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It’s here! The MLR Championship game has arrived as this Sunday sees Seattle Seawolves taking on New England Free Jacks for a shot at the MLR Shield. Will & Corbs bring you an exclusive preview special from Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, where the Championship game will be taking place. The pair talk about the battle up front as Joe Taufete’e and Andrew Quattrin join the show to go head-to-head. Will breaks down what makes the Free Jacks so dangerous as they go for back-to-back titles, whilst Corbs delves into why the Seawolves have a strong chance to make it a third title! MLR is the focus, but the Rundown this week wouldn’t be complete without taking a look at the INCREDIBLE achievement from USA Women’s 7s team that won Olympic Bronze in Paris, a history first!

In this BONUS TRR Rambling get an exclusive behind the scenes chat with USA Eagles Men's XVs head coach Scott Lawrence. Hear about the success of the Eagles unbeaten November Tour whilst also taking a look back at what Lawrence and USA Rugby learnt over the year. Hosts Will Hooley & Alex Corbisiero also ask Scott about the plans for the future and the aims to qualify for Rugby World Cup 2027 next year.

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Corbs is off for some well deserved R&R so Will is joined by guest presenter, MLR all-time top point scorer, Sam Windsor. The Seattle star chats to Will about all the Rundown news, including Louis Rees-Zammit's move to Kansas City Chiefs, plus RD 14 Prem action. Hear about building a team culture, THAT Seawolves win, MLR Week 5 review and upcoming Week 6 preview as the boys are joined by Samoan international and NOLA powerhouse, Ed Fidow.

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An action packed week from MLR to NRL! Hosts Will Hooley & Alex Corbisiero bring you the full rundown plus also getting into the debate as to whether Rugby Union can learn from Rugby League's latest visit to Las Vegas. The pair also give you the Ilona Maher update, assessing her impact at Bristol and the PWR as her journey comes to an end after being knocked out in the semifinals. One of Major League Rugby's & USA Rugby's biggest powerhouses and much loved characters, Paul Lasike, joins The Rugby Rundown. Lasike's Warriors are one of the last remaining teams in Major League Rugby that hold on to the 'undefeated' tag. Hear from Lasike on the good feelings in the Utah camp, how they are going about their business and how they have an expectation on themselves to achieve this year. Also hear about how the former NFL fullback is shaping up on finishing his career, the focuses he has outside of rugby as he aims to transition in the near future. Don't miss out on the chance on Lasike also giving viewers a chance to hear is incredible voice!! Hosts, Will Hooley & Alex Corbisiero give you the full MLR Rundown and predict what Week 4 has in store.

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One of the biggest stars in rugby joins The Rugby Rundown! Former England international & British & Irish Lions star Anthony Watson comes on the show to discuss the big news of England heading over to face the USA this July. Eagles stars Jack Iscaro & Tess Feury also share their excitement on the upcoming Eagles schedule for both the men & women. Hear Watson's thoughts on the importance of growing rugby in the US whilst also getting some exclusive insight into his encounters with Eagles stars Mikey Te'o & Samu Manoa. Watson also gives his review of the Six Nations, predicts who will be finishing top in the Premiership and also gives his thoughts on the upcoming Lions Tour to Australia. Will Hooley & Alex Corbisiero also bring you up to date on Major League Rugby with Week 5 Rundown plus predict the upcoming Week 6 action!

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Welcome to a brand-new year of The Rugby Rundown!  Will Hooley and Alex Corbisiero bring you all the latest updates from across the rugby world, including:

• Ilona Maher’s Premiership Women’s Rugby debut and what it means for her USA Eagles future
• Exclusive interview with USA Eagles Women's head coach Sione Fukofuka, discussing Ilona’s role in the upcoming Rugby World Cup
• Major League Rugby preseason updates, including huge transfers and key signings for 2025
• Groundbreaking partnership between MLR & Onrise, giving players access to mental health support
• Gallagher Premiership Rundown: The best moments from Round 10, as Saracens, Gloucester, and Northampton Saints battle for top spots

Don’t miss this jam-packed episode to kick off 2025 in style!

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What is life like after retiring from professional sport? In this bonus episode of TRR 'Rambling' former professional rugby players, and hosts of The Rugby Rundown, Will Hooley & Alex Corbisiero talk about a topic which is close to their hearts. With the news of USA Eagles men's XVs captain Greg Peterson hanging up his boots, Will & Corbs reflect back on their own retirement stories. The pair discuss the pitfalls when transitioning in career, the loss of identify and the challenges that life after professional sport brings. Corbs opens up about his struggle with having to retire due to injury and how his mental health was affected. Will talks about the positives and advice he would give other athletes who are planning or going through a career transition. Will also brings his former teammate, Peterson, onto the show to get his perspective as to why he made the decision to retire from the game, looking back at his career with pride discussing how he is gearing himself up for the future. This is a must listen with some invaluable stories & lessons.

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The waiting is over! MLR Playoffs are here and so is The Rugby Rundown's first Playoff special FULL episode. Will & Corbs reflect back on the two weeks of internationals whilst also looking ahead to the upcoming Conference semifinals. Newest USA Eagle #573 Conner Mooneyam joins to talk about his outstanding debut against Duhan van der Merwe of Scotland and the upcoming knockout game for Seattle against rivals San Diego. Will & Corbs are also joined by two of the best playmakers in the MLR, Jayson Potroz of the Free Jacks and Jason Robertson of Old Glory ahead of their showdown in the East. There's also full previews and predictions of all the playoff games...there's plenty of disagreement!

MLR star Billy Meakes comes on to the show to discuss the upcoming season with Chicago Hounds, plus a look back over his career and why he made the decision to come to America. In the Premiership Rundown, we have special guest, Northampton Saints and England star, Alex Mitchell, joins to recap Saints famous comeback to beat Exeter Chiefs last weekend. There's also plenty of MLR new signings, plus College Corner and a full Rundown of Premiership and Premiership Women's Rugby.

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Theultimate preview show is here for the upcomingMajor League Rugby 2025 season. Hosts and former international rugby players Will Hooley & Alex Corbisiero deep dive into the upcoming season ahead. Joining them is one of American rugby's media godfathers Matt McCarthy from Rugby Wrap Up's MLR Weekly to give his predictions on how the season will unfold and who to watch out for. Will & Corbs also take a look at some of the other big rugby headlines, from Six Nations action to Ilona Maher's double to help Bristol into playoff contention in The PWR.

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Major League Rugby is down to its final 4! The Conference Finals sees Seattle Seawolves hosting Dallas Jackals in the West and New England Free Jacks taking on Chicago Hounds in the East! Will might be in the UK on his brother’s wedding duties but that doesn’t stop him dialing in for the Rundown with Corbs. The pair take a look at some of the big news, from All Blacks in San Diego to Olympics 7s about to kick off in Paris. There’s plenty of reaction to the Conference Semifinals results. An exclusive special sees Corbs host two head-to-heads with the four remaining head coaches, Allen Clarke, Augustin Cavalieri, Scott Mathie & Rob Webber. This is your MLR Playoff Conference Finals preview special!

The NEW team in MLR Anthem RC, AJ MacGinty, Rees-Zammit to the NFL, Farrell to Racing, Premiership Rundown and more! Corbs chats to USA Rugby COO, Johnathan Atkeison, to get the rundown on the partnership between USA Rugby, MLR and World Rugby that helped bring the new Anthem Franchise together. Will speaks to his former USA Eagle teammate and Bristol Bears star, AJ MacGinty, to get a behind the scenes preview on Bristol's big West Country Derby encounter in the Premiership this weekend against Bath. The boys take a full look at the upcoming Premiership fixtures as well as a PWR review.

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Will & Corbs are back in the studio to bring you a complete Rundown! From MLR action to Premiership preview, from predictions to college CRAA play offs. Will & Corbs are joined by New England Free Jacks stars, Josh Larson & Reece MacDonald to discuss the Free Jack's impressive win against Houston, the culture in New England and the upcoming battle with Seattle to decide who takes the lead in the MLR standings.

Don't forget to watch the full episode only on The Rugby Network. MLR Week 8 previews, predictions. Plus, to celebrate the upcoming CRAA Semi Finals, Will talks to Life University Head Coach, Blake Bradford, as he aims to bring down Navy and take his side to another Championship Final.

It's all hands on deck to bring the energy as Will comes back from a Bachelor Party! Corbs & Will sits down to discuss all MLR Week 6 action including Chicago's BIG result away at NOLA and Seattle denying Dallas a potential upset at Starfire. The boys focus on the progress of Anthem RC and the success of the youth in MLR, specifically the U20s who are key to USA Rugby's future success. Eagle Head Coach, Scott Lawrence, joins Will to talk about his plans in place to build "the 2031 group", plus his excitement to announce the Eagles squad for the upcoming summer games.

Don't forget to go to The Rugby Network to watch the full episode where you'll also see how Corbs & Will predict the upcoming MLR Week 7 games, and boys finish off the show by taking a look at the CRAA college play offs.

It’s a time to celebrate, reflect, and look forward as The Rugby Rundown brings you a festive special!  Hosts Will Hooley and Alex Corbisiero rewind the clock to relive the best rugby moments of 2024 and preview what’s set to make 2025 unforgettable. In this action-packed episode:

• 2024 Rewind: From the Gallagher Premiership to Major League Rugby and the Olympics, relive the moments that made 2024 epic, including USA Women's 7s bronze medal and the Free Jacks’ MLR triumph.
• Top 5 Rugby Events of 2025: From the Women’s Rugby World Cup to the new MLR season, get excited for what’s coming in the year ahead.
• Greg Peterson’s Farewell: USA Eagle Greg Peterson joins Will to discuss his retirement and what life after rugby looks like.

Don’t miss this festive reflection on an incredible year of rugby and a look ahead to the exciting moments 2025 will bring. Watch now on The Rugby Network!

Welcome to The Rugby Rundown your NEW weekly rugby show on The Rugby Network and across your favorite podcast platforms. Join Alex Corbisiero and Will Hooley (plus plenty of others) for Episode 1 dropping this THURSDAY.

The Saints go marching in as Premiership champions! Will & Corbs react to Northampton first title in 10 years. There is plenty of MLR action to Rundown as Seattle Seawolves, and current top points scorer in the league, Mack Mason joins the show as he prepares for a big showdown with Houston Sabercats. Will & Corbs also focus on the youth within USA Rugby after the U20s secured qualification to the Junior World Trophy in Scotland this summer. U20s Captain and St Mary’s College star, Dominic Besag, comes on to discuss the victories over Canada and the pathway to becoming an Eagle!

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An EXCLUSIVE behind the scenes look, as Will goes down to San Diego, catching the Chicago Hounds in their pre season camp. Hounds stars Bryce Campbell, Dylan Fawsitt, Lucas Rumball and Nate Augspurger discuss how the hard work is going and the goals for the MLR 2024 season. Head Coach, Sam Harris, also comes on to explain how preparartion is going and his excitment for the new season. In College Corner, Corbs and Will are joined by Navy's Director of Rugby, Gavin Hickie, ahead of the Spring Season leading up to the National Finals, as Navy aim to go back-to-back Champions. Corbs goes through the Six Nations Rundown, from the heartache of Scotland, England holding on and Ireland looking like favorites for a Grand Slam.

It’s a massive week for National Collegiate Rugby in America, and The Rugby Rundown has all the action!  Hosts Will Hooley and Alex Corbisiero are joined by college rugby experts and star players to bring you:

• Women’s XVs National Championships Recap: A breakdown of the weekend’s top performances with Pat Clifton and Wendy Young from The College Rugby Show.
• Men’s D1 Final Preview: Exclusive interviews with collegiate stars JC Curry (Queens University) and Henrique Gabriel (Brown University) as they prepare for the championship showdown.

Also on the show - Tackling Topics: After Ilona Maher joined the show last week, Will and Corbs ask the big question: Who is rugby’s biggest star? Siya Kolisi, Antoine Dupont, or Ilona Maher—who takes the crown?

Top 5 Moments of the Week: From Brown University’s clutch kick to Northampton Saints’ European triumph, relive the best plays and stories in rugby.

Don’t miss this action-packed episode as we dive into the collegiate rugby scene, global rugby debates, and the week’s most iconic highlights. Catch the show and live college rugby on The Rugby Network!

The collegiate rugby season comes to its knockout stages and here on The Rugby Rundown we get you ready with exclusive insights & previews. Joining the show is college rugby enthusiast and veteran rugby analyst Alex Goff from the Goff Rugby Report to help Will breakdown who look to be favorites. The pair look into the success of CRAA college rugby and how competitive the D1A men's competition has been this year. They attempt to bring you the CRAA D1A Crystal Ball Bracket, predicting who will go all the way, will it be Cal or St Mary's, Life or Navy? Plus on the show we of course have your Major League Rugby Rundown from Week 7, which included some insane results, from RFCLA winning a thriller against DC to San Diego Legion having their unbeaten run ended by Houston Sabercats. Make sure to find out Will & Corbs' picks for Week 8 as well as the Top 5 plays of the week from MLR and an incredible Round 13 of Gallagher Premiership Rugby!

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From start to finish it's all about the letter S. New USA Rugby Men's XVs Head Coach & General Manager, Scott Lawrence comes on to the show. Corbs & Will Rundown the Six Nations after an almighty Round 1 of action and an eagerly anticipated Round 2 coming up. We get into the Sabercats' den as Will speaks to USA Rugby and Sabercats star, Christian Dyer, on how preseason prep is going, lessons from last year and the goals on and off the field for the upcoming MLR season. Plus, hear Corbs & Will talk about all the big news from around the world, which includes USA at Perth 7s, Belgium's big win against Portugal and Super Rugby preseason.

The boys are on their best behaviour as the referees are on the show. Head of MLR Referees, David Wilkinson, and MLR referee, Cisco Lopez, join Will to discuss what it's like to be the 'man / woman in the middle', developing referees in the US and the challenges that they face both on and off the field. As always, Will & Corbs Rundown some of the top action, highlights and talking points of the last Round in the Premiership as the top 4 are cememnted. Plus the boys go through Week 12 of MLR action as there were some BIG results and some massive upcoming games to predict. NOLA now push into the top 2 in the East. Young NOLA, Reece Botha, joins the show to talk about his journey and the push towards the play offs.

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The biggest collegiate rugby tournament in the world comes to the Rugby Network this weekend and The Rugby Rundown brings you the ultimate preview special for the Collegiate Rugby Championship 7s. Hosts, Will Hooley & Alex Corbsiero are joined by The College Rugby Show's Pat Clifton & 2x CRC Champ Darian Lovelace for all the insight heading into the men's & women's tournament. Will is also joined by some of the key collegiate stars on the field, from Wheelings' Alexis Dallas & Alex Nyamunda to Brown's Tito Edjua & SNU's Telesi Uhatafe. Corbs is also joined by USA 7s legend and CRC Hall of Famer Kevon Williams to talk about his CRC experience as well as the importance of 7s being a development tool for rugby in the US. Get ready for the CRC 7s on TRN by watching this Rugby Rundown special.

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It’s all happening in Major League Rugby as we only have two weeks to go of the regular season. Corbs is away, so in steps RFCLA captain and USA Eagle Jason Damm to get on the mic with Will. Jason goes through the Rundown on MLR Week 16 action whilst also discussing the build of RFCLA this season and being selected in Scott lawrence’s USA Eagles squad for the upcoming summer tests. Also on the show is one of the most experienced MLR coaches in the league, Nate Osborne from Dallas Jackals as the Jackals secure a franchise history moment of making the playoffs. Nate gives some unique insight into the development of the league this season and who he wishes to take on come the playoffs in July!

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Broadcast veteran and ‘The Voice Of MLR’, Ben Holden, sits in for Corbs to do the Rundown this week! Hear how Ben found rugby, the growth of the sport here in the US through his eyes and where he believes MLR can go next. Will & Ben bring you up to date with all the top rugby news including Bingham Cup, Boys High School Champs, Toulouse win in Europe, upcoming Premiership Semi Finals and all USA Eagles news. The guys Rundown Week 13 of MLR action whilst also looking ahead to Week 14 as former Newcastle teammates, Utah Warriors fly half, Joel Hodgson, and San Diego Legion second row, Greg Peterson, join the show to go head-to-head in previewing the upcoming Clash Of The Week!

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This week’s episode of The Rugby Rundown is off the charts! IN an exclusive, we welcome global icon and rugby super star Ilona Maher:

• Ilona Maher in the Hot Seat: The global icon swaps Dancing With The Stars for rugby cleats as she joins the Bristol Bears in the Premiership Women’s Rugby. Hear her journey, why she chose Bristol, and her plans for the Rugby World Cup.
• Plus...Spotlight with Christian Wade: Former NFL running back and current Gloucester Rugby star Christian Wade sits down to discuss his record-setting ambitions, the NFL-to-rugby transition, and memories with the British & Irish Lions.
• Top 5 Moments of the Week: From outrageous offloads to iconic retirements, Corbs and Will break down the best plays and biggest stories in rugby.

Plus, we’ve got updates from the NCR XVs National Championships and CRAA Fall Classics as college rugby heats up! Don’t miss this action-packed episode filled with exclusive insights, incredible stories, and plenty of banter.

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The Rugby Rundown kicks off 2025 with an intense and motivational special!  Former international rugby player Will Hooley and current Major League Rugby professionals from San Diego Legion take on the infamous Navy SEAL & leadership icon, Jocko Willink, in a brutal 4:34 AM military-style workout—set in the darkness of a San Diego Walmart car park.

Will Hooley sits down with Jocko to discuss:

• How discipline equals freedom and why it’s essential in sports and life
• What Jocko thinks about rugby and the growth of Major League Rugby
• How he would fare on the rugby field (Would Jocko dominate?)

Are you ready to take on the Jocko Fuel 434 Challenge?

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A couple of back row work horses as Premiership & MLR mix together! England and Northampton Saints star Lewis Ludlam comes on the show for the Premiership Rundown as Saints book their spot in the semi finals with a thumping 90-0 win over Gloucester. Lewis shares what it’s like being at the Saints, aiming for the title and wishing to personally finish on a high before heading to France next season. Corbs & Will are also joined by Old Glory DC captain and USA Eagle Jama Fa’anana-Schultz as DC come off the back an impressive win over Chicago. Jama helps out the boys with MLR Week 12 predictions…there’s some wild choices!

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CRAA D1A Mens Final has arrived so WIll & Corbs talk all things college rugby. To celebrate the upcoming showdown, captains of both St Marys & Navy, Pono Kayoshi & Ben Haugh, join the show to discuss their journeys to the final and excitment for the event in Houston this Saturday. Will & Corbs also dive into a hot weekend review of MLR action from Week 9. It's the midpoint of the season so the question is, who's hot and who's not? There's predictions for the upcoming Week 10 games and plenty of Rugby Rundown news to get through as the Premiership gets TIGHT with only two more rounds of regular play to go, and USA Eagles have plenty going on both in 15s & 7s!

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The Rugby Rundown is back for a new season, so to kick things off we talk about the new 2025 MLR Season. Schedule is out! MLR CEO, Nic Benson, comes on to discuss the some of the new format, aims for MLR, potential new Championship Final venue and more. The boys crack into ‘Things You’ve Missed’ including USA Eagles action, Gallagher Premiership, Premiership Women’s Rugby & college rugby. Check out some of the new features including ‘Tackling Topics’ (why are South Africa the best team in the world?) and ‘Rundown Top 5’. Go and SUBSCRIBE to TRR’s YouTube channel to catch more content. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to TRN+ for all the rugby action on TRN.

Australian Wallaby legend, former MLR champion now San Diego Legion new recruit Matt Giteau joins The Rugby Rundown! Corbs & Will get the Rundown from Gits on his return to rugby, living with Corbs, life back in California and his aims for this year.

Watch the full Episode 12 on The Rugby Network as the boys are also joined by some of the biggest stars in the USA 7s game, 2x World Sevens Player Of The Year, Perry Baker, and USA Rugby legends Madison Hughes and Alev Kelter. Hear all about the build up to LA 7s and the excitement to be back on home soil. The action doesn't stop there! Get all the big news going on around the rugby world, from USA Rugby, Super Rugby, Six Nations preview, College action and PWR.

Rugby continues to build its path in the USA. Hosts Will Hooley & Alex Corbisiero bring Major League Rugby Chairman & San Diego Legion chairman, Ryan Patterson, into the studio to get to the bottom of what rugby's growth and future looks like moving forward in North America. Hear special insights from the man at the top and get a first hand account of the challenges rugby faces in the competitive American sporting market as well as some of the exciting proposals moving forward. Ryan talks to Corbs about the new Quest For The Shield documentary, a showcase of San Diego Legion's & MLR's growth since the birth of Major League Rugby. Plus the pair dig into the upcoming 2025 MLR season. Also in the show is an update to Ilona Maher and how her nose has taken to front page news. Plus we get you up to date with all things Gallagher Premiership as the prem returns this weekend.

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Former USA Eagle and San Diego Legion legend, Ryan Matyas, joins Will & Corbs as a special guest presenter for this week's Rundown. Hear all about Ryan's transition away from the field and into driving the Imagine Rugby program, aiming to grow rugby here in America. Ryan also helps with the MLR Rundown, as the three guys pick out some of the best performances across the league. 2023 draftee and Chicago Hounds speedster, Noah Brown, joins Will to discuss his rise from college to MLR, his role models at the Hounds and goals for the future!

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Will is back with Corbs to bring more review and preview of MLR action. After Utah Warriors' impressive win at the weekend, the pair are joined by Warriors playmaker, Joel Hodgson, and USA Eagle scrum mystro, Paul Mullen. They Rundown how they're building this season whilst looking forward to the upcoming Clash Of The Week against Seattle Seawolves.

Make sure to watch the full episode only at The Rugby Network. Don't miss any of the Rundown from Week 2 as well as the Predictions for Week 3 as Will & Corbs hope to ruffle a few feathers and no doubt get it horribly wrong! There is also Rundown news tht includes a quick look at the Six Nations results, the upcoming Premiership Cup Final on TRN+ and some of the top college rugby results.

In this unique 'Rugby to NFL' special Corbs and Will are joined by two incredible guests in the form of 3x Super Bowl Champion and former USA 7s Olympian, Nate Ebner, and former MLR star now NFL International Players Pathway kicking coach, Tadhg Leader. Corbs sits down with Ebner to get the insights on the challenge from switching to the NFL from rugby through his own experience. Plus he gives his say on Louis Rees-Zammit and how he feels he'll get on with his ambitions this year. Will chats to Leader on his MLR journey that led him to try outs in the NFL as a kicker that in the end took him around the world kicking in the Spring League, Europe League and CFL. Now he coaches kickers in Europe and leads the NFL IPP coaching for kickers and punters. Also in this Episode 8 Corbs and Will discuss the MLR x USRPA partnership and the BIG news of the All Blacks coming to play in San Diego! To finish things off the two boys talk over the upcoming Six Nations and how each team will get on heading into Round 1.

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As Major League Rugby reaches the midway point, things are heating up—and so is the banter!  This week, 2x MLR Back of the Year Billy Meakes joins Will Hooley & Alex Corbisiero to confront their LA vs. Houston predictions after RFCLA pulled off a statement win against the #1-ranked team.

Also on this jam-packed episode:

•  Meakes talks staying elite in MLR, team culture at RFCLA, and building his American Dream with Boulevard Venice, his coffee business in Venice Beach

•  Full College Rundown – Recapping the Men’s D1A Round of 16 and previewing the CRAA D1 Women’s Final

•  Rugby IQ meets highlight-reel magic in the Top 5 Plays of the Week

•  MLR Rundown & Power Rankings – Who’s rising, who’s falling?

•  Victory Songs – From Lindenwood’s “Lionland” to Free Jacks’ “On Fire” chant, the guys break down the best post-win anthems in rugby

Major League Rugby reaches the halfway point in the season. With Will away, Corbs holds down the fort in a MLR Rundown Special, taking a look at some of the best action from Week 9 as well as delving into the 2025 season so far. Which teams are hot & who are not? What has been the good & what has been the bad? Who is winning the predictions in the Crystal Ball Challenge & how are the teams shaping up in the Power Rankings? This is a quick and easy way to get up to speed with everything happening in Major League Rugby.

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The Content Queen, Ilona Maher, joins the show for a women's rugby special! Ilona chats to Will & Corbs about her journey in 7s, from the HSBC SVNS circuit to the Olympics. The TikTok famous star discusses how her social media presence all started and how she aims to be a role model for women's body image around the world. Plus, Ilona gives her thoughts on Premiership Women's Rugby, giving us The Rundown on Round 8, whilst also expressing her interest in potentially moving overseas to get involved in the PWR action. There's also plenty of Champions Cup and MLR new signings for Will & Corbs to digest so sit back and relax for a special with USA's content-creating sensation!

Following on from Season 2, Episode 1. With wins over Portugal and Tonga, get an extended chat in The Rugby Rundown 'Rambling' between Will & Corbs as they dissect as to why the Eagles are winning and performing during this November Tour. Can they now go and make it 3 from 3 against Spain? Also on this 'bonus' chat, get an exclusive insight as to how the other international sides are succeeding or failing during the Autumn Nations; are England in a crisis?

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In a HUGE weekend for Premiership Women's Rugby & Ilona Maher, we bring you an exclusive preview to the semifinals ahead. Host, Will Hooley, sits down with Bristol Bears head coach Dave Ward to see how the Bears are preparing for their playoff matchup against the defending PWR champions Gloucester-Hartpury on Sunday whilst also getting inside information into the impact Ilona Maher has made at the club and the development she has shown on the field. Will also chats to Alex Corbisiero about a eye opening Week 2 in Major League Rugby whilst also looking ahead to an action packed Week 3. But strap in...in this episode is the DEBATE of all debates...Will & Corbs discuss the Major League Rugby new law trials and ask the question as to what is the future for the scrum in rugby?

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The last week of the regular MLR season is here. The final four team’s in each conference are set and there is much to discuss, including sitting down with NOLA & USA Rugby star Cam Dolan! Will & Corbs are back in studio bringing you all the Rundown news from Glasgow winning URC to USA 7s get ready for the Olympics. The boys take a look at Snapdragon Stadium and the Championship final where a certain Marshmello will be joining! There’s a breakdown of each of the eight teams making it to the playoffs, talking through their strengths as to why they are moving forward to the post season. Can Will come back in the Crystal Ball Challenge and predict better this week against Corbs? You’ll have to find out!

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Two of the best centers in Major League Rugby come together on the field for the Chicago Hounds and now come together on The Rugby Rundown. Will Hooley chats to USA Eagle Bryce Campbell & England international Ollie Devoto. Hear about the Hounds success as they top the Eastern Conference, as well as insight from Devoto about his move from the English Premiership to MLR. The three guys speak about the importance of mixing foreign talent with domestic talent, finding the balance to help MLR and rugby in the US grow. There is also discussion about the fantastic new Chicago Hounds documentary on Roku, United States of Rugby. There is no Alex Corbisiero in the studio this week but the big man dials in from Las Vegas as Will & Corbs bring you previews and predictions for MLR Week 5 action ahead. Don't miss out on the Top 5 moments and hear all about what's coming up on The Rugby Network, including a Premiership Women's Final and Premiership Cup Rugby Final.

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A massive Week 4 in MLR finished with the Sabercats being the only team left unbeaten. Captain, Johan Momsen, comes on the show to discuss the good feeling in Houston, that massive win last week against Seattle and the big upcoming Texas Derby vs Dallas this week. Corb's & Will Rundown the results and finish off by talking about the CRAA college rugby play off bracket announced, as Corbs chats to St Mary's coach Andrew Cook.

Watch the full episode on The Rugby Network to get Corbs' & Will's predictions and previews on the upcoming action. There's also Premiership action covered as Saracens put out a statement win against Harlequins in Round 13.

In a podcast special The Rugby Rundown 'Rambling' is back and host Will Hooley is joined by one of his fellow broadcasting counterparts. The voice of Major League Rugby and a former CBS Sports lead commentator, Ben Holden gives the American perspective to Round 1 of the Six Nations and looks ahead to Round 2. Will & Ben also preview the upcoming Super Bowl predictions for the Eagles vs. Chiefs, and the transition from NFL to rugby. The conversation shifts to Major League Rugby, with insights on team strategies and player highlights for the upcoming 2025 season. The growth of women's rugby is also addressed, emphasizing its importance in the sport's future.

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Happy Holidays! To celebrate the festivities Corbs and Will talked to Major League Rugby's best team of 2023, the New England Free Jacks. Will is joined by full back / winger, Mitch Wilson, to go over the Championship Final highlights, providing a different perspective for fans hearing it through the players' eyes. Corbs sits down with CEO and Co-Founder of the Free Jacks, Alex Magleby, to discuss the history and success of the team, plus looking ahead to the 2024 season.

After a difficult couple of weeks for Major League Rugby, MLR Chairman, Ryan Patterson, comes on to the show to discuss the news of Toronto and New York withdrawing from the 2024 season. In this exclusive interview we also hear about the positive future of MLR and growing rugby in America. In College Corner, NCR Men's Champions are named and UCLA Head Coach, Harry Bennett, joins Will to recap the Bruins' famous win against Oxford. And for The Rundown, USA Eagles Women's Captain and Trailfinders number 8, Kate Zackary, reviews and previews Premiership Women's Rugby action.

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In a bonus segment, hosts Will Hooley & Alex Corbisiero discuss the impressive spectacle rugby league's NRL put on, for the second year in a row, in Las Vegas. From the events leading up to the games, celebrity spectators and record crowds in the stadium, it was something to admire. Can rugby union learn a thing or two, or is rugby union's international game doing similar events with Ireland taking on the All Blacks in November this year? Could rugby union be left behind in the rugby market here in the US by the growing rugby league?

Americas final 4 top collegiate rugby teams face off in the CRAA D1A Men’s semifinals. In this College Rundown special, host and former USA Eagle Will Hooley is joined by college rugby expert analyst Alex Goff from the Goff Rugby Report to bring you the best preview show in town! Will Life University champion the east side or does the Lindenwood fight carry them over the line as underdogs? Will Cal Bears get back to a championship final or does St Mary’s Gaels go back-to-back years as winners in the west? All roads lead to Indy for the final on May 3rd. Hear who Will & Alex pick as their potential finalist and who they think are the key players in each side. Watch CRAA D1A Men’s semifinals on The Rugby Network!

A special episode for two special reasons. The Gallagher Premiership comes to the last two weeks of the regular season and it is all to play for! Bristol Bears Head Coach, Pat Lam, joins Corbs and Will in an exclusive interview to chat about Bristol’s success as they aim to make the play offs, the upcoming clash against Saracens, lessons as a coach and how he’s excited to see the talent coming through the MLR. Corbs & Will, like usual, go through the MLR Rundown and predict the upcoming Week 11 action. A special segment is highlighted in this episode as Will sits down with mental health awareness charity, LooseHeadz co-founder Rob Shotton. The pair chat about the partnership with MLR and the importance of tackling the stigma that surrounds mental health during the MLR Mental Fitness month of May!

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The MLR regular season is over as we now get ready for two weeks of USA Eagles internationals. Will & Corbs talk it all, previewing the upcoming games against Romania and Scotland. USA Eagles Mens XVs Head Coach, Scott Lawrence, joins the show to discuss the upcoming challenges and what he wants out of the next two weeks. Plus an exclusive, as our cameras head Inside The Camp as Vili Helu, Paddy Ryan and captain AJ MacGinty answer some quick fire questions as we see how they are preparing for the big games. Can the Eagles repeat beating Romania again after last year and can Scott Lawrences' men achieve the same shock result that happened six years ago by taking down Scotland in DC?

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Catch all the review of Week 3 in MLR as Corbs & Will look back on how successful their predictions were. The hosts are joined by Miami Sharks flanker, Benja Bonasso, and Anthem RC captain, Jake Turnbull, to get the Rundown on how the new franchises are beginning life in MLR and how they aim to tackle each other in the upcoming Clash Of The Week as Miami and Anthem aim to get a first franchise history win. Plus the hosts also take a look at the Premiership as the Prem is BACK on TRN for Round 13! Final Whistle wraps things up with some BIG college rugby results.

Don't forget to watch the full episode only on The Rugby Network. Corbs & Will make more predictions and preview the upcoming Week 4 games in MLR - fair to say...they disagree with each other!

The debate continues. Hosts Will Hooley & Alex Corbisiero are joined by former Wallaby and San Diego Legion star Jed Holloway. Holloway comes on to talk about his journey to Major League Rugby, the success of San Diego's current unbeaten record and the Australian international delves into his belief on why it is important to have players from overseas to help grow MLR & rugby here in the US. Also on the show, there's some recap on one of the best rugby matches of the year so far as Cal Berkeley beat St Mary's in college action 48-45. There is plenty of Premiership Rundown to get through as Tigers humbled Saints and Halrequins shocked Saracens. MLR Week 6 proved to be one of the most tightly contested yet with Anthem getting so close and Legion continuing to stay unbeaten. There's the full MLR Rundown and a look ahead ot predictions for Week 7.

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The last episode of series 1. Will & Corbs delve into the review of the Championship game where New England Free Jacks made it back-to-back titles defeating Seattle Seawolves in San Diego. Watch and listen to the experts as they breakdown the key areas and moments of the game as the match unfolded. The Rugby Rundown Team Of The Season is announced as Will & Corbs pick their best 15 based on their performances this year. There’s plenty of Rundown news with coaches leaving MLR, USA Club 7s and some big upcoming events. It’s not a goodbye…it’s more of a ‘see you soon’!

The MLR 2024 Season is here! We kick off with a BANG! Corbs & Will preview each team as they head into Week 1, plus also introduce the Crystal Ball Challenge / Week 1 Predictions where the pair give their say on who will come out on top. This show brings you the Clash Of The Week preview, Seattle Seawolves v San Diego Legion, with help from special guest, Seawolves Head Coach, Allen Clarke.

It doesn't stop there! Make sure to watch the full episode on The Rugby Network. Old Glory's Danny Tusitala and Jackal's star Sam Golla join Will to Rundown the upcoming season from their perspective. There's Six Nations Rundown and a quick look at what is also coming up on TRN.

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The first Major League Rugby Rundown is here! Hosts, Will Hooley & Alex Corbisiero bring you the top action from an incredible Week 1, including the craziest finish to a rugby match you'll ever see! Listen to all the hot topics, debate and best moments plus a look ahead to the Week 2 action coming up. Will is also joined by one of MLR's GOATS in Chicago Hound & USA Rugby star Dylan 'The Butcher' Fawsitt as he gets prepared to become the first player in MLR history to make 100 appearances in the league. Listen to Fawsitt's incredible journey and best stories from the beginning of MLR to some being in Chicago today.

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We are up and away! Will's out of town with broadcasting so finally we have a proper American accent on the show with guest presenter, Sabercats and USA Eagles star, Christian Dyer! Corbs joins CD to Rundown the Week 1 MLR action, showing highlights, top plays, best players and where the games were won and lost. New England Free Jacks Head Coach, Scott Mathie, comes on the show to review the Free Jacks opening game and look ahead to the Clash Of The Week coming up against Old Glory DC.

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One of rugby's grandest & oldest international rugby competitions returns. The Six Nations begins this weekend so hosts Will Hooley & former England international star Alex Corbisiero dive into the preview of the upcoming tournament. Will & Corbs are joined by former England star fullback, winner of the Six Nations, & former Rugby United New York player in Major League Rugby, Ben Foden, to discuss the hot talking points on who is going to win this year's Six Nations, who to watch out for & some of his best England memories. Foden also delves into his time in Major League Rugby as one of the pioneers in New York's professional rugby's history giving us some hilarious behind the scenes stories. We'll also have you up to date with all things Gallagher Premiership, Premiership Women's Rugby and even some rugby/NFL news.

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We have lift off! Welcome to The Rugby Rundown, a brand new weekly rugby show on The Rugby Network. Former British & Irish Lion, Alex Corbisiero, is joined by former USA Rugby star, Will Hooley, to kick things off with all the latest rugby news in the USA, including USA Rugby 15s and 7s results, news from MLR, College Corner, the Rundown of Gallagher Premiership and Premiership Women's Rugby action. Plus the boys are joined by former San Diego Legion weapon and Samoa international star, Sama Malolo.

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Happy New Year! We kick off with a cracker as Will & Corbs take a look at some of the big new signings happening around MLR. Will sits down with NCR Men's Director, Brad Dufek, to preview the upcoming All Stars Weekend live on The Rugby Network. Corbs suggests MLR should have their own type of All Stars event. Plus the boys go through the review and preview of Gallagher Premiership and Premiership Women's Rugby action that includes taking a close look at Chiefs star, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso!

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Happy Thanksgiving! There is so much rugby to be happy about after the USA Eagles Men's XV went unbeaten on their November Tour. Will & Corbs bring onto the show the stars of the future, USA Eagles' young Enrich Storti & Dom Besag talk about their success and aims for the future. There is plenty of rugby to rundown as the boys get stuck into some of the big US domestic players transferring across Major League Rugby franchises. Gallagher Premiership action is back on TRN+ as the boys take a look at the big Clash Of The Week coming up between Saints vs Gloucester. After a HUGE engagement in Tackling Topics the boys ask What is a rugby law that you would change? There are some very interesting answers! To cap this Thanksgiving special off the Top 5 looks at the rugby we were thankful for in 2024.

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It's a show SPECIAL! The announcement of RFC LA, the new franchise in MLR coming into the 2024 season. Will and Corbs take a roadtrip to Los Angeles and get the full Rundown on the new team. The boys are joined by RFC LA CEO, Pete Sickle, Player, Jason Damm, and Head Coach, Stephen Brett, who tell fans what to get excited for and the aspirations of growing rugby in Los Angeles. Also on the show is MLR CEO, Nic Benson, who sits down to disuss the joy of having LA back in Major League Rugby. That's not all...there is plenty of other MLR news, including San Diego Legion new signing Matt Giteau who joins from Australia on the show! An action packed Episode 3 you won't want to miss.

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A Premiership Final preview special, Will & Corbs take a look at the two top teams in the Gallagher Premiership as Northampton Saints take on Bath in the Final at Twickenham this Saturday. As it's a special show, the pair are joined by some special guests, the two fullbacks, Northampton's George Furbank and Bath's Matt Gallagher. Hear in these exclusive interviews, about the reaction from the semi final wins, excitment for the upcoming Final and what they believe it is going to take to win English rugby's biggest prize. There is also MLR action to talk about after Week 14 and predictions to be made with the upcoming Week 15. You don't want to miss it!