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Welcome to The Rugby Rundown! Join hosts, former British-Irish and England legend, Alex Corbisiero, alongside former MLR and USA Rugby star, Will Hooley, for the ultimate weekly rugby show. Dive into expert analysis, exciting news, and exclusive insights from the world of rugby. We cover everything from the Gallagher Premiership, Premiership Women's Rugby, collegiate action, to the 2024 Major League Rugby season. Engage with top guests, enjoy thrilling rugby chats, and witness the best plays and strategies from around the globe.
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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! Full Episode 22 on The Rugby Network
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! Watch the full episode only on The Rugby Network - It's CRC 7s time on TRN so Pat Clifton, Tournament Director, joins Will to discuss the upcoming event. Finally, Corbs & Will take a brief look at Premiership action!
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.
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. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uDrf8LVTjdGb0J9GqfuIzqml1NGsDz0iuEeia8Ww084/edit#gid=0
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.
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!
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.
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. Catch the full Episode only on The Rugby Network where you'll see highlights, graphics and the boys jump into predictions for Week 2 of MLR whilst also going through the Rundown of USA 7s in LA, College and PWR action.
MLR 2024 Kick Off!

MLR 2024 Kick Off!

2024-02-2829:32

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. Watch full Episode HERE
Matt Giteau

Matt Giteau

2024-02-2120:18

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.
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.
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.
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. Watch full episode on The Rugby Network. Follow on socials @rugbyrundowntrn
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. Follow @RugbyRundownTRN Watch on @TheRugbyNetwork More content on YouTube
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!
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. Follow, share, like, subscribe and rate! @RugbyRundownTRN
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! Like, share, subscribe and rate us! On socials @RugbyRundownTRN
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.
Hello, Los Angeles!

Hello, Los Angeles!

2023-12-2138:14

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. Follow us on Instagram and X - @RugbyRundownTRN TikTok - @trugbyrundown
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