{"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 We Built a Pro Rugby Team in America | Former Seattle Seawolves CEO Brian Jones","slug":"how-we-built-a-pro-rugby-team-in-america-former-seattle-seawolves-ceo-brian-jones","published_at":"2026-06-16T18:40:34+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rugby-100-club-rugby-for-the-people-by-the-people-7758147/how-we-built-a-pro-rugby-team-in-america-former-seattle-seawolves-ceo-brian-jones","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/2920335","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/377466/2920335/the-growth-of-rugby-in-america-chicago-hounds-mlr-culture-the-future-of-us-rugby/2026_06_16_18_35_01_0d550244-2ad4-47ac-b84e-e9cc158af55b.mp3","summary":"What does it take to build a professional rugby team in America? This week on Rugby 100 Club , host Matt Courtright sits down with Brian Jones , former CEO of the Seattle Seawolves, to discuss the business, leadership, and vision behind one of Major League Rugby's most successful clubs. Brian shares his incredible journey through professional sports—from the NBA and NHL to the NFL, MLS, and ultimately Major League Rugby. Along the way, he reveals what fans rarely see behind the scenes. In this episode: 🏉 How the Seattle Seawolves were built from the ground up 🏟 The business challenges of growing Major League Rugby 💼 Lessons learned from the NBA, NHL, NFL, and MLS 📈 Building partnerships, creating fan experiences, and growing a sports brand 🎙 The pressure and excitement of leading a professional sports organization 🤝 Why community is the foundation of rugby culture Whether you're a rugby fan, sports business professional, entrepreneur, or aspiring leader, this conversation offers an inside look at what it takes to grow a new sport in America. 👇 What does rugby need most to succeed in the United States? #Rugby #MLR #MajorLeagueRugby #SeattleSeawolves #SportsBusiness #BrianJones #RugbyPodcast #MattCourtright #Rugby100Club","meta_description":"What does it take to build a professional rugby team in America? This week on Rugby 100 Club , host Matt Courtright sits down with Brian Jones , former CE…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":7769,"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-we-built-a-pro-rugby-team-in-america-former-seattle-seawolves-ceo-brian-jones/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-we-built-a-pro-rugby-team-in-america-former-seattle-seawolves-ceo-brian-jones.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}