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

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Podcast: [The Rugby 100 Club: Rugby for the People, By the People.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rugby-100-club-rugby-for-the-people-by-the-people-7758147)
Published: 2026-06-25T00:08:42+00:00
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Duration seconds: 710

## Resource

What started as a podcast became something much bigger. In this special Rugby 100 Club tribute, friends, players, coaches, broadcasters, supporters, and family come together to share heartfelt messages for host Matt Courtright and celebrate the passion, friendships, and community that rugby creates. Featuring messages from: 🏉 Tim Metcher 🏉 Conner Mooneyham 🏉 Rob Hammerschmidt 🏉 Stacy Paetz 🏉 Matt McCarthy 🏉 Kirsten & Jordan Gackowski 🏉 Marcus Holt 🏉 Sam Windsor 🏉 Seth Smith 🏉 Adrian Balfour 🏉 Devin Short 🏉 Matthew Trouville 🏉 Will Hooley 🏉 Kevin Flynn 🏉 Levon Dunn 🏉 Sam Matenga 🏉 Nic Greer 🏉 Jennifer Courtright This video isn't just about one person—it's about what makes rugby different. It's about the relationships, respect, and lifelong friendships that grow from a shared love of the game. To everyone who has appeared on Rugby 100 Club, listened to an episode, shared a story, or supported the mission of growing rugby, thank you for being part of this incredible journey. 💙 If rugby has impacted your life, tell us your story in the comments. We'd love to hear it. 👍 Like, subscribe, and join Rugby 100 Club as we continue sharing the stories that grow the game. Keep your heads high and your tackles low. #Rugby100Club #MattCourtright #Rugby #MajorLeagueRugby #MLR #GrowTheGame #RugbyCommunity #ThankYouRugby

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