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. College Rugby Rundown Special

    3 DAYS AGO

    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
  2. Ilona Maher Is Here!

    DEC 4

    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

  3. NOV 27 · 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
  4. USA Rugby Future & Law Change?

    NOV 27

    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

  5. NOV 21 · 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
  6. We're Back! New Season Revealed!

    NOV 20

    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
  7. MLR Championship Review & Team Of The Season

    AUG 7

    MLR Championship Review & Team Of The Season

    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’!

    31 min
  8. Major League Rugby Championship Time!

    JUL 31

    Major League Rugby Championship Time!

    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!

    31 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.

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  • Creator
    The Rugby Network
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Rugby Network
  • Show Website
    The Rugby Rundown

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