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MLR Kickoff

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Frequency: 1 episode/11d. Total Eps: 135

Welcome to Major League Rugby Kickoff . The official podcast of Major League Rugby hosted by Dan Power and Pete Steinberg. Bringing breaking news, exclusive guests, and high level analysis every week.

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EP 134: 2022 All MLR Awards

Episode 134

samedi 16 juillet 2022 • Duration 01:21:45

Pete sits down while Dan is off getting deals done with all five of 2022's All-MLR individual Awardees. Beaudein Waaka discusses his banner year and how things changed for himself and the Free Jacks. Brendon O'Connor discusses his year and the title run with Rugby New York. Billy Meakes talks shop on the transition between 7s and 15s and how he's refined his game. Scott Mathie chats coaching and changing the Free Jacks to get to MLR's first 13 win team. Tavite Lopeti discusses his Rookie season and Seattle's run to the MLR final

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EP 133: The Eliminator

Episode 133

dimanche 19 juin 2022 • Duration 47:38

Dan and Pete review the landscape of MLR following the Eliminator round. They discuss the mental aspects around preparing for a game on short notice as a player when you believe your season is done.

They then look ahead to the Conference Championships examining the strengths and weaknesses of the top seed Houston and New England and also the challengers Seattle and New York.

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EP124: From Wrestling to Flanking with Cory Daniel of Old Glory DC

Episode 124

vendredi 15 avril 2022 • Duration 56:32

Description- Dan and Pete sit down with Cory Daniel of Old Glory DC who took the long route to find Rugby. After Wrestling at a high level at UNC, he wanted to find the next thing. His coach knew Dan Payne and he attended a camp to identify crossovers in 2019 which led to a contract offer from Andrew Douglas of Old Glory ahead of the 2020 MLR Season. Cory discusses that journey and his development over the past three seasons.

Rugby 101- Pete discusses crossover development and their role to play in bringing more high quality athletes into the American rugby space.

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MLR Kickoff EP34: San Diego Clinches the Playoffs, Seawolves Clip the Raptors

jeudi 23 mai 2019 • Duration 44:46

Dan and Pete sit down to discuss week 17 of Major League Rugby, Pete was away in Switzerland but stole time away from his vacation to watch and analyze this week's performances. The San Diego Legion Clinch the Playoffs, the Seattle Seawolves all but make themselves a playoff favorite as they clipped the Raptors wings. New York shot back into Playoff contention, and the SaberCats beat New Orleans.

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MLR Kickoff EP 33: A Playoff Picture, Scott Green discusses Refereeing, Ft POW Mat Turner

jeudi 16 mai 2019 • Duration 01:04:26

Dan and Pete set down to discuss week 16, or rather Scott Green comes on the show to discuss refereeing in Major League Rugby and week 16's games. Pete forgot and joined the show while he was walking his dog around the park. Mat Turner stops by the show to discuss season two with the Seawolves.

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MLR Kickoff EP 32: Some Mountain High Records, Some Rain, Ft POW Robbie Petzer

jeudi 9 mai 2019 • Duration 48:41

Dan and Pete get back together following Pete's sojourn of travel to discuss week 15 of Major League Rugby. The Playoff picture becomes murkier at the 3rd and 4th slots giving a chance to create some exciting Rugby. The Glendale Raptors and Robbie Petzer set scoring margin and individual records against the Utah Warriors. NY completes a shutout in the rain against the SaberCats. NOLA Gold re-establish themselves as the number one team in the league. San Diego falters in Toronto. Robbie Petzer stops by to chat with Pete about his journey into the Mountain wilds of Colorado with the Raptors.

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MLR Kickoff EP 31: Utah Finds Bonus Points, and an Oxford Man; Ft POW Dan Moor

jeudi 2 mai 2019 • Duration 52:19

With Pete out this week, Dan drags in James Paterson to examine Week 14 of the Major League Rugby Season. Utah found life with a tremendous win over last place Austin. Glendale showed they're still in the hunt for the top four. Toronto started a streak. And San Diego finally takes first. Dan Moor, Captain of Toronto Arrows, stops by for a chat and shares stories of Oxford Rugby.

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MLR Kickoff EP 30: The SeaWall Returns, San Diego jumps to 2nd, Ft POW Jasa Veremalua

jeudi 25 avril 2019 • Duration 55:14

With Week 13 in the books Dan and Pete sit down to examine the exciting close matches that populated the weekend. The Seawolves fell in behind their SeaWall to defend Starfire and win a barn burner against New Orleans. NY survived the dynamic runners or Utah at MCU Park. It was a home team sweep with Toronto getting a Bonus Point win against Houston and San Diego shellacking the Raptors. Player of the Week and Olympian Gold Medalist Jasa Veremalua stops by for a chat with Dan Power.

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MLR Kickoff EP 29: San Diego surges into the Playoff Picture, Weather Delays, Ft POW Brock Staller

jeudi 18 avril 2019 • Duration 58:29

Dan and Pete break down week 12's fixtures, noting the difference in San Diego from the first part of the season. Some troubles in Houston, but Seattle solidifies their position. New Orleans remains on top. Brock Staller stops by to chat with Pete about his season leading Major League Rugby in points scored. In the second half Dan and Pete execute a deep dive into each side's future results to predict the final four before previewing Week 13's fixtures.

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MLR Kickoff EP 28: Season 3 Format Launch, San Diego Bludgeons Austin, POW John Ryberg

jeudi 11 avril 2019 • Duration 01:10:30

Major League Rugby Season 3 is around the corner, Nishant Nereyeth stopped in from the League office to provide the major details and face the inquisition of Dan and Pete. Week 11 brought some exciting Rugby, records were set again for the third straight week in a row with the Glendale Raptors completing the largest comeback in MLR History. Johnny Ryberg who lifted the Raptors in that Comeback stopped by for a chat. New Orleans won away and Seattle won away, San Diego demolished their opponent in place Austin Elite.

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