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Welcome to the Rugby 100 Club Podcast with Matt Courtright — where we talk about the growth of rugby across the United States 🇺🇸.
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Shawn Clark | From Football to Rugby & the USA World Cup Dream | Rugby 100 Club VAULT (opens the original)
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Out of the Vault! Recorded in January 2025, Matt Courtright sits down with Shawn Clark to talk about his journey from football and chasing an NFL opportunity to discovering professional rugby. Shawn shares what rugby has taught him, the importance of mental health and vulnerability, the friendships and experiences that come with the game, his journey through professional rugby, and his dream of representing the United States at a Rugby World Cup. A candid conversation about sport, resilience, id
Robbie Abel | From Professional Player to Major League Rugby Coach | Rugby 100 Club (opens the original)
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In this episode of Rugby 100 Club , host Matt Courtright sits down with Robbie Abel to discuss one of the most unique journeys in Major League Rugby. From his playing career to coaching in MLR, Robbie opens up about leadership, family, adapting through change, coaching at the professional level, and why investing in youth rugby is essential for the future of the game. This conversation is filled with honest stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and lessons that extend far beyond rugby. 🏉 Listen no
From Samoa to the Seattle Seawolves | Liki Chantung’s Rugby Journey | Rugby 100 Club (opens the original)
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In this episode of Rugby 100 Club , host Matt Courtright sits down with Liki Chantung of the Seattle Seawolves and Coachable Collective to explore his incredible journey from the Pacific Islands to professional rugby in Major League Rugby. Liki shares his story of growing up across Samoa, Fiji, Australia, and Hawaii, navigating the rugby pathway, overcoming setbacks, and learning the importance of identity, discipline, and life beyond sport. This episode is about more than rugby—it’s about cultu
Summer International Round 3 | USA Eagles Rise, Global Rugby Recap & The Greatest Rugby Rivalry (opens the original)
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Summer International Round 3 delivered another exciting weekend of world rugby. Hosts Matt Courtright and Jamie McFarland recap the biggest international matches, discuss the USA Eagles' strong Nations Cup campaign, review the Junior World Championship, analyze the latest standings, and preview the upcoming New Zealand vs. South Africa "Greatest Rugby Rivalry" tour. Whether you're following the USA Eagles, the world's top-ranked teams, or discovering international rugby for the first time, this
More Than a Game: The Culture Behind Rugby | Dylan Audsley | Rugby 100 Club (opens the original)
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What if the greatest rugby stories aren't played under stadium lights? In this episode of Rugby 100 Club , host Matt Courtright sits down with former USA Eagle and San Diego Legion player Dylan Audsley , the creator of Culture RFC , to explore why he walked away from professional rugby to tell the stories that keep the sport alive. Dylan shares his incredible journey—from representing the United States and earning All-American honors to overcoming career-ending injuries, traveling across North a
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