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The Rugby Odds: Nations Cup Coaches Firings? USA Rugby Struggles, WXV, Rassie & Zebo, Week’s Best & Toughest

The Rugby Odds – Season 6, Episode 51 NEW YORK, NY – The somewhat controversial Nations Cup is back in play. Is it at the…

By Alan Smithee · Rugby Wrap Up

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 4:37 AM

Key Things to Know

The Rugby Odds panel discusses potential coach firings in the Nations Cup and recent USA Rugby performances.
Panelists include Mike Friday, George Hook, John Bradshaw Layfield, King Gift Egbelu, and host Matt McCarthy.
The episode features awards discussions, including Player of the Week nominations for Tom de Glanville and Béibhin Parsons.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Rugby Wrap Up's latest episode of The Rugby Odds analyzes current rugby storylines, including potential coach firings related to the Nations Cup and recent struggles for USA Rugby. Host Matt McCarthy leads a panel featuring Mike Friday, George Hook, John Bradshaw Layfield, and King Gift Egbelu to review international fixtures, club competitions, and weekly honors.

The show also features discussions on England Women's performance on American soil, Simon Zebo's role in Irish rugby, and weekly award selections. Additionally, the coverage highlights an MLR Weekly segment featuring Crusaders Academy director Grant Keenan discussing talent development pipelines.

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