CHARLOTTE, NC – After months of little activity, Major League Rugby roared back this week with major announcements — and more on the way.
MLR Weekly regulars John Fitzpatrick (Rugby Morning), Bryan Ray (Americas Rugby News), and Matt McCarthy (Host) break it all down/offer opinions re:
- Co-Presidents Graeme Bradbury & Alex Magleby
- New League Format
- Sunday Night Rugby Schedule
Augustin “Cuca” Cavalieri, Head Coach of Anthem Rugby Carolina, who led the 0–16 Dallas Jackals to a playoff win over Houston. Cuca talks candidly about rebuilding a 0–32 franchise, the realities of coaching in a 6-team MLR, and his international rugby journey.
- College Rugby Corner with Pat Clifton (College Rugby Show) — plus controversy at Wheeling University
- A sunny recap (with lots of cameos) of the New York 7s Tournament on Randall’s Island
- Reaction to the latest USA Rugby coaching change
CHARLOTTE, NC – After being as quiet as a worm – yes, a worm – for months, Major League Rugby made series of social media splashes this week, with more to come. MLR Weekly regulars John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning, Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News and host Matt McCarthy offer differing opinions re:
-Co-Presidents Graeme Bradbury & Alex Magleby
-The League Format
-Sunday Night Rugby Schedule
Sandwiched between the above, featured guest Anthem Rugby Carolina Head Coach Augusin “Cuca” Cavalieri – the man who took a 0-16 Dallas Jackals to a playoff win over Houston – talks plainly about the challenges and expectations in the 6-team MLR, his playing days, and international coaching experience.
ALSO INCLUDED:
–The College Rugby Corner with Pat Clifton of the College Rugby Show. – and HUGE CONTROVERSY re Wheeling University!
-A look at another sensational NY 7s tournament on a sun-splashed Randall’s Island. There are PLENTY of great cameos.
-USA Rugby Coaching change!
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