{"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":"Inside Major League Rugby’s Referee Revolution with Wilko | Rugby 100 Club","slug":"inside-major-league-rugby-s-referee-revolution-with-wilko-rugby-100-club","published_at":"2026-06-19T02:35:03+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rugby-100-club-rugby-for-the-people-by-the-people-7758147/inside-major-league-rugby-s-referee-revolution-with-wilko-rugby-100-club","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/2926728","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/377466/2926728/the-growth-of-rugby-in-america-chicago-hounds-mlr-culture-the-future-of-us-rugby/2026_06_19_02_34_22_b03769af-2cb5-4c97-9060-f588d8d2a6b9.mp3","summary":"What does it take to referee at the highest level of professional rugby? In this episode of Rugby 100 Club, host Matt Courtright sits down with Wilko , Major League Rugby's Director of Match Officials, to discuss his incredible journey from Northern Ireland to the United States and the innovations shaping the future of the sport. Wilko shares: How an unexpected injury led him into refereeing His path from the Irish Rugby Football Union to Major League Rugby Why he chose Utah over Dallas when moving to the U.S. The mental and physical demands of professional officiating How referees prepare for matches behind the scenes The development of MLR's groundbreaking Referee Review System (RRS) Why transparency and fan engagement are essential to growing rugby in North America Whether you're a player, coach, referee, or passionate fan, this conversation offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the people making the game possible. Subscribe to Rugby 100 Club for exclusive interviews, rugby stories, and insider access to Major League Rugby. #MajorLeagueRugby #MLR #Rugby #Rugby100Club #Referee #RugbyPodcast #RugbyUnion #SportsPodcast #ChicagoHounds #CaliforniaLegion","meta_description":"What does it take to referee at the highest level of professional rugby? In this episode of Rugby 100 Club, host Matt Courtright sits down with Wilko , Ma…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4729,"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/inside-major-league-rugby-s-referee-revolution-with-wilko-rugby-100-club/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/inside-major-league-rugby-s-referee-revolution-with-wilko-rugby-100-club.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}