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Bt, Uncle Johnny, TommyNoPiks & the Rugby PickEm Crew

Talkin' Rugby, Tellin' Stories, Rugby PickEm

  1. Can USA beat Samoa? PNC Preview (ft. HARPO)

    09/12/2025

    Can USA beat Samoa? PNC Preview (ft. HARPO)

    Can USA beat Samoa? PNC Preview (ft. HARPO) by Bt, Uncle Johnny, TommyNoPiks & the Rugby PickEm Crew

    7 min
  2. NEFJ to defend the MLR Shield in their backyard (ft. Phil Harris)

    06/28/2025

    NEFJ to defend the MLR Shield in their backyard (ft. Phil Harris)

    The MLR Season came and went! It seems like yesterday that teams were kicking off the season in February, yet here we are. We hopped on with FreeJack SUPERFAN and host of the Jack's Rangers podcast Phil Harris. Phil will be in attendance Saturday with his skullet and usual intensity as his beloved Free Jacks look to win their 3rd straight title. If you're in the New England area and don't have plans Saturday, get your ass to Rhode Island! Enjoy. PICKEM!

    27 min
  3. RWC Bordeaux - The Lost Tapes

    06/26/2025

    RWC Bordeaux - The Lost Tapes

    Some old audio from the RWC in France back in 2023. What a time to be alive! We were lucky enough to grab tickets to Ireland vs. Romania on Saturday followed by Fiji vs. Wales on Sunday in the opening weekend of an unforgettable RWC. Enjoy. PICKEM!

    25 min
  4. Ten Dumb Questions - MLR 2025

    02/18/2025

    Ten Dumb Questions - MLR 2025

    We've covered the MLR since its inception in 2018. Written all types of articles, in-person match reports and the occasional player interview.... but the focus this year will be asking questions.... After all, asking questions, makes for good dialogue. Carl Sagan said “There is no such thing as a dumb question”. Sagan believed that every question is a way to better understand the world, and that asking questions is important. We're on a mission to find 10 "dumb" questions about Major League Rugby, and peel back the onion a bit. Let's dive into the 2025 season... Can Anthem make the playoffs in year 2? Does 8 out of 11 teams advancing to the playoffs diminish the regular season? Is a New England 3-peat a realistic goal for new(ish) coach Ryan Martin? Is the ESPN+ broadcasting rights a good move for the league? What's the International / Domestic split between the MLR fans? Is S.D. Legion's move from Snap Dragon Stadium to Torero Stadium a good move or a regression? Who's the baddest dude in the MLR? Will there be a revival of both the New York & Toronto franchises in the coming years leading up to 2031 RWC? Are the new MLR scrum laws good for the growth of the game? Who will win the MLR shield in 2025? HARPO'S Spreadz: (Winners in BOLD) For context, HARPO was our first "boots on the group" reporter when we started in 2018. He hates technology, and loves to spend his summer's away from crowds in his "alone zone" ... but he always sends us his week to week spreadz and winners. Old Glory D.C. +6.5 @ Miami Sharks -6.5 Anthem Rugby Club +17.5 @ NOLA Gold -17.5 Chicago Hounds +8.5 @ Houston SaberCats -8.5 New England Freejacks -22.5 @ L.A. RFC +22.5 Seattle Seawolves +3.5 @ San Diego Legion -3.5 PICKEM! Posted by Rug

    22 min
  5. College Rugby at its Finest (ft. John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning)

    04/28/2024

    College Rugby at its Finest (ft. John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning)

    The 2024 CRC's did not disappoint. A uniquely American tournament format featured a "win and advance" style of bracket, and the excitement that came with the high stakes was exhilarating. Premier Division - 1st Place: Wheeling Back in January, Aaron Juma and Joe Iye led the Great Lakes NCR all star team to a cup final in Round Rock Texas. The two players dominance continued this weekend as Wheeling blew through their Saturday & Sunday competition. Juma is ready for the next level, and should be considered for a PR 7's contract this summer. With 10 players from Zimbabwe and South Africa coach Michael Geibel shows he can recruit internationals aplenty, fielding an extremely competitive collegiate side. Will the college game ever have a cap on internationals? For now it comes down to how many scholarships you have and how hard you're willing to recruit. 2nd Place: Kutztown At just 5'7", 155lbs, Chris Cleland is once again in dominant form. Last year's tournament MVP for Mount St. Mary's is now suiting up for the Kutztown Bears and showing size doesn't really matter in 7's. The flyer is excellent at stretching defenses in open space, just gassing teams off scrum set piece. Would winning back to back championships with two different schools be a first for the new age "transfer portal" collegiate era? Kutztown fielded a team with an English / American blend. Four players from England and one from Scotland mix with American recruits from Pennsylvania and Georgia. The Kutztown program has been elite for the better part of a decade and won the entire tournament in 2022. 3rd Place: Babson First of, let's just take a step back and realize that Babson (a small college) moved from the small college division ALL THE WAY up to the Premier bracket. That's a massive leap in competition, but they never flinched and clearly belong with the top competition. Brice Muller stands out at 6'6" 230 lbs, the Fairfield Prep grad has had as big of an impact on a program that a freshman can provide. A pivotal part of Babson's small college XV's championship, he can do it all. Run, pass, tackle, lineout ... he's a jack of all trades and will surely be a force for Babson in his next 3 years. 4th Place: ICCC Dubbed "The United States of Iowa Central" for the weekend, coaches Brent Nelson and Joe Lippert have built a mid-west monster in Fort Dodge Iowa. The Tritons have gotten better year after year and the program's success shows that you don't need a large group of alumni boosters to build a successful program. The majority of their scoring was done by Hlanga Mbela who was carving up defenses throughout the weekend. Noah Champion & Koen Webb created an impact running hard and straight earning the front foot in attack, while the skipper Matt Surles-Davis was ice cold in defense as he chopped down large ball runners all weekend . Division 1 - Louisville blanks North Carolina State 29-0 Division 2 - Maine stuns Georgetown at the death 19-15 Small College - Slippery Rock beats St. Thomas 19-12 In the end, it was an exhilarating Friday and Saturday for the tournament. The women round out the championship rounds on Sunday and hopefully the event will be just as spectacular next year. Special thanks for John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning for hopping on the show. PICKEM!

    28 min
  6. FreeJacks Tripped and Fell (ft. Bozo6 of the Jacks Rangers)

    03/14/2024

    FreeJacks Tripped and Fell (ft. Bozo6 of the Jacks Rangers)

    After winning 14 straight, the defending champs lost at the death in their home opener against rival Old Glory D.C. Jason Robertson was clutch down the stretch and drilled the game winning kick with no time on the clock. It was truly a game winning conversion (they were down 1, not tied), and it silenced a rowdy crowd in Quincy. Not only did Robertson's boot come up clutch, but he facilitated just about all of their tries (as a good fly-half does). This shakes up the "Power Structure" on the Eastern Front (see below). It's going to take more than 1 (1 point) loss to dethrone New England. They've been on a tear, and deserve the benefit of the doubt ... for now. After just 2 weeks (and not nearly enough rugby to make an informed decision), here's the current outlook. 1. NEFJ - one loss won't shake 14 straight wins. 2. NOLA - they've started hot before, but can they stay hot? 3. OGDC - after a week 1 dud, they delivered big on the road. 4. CHICAGO - ran out of oxygen up in Utah. 5. MIAMI - it wasn't "pretty in pink" up in Seattle. 6. ANTHEM - Still just a feel good story as of now. Special thanks to Bozo6 from the Jack's Rangers who came on the to talk everything FreeJacks. PICKEM!

    29 min
  7. Utah Warriors #UnleashYourInnerWarrior

    03/09/2024

    Utah Warriors #UnleashYourInnerWarrior

    Historical Record: 32-42-3 Week 1 Result: 22-15 loss to Houston Skinny: The Utah Warriors have always been an MLR staple. There's no prettier backdrop than the snow kissed mountains just west of Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman Utah. The Warriors will be missing legend Lance Williams as he pursues Olympic dreams with the Eagle 7's, but they won't lack veteran leadership. Paul Lasike and Angus McClellan return, and the grandstands in Utah will be begging for a home playoff game come July. Have you Unleashed Your Inner Warrior?

    9 min
  8. Seattle Seawolves #TheHuntForNumber3

    03/09/2024

    Seattle Seawolves #TheHuntForNumber3

    Historical Record: 43-33-1 Week 1 Result: 25-19 win against San Diego Skinny: The Orcas in the Pacific Northwest have been known to be some of the most intelligent hunters in the ocean. The rugby team also knows how to hunt down playoff appearances and has posted a 7-2 playoff record over their history. They have only missed the playoffs once in 2021, but coach Alan Clarke has them trending up and ready to feed on any aquatic mammals (or fish) that cross their path. Sam Windsor clocks in for his 7th MLR season, can father time win another title like he did in 2021 with New York? The #HuntForNumber3 continues Saturday night when the Miami Sharks come to town.

    9 min
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