{"podcast":{"title":"The Rugby 100 Club: Rugby for the People, By the People.","slug":"the-rugby-100-club-rugby-for-the-people-by-the-people-7758147","podcast_index_feed_id":7758147,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/the-growth-of-rugby-in-america-chicago-hounds-mlr-culture-the-future-of-us-rugby/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/the-growth-of-rugby-in-america-chicago-hounds-mlr-culture-the-future-of-us-rugby","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/the-growth-of-rugby-in-america-chicago-hounds-mlr-culture-the-future-of-us-rugby/20260311_110310_d282ee14f6d967f04b9b6cb054d72561.jpg","author":"Rugby 100 Club","episode_count":50,"summary":"Welcome to Rugby 100 Club , where rugby is more than scores and standings—it’s the people, stories, personalities, and community behind the game. Hosted by Matt Courtright, Rugby 100 Club brings fans into the world of rugby through: 🏉 Honest conversations and league storylines 🏉 Fan experiences, road trips and unforgettable moments 🏉 Behind-the-scenes player stories 🏉 Predictions, debates and rugby culture 🏉 The camaraderie that makes rugby different from every other sport From tailgates and post-match socials to stories from players, fans, and communities around the rugby world, Rugby 100 Club delivers the game beyond the pitch. Whether you've loved rugby for years or you're just discovering the sport, pull up a chair and join the club.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T04:18:58.608003+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rugby-100-club-rugby-for-the-people-by-the-people-7758147"},"episode":{"title":"How Rugby Can Win America | Sam Harris on MLR, Leadership & Building Champions","slug":"how-rugby-can-win-america-sam-harris-on-mlr-leadership-building-champions","published_at":"2026-06-19T06:19:03+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rugby-100-club-rugby-for-the-people-by-the-people-7758147/how-rugby-can-win-america-sam-harris-on-mlr-leadership-building-champions","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rugby-100-club-rugby-for-the-people-by-the-people-7758147","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/the-growth-of-rugby-in-america-chicago-hounds-mlr-culture-the-future-of-us-rugby/2927037","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/377466/2927037/the-growth-of-rugby-in-america-chicago-hounds-mlr-culture-the-future-of-us-rugby/2026_06_19_06_18_25_446721a7-9712-48da-bf99-c0d0383d3a35.mp3","summary":"How do you build a winning rugby culture in America? On this episode of Rugby 100 Club , host Matt Courtright sits down with coach, leader, and Major League Rugby pioneer Sam Harris for an honest conversation about growing the game, building teams from the ground up, and why rugby's best days in America are still ahead. From launching teams in Austin and Chicago to helping guide a championship-caliber squad in Los Angeles, Sam shares the lessons he's learned from years on the front lines of professional rugby in the United States. In this episode: 🏉 Why rugby's greatest currency is exposure 🏆 Building winning cultures in Major League Rugby 🌎 Growing the game in America 🎙️ Behind-the-scenes stories from Austin, Chicago, and Los Angeles 🤝 The importance of community, fan engagement, and rugby values 🔥 Sam's thoughts on the MLR Championship and the future of the league Whether you're a lifelong rugby supporter or new to the sport, this conversation offers a rare look at the people helping shape rugby's future in North America. Subscribe for more exclusive interviews, player stories, and behind-the-scenes access from Rugby 100 Club. #Rugby #MLR #MajorLeagueRugby #SamHarris #RugbyPodcast #Rugby100Club #MattCourtright","meta_description":"How do you build a winning rugby culture in America? On this episode of Rugby 100 Club , host Matt Courtright sits down with coach, leader, and Major Leag…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2997,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-rugby-100-club-rugby-for-the-people-by-the-people-7758147/episodes/how-rugby-can-win-america-sam-harris-on-mlr-leadership-building-champions/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rugby-100-club-rugby-for-the-people-by-the-people-7758147/how-rugby-can-win-america-sam-harris-on-mlr-leadership-building-champions.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}