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MLR Kickoff

Welcome to Major League Rugby Kickoff . The official podcast of Major League Rugby hosted by Dan Power and Pete Steinberg. Bringing breaking news, exclusive guests, and high level analysis every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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EP114: 2021 The Return Ft. Adam Freier and Luke White

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2022/02/05

Focusing 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

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1:08:09

EP113: 2020 - The Lost Season

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2022/01/28

Touching 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

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1:19:45

2019 - First Expansion Season Ft. Bill Webb and Lucas...

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2022/01/21

In 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 difficultiesof the 2021 season playing away from home.Pete and Dan then follow up last week's

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1:10:30

2018 - The Beginnings Ft Kimball Kjar and Saia Uhila

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2022/01/14

Beginnings 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

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33:22

EP110: Year End Wrap Up, Changes, and a Christmas Jingle

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2021/12/16

Dan 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

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47:20

EP109: 2022 Major League Rugby Schedule Breakdown

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2021/11/18

Dan 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

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54:32

EP108: A Conversation with Toronto Arrow #36 Jamie...

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2021/11/04

A lot has happened around the world of Major League Rugby over the past 14 days. Dan and Pete sit down to discuss the transactions and the moves around the league as we inch toward the opening of training camp. Yes, it's that close. Jamie Mackenzie, Les Rouges #387 and Arrow #36, stops by for a chat with Dan and Pete to discuss his career and the direction that Rugby Canada has been heading following their failure to qualify for the 2023 World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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45:19

USA V. The All Blacks, and a World Cup Bid Ft. Ryan...

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2021/10/21

On the eve of the US Eagles facing the mighty All Blacks, Dan and James throw it back to 2014 inviting Ryan Crotty and Andrew Suniula onto the show to discuss their head to head match up in the mid-field. Ryan Crotty, All Black #1124, enjoyed his time ahead of their first match against the US in the United States. He discusses the chance to visit during their press tour getting led around Chicago with Andrew, mentioning that he spent a lot of time trying to find the best pizza in town. Andrew

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53:51

EP106: Americas Qualification for the Rugby World Cup...

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2021/10/14

Dan's back, just in time for the massive show that covers the latest developments in International Rugby. Dan and Pete sit down to discuss the Rugby World Cup qualification series that have just come to a close that left Canada out of the Rugby World Cup for the first time ever. The US Eagles will now face Chile in World Cup Qualifiers in Summer 2022 following their aggregate loss to Uruguay. Chance Wenglewski stops by for a chat following his time in Eagles camp that ended quite abruptly when he

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1:00:37

EP105: USA Eagles World Cup Qualifying Ft. Gary Gold

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2021/09/23

Gary 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

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1:02:43

EP 104: USA v. Canada World Cup Qualifiers and the...

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2021/09/09

Former 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

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EP 103 Examining the Draft with First Overall Eric...

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2021/08/26

Following the second annual Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft Dan and Pete catch up to discuss how the teams did and judge whether selections were used to draft the best talent available or for need in the ages old debate. Number one overall Eric Naposki sits down with Aaron to discuss his rugby journey and dealing with adversity at a young age. Dan sits down with Gerald Lowe to get inside the mind of the 39th and last pick of the 2021 draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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EP 102: Looking Back on the 2020 MLR Collegiate Draft...

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2021/08/19

Dan 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

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1:44:10

EP 101: 2021 All-MLR Awards and Finals Recap

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2021/08/12

After 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

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1:39:04

MLR Kickoff 100: Live From The Los Angeles Memorial...

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2021/08/03

Dan 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

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1:11:35

EP99: Conference Finals Rugby, It's Just Different...

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2021/07/22

With Week 18 drawn to a close Dan and Pete look at the implications the matches had ahead of the Conference Finals. In hard fought matches both Eastern Playoff teams enter the match on Saturday with a loss in their rear view mirror. Utah gain some confidence with a win over LA that pushed them to the brink, knowing that when they play LA in the Coliseum they'll have to play just as hard if they want to make it to their first Major League Rugby Shield Final.Sama Malolo has been around the world,

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1:05:36

EP 98: Three's Company, But Who Makes the Crowd?...

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2021/07/15

After 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

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1:31:21

EP97: NOLA Gold Win 4th of July Ft Beaudein Waaka

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2021/07/08

With the week that celebrated both Canada Day and the United States Independence Day, North American Rugby fans were treated to some epic Rugby over the weekend. NOLA Gold has transformed itself from struggling mid-season to winning games when it almost doesn't make sense. But if you asked the Gold, they have built a sense of belief within themselves. This belief has allowed them to thrive in adverse conditions. Dan and Pete break down the week that was and look ahead to week 17. Beaudein Waaka

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1:06:48

EP 96: Which Team Makes the Playoffs? Ft. Hanco...

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2021/07/01

As 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

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1:07:31

EP 95: The MLR Playoff Race is Coming Down to The...

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2021/06/24

Week 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

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