Claim OwnershipThe Growth of Rugby in America | Chicago Hounds, MLR Culture & the Future of US Rugby
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Welcome to the Rugby 100 Club Podcast with Matt Courtright — where we talk about the growth of rugby across the United States 🇺🇸. In this episode we dive into the latest updates around American rugby, including discussion around Major League Rugby, the Chicago Hounds, rugby culture, and the people helping grow the game across the country. Rugby in America is building momentum — from grassroots clubs to professional teams — and we explore what’s happening behind the scenes, the community around the sport, and why the future of rugby in the U.S. is exciting. Whether you're a longtime rugby supporter or just discovering the sport, this podcast is about the stories, the culture, and the people driving American rugby forward.
🏉 Topics include:
• Major League Rugby updates
• Chicago Hounds discussion
• Rugby culture in the United States
• The growth of American rugby
• Community and fans around the sport
Subscribe for more conversations about rugby in America, Major League Rugby, and the people growing the game.
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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
Anthem got their first win, the locker room was buzzing, and the boys came on Rugby 100 Club to talk through the moment. We cover birthday tries, big hits, team chemistry, and Week 1 MLR predictions you won’t want to miss.Follow Rugby 100 Club for more rugby talk, player interviews, and Major League Rugby content. Subscribe, share, and be part of the community. #Rugby100Club #MLR #RugbyFans #AnthemRugby #RugbyPodcast
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
What happens when a diehard San Diego Legion founder-level fan speaks honestly about the future of rugby in California?In this episode of Rugby 100 Club, Matt Courtright sits down with Robin Watkins to talk about San Diego Legion, the California team shift, fan frustration, rugby culture, away-day travel, Six Nations mornings at the pub, and why the rugby community keeps people coming back.This is a real fan conversation about loyalty, identity, matchday experience, and what makes rugby different from every other sport.Subscribe for more rugby stories, Major League Rugby talk, fan culture, and unforgettable rugby journeys.#Rugby #MLR #SanDiegoLegion #CaliforniaRugby #RugbyPodcast #Rugby100Club #MajorLeagueRugby
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
Connor Mooneyham joins Matt Courtright on Rugby 100 Club to talk about his move from Seattle to North Carolina, preparing for a new MLR season, family life, fishing, and why rugby in America is ready to grow in a bigger way. This episode dives into the personal side of pro rugby, the future of the league, and the culture that makes the sport worth following. If you love rugby stories, Major League Rugby, and behind-the-scenes conversations with the people building the game, subscribe and follow Rugby 100 Club for more episodes. #Rugby #MLR #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyPodcast #Rugby100Club #ConnorMooneyham #USARugby
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 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 talk about Seth's road to the Championship final, what Rugby means to him + much more.⭐️Rugby for the people, by the people 💯 #Rugbytravel #Rugby100Club #Experiencerugby #rugbywins #majorleaguerugby #texassports #grassrootsrugby #HoustonSaberCats #texasrugby #sethsmith #togetherwehunt #togetherwetravel #togetherwecheer #travelingarmy #socialtime #friendships #keeprugbysocial
🎙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 for a conversation with Cammy Orr about playing at the highest levels in Rugby ⭐️Rugby for the people, by the people 💯 @Rugby100Club @cammyorrrr #SeattleSeawolvesRugby #RugbyTravel #ExperienceRugby #RugbyWins #MajorLeagueRugby #austrailanrugby #rugbytravel
🎙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
🎙Join Jamie McFarland & Matt for a conversation about Bend Rugby & Cascade Classic Tournament 🗓 August 23rd, Pine Nursery Park, Bend OR. https://www.bendrugby.org/ ⭐️Rugby for the people, by the people 💯 @Rugby100Club @_jamie_mcf #BendRugby #MensBendRugby #OregonRugby #PNWRUGBY #RugbyTravel #TouchRugby #ExperienceRugby #RugbyWins #collegerugby #Sportsmanship #TogetherWeHunt #TogetherWeTravel #TogetherWeCheer #TravelingArmy #KeepRugbySocial #youthrugby #grassrootsrugby
🎙Join Matt "Wags" Wagner & Matt for a conversation about layers of Chicago Rugby🍀 ⭐️Rugby for the people, by the people 💯 @Rugby100Club @iammattwags #ChicagoRugby #ChicagoLionsRugby #ChicagoBlazeRugby #ChicagoGriffinsRugby #ElegantViolence #RugbyTravel #TouchRugby #ExperienceRugby #RugbyWins #Sportsmanship #TogetherWeTravel #TogetherWeCheer #TravelingArmy #KeepRugbySocial #YouthRugby #GrassrootsRugby #GentlemenHolligans
🎙Join Jacob Gonzales & Matt for a chat about Refereeing Rugby 🟨🟥 ⭐️Rugby for the people, by the people 💯 @Rugby100Club @squirrel_nutsworth #AztecRugby #uptheAztecs #MLRref #RugbyRefereeing #Refereeing #ElegantViolence #RugbyTravel #ExperienceRugby #RugbyWins #Sportsmanship #TogetherWeTravel #TogetherWeCheer #TravelingArmy #KeepRugbySocial #YouthRugby #GrassrootsRugby #GentlemenHolligans
Join Robin Kaluzniak & Matt for a chat about Reffing at the highest levels. 🟨🟥 ⭐️Rugby for the people, by the people 💯 @Rugby100Club #RobinKaluzniak #WorldRugby #MLRref #RugbyRefereeing #Reffing #ElegantViolence #RugbyTravel #ExperienceRugby #RugbyWins #Sportsmanship #TogetherWeTravel #TogetherWeCheer #TravelingArmy #KeepRugbySocial #YouthRugby #GrassrootsRugby #GentlemenHolligans
Join Joe Taufete'e & Matt about breaking world records & playing RUGBY at the highest levels. 🇼🇸 🇺🇸 ⭐️Rugby for the people, by the people 💯 @Rugby100Club @JoeTaufetee_ @USARugby @NOLAGOLDRUGBY @seattleseawolvesrugby @HoustonSaberCats @USMLR @Lin #SeattleSeawolvesRugby #RugbyTravel #ExperienceRugby #RugbyWins #MajorLeagueRugby #rugbytravel #SeattleSeawolvesRugby #RugbyTravel #ExperienceRugby #RugbyWins #MajorLeagueRugby #rugbytravel
In this special episode, we sit down with rugby veteran Devin Short as he opens up about his retirement from his career. Devin reflects on his most pivotal moments, the highs and lows of his journey, and the invaluable life lessons he's gained along the way. Whether you're a rugby fan or just in search of inspiration, you won’t want to miss this episode. ⭐️Rugby for the people, by the people 💯 #Rugbytravel #Rugby100Club #Experiencerugby #USARUGBY #rugbywins #majorleaguerugby #vegasrugby #grassrootsrugby #sandiegolegion #NOLAGOLDRUGBY #DevinShort #togetherwehunt #togetherwetravel #togetherwecheer #travelingarmy #socialtime #friendships #keeprugbysocial
Join Brad "TUX" Tucker as Matt asks Qs about his daily routine, struggles and much more. ⭐️Rugby for the people, by the people 💯 @Rugby100Club @Brad Tucker @ChicagoHounds @NewYorkIronworkers #SeattleSeawolvesRugby #RUNY #USMLR #RugbyTravel #ExperienceRugby #RugbyWins #MajorLeagueRugby #rugbytravel
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