THE RUGBY ODDS — Season 6, Episode 13
CRITIC’S REVIEW: “It’s entertaining rugby talk with strong opinions, comedy, and predictions – perfect for fans who enjoy banter alongside match breakdowns.”
Join our star-studded panel as they break down the latest in all things rugby with brutal honesty, wild opinions, highlights and non-stop banter:
John Bradshaw Layfield: #WWE legend & passionate rugby advocate
George Hook: Fearless Irish pundit with zero filter
Mike Friday: 3X Olympic 7s coach and tactical mastermind
King Gift Egbelu: Inventor of Words and rugby evangelist
Matt McCarthy: harried host heroically holding it together
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0:00 – Intro & roasts begin
2:00 – Slamming Bulls/Stormers as “shameful” (conceded 110 pts, looked off)
3:54 – “What Caught Your Eye” segment
5:00 – Champions Cup highlights: Saracens upset Toulouse , Bristol (Noah Heward hat-trick) , Bath dominate , Leicester physical win
7:16 – Player of the Week: Rotimi Segun (Saracens)
10:00 – Ronan O’Gara “sick”
10:19 – Grown Ass Man: Alfie Barbeary (Bath) or Lucas Friday?!
13:15 – Mia Hennelly digs deep on cap-color choices of Tadhg Beirne and Josh van der Flier
15:00 – Headlines with [George] Hook: World Rugby’s USA promo plan for 2031 RWC
22:35 – Champions Cup, Japan Rugby League One
26:53 – Picks of the Week
25:00 – Wrap-up & plugs
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DON’T MISS… MLR Weekly…
NEW YORK, NY – Major League Rugby is set for a significant broadcast and production upgrade in 2026, thanks to newly appointed Executive Producer Rob Wallace. In this episode of MLR Weekly, Wallace shares his vision:
- Enhanced production quality with better camera angles and dynamic coverage
- Expanded pre & post-game programming on #ESPN channels
- Deeper storytelling to engage both core fans and new audiences
These improvements are enabled by the league’s strategic focus on a streamlined 6-team season, allowing greater investment in quality and fan experience.
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00:00 – Intro & Show Overview
07:11 – Exclusive Interview: Rob Wallace (MLR Executive Producer)
28:00 – Wrap-Up & Promotions
What are your thoughts on MLR’s direction heading into 2026?
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