Rugby Revealed
37 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsWant to know everything about professional rugby in the United States? We meet the coaches, general managers and owners from each of the 13 Major League Rugby franchises, taking a deep dive into the world of professional rugby in the United States and Canada. Major League Rugby is about to enter its fourth season and is the only professional rugby league in the North America. The league commenced in 2018 and has grown to 13 teams for the 2020/21 season. Stars such as, All Blacks World Cup Winner, Ma’a Nonu, former France captain, Mathieu Bastareaud and South African Rugby World Cup winner, Tendai Mtawarira (aka The Beast) have all featured in Major League Rugby. We discuss the coaching styles, philosophies and techniques of each team with Head Coaches and Directors of Rugby. Running parallel to this we take an intimate behind the scenes look at the business side of each of the franchise teams with the General Managers and Owners. We learn about their reasons for investing in the vision as well as the big plans they have for their teams and the future of rugby in the North America. This podcast will help you understand the excitement, ambition and optimism surrounding professional rugby in the U.S. and Canada. This is everything you need to know about each of the 13 franchises in Major League Rugby. Rugby Revealed is a sport podcast focusing on rugby coaching, the business behind the game and the passionate leadership of those involved in this great sport.
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George Killebrew - Commissioner of Major League Rugby
March 15, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBGeorge Killebrew is the Commissioner of Major League Rugby and has spent his lifetime in professional sports. After graduating from Southern Methodist University, George went on to spend 27 years with the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA, as their Chief Revenue Officer and Executive Vice President. We chat with Commissioner Killebrew about MLR's relationship with USA Rugby, the costs associated with expansion franchises and the future of Major League Rugby. Rugby Revealed - https://www.rugby...
George Killebrew - Commissioner of Major League Rugby
March 15, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBGeorge Killebrew is the Commissioner of Major League Rugby and has spent his lifetime in professional sports. After graduating from Southern Methodist University, George went on to spend 27 years with the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA, as their Chief Revenue Officer and Executive Vice President. We chat with Commissioner Killebrew about MLR's relationship with USA Rugby, the costs associated with expansion franchises and the future of Major League Rugby. Rugby Revealed - https://www.rugby...
Kees Lensing - Head Coach of the Seattle Seawolves
March 09, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBKees Lensing is the Head Coach of the Seattle Seawolves. A former Namibian international captain, Kees has played in some of the world's best competitions before transitioning into a coach. We chat with Kees about his rugby journey, his experiences as assistant coach of Rugby United New York and the pressure he faces taking over the two-time Major League Rugby Champions, the Seattle Seawolves. Rugby Revealed - https://www.rugbyrevealed.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyReveal...
Ryan Patterson - Owner of San Diego Legion
March 04, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 30.3 MBRyan Patterson is one of the owners of San Diego Legion in Major League Rugby. With a background in real estate and large scale property development. Ryan is one of the few people involved in Major League Rugby who never played rugby himself but got into the game through his children who love rugby. Ryan discusses the benefits of playing rugby, the cost analysis around sports team ownership and the future for San Diego Legion. Rugby Revealed - https://www.rugbyrevealed.com/ Facebook - ht...
Zack Test - Co-Head Coach of the San Diego Legion
March 01, 2021 22:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBZack Test has done it all in American rugby. An Eagle, an Olympian and now the co-head coach of the San Diego Legion in North America's Major League Rugby. We chat with Zack about his incredible rugby journey, his love of San Diego, the injury that saw him retire early from the sport and his progression into coaching. Rugby Revealed - http://www.rugbyrevealed.com/subscribe/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyRevealed/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/RugbyRevealed San Diego Legion ...
Zack Test - Co-Head Coach of the San Diego Legion
March 01, 2021 22:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBZack Test has done it all in American rugby. An Eagle, an Olympian and now the co-head coach of the San Diego Legion in North America's Major League Rugby. We chat with Zack about his incredible rugby journey, his love of San Diego, the injury that saw him retire early from the sport and his progression into coaching. Rugby Revealed - http://www.rugbyrevealed.com/subscribe/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyRevealed/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/RugbyRevealed San Diego Legion ...
Adam Freier - General Manager of L.A. Giltinis
February 25, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBFormer Wallaby, Adam Freier is the General Manager of Major League Rugby's new franchise, the L.A. Giltinis. We chat with Adam about his experiences in the game, the transition from player to a managerial role and the long term vision for rugby in the Los Angeles area. Rugby Revealed - https://www.rugbyrevealed.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyRevealed Twitter - https://twitter.com/RugbyRevealed L.A. Giltinis - https://www.giltinis.com/ Major League Rugby - https://www.m...
Darren Coleman - Head Coach of L.A. Gilitinis
February 23, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBAustralian born Darren Coleman is the head coach of the L.A. Gilitinis, a brand new franchise, competing in their inaugural season of Major League Rugby. We chat with Darren about his coaching experiences in Australia, Italy, Canada and Japan, the challenges of creating a new team during the covid pandemic, the attention Major League Rugby is getting from foreign based players and plans to build on the solid L.A. rugby community. Rugby Revealed - https://www.rugbyrevealed.com/ Facebook -...
Darren Coleman - Head Coach of L.A. Giltinis
February 23, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBAustralian born Darren Coleman is the head coach of the L.A. Gilitinis, a brand new franchise, competing in their inaugural season of Major League Rugby. We chat with Darren about his coaching experiences in Australia, Italy, Canada and Japan, the challenges of creating a new team during the covid pandemic, the attention Major League Rugby is getting from foreign based players and plans to build on the solid L.A. rugby community. Rugby Revealed - https://www.rugbyrevealed.com/ Facebook -...
Ric Salizzo - Senior Consultant of Rugby United New York
February 18, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBHailing from New Zealand and with an extensive background in sports and sports media, Ric Salizzo is the Senior Consultant at Rugby United New York. We chat with Ric about the lessons learned from the movement from amateur to professional rugby in New Zealand in the 90's and how they can be applied to the current growth of professional rugby in the U.S. We also discuss the challenges and opportunities at hand, overseeing the growth of rugby in one of Major League Rugby's key markets at Rug...
Ric Salizzo - Senior Consultant of Rugby United New York
February 18, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBHailing from New Zealand and with an extensive background in sports and sports media, Ric Salizzo is the Senior Consultant at Rugby United New York. We chat with Ric about the lessons learned from the movement from amateur to professional rugby in New Zealand in the 90's and how they can be applied to the current growth of professional rugby in the U.S. We also discuss the challenges and opportunities at hand, overseeing the growth of rugby in one of Major League Rugby's key markets at Rug...
Greg McWilliams - Head Coach of Rugby United New York
February 16, 2021 05:00 - 2 hours - 92.9 MBFrom Dublin, Ireland, Greg McWilliams has coached St. Michael's College, Leinster U19s, Irish Women's rugby team, the Barbarians and Yale University. Greg is the Head Coach of Rugby United New York and is the Assistant Coach of the USA Eagles. We have an in-depth chat with Greg about his experiences in Ireland that led to his move to the U.S., his roller-coaster American coaching journey and what it's like overseeing professional rugby in the Big Apple. Rugby Revealed - https://www.rugby...
Mike Sheehan - General Manager of Austin Gilgronis
February 11, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBMike Sheehan is the GM of the Austin Gilgronis, one of the twelve Major League Rugby Franchises. Mike has spent a lifetime in sports, working with the NBA and the NFL. We chat with Mike about the Austin sports, music and business market, the success of F45 Training and the vision for the Austin Gilgronis team. Mike also gives us an exclusive by revealing the musician who will be performing at the Gilgronis season opener! Rugby Revealed - https://www.rugbyrevealed.com/ Austin Gilgronis - ...
Sam Harris - Head Coach of Austin Gilgronis
February 09, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBAustralian Sam Harris is a former rugby union and league player, representing the Waratahs, Manly Sea Eagles, Honda Heat and the Ricoh Black Rams. In is first head coach position with the Austin MLR franchise, we discuss Sam's journey up to this point, the differences in the two codes of rugby and what rugby union can learn from rugby league, along with the opportunities that lie ahead for the Gilgronis and Major League Rugby. Rugby Revealed - https://www.rugbyrevealed.com/ Austin Gilgron...
Scott Lawrence - Head Coach, GM and Co-Owner of Rugby ATL
February 02, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBScott Lawrence is the Head Coach, General Manager and co- owner of Rugby ATL, the Atlanta region's professional rugby franchise of Major League Rugby. There is not much Scott has not achieved in American rugby. He is a former USA Eagle, Head Coach and Director of Performance at Life University and has coached every level of men's age grade and senior USA Rugby teams. Scott wears multiple hats within the franchise and provides us an insight into running, coaching and management of Rugby A...
Paul Healy - Director of Rugby and Head Coach of the Houston Sabercats
January 28, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBPaul Healy is the Director of Rugby and the Head Coach of the Houston Sabercats, one of 13 professional rugby teams in North America that plays in Major League Rugby. From Brisbane, Australia, Paul has coached all around the world including Stade Français, Swansea, Germany and Chile. Paul is acutely aware of the challenges the game faces in developing rugby nations but is optimistic about the sport's growth in the U.S. Rugby Revealed - https://www.rugbyrevealed.com/ Houston Sabercats - h...
JT Onyett - President of Houston Sabercats
January 26, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBJT Onyett is the President of the Houston Sabercats, one of the 13 franchises that make up Major League Rugby. With a background in Minor League Baseball with the Texas Air Hogs, Sugar Land Skeeters and Lake Elsinore Storm, JT shares the his experiences in building community a rugby community and the Sabercats' plans to replicate some of baseball's fan engagement activities. Rugby Revealed - https://www.rugbyrevealed.com/ Houston Sabercats - https://www.houstonsabercats.com/ Major Leag...
Nate Osborne - Head Coach of NOLA Gold
January 21, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBOriginally hailing from Queanbeyan, Australia, Nate Osborne is the Head Coach of NOLA Gold and the longest serving head coach in Major League Rugby. Before taking the reins at NOLA, Nate played for and coached Metropolis RFC and was an assitant coach to the USA Eagles in the 2015 Rugby World Cup. We chat with Nate about how his initial twelve-week visit to the States to play some rugby turned into a permanent move, the lessons he learned from coaching at a World Cup along with NOLA's faith ...
Tim Falcon - Owner of NOLA Gold
January 19, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBNOLA Gold owner Tim Falcon first played rugby at LSU before going on to captain the New Orleans Rugby Football Club. Passionate about rugby and New Orleans, Tim runs the law firm he created, Falcon Law. We chat with Tim about NOLA's relationship with the New Orleans Saints, the partnership NOLA has with Clermont Auvergne and the key steps needed for NOLA to keep going forward. Rugby Revealed - https://www.rugbyrevealed.com NOLA Gold - https://www.nolagoldrugby.com/ Rugby Revealed Book...
Andrew Douglas - Head Coach of Old Glory D.C.
January 14, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41.3 MBCoach Andrew Douglas is the Head Coach of the Old Glory D.C. Old Glory joined Major League Rugby as a full member in 2020 and went 4-1 before the pandemic struck. We chat with Coach Douglas about his journey around the world as a rugby coach, a typical training week for the Old Glory team and areas of focus for the 2021 season. Andrew coached the New Zealand Schools team and Waikato in his native New Zealand before coaching in Italy and Japan ahead of taking over at Old Glory D.C. Thank yo...
Chris Dunlavey & Paul Sheehy - Owners of Old Glory D.C.
January 12, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBChris Dunlavey is the co-founder and President of Brailsford and Dunlavey, a large scale facility development program management firm with 9 offices around the country, over 120 employees and $40 billion worth of completed development, including the Washington Nationals stadium. Paul Sheehy is a former 7s and 15s USA Eagle who featured in the 1991 Rugby World Cup. Vince Sheehy Sr started Sheehy Autos in 1965 with a single Ford dealership but the Sheehy family has grown the business to 30 d...
Allen Clarke - Director of Rugby / Head Coach of the Dallas Jackals
January 07, 2021 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBAllen Clarke is a former Ulster and Ireland international player. Following his playing career, Allen went straight into coaching with roles at Ulster and the Ireland Rugby Football Union. In 2017 Allen coached the Ospreys, initially as an assistant coach before taking over the head coach role for the 2018 season. "Too good to turn down" is how Clarke describes the opportunity at the Dallas Jackals and Major League Rugby. Allen also chats about how he got the role, building the future for ...
Scott Sonju - President of the Dallas Jackals
January 05, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBScott Sonju is the President of Neltex Sports, co-owners of the Dallas Jackals. Earning his MBA at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management before going on to serve as President and General Manager of the Frisco RoughRiders, (Minor League Baseball). The RoughRiders were the best attended games, of all 30 Double-A teams, for 11 consecutive years . In his role as President of the Dallas Jackals, we chat with Scott about developing the culture within the Jackals, plans for fan engagement o...
Chris Silverthorn - Director of Rugby Toronto Arrows
December 31, 2020 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBChris Silverthorn is the Director of Rugby at the Toronto Arrows. Coach Silverthorn led the Ontario Blues to an unprecedented 6 Canada Rugby Championship titles before taking the reins of Canada's only professional rugby team, the Toronto Arrows. A modest but proud Canadian, Chris describes the challenges of moving from amateur into professional rugby, the mindset of his players facing American teams and the specific areas the Arrows will focus on ahead of the 2021 Major League Rugby seaso...
Bill Webb - President and Majority Owner of the Toronto Arrows
December 29, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBWilliam (Bill) Webb is the President, General Partner and Majority Owner of the Toronto Arrows, Canada's sole Major League Rugby franchise. Formerly Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer at Gluskin Sheff & Associates, Bill is currently a Partner at Waypoint Investment Partners Inc. Amongst other attributes, Bill is a financial analyst and a portfolio manager. He is also a long time board member of Rugby Canada and an advisor to Toronto's Inner City Rugby Foundation. In th...
Brandon Sparks - Director of Rugby Utah Warriors and Chris Latham - Head Coach Utah Warriors
December 24, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBBrandon Sparks is the Director of Rugby at the Utah Warriors, overseeing the day to day commitments of the team. He is also the former coach of the University of Michigan and the women's Collegiate All-Americans. Brandon is also an avid fight fan who boasts a record of 11-1 in MMA! Wallaby #749 and with 78 Australian appearances to his name, Chris Latham is the Head Coach of the Utah Warriors and a legend of the game. Chris appeared in 3 Rugby World Cups and a famous British & Irish Lions t...
Brandon Sparks - Director of Rugby Utah Warriors & Chris Latham - Head Coach Utah Warriors
December 24, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBBrandon Sparks is the Director of Rugby at the Utah Warriors, overseeing the day to day commitments of the team. He is also the former coach of the University of Michigan and the women's Collegiate All-Americans. Brandon is also an avid fight fan who boasts a record of 11-1 in MMA! Wallaby #749 and with 78 Australian appearances to his name, Chris Latham is the Head Coach of the Utah Warriors and a legend of the game. Chris appeared in 3 Rugby World Cups and a famous British & Irish Lions t...
Kimball Kjar - CEO, GM and Co-Owner of Utah Warriors
December 22, 2020 04:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBAs one of the original members of MLR, Utah Warriors' Kimball Kjar chats with us about the lessons learned from PRO Rugby and how Major League Rugby model is based on Major League Soccer. We also discuss the backgrounds of his fellow owners, the core values of the Utah Warriors and why these are so important to the team. Kimball also shares his vision for the future of the Warriors, including the plans for the new 10,000 seater stadium and the new Liberty Boys Academy in Washington. Kimba...
Ryan Martin - Head Coach of the New England Free Jacks
December 17, 2020 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBPart II - New England Free Jacks Rugby Newly appointed Head Coach of the New England Free Jacks, Ryan Martin joins us from New Zealand for the second part of episode one. Coach Martin comes to New England highly rated, having spent time with Otago Boys High School, the New Zealand Barbarians Schools, Mitre 10's Otago Attack Coach and most recently with the Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby. Ryan takes us on an open journey through his coaching philosophies, his non-negotiables as a coach ...
Ryan Martin - Head Coach of the New England Free Jacks
December 17, 2020 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBPart II - New England Free Jacks Rugby Newly appointed Head Coach of the New England Free Jacks, Ryan Martin joins us from New Zealand for the second part of episode one. Coach Martin comes to New England highly rated, having spent time with Otago Boys High School, the New Zealand Barbarians Schools, Mitre 10's Otago Attack Coach and most recently with the Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby. Ryan takes us on an open journey through his coaching philosophies, his non-negotiables as a coach ...
Alex Magleby - CEO and Co-Owner of the New England Free Jacks
December 15, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBPart I - New England Free Jacks Business CEO and Co-Owner of the New England Free Jacks, Alex Magleby joins us for the first part of our first episode. Alex takes us on a behind the scenes look at the birth of the Free Jacks, lessons learned from his time within USA Rugby and what his day-to-day role as CEO looks like. We also discuss the commercial goals of the Free Jacks along with the hope that USA may host a Rugby World Cup in the near future. Links: http://www.RugbyRevealed.com (la...
Alex Magleby - CEO & Co-Owner of the New England Free Jacks
December 15, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBPart I - New England Free Jacks Business CEO and Co-Owner of the New England Free Jacks, Alex Magleby joins us for the first part of our first episode. Alex takes us on a behind the scenes look at the birth of the Free Jacks, lessons learned from his time within USA Rugby and what his day-to-day role as CEO looks like. We also discuss the commercial goals of the Free Jacks along with the hope that USA may host a Rugby World Cup in the near future. Links: http://www.RugbyRevealed.com (la...
Alex Magleby - CEO and Co-Owner of the New England Free Jacks
December 15, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBPart I - New England Free Jacks Business CEO and Co-Owner of the New England Free Jacks, Alex Magleby joins us for the first part of our first episode. Alex takes us on a behind the scenes look at the birth of the Free Jacks, lessons learned from his time within USA Rugby and what his day-to-day role as CEO looks like. We also discuss the commercial goals of the Free Jacks along with the hope that USA may host a Rugby World Cup in the near future. Links: http://www.RugbyRevealed.com (la...
Rapid Reveal Round With Co-Host James Willocks
December 09, 2020 02:00 - 2 minutes - 1.76 MBRugby Revealed Podcast co-host, James Willocks answers his 10 Rapid Reveal questions. James' questions include: Favorite cheat meal? Cardio or weights? Country you would like to visit? Greatest rugby player ever? James Willocks is the Head Coach of Dartmouth College and the Assistant Coach of the New England Free Jacks in Major League Rugby. Music by DJ Tadhg
Rapid Reveal Round With Co-Host James Willocks
December 09, 2020 02:00 - 2 minutes - 1.76 MBRugby Revealed Podcast co-host, James Willocks answers his 10 Rapid Reveal questions. James' questions include: Favorite cheat meal? Cardio or weights? Country you would like to visit? Greatest rugby player ever? James Willocks is the Head Coach of Dartmouth College and the Assistant Coach of the New England Free Jacks in Major League Rugby. Music by DJ Tadhg
Rugby Revealed Intro
December 07, 2020 22:00 - 54 seconds - 714 KBWelcome to the Rugby Revealed Podcast. In this season we will be chatting with the Owners, General Managers and Coaches of each of the Major League Rugby franchises. Everyone has been waiting for professional rugby to explode in the United States. The time is now. Join us as we delve deep into the world of Major League Rugby.
Rugby Revealed Podcast Introduction
December 07, 2020 22:00 - 54 seconds - 714 KBWelcome to the Rugby Revealed Podcast. In season one we will be meeting coaches, general managers and owners from each of the 13 Major League Rugby franchises. We will be taking a deep dive into the world of professional rugby in the United States. Major League Rugby is about to enter its fourth season and is the first professional rugby league in the United States. The league commenced in 2018 and has grown to 13 teams for the 2020/21 season. Stars such as, former England captain, Chris...