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The Fantasy Ruckers ShowBread & Butter: 2023 Top 5 Fantasy MLR Backs Revealed & Exciting League AnnouncementsAs former scrum halves, this week is Matt and Ryan's bread and butter. From the ball distributors to the ones looking pretty scoring tries on the outside, they reveal their top 5 at each fantasy MLR backs heading into the 2023 Major League Rugby season. They pick out the best scrum halves, fly halves, centers and back-three players fantasy MLR managers need to look out for. The Fantasy Ruckers also have exciting announcements for the 2023 season. The Fantasy Ruckers League will be expanding to 10 teams for 2023, adding two BIG time contributors to the Major League Rugby community, both the...2023-02-011h 27
MLR KickoffEP 134: 2022 All MLR AwardsPete 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...2022-07-161h 21MLR KickoffEP 133: The Eliminator 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-1947 minMLR KickoffEP131: Performing on the edge with Malon Al JibooriDescription- Malon Al Jiboori rose to prominence in the US scene playing for Lindenwood University rising through the age grade systems as a US U20, Collegiate All-American, and eventually achieving his Eagles debut.He made his Eagles 7s debut in 2016 and would make nine appearances on the HSBC 7s World Series. He became Eagles #520 on February 15th, 2018 against Chile. He began his MLR career with the San Diego Legion and then Colorado Raptors. In 2020 he made the decision to play in the RFU Championship for the Ealing Trailfinders. Eventually he made the decision to return to the...2022-06-0549 minMLR KickoffEP129: Flourishing on Venice Beach with Billy MeakesBilly Meakes turned into form in 2021, following an MLR Championship run in the Giltinies inaugural season he returned to play for Australia 7s in Dubai. For 2022, he hasn't stopped from where he left and continued to build on the 2021 MLR Back of the Year Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-2043 minMLR KickoffEP126: The Business End and Playoff PictureDan and James sit down to examine the first twelve weeks of the MLR season and the key performances that shaped the round. They also look ahead to build the playoff picture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-3041 minMLR KickoffEP124: From Wrestling to Flanking with Cory Daniel of Old Glory DCDescription- 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 int...2022-04-1556 minMLR KickoffEP121: Honing His Craft Ft Tavite LopetiTavite Lopeti's trajectory began rapidly during the summer of 2021 heading into the draft. Although a highly touted player, he quietly went about his business seeking development opportunities. Shortly after the USA Rugby National Club 7s Championship he got the call to join the US Eagles for their Summer tour to England and Ireland ahead of the MLR Draft. Joining Dan and Pete, Lopeti discusses the methodical way in which he works on himself and his focus on and off the field. On Rugby 101 Pete discusses when to kick and when not to kick. Hosted...2022-03-2544 minMLR KickoffBuilding the Dallas Jackals From Scratch Ft Chris PennellChris Pennell was a one club man appearing over 200 times for the Worcester Warriors, but instead of retiring, he chose to join the expansion Dallas Jackals. Dan and Pete sit down with Pennell to see what makes him tick and why he chose the opportunity of joining an upstart expansion franchise in Dallas Texas in MLR instead of fully retiring after playing his entire professional career with his childhood club. In Rugby 101, Pete Steinberg breaks down "Why there are Lineouts?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-0452 minMLR KickoffEP117: Evolving and Joining the Expansion Los Angeles Giltinis Ft Matt GiteauMatt Giteau, A Wallaby Centurion, 3-Time European Champion, One Time Top 14 Champion, and now MLR Champion. What is it that drew Giteau to North America and the shores of Los Angeles to help build the foundations of an MLR Expansion club in the Giltinis? Giteau discusses with Dan Power the evolution as a player from wanting to play every week when he returned to the Brumbies in 2010 and now wanting to mentor young players, especially American players and grow the game. Rugby 101, after discussing Why There Was a Scrum, Pete now digs into exactly "What is...2022-02-2557 minMLR KickoffEP115: 2022 The Rise of Rugby ft Ryan Patterson and Nate AugspurgerLooking to 2022 and beyond. Ryan Patterson, current Chair of MLR Board of Governors, has been a driving force behind USA Rugby’s bid for the 2031 World Cup. Patterson and Pete Steinberg sit down to discuss the growth of MLR and the reasons for pursuing the RWC bid. Long time San Diego player and US Eagle Nate Augspurger will be the focus as he’s someone who will remain involved in the game in some capacity in 2031.Pete Discusses "What is a Breakdown" for Rugby 101. And Dan and Pete preview week 2 with a key match up for the...2022-02-111h 11MLR KickoffEP114: 2021 The Return Ft. Adam Freier and Luke WhiteFocusing on MLR’s return and expansion into the LA Market with CEO Adam Freier. Freier discusses identifying the constraints of kicking off their season in California while also needing to figure out a place to train with restrictions severely limiting and ending up in Maui which was a major platform for team success. Luke White sits down with Pete Steinberg to discuss his MLR Journey. White was originally with the Glendale Raptors who were pegged to win the inaugural Championship (losing to Seattle in the 2018 Final), he eventually did so with expansion team LA Giltinis in 2021.D...2022-02-0558 minMLR KickoffEP113: 2020 - The Lost SeasonTouching on 2020 season, with a behind the scenes look at the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic marking a make or break type moment for Major League Rugby. George Killebrew sits down with Pete Steinberg giving an inside look on the decisions that went into cancelling the 2020 season. Killebrew also discusses using that period to focus the League Staff and MLR's Member Teams to expand the business operations and prepare for 2021. Brad Tucker, MLR Player of the Year sits down with Dan Power to discuss the beginning and the moments of 2020 where he found himself for the...2022-01-291h 08MLR Kickoff2019 - First Expansion Season Ft. Bill Webb and Lucas RumballIn our second episode, Dan and Pete look back on the 2019 season. MLR's first expansion year and the difficulties that came with creating a cross-border league. Toronto Arrows Owner Bill Webb joins the show and discusses the Arrows origins and the foundation that led to the decision to seek entrance into MLR. Lucas Rumball, an original Arrow, sits down with Dan to discuss that original season and also the difficulties of the 2021 season playing away from home. Pete and Dan then follow up last week's lesson with a look at "What is Defense?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...2022-01-211h 19MLR Kickoff2018 - The Beginnings Ft Kimball Kjar and Saia UhilaBeginnings of MLR. Featuring Utah Warriors CEO and Governor Kimball Kjar who has been involved with the league from the beginning when it was “an idea on a cocktail napkin” sits down to discuss the league's foundations and bringing professional rugby to Utah. Warriors Original Saia Uhila who has captained the side in previous seasons also joins the show to talk about his journey from Tonga to playing recreational rugby for the Oceanside Chiefs to meeting Kimball at a practice in Utah and being asked to join the Warriors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...2022-01-141h 10MLR KickoffEP110: Year End Wrap Up, Changes, and a Christmas JingleDan and Pete catch up after some Thanksgiving Turkey finding out the best tips and tricks for putting up Christmas Lights ahead of Santa's arrival. With that we wrap up some presents that teams have been delivering to their fans in players extensions and signings ahead of season five. Heading into MLR's fifth year we thought it was more appropriate to bring stories off the pitch. Heading into the New Year we'll look at the last four chapters sitting down with Owners, Players, and Newsmakers around the league to bring these stories to light. Ending this...2021-12-1633 minMLR KickoffEP109: 2022 Major League Rugby Schedule BreakdownDan and Pete sit down to discuss the 2022 Major League Rugby Schedule and the implications it has for teams on their path to the MLR Shield. Pete identifies those implications and their impact during the professor's breakdown. Canada finished their European tour with a win over Belgium which was important as the side rebuilds to prepare for their eventual qualification path to the 2027 World Cup. Following the Conference schedule primers Dan and Pete discuss the transactions that occurred over the past two weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2021-11-1847 minMLR KickoffEP105: USA Eagles World Cup Qualifying Ft. Gary GoldGary Gold joins Pete Steinberg and James Paterson to discuss the US successful series against Canada and the looming Uruguay series for Americas 1 seat at the Rugby World Cup. Coach Gold frankly discusses the first match against Canada and the Eagles failure and the subsequent success in Glendale eyeing the tactics used by both teams. He also discusses how he scouts every MLR game and uses Analytics to track players which led directly to Andrew Guerra being selected, he also draws a comparison to former Springbok Heinrich Brussow.Pete and James discuss with Gary the tremendous...2021-09-231h 00MLR KickoffEP 104: USA v. Canada World Cup Qualifiers and the 2021 Season ReviewFormer US Eagle and MLR Commentator James Paterson joins Pete to catch up following the MLR Championship and 2021 Draft. The first leg of the USA v. CAN qualifying match took place on 4 September and the Canadians proved victorious, the first time in eight years that Canada had defeated the US Eagles. A look back on the season that was, James and Pete discuss all twelve MLR teams in detail and highlight improvements that need to be made for 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-091h 02MLR KickoffEP 102: Looking Back on the 2020 MLR Collegiate Draft With Conner MooneyhamDan and Pete look back at the success of the 2020 Major League Rugby Draft, noting the successes of the process providing players an opportunity and connecting the pathway between MLR and the Collegiate game in the US. In 2021 MLR opens the draft to the Canadian University system completing that same pathway. 2020 First overall pick Conner Mooneyham stops by to discuss his season and the process he went through from being drafted by Dallas and then having an outstanding season for AG Rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-1937 minMLR KickoffEP 101: 2021 All-MLR Awards and Finals RecapAfter a short break following the MLR Championship Final Dan and Pete return to hand out this season's awards. Mikey Te'o moved to Utah following the shortened season in 2020 and was nothing short of a Game Changer every time he was on the pitch, he is your 2021 MLR Player of the Year. Johan Momsen was the physical leader of Rugby ATL dominating the tackle count, he is your 2021 MLR Forward of the Year. Billy Meakes brought his old school style and his new school ways off the field to LA and that led to Championship for the Giltinis, he is...2021-08-121h 44MLR KickoffMLR Kickoff 100: Live From The Los Angeles Memorial ColiseumDan and Pete go on the road to the LA Memorial Coliseum. MLR Kickoff 100 features LA Head Coach Darren Coleman and Captain Dave Dennis to discuss their path to the final and the work ahead of them. MLR Commissioner George Killebrew discusses the long season and the rousing success that Sunday's match will give for the young league having complete 98 matches without a cancellation to this point. (At kickoff on Sunday that became 99-0) ATL Head Coach Scott Lawrence and Captains Matt Heaton and Ryan Nell join to discuss their path to the final and the adversity they faced early...2021-08-031h 39MLR KickoffEP 98: Three's Company, But Who Makes the Crowd? Playoffs In Sight Ft. Johan MomsenAfter a rousing win over Los Angeles in Week 16, the Golden Road Warriors fell against Seattle in Week 17 of Season 4. LA, Utah, and Atlanta secure their spots in the Eastern and Western Conference Finals. New York gives themselves a leg up in the race for the final spot following their rousing victory over Houston. Johan Momsen has been a key fixture since joining Rugby ATL for their expansion season in the Pandemic shortened 2020. In 2021 he picked up where he left off with his massive work rate, in Week 17 of MLR Season 4 he brought every tool he...2021-07-151h 05MLR KickoffEP 96: Which Team Makes the Playoffs? Ft. Hanco GermishuysAs the days count down to the MLR Final on August 1st, the playoff race has tightened. With Los Angeles and Atlanta likely to be the conferences first seeded teams, who can get 2nd. Week 16 will give the fans a better picture. Dan and Pete break down week 15 and give you the playoff implications as we move into week 16 of season four. Hanco Germishuys has been a mainstay of MLR and the Eagles over the last five years. We sit down with him to discuss his outstanding performance against Toronto and what it means to be...2021-07-011h 06MLR KickoffEP 95: The MLR Playoff Race is Coming Down to The Wire Ft. Bill MeakesWeek 14 of Major League Rugby saw the Giltinis face major adversity with eleven roster changes following several injuries before kickoff but they pulled out the victory against SD. The Utah Warriors held onto their place in the standings with their victory against New York while opening the door just slightly for NOLA or New England to have a chance at taking the second spot in the East. Bill Meakes has been all over the world playing Rugby, making his journey in a bit of unorthodox way, he continued that when he signed for the Giltinis. His...2021-06-241h 07MLR KickoffEP 94: MLR's Late Season Spectacles Ft. Dom AkinaHeading into Round 14, Dan and Pete sit down to break down how week 13 of Major League Rugby continues to shape the ever tightening playoff picture in the East. The West, even with the Giltinis on a Bye seems to have a mostly cleared up with the Warriors and the Gilgronis looking to secure the last remaining spot. Yet San Diego even in a loss to Utah will still be pushing to return to the playoffs for the third time. Dom Akina, is from Hawai'i but grew up while being raised in Oregon by his grandmother. While...2021-06-171h 25MLR KickoffEP93: Major League Rugby Competitive as Ever Through 12 Weeks Ft. George Killebrew and Joe PietersenThrough 12 weeks of the season, Major League Rugby remains the most competitive league on the field globally. The parity from the top to the bottom of the Eastern Conference will take a Battle Hardened team into the final. A healthy and resurgent San Diego is putting pressure on Austin and Utah. The Warriors find a way to win and hold onto second place in the West ahead of their showdown with the Legion. Commissioner George Killebrew joins the show to discuss the progress of Major League Rugby over the past twelve weeks and how the league...2021-06-101h 33MLR KickoffEP 91 The Fight to Win the MLR East Remains Open Ft. Jason RobertsonThe Major League Rugby Eastern Conference remains the most competitive race in MLR with only ten points separating last place Old Glory and first place Rugby ATL. The East continues to show it is the dominant conference with Eastern teams traveling and winning against their Western conference opponents. LA Continues to ride high in the Western Conference, but the Austin Gilgronis certainly didn't make it easy in their mid-week match. Jason Robertson joins the show for his second player of the week appearance in his two seasons in Major League Rugby. Early on in the season...2021-05-271h 18MLR KickoffEP88: The Lightning of a Giltinis and Free Jacks ride in Los Angeles Ft John PolandWeek 7 is over and the playoff picture in the West is setting up for the Giltinis. Their fitness, their quickness, their physicality, has made them the outright contender for the MLR Shield. But in the East, it's a tough division, it's unknown who will come out on top. But New York sits above the rest. Dan and Pete break down the performances from week 7 and how that will effect week 8s match ups. John Poland, scrum-half for the New England Free Jacks joins the show following his outstanding performance against the San Diego Legion. John came...2021-05-061h 16MLR KickoffEP 87: The Toronto Arrows Soar and the Gilgronis Are Having a Good Time Ft. Adriaan CarelseWith week 6 wrapped up in the books and teams have settled. Dan and Pete look back on the performances and how they could have gotten them right or wrong. The Toronto Arrows show how hard the Eastern Conference is. The Gilgronis continued their longest winning streak in the history of the franchise by demolishing the back to back champion Seattle Seawolves. But when it comes to picks, Gorgeous Dan and the MLR Professor needed to check in with the current global leader in SuperBru @ScaryLarryRugby. Adriaan Carelse was a late arrival due to the complications of...2021-04-281h 21MLR KickoffEP86: MLR "Pre-Season" Is Over, It's Time to Play! Ft. Patrick Parfrey With the limited run up to the season due to various constraints, Dan and Pete knew that the first five weeks of the season would have a "pre-season flair" to them. Now as every side has had the chance to get into Rugby shape we're starting to know some things about where the 2021 season is going. Patrick Parfrey, Canadian International, and PhD Candidate joins the show. Following the 2019 World Cup he took some time off to pay attention to his studies in Clinical Epidemiology and like the COVID-19 Pandemic cut short the 2020 MLR season it also...2021-04-221h 28MLR KickoffEP85: The Houston SaberCats Bare Their Teeth Ft. POW Dan HollinsheadIn week four of the 2021 season, things started to shake out. Coaches made key selections that drove the performance of their sides. The Professor discusses selections in his tactics session and how important those decisions were. Teams that needed wins to right the ship and get back on course did so. Whilst others still had questions. Dan Hollinshead following his dominating performance against Rugby ATL joins the show to discuss his first few matches in MLR and how Rugby United New York took and won their bye week to build towards that performance. He also chats...2021-04-151h 13MLR KickoffEP84: Historic Firsts in New England and Teams Settling Down Ft. PoW Mason KochDan and Pete sit down to discuss week three's matches as they noted how tight the Eastern conference remains. The competition on the weekend certainly showed how physical and tight the Eastern Conference teams can play while also being extremely efficient where it matters.The Rookie, better known by his teammates as The Sheriff, Mason Koch joins the show to discuss his Player of the Week performance against the Houston SaberCats.Join MLR Kickoff, our Major League Rugby league on @Superbru! You can find our pool here:...2021-04-081h 11MLR KickoffEP83: Too Early To Tell, But Some Teams Are Shaking Out Ft. Harrison GoddardDan and Pete review the second week of Major League Rugby, they notice that there are already some clear favorites. That some teams have shaken their old ways and are playing at a new standard. Then, some of the mighty have struggled early. Harrison Goddard has marshalled the Giltinis attack to two early resounding victories for the LA Side continuing to push the theme of expansion teams competing right away in MLR. He's a young Australian that talks about his desire to play in the MLR and about the opportunity this his first season presents as...2021-04-011h 18MLR KickoffEP81: MLR Season Four Opening Week Ft Commissioner KillebrewThe smell of Rugby is in the air as season four fast approaches. Commissioner George Killebrew joins the show to discuss the rapid commercial strides that Major League Rugby has achieved over the past three months establishing deals and partnerships with national and worldwide brands such as American Airlines. He made it a point to discuss why MLR decided to invest in its own product and launch an over the top broadcasting and content platform that it owned in partnership with RugbyPass. With matches on the horizon, Dan and Pete get down to the nitty gritty...2021-03-181h 20MLR KickoffEP75: NOLA Gold v. Old Glory DC Ft Nathan Osborne, Moni Tongauiha, Andrew Douglas, Mungo MasonDan and Pete take an inside look on the first match of opening day. New Orleans Gold v. Old Glory DC. They sit down first with NOLA Gold with Head Coach Nate Osborne to go over how the Gold have used this off-season to lay the foundation for future seasons off the pitch. Moni Tongauiha joins the show and discusses how he felt when Coach Osborne asked him to move from the midfield to the back row. Old Glory joins the show with Coach Andrew Douglas who surveys what his side did well in his first, but a...2021-01-071h 26MLR KickoffEP 73: 2021 Schedule Launch Ft Commissioner George KillebrewAs the days count down towards Christmas, more presents for Major League Rugby fans get arrayed around the Christmas Tree. Commissioner George Killebrew joins the show to reflect upon his first season at the helm of MLR. He's quite honest about what his first season was like and where he sees the growth trajectory. He discusses the decision making process to cancel the first season he led the league and also the difficulties and plans in the current environment. One thing that is not mistakable though is that growth trajectory and the processes the league and...2020-12-101h 14MLR KickoffEP 72: MLR Kit Season Ft. Matt Walsh and Jonny CraenenMajor League Rugby launched the team kits for the 2021 season, something every single fan base has been champing at the bit for. Dan and Pete examine the offering and pick their favorites. Matt Walsh, USA Manager for Paladin Sports comes on the show to discuss the process with the teams and how providing kits for Major League Rugby has shaped the grassroots business of their rugby club clientele in the US. Jonny Craenen a fan artist and massive MLR fan from Europe, talks about how he started designing kits in the midst of quarantine to pass the...2020-11-261h 10MLR KickoffEP 71: Pathway 404 and Toronto Arrows Academy Ft Scott Lawrence and Cory HectorMLR has launched it's league wide grassroots development program and MLR Kickoff continues it's feature of various MLR Development programs. This week Dan and Pete chat with Scott Lawrence, the Head Coach and General Manager of Rugby ATL; and Cory Hector, the Academy Director and assistant coach of Toronto Arrows. Both teams contribute what are appearing to be explicit themes across the four development programs that MLR Kickoff has featured. How to be additive to the structures currently in place in each region. Scott Lawrence discusses the ideal pathway for players that are looking to MLR...2020-11-1257 minMLR KickoffEP 70 Checking in With New England and Utah Junior and Senior Academies Ft Tom Kindley and Brandon SparksAlthough there is an off-season, MLR teams have been hard at work deploying grassroots development programs. This is MLR Kickoff's first look at programs throughout the league with New England and Utah. Tom Kindley discusses the deployment of the Free Jacks youth academy initiative that identified 13 sub-regions for development and begun servicing these sub-regions with covid-safe training sessions. Brandon Sparks discusses launching the Warriors senior development side--the Warrior's Selects and how embedded they are with the 1st team to prepare and develop players to compete for Warriors contracts heading into pre-season. Following Commissioner Killebr...2020-10-221h 26
Rugby PickEmMLR Is Bacc ... Ish ... Soon ... IshThe MLR is bacc. Well, in 6 months. Commish Killebrew announced an exciting return to rugby in March of 2021. 16 games, Semis, Finals. Simple.
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"What's up, my Rugby PickEm baes. It's Jody from San Diego. And I just heard the news that the MLR is back. I'm fired up for my Legion this year not because of the high-profile signings like ... uh ... that Chris Robshaw guy, and not because the cheeky old Eddie Jones has agreed to help us out in the front office, but the real reason I can not wait is because it's been a full...2020-09-2547 minMLR KickoffEP 68: MLR Launches Start Dates and Jessamyn McIntyre talks Seattle SportsMajor League Rugby has announced the start date for season 4 and has laid down when the Championship Series will take place. An action packed 18 week long schedule with every team playing 16 matches. Jessamyn McIntyre, sideline presenter for the Seattle Seawolves, and all around Seattle Sports Radio legend joins the show. She discusses her broadcasting journey and the rapid process she implemented to learn the game of Rugby before calling her first match in Season 1. Then she discusses her time as sideline reporter for Washington State Football with stories on Mike Leach and Quarterback Gardiner Minshew. 2020-09-241h 02MLR KickoffEP 65: MLR Kickoff x Squidge Rugby Ft Dani WexelmanDan and Pete sit down with Robbie Owen to discuss his journey from UPS Stockist to viral Rugby Youtube Content Creator. Pete muses that he became a Patron during the World Cup and mentions how he found out the World Rugby Commentators were sourcing their commentary from Squidge's videos. And then they get into Squidge's most recent video which is about Major League Rugby.Dani Wexelman, sideline presenter for Major League Rugby joins the show to discuss her own personal Rugby Journey that has spanned over the last 18 months. Then she discusses what it was like...2020-08-141h 30
MLR KickoffEP 63: Chris Robshaw hits the San Diego Beaches, Hawai'i Makes a Bid for MLRChris Robshaw joins the show to chat with Dan and Pete about the ongoing preparations to resume his final season with Harlequins. He then discusses why he's chosen to join the San Diego Legion. Pete breaks down the expansion process after it was announced the Kanaloa Hawaii Group have attain exclusive negotiating rights to the Hawai'i market. Then we go around the grounds recapping MLR signings and extensions. Stacy Paetz joins the show to share her rugby journey as a broadcaster over the past three seasons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-161h 05
MLR KickoffEP 62: MLR Draft Recap Ft Elaine Vassie, Tim O'Brien, Conner MooneyhamFollowing the inaugural Major League Rugby Draft Dan and Pete sit down to discuss how the teams did. They dig in chatting with Dallas Assistant GM and Attack Coach Elaine Vassie from the expansion perspective. Then Dan chats with longtime friend Tim O'Brien, the head coach of St Mary's college about his draftees in Derek Ellingson and Aaron Matthews and also Undrafted Free Agent signing Tom Brusati. Then we drop in on number one overall Conner Mooneyham and 24th overall pick Cole Zarcone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-241h 13
MLR KickoffEP 61: Eve of the Major League Rugby Draft Ft Ryan Fitzgerald and Brandon SparksDan and Pete do a deep dive into the inaugural MLR draft. They chat with NOLA Gold GM Ryan Fitzgerald and Utah Director of Rugby Brandon Sparks delving into the process of a draft when it comes to evaluating talent and team acquisition processes. Then they give you their top five players in the draft and two dark horses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-1059 min
MLR KickoffEP 59: Austin emerge victorious and San Diego is still undefeated Ft PoW Jason RobertsonJason Robertson stops by for a chat with Dan Power and Marc Stcherbina about his journey to Old Glory DC and the first five weeks of the MLR season. Dan and Marc then dig into the fifth week of the season with only San Diego remaining unbeaten as Toronto fell to Colorado. The Austin Gilgronis won their first match in 22 months in their defeat of the Houston SaberCats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-1250 min
MLR KickoffEP 58: Storm in a Teacup, Seawolves and Raptors Win Ft. PoW Rene RangerRene Ranger stops by to chat about his career with Pete and the Raptor's season so far and his outlook ahead of the Toronto match. Dan and Pete then sit down to dig into week four of the MLR season.Photo Credit: Justin Purdy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-051h 17
MLR KickoffEP 56: The Beast arrives in time for Old Glory, Ft MLR POW Troy LockyearTroy Lockyear earned Player of the Week selection on his MLR debut, he stops to chat with Dan and Pete about his path to collegiate Rugby in the US and then to New York. It was a Wild week in MLR that saw the Beast settle down Old Glory's set piece to defeat the Seattle Seawolves in Old Glory's sold out home opener.Photo Credit: Cool Rugby Photos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-201h 10
MLR KickoffEP 54: Season 3 and Let's #AskMLR, Ft Commissioner George KillebrewNew Major League Rugby Commissioner George Killebrew stops by for a chat with Dan and Pete on the eve of the third season of MLR. Dan and Pete take and answer your questions in addition to previewing Week 1's match ups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-061h 06
MLR KickoffEP 52: The Start of Atlanta Ft HC and GM Scott LawrenceMajor League Rugby Pre-Season is in high gear with four teams heading to Vegas for a mini-camp weekend. The Marquee match of the Weekend was the Tasman Mako victory over the Houston SaberCats on the first leg of their North American tour. Scott Lawrence has a chat with Pete covering his personal coaching journey and Rugby ATL's build up to their first MLR Season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-01-2354 minMLR KickoffEP 50: Seawolves Outlook Ft Shane Skinner, but also, The Beast Signs for Old GloryAs MLR closes out the off-season, Shane Skinner joins Dan for a chat about their season that was in 2019. What it took to repeat from the inaugural Championship run and the foundation the Seawolves organization has laid entering the third season of Major League Rugby. Dan and Pete analyze the Seawolves of 2019 and look at their off-season signings and how the structures put in place this off-season help for 2020. MLR announces a new Commissioner, George Killibrew. The Beast signs for Old Glory DC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-191h 03MLR KickoffEP 49: The Legion look towards 2020 FT Head Coach Rob HoadleyDan and Pete sit down to look at the Legion's improvements and then assess how they've met their needs going into 2020. The only way to make a year on year improvement for the Legion will be a West Conference Title and MLR Championship Victory. Rob Hoadley stops by after the second day of training camp to chat with Pete about the season that was. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-0553 minMLR KickoffEP45: Gold Reign outlook with GM Ryan Fitzgerald, Eagles and Canada at the Rugby World CupRyan Fitzgerald stops by to chat with Dan Power about NOLA Gold's 2019 season and the moves the Gold have made to build for 2020. Dan and Pete sit down to analyze the moves the Gold have made for their 2020 campaign while also looking back at the hot start that was the high flying darling of the 2019 MLR season. Looking at round two of the Rugby World Cup they break down the play of both the Eagles and Canada, the performances could not contrast more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-031h 09MLR KickoffEP 43: Looking over the SaberCats, US V CAN Preview, FT SaberCats Prez JT OnyettAs part of their off-season team reviews, Dan and Pete sit down to discuss the SaberCats 2019 season but also look forward towards their 2020 season assessing player strengths and needs to round out the roster for MLR Season 3. JT Onyett, the newly appoint president of the Houston SaberCats discusses his journey in sports, how he joined the SaberCats, and the business strategies for growing the fanbase in 2020. Dan and Pete then look ahead to the final World Cup warm up match between the US and Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-09-051h 01MLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP 42: Utah Warriors in Review FT CEO Kimball Kjar, PNC RecapDan and Pete sit down to do a post-season review of the Utah Warriors looking at their roster, their competition, and performance. Kimball Kjar, CEO, was nice enough to set down with Pete to discuss many of the formative changes that the Warriors chose to execute. Following the review, Dan and Pete examine the contributions of the 30 MLR players that featured in The Pacific Nations Cup with Canada and the USA Eagles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-08-1552 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP41: USA v. Canada recap, Austin Elite in Review ft. Andrew SuniulaDan and Pete execute the end of season review for Austin Elite and bring in Andrew Suniula to take an inside look at the major changes the organization has executed in the last two months. They then sit down to evaluate the USA Eagles systematic destruction of Canada in the first round of the Pacific Nations Cup and look ahead towards USA v. Samoa and Canada vs. Fiji. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-08-0148 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP 40: Pacific Nations Cup Preview, Retirements, and TransactionsDan and Pete sit down to discuss Major League Rugby's off-season moves with San Diego and New Orleans making major signings and re-signings. They then give an in depth overview of the USA Eagles and Canada Les Rouges training squads as they preview round one of the Pacific Nation's Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-07-2535 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP 39: All-MLR Awards Ft Brad Tucker, Paddy Ryan, JP Du Plessis, and Rob HoadleyMajor League Rugby released the All-MLR selections this past Monday which features four major awards: Player of the Year, Forward of the Year, Back of the Year, and Coach of the year. Dan Power sat down with Player of the Year to recap his banner year, then chatted with Paddy Ryan about his Rugby journey to the Legion. Aaron Castro stepped in to interview JP Du Plessis who's returned to South Africa for some much needed time to manage his many small businesses. Pete Steinberg sat down with Rob Hoadley to discuss the second season improvements that saw the Legion...2019-06-271h 08MLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP 38: Seawolves Set Foundation For a Dynasty, Ft Championship MVP JP SmithFollowing the rousing victory by the Seawolves, Dan and Pete track down JP Smith already on the coaching trail in Alaska to help grow the game in the United States. Just the first stop on the Rugby Camp Tour that many of the Seawolves will doing throughout the Summer as part of the Seawolves-Atavus coaching series. After the interview Dan and Pete do a deep dive to examine how it happened and then finish with the latest news in Major League Rugby's coaching carousel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-06-2047 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP 37: Seawolves Return, Legion hoping to Dethrone the ChampsWith the Semi-Finals over, Dan and Pete dissect how San Diego and Seattle defeated their opponents. San Diego narrowly beat Rugby United New York courtesy of a masterful performance by JP Du Plessis. The Seawolves on the other hand pumped the Arrows in the first half granting themselves a large cushion over the visiting side that surged but could not finish in the second. Dan breaks down the Seawolves and the Legion, but he decides to sit on the fence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-06-1342 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP36: Playoffs Are Here, ft POW Brad TuckerDan Power and Pete Steinberg sit down to discuss the end of the regular season noting the marked improvement of the Houston SaberCats, but also making note of the strides from New Orleans Gold. Zac Fenoglio, recently retired from the Glendale Raptors stops by to bring a player's perspective for the Semi-Final deep dive. Brad Tucker stops by for a chat with Dan Power following his massive performance against the Austin Elite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-06-061h 08MLR KickoffMLR Kickoff Ep 35: Utah Stuns Seattle, The SaberCats rise towards 2020, Ft POW Gaston MieresDan and Pete sit down to discuss Week 18 of the Major League Rugby season as it builds towards an intense final week of the regular season. Toronto Arrows rise towards the playoffs off the heels of Player of the Week: Gaston Mieres. Utah stuns Seattle with a draw, NOLA loses a tight one to New York, and Houston continues their path sweeping the Texas rivalry. Gaston stops by to discuss his rugby Journey with Pete. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-05-3056 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP34: San Diego Clinches the Playoffs, Seawolves Clip the RaptorsDan 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-05-2344 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP 33: A Playoff Picture, Scott Green discusses Refereeing, Ft POW Mat TurnerDan 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-05-161h 04MLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP 32: Some Mountain High Records, Some Rain, Ft POW Robbie PetzerDan 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.2019-05-0948 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP 31: Utah Finds Bonus Points, and an Oxford Man; Ft POW Dan MoorWith 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-05-0252 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP 30: The SeaWall Returns, San Diego jumps to 2nd, Ft POW Jasa VeremaluaWith 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-04-2555 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP 29: San Diego surges into the Playoff Picture, Weather Delays, Ft POW Brock StallerDan 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-04-1858 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP 28: Season 3 Format Launch, San Diego Bludgeons Austin, POW John RybergMajor 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-04-111h 10MLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP 27: Glendale topples NOLA in a Thriller, SD wins at Starfire, Ft POW Mike SheppardDan and Pete get into a banner weekend discussing the improvement that Austin has made, but round out the Consistency of New York. Glendale knocks New Orleans off their perch, but remained atop the standings. Toronto gets what they wanted in a thrashing of the Utah Warriors to end their long road swing. Finally the San Diego Legion avenged their loss at Starfire from the first week of season 1 in a dominating win with only 14 men for half the match. The boys also take a look at their own teams of the Mid-Way Point. Select your own and hashtag #MLRKickoffXV...2019-04-041h 04MLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP 26: New York dominant at home, SaberCats get their second win, POW Dylan FawsittWeek 9 is in the books of the second Major League Rugby season. New York has continued their rise on Coney Island with their second home win in the Burrough of Brooklyn, this time thumping the Raptors. The Houston SaberCats found life off of Sam Windsor's boot to edge the Utah Warriors. The winless Austin Elite rolled into New Orleans ready for a game and pushed the Gold into extra time before conceding the match. The Butcher, Dylan Fawsitt, stops by to cut some lunch meat and chat for awhile with Dan Power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...2019-03-2854 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP 25: But Dan picked a draw, and team history made, Ft POW Riekert HattinghIn episode 24, Dan Power wanted to pick a draw, so we flashed back to with some evidence and giving him credit for the pick. Wild scores in Houston bring New Orleans back to the top of the table. The matches this past weekend were extremely competitive, but they separated the top 6 teams in the standings from the bottom 3 as we head into week 9. Riekert Hattingh stops by to talk about his Rugby Journey in the US following his two-try performance against Austin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-03-211h 10MLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP 24: Arrows topple the Legion, Seattle Survives at Starfire, Ft POW Mark O'KeeffeDan and Pete go over Week 7 of Major League Rugby action, covering the the two games that were just different for each of their halves in Toronto over San Diego, and Seattle over Houston. Pete puts his coaching hat on to discuss re-integrating players from the Americas Rugby Championship. Mark O'Keefe stops by after working out to discuss his performance and how he came to New York City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-03-1458 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP 23: Blizzard Can't Stop Rugby, Ft. POW Nick FeakesDan and Pete dig in to discuss the extreme elements over the week and the Rugby that took to field. New Orleans Gold retains pole position, and Nick Feakes drops by for a chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-03-071h 00MLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP 22: The First Draw in History? San Diego is now at the top. FT POW #BallerStallerWeek five of Major League Raps up with Dan and Pete examining the table to find a new side at the top in San Diego. Going over the shifts with the Toronto Arrows win in Houston, the Draw in Utah, and the bricks laid to build the fortress wall in Seattle. Player of the Week Brock Staller drops by to discuss his hair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-02-2859 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP 21: New York Storms the Bayou, San Diego continues their ride Ft. POW Cathal MarshDan and Pete get together and make it through the technical difficulties for a great show covering the action from Week 4 that saw high flying attacks in New Orleans and Seattle. Examining Austin's current skid, and San Diego's rise. They preview the Americas Rugby Championship, two call ups from San Diego looking to make an impact for the Eagles. New York Fly-Half Cathal Marsh joins the show following his selection as POW. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-02-2247 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP 20: New Orleans continues to roll, San Diego get another, Ft POW JP EloffDan and Pete sit down to discuss the rise of the New Orleans Gold in the wake of the power shifts atop the league standings. Review how San Diego was able to get past the SaberCats again in a last minute thriller that was reminiscent of season one. Toronto righted their ship against Austin in advance of their trip to the Fortress of Starfire. Player of the Week, Jean Pierre Eloff, joins Dan Power for a conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-02-1453 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP 19: Gold Reign, Seattle defeated, and a guest Ft POW Taylor HowdenWeek two of the Major League Rugby Season has come and gone with high flying action. Marc Stcherbina is in for Pete Steinberg, will he survive? Dan and Marc review the two matches taking a deep dive on NOLA Gold's sudden rise atop the league standings with their victory over the Glendale Raptors. They also examine San Diego's win in hurricane conditions, but see Austin earning their first victory of the season in week three over Toronto. MLR Player of the Week: Taylor Howden also joins the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-02-0745 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP18: Only Ten Points Between 8 Teams, Ft POW Sam WindsorDan and Pete sit down to discuss the tight week one fixtures that so characterized the first season of Major League Rugby. In the first week of season two only ten points scored separated the eight teams that took the field on the weekend. Dan Power also sat down with MLR Player of the Week, Houston SaberCats Fly-Half Sam Windsor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-01-3149 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP 17: Week One Coming in Hot, ft. Richie Walker HC of Seattle SeawolvesDan and Pete make their picks previewing Week One's matchups. With the massive rematch of Glendale Vs. Seattle at Starfire, which MLR side will get off on the hot step? Pete also sits down with Richie Walker, the newly appointed Head Coach of the Seattle Seawolves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-01-2433 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP 16: Season Two PreviewDan and Pete sit down to discuss all of the pre-season roster shifts on the eve of Major League Rugby's second season. A deep dive analysis of what to expect in the sophomore campaign with two expansion sides in New York and Toronto. Going over the MLR's contribution to the Americas Rugby Championship with 12 Call Ups Canada and 17 Call Ups to the USA Eagles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-01-2348 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP15: Autumn Internationals Recap, MLR 2019 Kits, Ft James Walker of ATL MLRPete closes down the Autumn internationals with aid of Aaron highlighting the performances of Major League Rugby Players in the USA Eagles Squad. Then rounding up the major coaching appointments around the league: Neil Kelly joining the SaberCats as defense coach, and Tiffany Faaee joining Rugby United New York as an assistant coach. Player signings for Houston, NOLA, and RUNY. Dan Power was able to sit down with James Walker, DOR of Atlanta MLR, to discuss the issues and hurdles of a confirmed expansion franchise for 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-11-2949 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP14: Toronto Arrows GM Mark Winokur, Free Jacks host Irish ProvincesDan Power and Pete Steinberg break down the Eagles tours in Europe, Pete of course being the former Women Eagles head coach took in the matches against the Red Roses and England 'A'. Mark Winokur, GM of the Toronto Arrows, joins the show to discuss the Arrows journey to joining Major League Rugby in 2019. The New England Free Jacks will be hosting a tournament the Irish Provincial 'A' sides of Connacht, Leinster, Munster, and Ulster in March. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-11-1546 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP13: Major League Rugby Schedule, The Rugby WeekendDan and Pete sit down to review the just released Major League Rugby Schedule, breaking it down week by week to highlight the key match up. Pete was also in Chicago for the Rugby Weekend providing a breakdown of the event and then going hard on analysis of the match. Dan Power provides his opinion on the Pari Parkinson tackle of Shaun Davies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-11-0743 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP12: NOLA Reshape their roster, Coach Steinberg talks Defense, Ft. Matt HughstonDan and Pete sit down to discuss the latest news in Major League Rugby, giving you the overhaul of the NOLA Gold roster and other transactions across the league. Matt Hughston joins to discuss the position of number 7, Open side Flanker and his career so far as he aims to make a mark for a new team in season 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-10-2634 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP11: Inside the League with the Deputy Commish, APC Rounds 1 and 2, and fly-halvesDan Power and Pete Steinberg sit down to discuss the latest in Major League Rugby, Deputy Commissioner Nic Benson stops by the show to take us inside the league. Pete breaks down the performance of the Eagles Selects in the first two rounds of the Americas Pacific Challenge while Dan Power and Sam "The Rook Windsor" of the Houston SaberCats discuss the SaberCats season and the position of Fly-Half. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-10-1145 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff Ep 10: The League Expands to the East for 2019 and 2020, Ft. James English of RUNYDan Power and Pete Steinberg sit down to discuss the league's 2020 expansion with the announced New England Free Jacks and soon to be named Atlanta based franchise. Uruguay is looking to place fifteen players in MLR for the 2019 season as they prepare for the Rugby World Cup. Pete had the chance to sit down with RUNY GM James English to talk about the building for the team and their philosophy for the 2019 season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-09-2735 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP9: Major League Rugby's Off-Season and Rugby United New YorkDan Power and Pete Steinberg sit down to discuss the Major League Rugby Off-Season following some rest and relaxation after the MLR Final. Rugby United New York has made all the moves as they look to kick off their inaugural season. San Diego and Austin both have added new personnel following the departure of executives and staff. The boys finish up with a preview of the Americas Pacific Challenge roster with 20 of 27 players having played rugby in the inaugural MLR season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-09-1429 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP8: Seawolves Triumph in San Diego, Ft. Captain Shalom Suniula, MVP Vili Toluta'uDan and Pete sit down to discuss the inaugural Major League Rugby Championship Final analyzing how the Seawolves triumphed over the Glendale Raptors. Pete also took some time to sit down with Seawolves Captain Shalom Suniula and MLR Player of the Championship Series Vili Toluta'u. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-07-1347 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP7: Raptors V. Seawolves in the Final, Cream Rises to the TopDan and Pete sit down to discuss the Championship Series weekend in Glendale. Reviewing Seattle's victory over San Diego and Glendale's win over the Utah Warriors. They then previewed the Grand Final between Glendale and Seattle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-07-0642 minMLR KickoffMajor League Rugby Kickoff Live @ Infinity ParkDan and Pete are live from Infinity Park with a Preview of the MLR Championship Series.Matt Hawkins and Rob Hoadley stopped by for some time to discuss the vision of the Legion. Mark Bullock and Dave Williams talked about the Glendale Raptors and the culture that's been established. Mat Turner talked through the trials of being a professional rugby player while also having to be the Director of Operations for the Seawolves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-06-3056 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP6: The Playoff Are Here, Raptors No Longer Unbeaten POW Tonata LautiDan and Pete and sit down to discuss week 10 of the Major League Rugby Season. Pete sits down with Tonata Lauti to discuss his growth and time with the Utah Warriors. Pete also previews the live podcast from Infinity Park on Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-06-2847 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP5: Raptors Secure 1st Place, SD Clinches the Playoffs, and POW JP EloffDan and Pete sit down to discuss Week 9 of the Major League Rugby Season as the playoffs continue to take shape with Glendale and Seattle Clinching the top two seeds, San Diego's fate for third or fourth resting on their performance in Week 10. The final playoff team for the MLR Championship Series remains unknown with Austin and Utah both holding the chance.Pete sat down with NOLA Gold Fly-Half and MLR Player of the Week JP Eloff to discuss the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-06-2144 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP4: Raptors seize 1st Place, SD back in the playoff picture, POW Harley DavidsonDan and Pete review week 8 of the MLR season covering what was the most impressive win for the Raptors, and then possibly San Diego's most complete match. Pete sat down with MLR Player of the Week Harley Davidson to talk about his time so far and how he's taken his play to the next level. Leaving off with a preview of USA Eagles V. Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-06-1442 minMLR KickoffMLR Kickoff EP 3: Glendale Flys to 5-0, Austin and Seattle stay HOT, USA V. RussiaDan and Pete review Week 7, go over their picks and find each other tied at 3-3. Pete visited with MLR POW Glendale and USA Fly-Half Will Magie discussing the Major League Season following a day at Eagles Camp. USA V. Russia preview and then make their picks for Week 8. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-06-0739 minMLR KickoffMLR Kick-Off EP2: Austin Surges into Playoff Contention, Seattle Surfs to the Top,Dan and Pete discuss the Week 6 Results of the MLR Season, Previewing their travel plans on the weekend as they fly to perform match day coverage of during Week 7. MLR POW Brock Staller stopped by to discuss with Pete how the season has gone for the Seawolves. Dan and Pete then laid into their preview of Week 7's matches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-05-3141 min
MLR KickoffMLR Kick-Off EP1: The Rise of the SeaWall in SeattleDan Power and Pete Steinberg discuss week 5 of the Major League Rugby Season. With only two matches on the weekend there were contrasting styles from all four teams. The Eagles will report to mini-camp on 27 and 28 May before being released to their teams for week 7 of the MLR season. Pete's travel tips were of high importance as he proceeded to catch his flight from Singapore so that he could join Dan for the CBS broadcast on Friday Night leaving the show with previews and predictions for week 6 of the MLR Season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2018-05-2428 min
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