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The Rugby Rundown
Hosted by The Rugby Network · EN
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 North America & around the world of rugby. We cover everything from international rugby, the Gallagher Premiership, Premiership Women's Rugby, collegiate action, to Major League Rugby and all things USA Rugby. Engage with top guests, enjoy thrilling rugby chats, and witness the best plays and strategies from around the globe.
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Is Rugby In America Saved? USA Qualify for 2027 Rugby World Cup ft. Scott Lawrence
Sep 1700:27:05Tap to summarizeThe USA Men’s Eagles have pulled off a historic victory, defeating Samoa 29-13 to secure qualification for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. After the heartbreak of missing out in 2023, this win could be the most important moment in American rugby history.Hosts Will Hooley (former USA Eagle) and Alex Corbisiero break down what this result means for the future of rugby in the US. They’re joined by USA Eagles head coach Scott Lawrence, the mastermind behind the qualification campaign, to discuss the team’s highs and lows, the Pacific Nations Cup, and what comes next.With World Rugby pledging $250M+ investment into the US ahead of the 2031 & 2033 home World Cups, and Major League Rugby facing some recent challenges, the big question remains: Can this momentum truly galvanize and save rugby in America?Watch and listen as Will & Corbs dive into the future of American rugby, the Eagles’ journey, and what this result means for fans, players, and the sport as a whole.
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New England 'Three' Jacks & MLR Team Of The Season
Jul 200:29:29Tap to summarizeIt's the season finale! The 2025 Major League Rugby season comes to an end and the New England Free Jacks are once again crowned MLR champions. After coming back from Rhode Island, Will Hooley & Alex Corbisiero sit down and reflect on an incredible weekend. From the MLR Fan Festival doing live shows to the Championship game itself. Hear about the key areas of the game and how the Free Jacks got the 'three-peat'! Plus, it is the time of year to bring you The Rugby Rundown's MLR Team Of The Season and Best Forward & Back Of The Season, brought to you by Jocko Fuel. Who makes the list? Find out! Watch the FULL episode on The Rugby Network!
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MLR Conference Finals | The Final Four ft. The Head Coaches
Jun 1900:38:40Tap to summarizeThe ultimate preview show for Major League Rugby Conference Finals. MLR is down to the final four teams, as Utah Warriors take on Houston Sabercats in the West & reigning champions New England England face Chicago Hounds. Hosts, Will Hooley & Alex Corbisiero talk to the men in charge! Will is joined by Free Jacks head coach Ryan Martin & Chicago head coach Chris Latham. Corbs chats to Utah head coach Greg Cooper & Houston head coach Pote Human. Get the insight as to what tactics will be adopted by each team, what matchups are there to get excited about and how the feelings are in camp heading into the Conference Finals. Watch FULL episode on The Rugby Network.
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Prem Final & MLR Playoffs Preview Special ft. Cameron Orr
Jun 1100:32:14Tap to summarizeIt's Playoff time! It's crunch time in the US and across the pond in the UK. In this week's special preview show Will & Corbs dive into the Gallagher Premiership Final between Bath & Leicester Tigers to see who will come out on top. Will Tigers cause an upset against the table toppers Bath? Who will come out on top between Finn Russell vs Handre Pollard? It all goes down on Saturday LIVE on TRN. Then over to Major League Rugby as the season enters the playoffs with the best four teams in both the West & the East going up against each other. Corbs chats to MLR Finalist with Seattle Seawolves and one of the best prop's in the league, Cameron Orr, to discuss Seattle making it to the Conference semifinals as they aim to become the most decorated team in MLR. Catch the full MLR Rundown as Will & Corbs go through each of the playoff games predicting who will come out on top. Watch on The Rugby Network.
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AJ MacGinty on Bristol’s Playoff Push & MLR’s Wild West Finish
Jun 400:32:28Tap to summarizeIt’s crunch time. The Gallagher Premiership is down to the final four, and Major League Rugby enters the last week of the regular season! 🔥On this week’s Rugby Rundown, hosts Will Hooley & Alex Corbisiero are joined by USA Eagles fly half & Bristol Bears star AJ MacGinty to break it all down: • 🇬🇧 Gallagher Premiership Semifinals:🐻 AJ gives an inside look at Bristol’s game plan against Bath🎯 How he plans to take on Finn Russell🧠 Tactical insight from the Bears’ camp • 🇺🇸 Major League Rugby Final Week:🦈 Miami clinches a historic first playoff appearance🤯 Who will survive the battle in the West?🧩 Rookie standouts from across the league🛡️ AJ picks his MLR Shield winner ahead of the 2025 Final in Rhode Island • 🌍 Club Rugby World Cup 2028:Could an MLR team break into the biggest global club competition? Will & Corbs weigh in.📺 Watch the full episode for all the expert insight, playoff predictions, and big match breakdowns — only on The Rugby Network.
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Going For Glory & Playoffs Race
May 2900:25:35Tap to summarizeThe rugby season is heating up with Major League Rugby and the Gallagher Premiership charging toward the playoffs. On this week’s episode of The Rugby Rundown, hosts Will Hooley and Alex Corbisiero break down:🔢 Who's rising in the TRR Power Rankings🏆 Which teams are best positioned to lock in those playoff spots❗ And why fans (especially from Old Glory DC) aren’t happy with some of the hosts’ takes...To settle the debate and bring some heat, Old Glory DC prop Jack Iscaro joins the show for an exclusive interview:🎤 How DC pulled off a huge win against the reigning champs👀 What’s being said in the locker room about the TRR snubs💪 Jack’s take on DC's momentum, team culture, and the battle for the EastAlso in this episode:🎥 Top 5 Plays from MLR Week 15, including jaw-dropping tries, massive hits, and a finish you have to see to believe.📺 Watch the full episode for FREE on The Rugby Network!
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Why Dupont Is Joining LA? + All American Showdown
May 2100:31:30Tap to summarizeTwo exclusives in one! With the big news of Antoine Dupont joining RFCLA's ownership group, we have RFCLA's CEO Pete Sickle on the show to talk it all. Why is Dupont joining? What is his role? What is the future like with Dupont now involved? Will this grow rugby in LA & the US? Plus, this week is a MAJOR college event with the inaugural All American all stars showdown between the best in west against the best in the east. Will is joined by head coaches for each side, Andrew Cook & Blake Bradford to discuss the importance of the match, the pathway of college players to becoming USA Eagles and what matchups to watch out for! TRR also brings you up to speed with all the other major news, from USA Women's contracts to the USA Men's 7s getting a new coach!Watch FULL episode for FREE on The Rugby Network
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International Rugby In NYC? Free Jacks On Fire & Tight Tables!
May 14, 202500:27:28Tap to summarizeFrom MLR to Premiership, Club Championship to international rugby...it's all on this week's Rugby Rundown. International rugby is on it's way to the US this year with the announcement of the Pacific Nations Cups playoffs in Colorado & Utah. Rumor is in the air that more international rugby is coming to America, with the Nations Cup Final set to be in New York in 2030. Hosts, Will & Corbs discuss whether more international rugby comes to the US including a Six Nations or Rugby Championship game. Will this be a good thing for the sport? Plus on the show, in Major League Rugby Rundown the conference tables are as tight as they've ever been but the reigning champions New England Free Jacks reign supreme. Free Jacks stalwart, Andrew Quattrin joins to discuss the Free Jacks bid to make it a 3-peat, the environment in Quincy, the best fans in the league and how potatoes are keeping morale high in the front row. Watch on The Rugby Network!
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Mental May ft. A Lions Story
May 7, 202500:26:57Tap to summarizeMay has kicked off with a bang and The Rugby Rundown brings you all up to date! Will & Corbs dive into the big talking points. USA Women set a record, the men delivered at LA 7s & Cal Bears claimed a National Championship. Across the pond Northampton Saints proved everyone wrong and produced one of the performances of the year to beat Leinster in Dublin to make the European Final. MLR storm weeks threw up some unlikely results and Week 13 is set to be no different as the top teams in the west & east lock horns against each other. In this episode special we also bring you an exclusive insight into the infamous British & Irish Lions. With the 2025 Touring squad to Australia set to be announced, Will sits down with British & Irish Lion #801 Alex Corbisiero to hear about what it’s like to be a Lion, how selection happens, why it is so special and how he thinks this year’s Lions will get on. Stories you’ve never heard before!Watch on The Rugby Network!
Transcribe →MLR in Rhode Island, College Championship & Exeter Embarrassment
Apr 30, 202500:27:48Tap to summarizeAn action packed Rugby Rundown, Corbs & Will delve into everything from USA Women to MLR Championship venue in Rhodes Island, plus reaction to the Premiership run in with Exeter Chiefs being humiliated. But jump into this episode for an exclusive College Rundown as the best collegiate teams in America clash for the CRAA D1A Men's Final, Life University vs Cal. On this Final preview special Will is joined by college rugby expert Alex Goff and also captain for Life, Bradley Crane. The trio look into the final, discussing some of the big match ups and where the game might be won or lost. There is also plenty of MLR Rundown to get through with the Power Rankings causing a stir & will Anthem finally get a win in Major League Rugby - is the project between USA, MLR & World Rugby working?Watch on The Rugby Network!
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