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MLR Weekly Shortlisted for Sport Podcast Awards 2025
MLR Weekly Shortlisted for Sport Podcast Awards 2025

The American Rugby TV Show I edit has been shortlisted in the 2025 Sports Podcast of the Year Awards in the Best Rugby Podcast Category. What makes this such a great achievement is that MLR Weekly is the only American Rugby podcast, focusing on Major League Rugby that has been shortlisted and is going up against more well known rugby podcasts that focus on the more popular leagues in Britain and Ireland.

If you’d be so kind you can can vote for the MLR Weekly podcast here https://sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-rugby-podcast/ #USARugby

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Blog, Film Awards, Major League Rugby, MLR Weekly, Post Production, Rugby, Rugby Wrap UpJonny LewisSports Podcast Awards 2025, Rugby Podcast, Rugby, Video Editing, USA Rugby, MLR, MLR Weekly, Major League RugbyComment
Two Times World Rugby 7s Player of the Year Perry Baker
Two Times World Rugby 7s Player of the Year Perry Baker

My latest editing work for USA TV show MLR Weekly features an exclusive interview with two times World Rugby 7s Player of the Year Perry Baker

Perry Baker is an American former rugby union player who played for the United States national rugby sevens team. He is a two-time World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year. At the time of his retirement, with 293 tries Baker ranked first among Americans and second among all international players in tries scored. He also ranked 7th on the all-time point-scoring list with 1,467

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Blog, Broadcast TV, Final Cut Pro, Major League Rugby, MLR Weekly, Rugby, Rugby Films, Rugby Wrap UpJonny LewisPerry Baker, Rugby, USA Rugby, Rugby 7s, MLR WeeklyComment
Working with Samsung & Pro Moviemaker Magazine
Working with Samsung & Pro Moviemaker Magazine

My hands are famous! They feature in the latest edition of Pro Moviemaker Magazine. I was asked to test out the new Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield for a magazine article feature on the product. I decided to test it out editing the longest-running rugby TV show in the US, MLR Weekly which covers the country's professional rugby union club competition Major League Rugby.

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Blog, Broadcast TV, Final Cut Pro, Major League Rugby, MLR Weekly, Post Production, Rugby, Rugby Films, Rugby Wrap Up, Video EditingJonny LewisSamsung, Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield, Pro Moviemaker Magazine, MLR, MLR Weekly, Major League Rugby, Video Editing, Post ProductionComment
USA TV & The Rugby Network
USA TV & The Rugby Network

The TV show I edit, MLR Weekly, the longest running rugby show on American TV, is now back for Major League Rugby 2024. The show is broadcast on a number of American TV networks, but viewers outside America can also watch on the streaming platform The Rugby Network, available on iOS, Android, Roku, Samsung TV and Apple TV as well as therugbynetwork.com, the Rugby Wrap Up YouTube channel and RugbyWrapUp.com

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Broadcast TV, Major League Rugby, MLR Weekly, Rugby, Rugby Films, Rugby Wrap Up, Streaming TV, Video EditingJonny LewisMLR, MLR Weekly, Major League Rugby, USA Rugby, Rugby, Video Editing, Post ProductionComment
DOCUMENTARY: David “Dai” Watkins rugby legend dies aged 81
DOCUMENTARY: David “Dai” Watkins rugby legend dies aged 81

David Watkins, who played rugby union and rugby league for Wales as well as for each sport's British and Irish Lions teams, has died at the age of 81.

I was fortunate enough to meet Dai back in 2011, when I was making a documentary on his life in rugby. He was such a nice man and really helpful to our team, allowing us great access to film in his home and at New port Gwent Dragons home of Rodney Parade. You can watch the documentary we here

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Blog, Documentary, Rugby, Rugby FilmsJonny LewisDavid Watkins, Dai Watkins, Rugby, Rugby Films, Rugby DocumentaryComment
Post Production: USA TV show at Major League Rugby final
Post Production: USA TV show at Major League Rugby final

My latest editing work broadcast on TV in America. MLR Weekly presented by Rugby Wrap Up features behind the scenes access, interviews, highlights and a full review of the fantastic Major League Rugby Championship Final between New England Free Jacks and San Diego Legion.

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Broadcast TV, Final Cut Pro, Major League Rugby, Post Production, Rugby, Rugby Wrap Up, Rugby Films, MLR WeeklyJonny LewisUSA Rugby, MLR, MLR Weekly, Rugby, Post Production, Final Cut Pro X, Final Cut Pro, Video EditingComment
MLR Weekly on TV in Chicago
MLR Weekly on TV in Chicago

MLR Weekly, presented by Rugby Wrap Up is the longest running rugby TV show in America and has now also been added to the Marquee Sports Network: Home of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Hounds - Saturdays at 8:30am CST and 7pm CST.

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Blog, Final Cut Pro, Major League Rugby, Post Production, Rugby, Rugby Films, Rugby Wrap Up, Video Editing, Broadcast TVJonny LewisMajor League Rugby, Marquee Sports Network, Rugby, USA Rugby, Post Production, Rugby Films, Video Editing, MLR Weekly, MLRComment
Post Production: Japan Rugby League One CEO & Chairman
Post Production: Japan Rugby League One CEO & Chairman

One of my latest edits for American TV show Rugby Wrap Up features the Japan Rugby League One Chairman Genichi Tamatsuka and COO Hajime Shoji talking about one of the worlds biggest rugby union leagues.

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Blog, Final Cut Pro, Major League Rugby, Post Production, Rugby, Rugby Films, Video EditingJonny LewisJapan rugby, Japan Rugby League One, USA Rugby, Major League Rugby, Video Editing, Post Production, Rugby Wrap Up, RugbyComment
Rugby Wrap Up at MLR Final in New York
Rugby Wrap Up at MLR Final in New York

Rugby is the fastest growing sport in America. MLR Weekly from Rugby Wrap Up is an American TV series I am fortunate to get to edit. This week’s show features exclusive behind the scenes footage and interviews from the MLR Championship Final at New York’s Red Bull Stadium.

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Blog, Final Cut Pro, Major League Rugby, Post Production, Rugby, Rugby Films, Rugby Wrap Up, Video EditingJonny LewisRugby, Rugby Films, Major League Rugby, MLR, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Pro X, Post Production, USA RugbyComment
Rugby Wrap Up in Observer Newspaper
Rugby Wrap Up in Observer Newspaper

Rugby Wrap Up, the show I edit for American TV, had another mention in The Observer newspaper on Sunday. USA has won the right to host the men’s Rugby World Cup in 2031 and women’s Rugby World Cup in 2033. Martin Pengelly, the news editor for Guardian US, has put together an article for the Observer, where he asked some of the leading names in American rugby for their views on what hosting the world cup in 2031 and 33 mean for the American game?

Matt McCarthy, the host of Rugby Wrap Up was among those asked to comment

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Final Cut Pro, Major League Rugby, Post Production, Rugby, Rugby Films, Rugby Wrap Up, Video Editing, BlogJonny LewisRugby, USA Rugby, Major League Rugby, Rugby Wrap Up, Rugby World Cup, Post ProductionComment
USA TV Network to air Rugby Wrap Up Thursdays at 9
USA TV Network to air Rugby Wrap Up Thursdays at 9

I work on the post-production of America’s leading rugby show Rugby Wrap Up and starting March 17th at 9:00 PM (PT) Rugby Wrap Up will be broadcast on Cox Communication’s YurView Channel 4 in San Diego and Santa Barbara, and Channel 118 in Orange County and Palos Verdes

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Major League Rugby, Rugby, Rugby Wrap Up, Rugby Films, Post Production, Video EditingJonny LewisYurView, Rugby, Rugby Wrap Up, Major League Rugby, Post ProductionComment
Post Production: Rugby World Cup Winner Tendai “The Beast” Mtawarira.
Post Production: Rugby World Cup Winner Tendai “The Beast” Mtawarira.

Rugby World Cup winner Tendai Mtawarira, one of the all-time greatest front row players to play rugby, appeared on New York’s Rugby Wrap Up TV show and I was fortunate to be able to edit the show in post-production.

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Final Cut Pro, Major League Rugby, Post Production, Rugby, Rugby Films, Rugby Wrap Up, Video EditingJonny LewisTendai Mtawarira, The beast, Rugby, Old Glory DC, Sharks rugby, Post Production, Rugby Films Comment
Rugby Network shortlisted alongside Olympics for PLATFORM OF THE YEAR.
Rugby Network shortlisted alongside Olympics for PLATFORM OF THE YEAR.

This past year I’ve been editing Rugby Wrap Up TV shows for the new Rugby Network streaming platform. So it’s great to hear news that The Rugby Network has been shortlisted alongside The Olympics for PLATFORM OF THE YEAR and BEST NEW PLATFORM at this years SportsPro #OTTAwards 2021.

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Blog, Film Awards, Major League Rugby, Rugby, Rugby Films, Rugby Wrap Up, Streaming TVJonny LewisRugby Films, Rugby, Rugby Wrap Up, Major League Rugby, USA Rugby, Post Production, Video Editing, Chris RobshawComment
Post Production Work: England Rugby Legend Chris Robshaw on USA Rugby TV
Post Production Work: England Rugby Legend Chris Robshaw on USA Rugby TV

My latest post production work for USA Rugby TV show Rugby Wrap Up features an interview with England rugby Legend Chris Robshaw. He opens Up regarding playing in the new American pro league Major League Rugby with San Diego Legion, Leaving Harlequins and the controversy regarding his decisions with England as captain at Rugby World Cup 2015.

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Major League Rugby, Post Production, Rugby, Rugby FilmsJonny LewisChris Robshaw, USA Rugby, Major League Rugby, Post Production, Video Editing, Rugby Wrap UpComment
Jonny Lewis films work on The Rugby Network app & streaming TV
Jonny Lewis films work on The Rugby Network app & streaming TV

MAJOR LEAGUE RUGBY LAUNCHES THE RUGBY NETWORK FREE STREAMING PLATFORM IN CONJUNCTION WITH RUGBYPASS TO SERVE AS THE HOME OF ALL MLR MATCHES AND CONTENT. The Rugby Network will feature Rugby Wrap Up content with post-production provided by Jonny Lewis Films

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Blog, Major League Rugby, Post Production, Rugby, Rugby Films, Rugby Wrap Up, Streaming TVJonny Lewistherugbynetwork.com, The Rugby Network, Rugby, USA Rugby, Rugby films, Rugby Wrap Up, RugbyPass.com, Rugby PassComment
Rugby World Cup Winner Schalk Brits on Rugby Wrap Up USA
Rugby World Cup Winner Schalk Brits on Rugby Wrap Up USA

NEW YORK, NY - This one will go down as one of our favorites. A HUGE STAR as Mystery Guest on New York’s Rugby Wrap Up show edited by Jonny Lewis Films has Steve Lewis, Dan Power and Bryan Ray scrambling, scratching and faffing about. Yet can they finally figure out who this storied rugby legend is in the mystery guest of the week segment? (Spoiler. It’s Rugby World Cup Winner Schalk Brits) Watch below

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Blog, Major League Rugby, Rugby, Rugby Films, Rugby Wrap Up, Video EditingJonny LewisSchalk Brits, Rugby World Cup, Saracens, Rugby Wrap Up, USA RugbyComment