The Rugby Rundown – Details, episodes & analysis

The last episode of series 1. Will & Corbs delve into the review of the Championship game where New England Free Jacks made it back-to-back titles defeating Seattle Seawolves in San Diego. Watch and listen to the experts as they breakdown the key areas and moments of the game as the match unfolded. The Rugby Rundown Team Of The Season is announced as Will & Corbs pick their best 15 based on their performances this year. There’s plenty of Rundown news with coaches leaving MLR, USA Club 7s and some big upcoming events. It’s not a goodbye…it’s more of a ‘see you soon’!

It’s here! The MLR Championship game has arrived as this Sunday sees Seattle Seawolves taking on New England Free Jacks for a shot at the MLR Shield. Will & Corbs bring you an exclusive preview special from Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, where the Championship game will be taking place. The pair talk about the battle up front as Joe Taufete’e and Andrew Quattrin join the show to go head-to-head. Will breaks down what makes the Free Jacks so dangerous as they go for back-to-back titles, whilst Corbs delves into why the Seawolves have a strong chance to make it a third title! MLR is the focus, but the Rundown this week wouldn’t be complete without taking a look at the INCREDIBLE achievement from USA Women’s 7s team that won Olympic Bronze in Paris, a history first!

The boys are on their best behaviour as the referees are on the show. Head of MLR Referees, David Wilkinson, and MLR referee, Cisco Lopez, join Will to discuss what it's like to be the 'man / woman in the middle', developing referees in the US and the challenges that they face both on and off the field. As always, Will & Corbs Rundown some of the top action, highlights and talking points of the last Round in the Premiership as the top 4 are cememnted. Plus the boys go through Week 12 of MLR action as there were some BIG results and some massive upcoming games to predict. NOLA now push into the top 2 in the East. Young NOLA, Reece Botha, joins the show to talk about his journey and the push towards the play offs.

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A couple of back row work horses as Premiership & MLR mix together! England and Northampton Saints star Lewis Ludlam comes on the show for the Premiership Rundown as Saints book their spot in the semi finals with a thumping 90-0 win over Gloucester. Lewis shares what it’s like being at the Saints, aiming for the title and wishing to personally finish on a high before heading to France next season. Corbs & Will are also joined by Old Glory DC captain and USA Eagle Jama Fa’anana-Schultz as DC come off the back an impressive win over Chicago. Jama helps out the boys with MLR Week 12 predictions…there’s some wild choices!

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A special episode for two special reasons. The Gallagher Premiership comes to the last two weeks of the regular season and it is all to play for! Bristol Bears Head Coach, Pat Lam, joins Corbs and Will in an exclusive interview to chat about Bristol’s success as they aim to make the play offs, the upcoming clash against Saracens, lessons as a coach and how he’s excited to see the talent coming through the MLR. Corbs & Will, like usual, go through the MLR Rundown and predict the upcoming Week 11 action. A special segment is highlighted in this episode as Will sits down with mental health awareness charity, LooseHeadz co-founder Rob Shotton. The pair chat about the partnership with MLR and the importance of tackling the stigma that surrounds mental health during the MLR Mental Fitness month of May!

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CRAA D1A Mens Final has arrived so WIll & Corbs talk all things college rugby. To celebrate the upcoming showdown, captains of both St Marys & Navy, Pono Kayoshi & Ben Haugh, join the show to discuss their journeys to the final and excitment for the event in Houston this Saturday. Will & Corbs also dive into a hot weekend review of MLR action from Week 9. It's the midpoint of the season so the question is, who's hot and who's not? There's predictions for the upcoming Week 10 games and plenty of Rugby Rundown news to get through as the Premiership gets TIGHT with only two more rounds of regular play to go, and USA Eagles have plenty going on both in 15s & 7s!

Full Episode 22 on The Rugby Network

Former USA Eagle and San Diego Legion legend, Ryan Matyas, joins Will & Corbs as a special guest presenter for this week's Rundown. Hear all about Ryan's transition away from the field and into driving the Imagine Rugby program, aiming to grow rugby here in America. Ryan also helps with the MLR Rundown, as the three guys pick out some of the best performances across the league. 2023 draftee and Chicago Hounds speedster, Noah Brown, joins Will to discuss his rise from college to MLR, his role models at the Hounds and goals for the future!

Watch the full episode only on The Rugby Network - It's CRC 7s time on TRN so Pat Clifton, Tournament Director, joins Will to discuss the upcoming event. Finally, Corbs & Will take a brief look at Premiership action!

Will & Corbs are back in the studio to bring you a complete Rundown! From MLR action to Premiership preview, from predictions to college CRAA play offs. Will & Corbs are joined by New England Free Jacks stars, Josh Larson & Reece MacDonald to discuss the Free Jack's impressive win against Houston, the culture in New England and the upcoming battle with Seattle to decide who takes the lead in the MLR standings.

Don't forget to watch the full episode only on The Rugby Network. MLR Week 8 previews, predictions. Plus, to celebrate the upcoming CRAA Semi Finals, Will talks to Life University Head Coach, Blake Bradford, as he aims to bring down Navy and take his side to another Championship Final.

It's all hands on deck to bring the energy as Will comes back from a Bachelor Party! Corbs & Will sits down to discuss all MLR Week 6 action including Chicago's BIG result away at NOLA and Seattle denying Dallas a potential upset at Starfire. The boys focus on the progress of Anthem RC and the success of the youth in MLR, specifically the U20s who are key to USA Rugby's future success. Eagle Head Coach, Scott Lawrence, joins Will to talk about his plans in place to build "the 2031 group", plus his excitement to announce the Eagles squad for the upcoming summer games.

Don't forget to go to The Rugby Network to watch the full episode where you'll also see how Corbs & Will predict the upcoming MLR Week 7 games, and boys finish off the show by taking a look at the CRAA college play offs.

Corbs is off for some well deserved R&R so Will is joined by guest presenter, MLR all-time top point scorer, Sam Windsor. The Seattle star chats to Will about all the Rundown news, including Louis Rees-Zammit's move to Kansas City Chiefs, plus RD 14 Prem action. Hear about building a team culture, THAT Seawolves win, MLR Week 5 review and upcoming Week 6 preview as the boys are joined by Samoan international and NOLA powerhouse, Ed Fidow.

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