The Rugby Rundown

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The Rugby Rundown

Welcome to The Rugby Rundown! Join hosts, former British-Irish and England legend, Alex Corbisiero, alongside former MLR and USA Rugby star, Will Hooley, for the ultimate weekly rugby show. Dive into expert analysis, exciting news, and exclusive insights from North America & around the world of rugby. We cover everything from international rugby, the Gallagher Premiership, Premiership Women's Rugby, collegiate action, to Major League Rugby and all things USA Rugby. Engage with top guests, enjoy thrilling rugby chats, and witness the best plays and strategies from around the globe.

  1. What Is Life After Rugby? ft. Greg Peterson

    3 DAYS AGO · BONUS

    What Is Life After Rugby? ft. Greg Peterson

    What is life like after retiring from professional sport? In this bonus episode of TRR 'Rambling' former professional rugby players, and hosts of The Rugby Rundown, Will Hooley & Alex Corbisiero talk about a topic which is close to their hearts. With the news of USA Eagles men's XVs captain Greg Peterson hanging up his boots, Will & Corbs reflect back on their own retirement stories. The pair discuss the pitfalls when transitioning in career, the loss of identify and the challenges that life after professional sport brings. Corbs opens up about his struggle with having to retire due to injury and how his mental health was affected. Will talks about the positives and advice he would give other athletes who are planning or going through a career transition. Will also brings his former teammate, Peterson, onto the show to get his perspective as to why he made the decision to retire from the game, looking back at his career with pride discussing how he is gearing himself up for the future. This is a must listen with some invaluable stories & lessons. Watch The Rugby Rundown on The Rugby Network.

    29 min
  2. Rugby’s Best Moments of 2024 & What’s Coming in 2025!

    3 DAYS AGO

    Rugby’s Best Moments of 2024 & What’s Coming in 2025!

    It’s a time to celebrate, reflect, and look forward as The Rugby Rundown brings you a festive special!  Hosts Will Hooley and Alex Corbisiero rewind the clock to relive the best rugby moments of 2024 and preview what’s set to make 2025 unforgettable. In this action-packed episode: 2024 Rewind: From the Gallagher Premiership to Major League Rugby and the Olympics, relive the moments that made 2024 epic, including USA Women's 7s bronze medal and the Free Jacks’ MLR triumph. Top 5 Rugby Events of 2025: From the Women’s Rugby World Cup to the new MLR season, get excited for what’s coming in the year ahead. Greg Peterson’s Farewell: USA Eagle Greg Peterson joins Will to discuss his retirement and what life after rugby looks like. Don’t miss this festive reflection on an incredible year of rugby and a look ahead to the exciting moments 2025 will bring. Watch now on The Rugby Network!

    22 min
  3. College Rugby Rundown Special

    11 DEC

    College Rugby Rundown Special

    It’s a massive week for National Collegiate Rugby in America, and The Rugby Rundown has all the action!  Hosts Will Hooley and Alex Corbisiero are joined by college rugby experts and star players to bring you: Women’s XVs National Championships Recap: A breakdown of the weekend’s top performances with Pat Clifton and Wendy Young from The College Rugby Show. Men’s D1 Final Preview: Exclusive interviews with collegiate stars JC Curry (Queens University) and Henrique Gabriel (Brown University) as they prepare for the championship showdown. Also on the show - Tackling Topics: After Ilona Maher joined the show last week, Will and Corbs ask the big question: Who is rugby’s biggest star? Siya Kolisi, Antoine Dupont, or Ilona Maher—who takes the crown? Top 5 Moments of the Week: From Brown University’s clutch kick to Northampton Saints’ European triumph, relive the best plays and stories in rugby. Don’t miss this action-packed episode as we dive into the collegiate rugby scene, global rugby debates, and the week’s most iconic highlights. Catch the show and live college rugby on The Rugby Network!

    24 min
  4. Ilona Maher Is Here!

    4 DEC

    Ilona Maher Is Here!

    This week’s episode of The Rugby Rundown is off the charts! IN an exclusive, we welcome global icon and rugby super star Ilona Maher: Ilona Maher in the Hot Seat: The global icon swaps Dancing With The Stars for rugby cleats as she joins the Bristol Bears in the Premiership Women’s Rugby. Hear her journey, why she chose Bristol, and her plans for the Rugby World Cup. Plus...Spotlight with Christian Wade: Former NFL running back and current Gloucester Rugby star Christian Wade sits down to discuss his record-setting ambitions, the NFL-to-rugby transition, and memories with the British & Irish Lions. Top 5 Moments of the Week: From outrageous offloads to iconic retirements, Corbs and Will break down the best plays and biggest stories in rugby. Plus, we’ve got updates from the NCR XVs National Championships and CRAA Fall Classics as college rugby heats up! Don’t miss this action-packed episode filled with exclusive insights, incredible stories, and plenty of banter. Subscribe to TRN+ for live Gallagher Premiership coverage and behind-the-scenes content!

    22 min

  5. 27 NOV · BONUS

    USA Eagles Year In Review ft. Scott Lawrence

    In this BONUS TRR Rambling get an exclusive behind the scenes chat with USA Eagles Men's XVs head coach Scott Lawrence. Hear about the success of the Eagles unbeaten November Tour whilst also taking a look back at what Lawrence and USA Rugby learnt over the year. Hosts Will Hooley & Alex Corbisiero also ask Scott about the plans for the future and the aims to qualify for Rugby World Cup 2027 next year. Make sure to watch the FULL show 'USA Rugby Future & Law Change? on The Rugby Network

    18 min
  6. USA Rugby Future & Law Change?

    27 NOV

    USA Rugby Future & Law Change?

    Happy Thanksgiving! There is so much rugby to be happy about after the USA Eagles Men's XV went unbeaten on their November Tour. Will & Corbs bring onto the show the stars of the future, USA Eagles' young Enrich Storti & Dom Besag talk about their success and aims for the future. There is plenty of rugby to rundown as the boys get stuck into some of the big US domestic players transferring across Major League Rugby franchises. Gallagher Premiership action is back on TRN+ as the boys take a look at the big Clash Of The Week coming up between Saints vs Gloucester. After a HUGE engagement in Tackling Topics the boys ask What is a rugby law that you would change? There are some very interesting answers! To cap this Thanksgiving special off the Top 5 looks at the rugby we were thankful for in 2024. Watch Full Episode 2 on The Rugby Network

    23 min

  7. 21 NOV · BONUS

    USA Eagles On The Rise ft. Spain Preview (TRR Rambling)

    Following on from Season 2, Episode 1. With wins over Portugal and Tonga, get an extended chat in The Rugby Rundown 'Rambling' between Will & Corbs as they dissect as to why the Eagles are winning and performing during this November Tour. Can they now go and make it 3 from 3 against Spain? Also on this 'bonus' chat, get an exclusive insight as to how the other international sides are succeeding or failing during the Autumn Nations; are England in a crisis? Make sure to watch the FULL TRR show on The Rugby Network HERE

    21 min
  8. We're Back! New Season Revealed!

    20 NOV

    We're Back! New Season Revealed!

    The Rugby Rundown is back for a new season, so to kick things off we talk about the new 2025 MLR Season. Schedule is out! MLR CEO, Nic Benson, comes on to discuss the some of the new format, aims for MLR, potential new Championship Final venue and more. The boys crack into ‘Things You’ve Missed’ including USA Eagles action, Gallagher Premiership, Premiership Women’s Rugby & college rugby. Check out some of the new features including ‘Tackling Topics’ (why are South Africa the best team in the world?) and ‘Rundown Top 5’. Go and SUBSCRIBE to TRR’s YouTube channel to catch more content. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to TRN+ for all the rugby action on TRN.

    22 min
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About

Welcome to The Rugby Rundown! Join hosts, former British-Irish and England legend, Alex Corbisiero, alongside former MLR and USA Rugby star, Will Hooley, for the ultimate weekly rugby show. Dive into expert analysis, exciting news, and exclusive insights from North America & around the world of rugby. We cover everything from international rugby, the Gallagher Premiership, Premiership Women's Rugby, collegiate action, to Major League Rugby and all things USA Rugby. Engage with top guests, enjoy thrilling rugby chats, and witness the best plays and strategies from around the globe.

Information

  • Creator
    The Rugby Network
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Rugby Network
  • Show Website
    The Rugby Rundown

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