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The Growth of Rugby in America | Chicago Hounds, MLR Culture & the Future of US Rugby

The Growth of Rugby in America | Chicago Hounds, MLR Culture & the Future of US Rugby

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Show overview

The Growth of Rugby in America | Chicago Hounds, MLR Culture & the Future of US Rugby has published 54 episodes during 2026. That works out to roughly 45 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 36 min and 1h 5m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 weeks ago, with 54 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Rugby 100 Club.

Episodes
54
Started
2026
Median length
50 min
Cadence
Several per week

From the publisher

Welcome to the Rugby 100 Club Podcast with Matt Courtright — where we talk about the growth of rugby across the United States 🇺🇸. In this episode we dive into the latest updates around American rugby, including discussion around Major League Rugby, the Chicago Hounds, rugby culture, and the people helping grow the game across the country. Rugby in America is building momentum — from grassroots clubs to professional teams — and we explore what’s happening behind the scenes, the community around the sport, and why the future of rugby in the U.S. is exciting. Whether you're a longtime rugby supporter or just discovering the sport, this podcast is about the stories, the culture, and the people driving American rugby forward. 🏉 Topics include: • Major League Rugby updates • Chicago Hounds discussion • Rugby culture in the United States • The growth of American rugby • Community and fans around the sport Subscribe for more conversations about rugby in America, Major League Rugby, and the people growing the game. #Rugby #MajorLeagueRugby #MLR #ChicagoHounds #AmericanRugby #RugbyPodcast #RugbyUnion

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Robbie Abel | From Professional Player to Major League Rugby Coach | Rugby 100 Club

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From Samoa to the Seattle Seawolves | Liki Chantung’s Rugby Journey | Rugby 100 Club

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Summer International Round 3 | USA Eagles Rise, Global Rugby Recap & The Greatest Rugby Rivalry

Jul 24, 202635 min

More Than a Game: The Culture Behind Rugby | Dylan Audsley | Rugby 100 Club

Jul 23, 202655 min

International Rugby Is Heating Up | Championship Race & U20 World Cup

Jul 17, 202610 min

International Rugby Is Back! 🌍 | Summer Tests, USA Upset & This Weekend's Must-Watch Matches

Jul 11, 20266 min

They Surprised Me With This… | The Rugby Community's Message to Matt Courtright ❤️🏉

Jun 25, 202611 min

How Rugby Can Win America | Sam Harris on MLR, Leadership & Building Champions

Jun 19, 202649 min

Inside Major League Rugby’s Referee Revolution with Wilko | Rugby 100 Club

Jun 19, 20261h 18m

How We Built a Pro Rugby Team in America | Former Seattle Seawolves CEO Brian Jones

Jun 16, 20262h 9m

Inside the Seattle Seawolves Locker Room | Callum Botchar & Dewald Kotze

Jun 14, 202644 min

Can Rugby Finally Break Through in America? | Brandon Sparks on MLR's Future

Jun 10, 20261h 25m

The Voice of Rugby in America | Ben Holden on Broadcasting, MLR & Growing the Game

Jun 7, 20261h 0m

MLR Is Getting CRAZY | Playoff Predictions & Chicago Dominance

May 22, 202629 min

Chicago Hounds Are Taking Over MLR 👀 | Week 5 Chaos, Free Jacks Collapse & Playoff Talk

May 9, 202624 min

Marcus Holt on San Diego Legion, Fan Culture, Rivalries & the Heart of Rugby in America

May 9, 202650 min

Chicago Hounds DOMINATING MLR… But Is the League Holding Itself Back? 👀🏉

May 9, 202638 min
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