Host Will Hooley sits down with MLR Co-President Alex Magleby, fresh off his induction into the US Rugby Hall of Fame, for a wide-ranging conversation on where professional rugby in the US is headed. Before the Draft talk begins, Mags reflects on his Hall of Fame weekend and the Eagles' win over Argentina XV in Florida. Then the two get into the big stuff: the possibility of a sixth MLR team next season and where things stand with TV distribution negotiations.

From there, it's all Draft. Will and Mags dig into why the College Draft has become such a key date on the MLR calendar, how past draftees have grown into league standouts and Eagles, and how this year's process will work, including the live Draft show next Thursday at 6:00 PM ET on the MLR YouTube channel.

Will also brings in Josh Macy, head coach at Lindenwood University and one of the most respected voices in college rugby. Josh breaks down the explosive growth of the college game, the advice he gives players heading into Draft weekend, and the top prospects to watch. Then he and Will do the fun part: first-round predictions. Who's getting picked, and where?

Tune in to hear the full breakdown, then join us live next Thursday at 6 PM ET on the MLR YouTube channel for the 2026 MLR Collegiate Draft.

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