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Summer International Round 3 delivered another exciting weekend of world rugby.Hosts Matt Courtright and Jamie McFarland recap the biggest international matches, discuss the USA Eagles' strong Nations Cup campaign, review the Junior World Championship, analyze the latest standings, and preview the upcoming New Zealand vs. South Africa "Greatest Rugby Rivalry" tour.Whether you're following the USA Eagles, the world's top-ranked teams, or discovering international rugby for the first time, this episode covers the stories, results, and conversations shaping the global game.Keep your heads high and your tackles low.

What if the greatest rugby stories aren't played under stadium lights?In this episode of Rugby 100 Club, host Matt Courtright sits down with former USA Eagle and San Diego Legion player Dylan Audsley, the creator of Culture RFC, to explore why he walked away from professional rugby to tell the stories that keep the sport alive.Dylan shares his incredible journey—from representing the United States and earning All-American honors to overcoming career-ending injuries, traveling across North and South America, and launching a project dedicated to celebrating rugby's people and culture.In this co...

In this Rugby 100 Club International Update, host Jamie McFarland breaks down all the major storylines from around the world, including the Rugby Nations Championship, Rugby Nations Cup, USA Eagles, USA Women's tour, and the World Rugby U20 Championship.This week's episode includes:🏉 Can Ireland finally end New Zealand's incredible Eden Park streak?🇺🇸 USA Eagles continue their strong Rugby Nations Cup campaign🏆 France vs. South Africa in the World Rugby U20 Championship Final🌎 Updated Rugby Nations Championship standings🔥 Predictions for every major international match this weekend📺 Where to watch every...

International rugby is back, and there's never been a better time to follow the global game.In this special Rugby 100 Club International Update, Jamie McFarland breaks down everything you need to know from an action-packed opening weekend of international rugby.This episode covers:🏉 USA Eagles' thrilling one-point victory over Portugal🌍 The new Rugby Nations Championship and Rugby Nations Cup🇳🇿 New Zealand vs. France thriller🇿🇦 South Africa's dominant performance🇺🇸 USA Women's tour of South Africa🔥 The biggest matches coming up this weekend📺 Where to watch every internati...

What started as a podcast became something much bigger.In this special Rugby 100 Club tribute, friends, players, coaches, broadcasters, supporters, and family come together to share heartfelt messages for host Matt Courtright and celebrate the passion, friendships, and community that rugby creates.Featuring messages from:🏉 Tim Metcher 🏉 Conner Mooneyham 🏉 Rob Hammerschmidt 🏉 Stacy Paetz 🏉 Matt McCarthy 🏉 Kirsten & Jordan Gackowski 🏉 Marcus Holt 🏉 Sam Windsor 🏉 Seth Smith 🏉 Adrian Balfour 🏉 Devin Short 🏉 Matthew Trouville 🏉 Will Hooley 🏉 Kevin Flynn 🏉 Levon Dunn 🏉 Sam Matenga 🏉 Nic Greer 🏉 Jennifer CourtrightThis video isn't just about one person—it's about what makes rugby different. It's about the relationships...

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:<...

What does it take to referee at the highest level of professional rugby?In this episode of Rugby 100 Club, host Matt Courtright sits down with Wilko, Major League Rugby's Director of Match Officials, to discuss his incredible journey from Northern Ireland to the United States and the innovations shaping the future of the sport.Wilko shares:How an unexpected injury led him into refereeingHis path from the Irish Rugby Football Union to Major League RugbyWhy he chose Utah over Dallas when moving to the U.S.The mental and physical demands of professional officiatingHow...

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 g...

What is life really like as a professional rugby player?This week on Rugby 100 Club, host Matt Courtright sits down with Seattle Seawolves players Callum Botchar and Dewald Kotze for an honest conversation about rugby, travel, friendships, and life inside Major League Rugby.In this episode:🏉 Preparing for the MLR playoffs 🌎 Rugby journeys through Canada, South Africa, and New Zealand ✈️ International rugby experiences and travel stories 🎙️ Life inside the Seattle Seawolves locker room 🤝 Team culture, leadership, and camaraderie 🎮 What players do away from rugby 🔥 Why rugby creates friendships unlike any other sportFrom Tokyo karaoke bar...

"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

What does it take to become the voice of rugby in America? 🎙🏉Ben Holden joins Rugby 100 Club to talk broadcasting, Major League Rugby, World Rugby, and the future of the game.Full interview available now.#Rugby #MLR #SportsBroadcasting #RugbyPodcast #BenHolden #Rugby100Club

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

The Chicago Hounds continue to dominate MLR—and the rest of the league is trying to catch up.In this Rugby 100 Club episode, Matt Courtright and Paul Burdick break down: 🏉 Chicago’s insane form 🏉 Seattle shocking New England 🏉 Why the Free Jacks are struggling 🏉 Playoff predictions and league standings 🏉 Anthem, Legion, Old Glory & the second-half raceIs Chicago truly unstoppable this season? Can New England recover? Who’s making the playoffs?Drop your predictions below 👇#MLR #ChicagoHounds #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyPodcast #RugbyUnion #SeattleSeawolves

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....

The Chicago Hounds are dominating Major League Rugby right now—but that’s only part of the story.In this episode of Rugby 100 Club, we break down:Chicago’s rise and what makes them so dangerousThe gap between teams in MLR right nowWhy fan engagement could make or break the leagueReal talk on what MLR needs to improveMidseason predictions and playoff outlookThis is more than just analysis—it’s an honest conversation about where the league is, and where it needs to go.Do you agree with the take? Drop your thoughts below 👇</p...

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...

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 #Sa...

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...

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...