📩 Subscribe for weekly rugby updates: [https://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ 🏉 Tag a rugby mate! Find All Here: -Web: www.RugbyWrapUp.com -X/Twitter: @RugbyWrapUp @TheRugbyOdds, @MLRWeekly @Matt_McCarthy00, @CollegeRWU, @JonnyLewisFilms -Face Book: Rugby Wrap Up -Instagram: RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: Rugby Wrap Up -Reddit: RugbyWrapUp 🏷️ #Rugby #MLRWeekly #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #TheRugbyOdds #MLRDraft #mlr2026 #BryanRay #JohnFitzpatrick #RugbyPicks #RugbyHighlights #RugbyMorning #AmericasRugbyNews #USARugby #OldGlory #RugbyATL #MLR2026 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #rfcla #californialegion #seattleseawolves #oldglorydc #anthemrugby #UtahWarriors #FreeJacks #chicagohounds #HoustonSaberCats #NOLAGold #LegacyCup #rugbyleague #sports #footy #rugbyunion #WER #WomensRugby #rugbyshow #UtahWarriors #scottlawrence #SVNS #HSBC7s #UrbanRugbyAmerica #MLR #MLRWeekly #CollegeRugby #svns

🏉 THE RUGBY ODDS — Season 6, Episode 39 NEW YORK, NY - First the first time in nearly a year, there will be no professional or international rugby. However, there is PLENTY for The Rugby Odds eclectic core to cover, including the completion of the first legs of the Nations Championship and World Rugby Nations Cup, and the conclusion of the U20s Championships. We also have the WER, Women's Elite Rugby, which is in its final week of the regular season. In just 25 minutes, you'll get answers, opinions and predictions, along with exclusive highlights and pundit slap-fight or two. The Panel/Ensemble: 💥 John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL), WWE Hall of Famer & rugby advocate 🇬🇧 Mike Friday – 3x Olympic 7s coach ☘️ George Hook – Filter-free Irish legend 🔥 King Gift Egbelu – “Inventor of Words” 🎙️ Matt McCarthy – Harried host NOTE: Rugby Wrap Up's shows The Rugby Odds & MLR Weekly are available on Cox Media, FloRugby, RugbyPass and wherever you get your podcasts. 🔥 THIS WEEK'S SHOW Panel Record: 9-7 👀 What Caught Your Eye? • Soccer World Cup lesson for USA RWC 2031 • Fiji & Samoa off-field chaos • USA win streak • All Blacks • Politics in Refereeing? • World Rankings legitimacy ⭐ Player of the Week Who deserves the honors? •Josh Canham •Paul Altier •Ardie Savea 💪 Grown A$$ Man The toughest of the tough: •Jasper Wiese •Ross Vincent •Elis Genge 📰 Headlines with George Hook •Shocking officiating •Fiji's "home game" in Edinburgh •Ireland's farcical ranking 🤔 Think Tank •U-20s, Nations Championship, Nations Cup 🔮 Predictions 🏆 WER - Women's Elite Rugby AND DON'T MISS... MLR Weekly: https://rugbywrapup.com/category/mlr-weekly/ 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for weekly rugby talk with personality. #Rugby #TheRugbyOdds #RugbyUnion #WorldRugby #Springboks #USA Rugby #IrelandRugby #EnglandRugby #ScotlandRugby #FijiRugby #NationsCup #U20Rugby #JBL #GeorgeHook #MikeFriday #KingGiftEgbelu #MattMcCarthy