The Growth of Rugby in America | Chicago Hounds, MLR Culture & the Future of US Rugby

How do you build a winning rugby culture in America?On this episode of Rugby 100 Club, host Matt Courtright sits down with coach, leader, and Major League Rugby pioneer Sam Harris for an honest conversation about growing the game, building teams from the ground up, and why rugby's best days in America are still ahead.From launching teams in Austin and Chicago to helping guide a championship-caliber squad in Los Angeles, Sam shares the lessons he's learned from years on the front lines of professional rugby in the United States.In this episode:🏉 Why rugby's greatest currency is exposure🏆 Building winning cultures in Major League Rugby🌎 Growing the game in America🎙️ Behind-the-scenes stories from Austin, Chicago, and Los Angeles🤝 The importance of community, fan engagement, and rugby values🔥 Sam's thoughts on the MLR Championship and the future of the leagueWhether you're a lifelong rugby supporter or new to the sport, this conversation offers a rare look at the people helping shape rugby's future in North America.Subscribe for more exclusive interviews, player stories, and behind-the-scenes access from Rugby 100 Club.#Rugby #MLR #MajorLeagueRugby #SamHarris #RugbyPodcast #Rugby100Club #MattCourtright

What does it take to build a professional rugby team in America?This week on Rugby 100 Club, host Matt Courtright sits down with Brian Jones, former CEO of the Seattle Seawolves, to discuss the business, leadership, and vision behind one of Major League Rugby's most successful clubs.Brian shares his incredible journey through professional sports—from the NBA and NHL to the NFL, MLS, and ultimately Major League Rugby. Along the way, he reveals what fans rarely see behind the scenes.In this episode:🏉 How the Seattle Seawolves were built from the ground up🏟 The business challenges of growing Major League Rugby💼 Lessons learned from the NBA, NHL, NFL, and MLS📈 Building partnerships, creating fan experiences, and growing a sports brand🎙 The pressure and excitement of leading a professional sports organization🤝 Why community is the foundation of rugby cultureWhether you're a rugby fan, sports business professional, entrepreneur, or aspiring leader, this conversation offers an inside look at what it takes to grow a new sport in America.👇 What does rugby need most to succeed in the United States?#Rugby #MLR #MajorLeagueRugby #SeattleSeawolves #SportsBusiness #BrianJones #RugbyPodcast #MattCourtright #Rugby100Club

"Rugby doesn't have a competition problem—it has a growth problem."Brandon Sparks joins Rugby 100 Club to discuss MLR, growing the game in America, rugby culture, innovation, and why the future of rugby might be brighter than ever.Full episode available now. 🏉🎙️#MLR #Rugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyPodcast #SportsBusiness #Rugby100Club #MattCourtright

The MLR season just shifted into another gear.On this episode of Rugby 100 Club, Matt Courtright and Paul Burdick break down:🏉 Chicago Hounds clinching and dominating 🏉 Seattle building momentum 🏉 Anthem vs Free Jacks predictions 🏉 Legion proving doubters wrong 🏉 Playoff race drama heating up 🏉 Behind-the-scenes rugby stories from fans and playersPlus: road trip stories, fan experiences, and why rugby culture keeps growing.Who stops Chicago? Or are the Hounds on a collision course for a title run?Drop your predictions below 👇#MLR #ChicagoHounds #SeattleSeawolves #Rugby100Club #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyPodcast

What keeps rugby culture alive in America? In this episode of Rugby 100 Club, Marcus Holt joins the show to talk San Diego Legion, supporter culture, the Cohort, MLR rivalries, unforgettable matchday moments, and what it really takes to build community around the game.From tailgates and travel stories to hard-fought rivalries with Seattle and the realities of keeping pro rugby growing in the U.S., this conversation is all heart, passion, and love for the sport.If you’re a rugby fan who loves the stories behind the game, this episode is for you.Subscribe for more rugby conversations, fan stories, and behind-the-scenes moments from across the rugby community.#Rugby #MLR #SanDiegoLegion #Rugby100Club #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyPodcast #AmericanRugby #SeattleSeawolves #RugbyFans

Major League Rugby is heating up and Rugby 100 Club is back breaking down all the biggest Week 2 storylines. Matt Courtright and Paul Burdak react to the full slate of MLR action, including the Chicago Hounds’ big win, Seattle’s physical performance, San Diego Legion’s statement victory over the Free Jacks, and predictions for the next round. In this episode, we talk standout players, man of the match picks, fan atmosphere, matchday experiences, and what these results mean for the rest of the season. If you love rugby in America, MLR talk, rugby culture, and passionate fan conversations, this is the place for you. Subscribe for weekly rugby talk, match reactions, interviews, and content built for fans who want to grow the game. #MLR #MajorLeagueRugby #Rugby100Club #ChicagoHounds #SeattleSeawolves #SanDiegoLegion #FreeJacks #OldGloryDC #RugbyInAmerica

On this episode of Rugby 100 Club, Matt Courtright sits down with Sam Matenga to talk about his rugby journey from Australia and Seattle to New Zealand, training with the Crusaders, winning a championship, raising a family, and what makes rugby culture so special. They also dive into life in America, travel stories, MLR memories, fan experience, and why the game can keep growing worldwide. If you love rugby stories, player journeys, and behind-the-scenes conversations, this one’s for you.Subscribe for more rugby conversations, player interviews, and stories from around the game.#Rugby #Rugby100Club #SamMatenga #Crusaders #SeattleSeawolves #MLR #SuperRugby

CONNER MOONEYHAM joins Rugby 100 Club to talk about his rugby journey, the road to becoming a professional player, tearing his ACL, fighting back through recovery, and what it takes mentally and physically to compete at the highest level. He also shares advice for young players chasing the dream, gratitude for the people who helped him along the way, and what life looks like during an MLR season. This episode is about resilience, mindset, family, and the real story behind the grind of professional rugby. If you love Major League Rugby, player stories, and the growth of rugby in America, this is for you. Subscribe to Rugby 100 Club for more interviews, rugby culture, fan stories, and behind-the-scenes conversations from the game. #Rugby #MLR #MajorLeagueRugby #Rugby100Club #ConnorMonaghan #RugbyPodcast #SportsPodcast #RugbyLife #AthleteMindset #ComebackStory

Join us for a fun conversation about how he got into Rugby + much more. ⭐️Rugby for the people, by the people 💯 #Rugby100Club #RugbyTravel #ExperienceRugby #RugbyWins #MajorLeagueRugby #Sportsmanship #TogetherWeHunt #TogetherWeTravel #TogetherWeCheer #TravelingArmy #KeepRugbySocial #youthrugby #rugbywashington #grassrootsrugby

Join Matt & Brock Gallagher for a fun conversation on how he got into Rugby + much more. Thanks to Bigshots Snapshots ⭐️Rugby for the people, by the people 💯 #Rugby100Club​​ #RugbyTravel​​ #ExperienceRugby​​ #RugbyWins​​ #MajorLeagueRugby​​ #Sportsmanship​​ #TogetherWeHunt​​ #TogetherWeTravel​​ #TogetherWeCheer​​ #TravelingArmy​​ #KeepRugbySocial​​ #youthrugby​​ #rugbywashington​​ #grassrootsrugby​ #SeattleSeawolvesRugby #CanadaRugby

🎙Join Matt for a conversation with Mike Brown about Coaching at the highest level in America Rugby within Major League Rugby⭐️Rugby for the people, by the people 💯 @Rugby100Club​​​ @mikebrownrugbycoach #coachmikebrown #RugbyTravel​​​ #ExperienceRugby​​​ #RugbyWins​​​ #MajorLeagueRugby​​​ #Sportsmanship​​​ #TogetherWeHunt​​​ #TogetherWeTravel​​​ #TogetherWeCheer​​​ #TravelingArmy​​​ #KeepRugbySocial​​​ #youthrugby​​​ #grassrootsrugby​​ #SeattleSeawolvesRugby​ #MichiganRugby #HoustonRugby

🎙Join Matt & Justin Hickey for a conversation about Coaching at the College level at Notre Dame 🍀 ⭐️Rugby for the people, by the people 💯 @Rugby100Club​​​ @justinmhickey #coachjustinhickey #RugbyTravel​​​​ #ExperienceRugby​​​​ #RugbyWins​​​​ #collegerugby #Sportsmanship​​​​ #TogetherWeHunt​​​​ #TogetherWeTravel​​​​ #TogetherWeCheer​​​​ #TravelingArmy​​​​ #KeepRugbySocial​​​​ #youthrugby​​​​ #grassrootsrugby​​​ #MichiganRugby​ #IndianaRugby​