The fastest growing sport in America has it's own weekly show...
Jonny Lewis edits the longest-running rugby TV show in the US, MLR Weekly. Based in New York, it covers the country's professional rugby union club competition Major League Rugby. The show features game highlights, analysis and interviews with the biggest names in the sport
Post-production editing by Jonny Lewis Films for MLR Weekly presented by Rugby Wrap Up & broadcast on American TV including Cox Communication’s YurView Channel 4 in San Diego and Santa Barbara, and Channel 118 in Orange County and Palos Verdes, YurView California. YurView Arizona, YurView Vegas as well as Marquee Sports Network in Chicago (Official TV broadcaster of Major League Baseball’s Chicago Cubs) The Rugby Network, Rugby Pass TV, World Rugby Official YouTube Channel and RugbyWrapUp.com.
Rugby is the fastest growing sport in America with Major League Rugby season 7 kicking off 2024 and New York based studio show MLR Weekly presented by Rugby Wrap Up is here to bring American and world fans the latest rugby content. Presented by Matt McCarthy, Major League Rugby match TV commentator & Rugby World Cup media manager for the USA national team. Featured on ESPN, The New York Times, The Guardian. Segments are filmed in New York and on location at match venues throughout America and worldwide with the show edited by Jonny in the UK.
Watch the latest TV episode of MLR Weekly below..
MLR Weekly featured in Pro Movie Magazine Samsung feature
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. I’m thinking of becoming a hand model now I have famous hands! You can read more about this here
Sports Podcast of the Year nomination
MLR Weekly has been shortlisted in the 2025 Sports Podcast of the Year Awards Best Rugby Podcast
The world of sports podcasting has never been more dynamic and engaging. As the Sport Podcast Awards 2025 finalists are revealed, excitement builds to honor the exceptional creativity, passion, and dedication that drive these outstanding podcasts.
Carefully curated by our Industry Selects panel, the finalists represent the best of storytelling, innovation, and excellence in sports podcasting. These podcasts are not just shows—they are essential parts of the fan experience.
Voting is officially open today, and the public has until 13th January 2025 to cast their votes and support their favorite podcast in the Sport Podcast Awards!
See the full finalist list here and vote for MLR Weekly here
MLR Weekly presented by Rugby Wrap Up: Trailer
MLR Weekly broadcasting on the rugby network
Download the The Rugby Network app for iOS, Android, Apple TV, ROKU & other streaming platforms so you can stream Live Major League Rugby and MLR weekly on your big screen TV!
Mathieu Bastareud, Bryan Habana, Sergio Parisse, Ben Foden, Doug Howlett, Ben ryan, Shane Horgan, Robbie Deans, Jim Hamilton, Chris Cusiter, Perry Baker, Dan Lyle, Chris Wyles, Graham Henry, Warren Gatland, Stephen Larkham, Nate Ebner Alex Corbisiero, David Flatman, Mike Friday, Brad Barritt, ChrisWyles, Graham Henry, Stephen Larkham, Nate Ebner, Blaine Scully, Sean Fitzpatrick, Tiffany Faaee , Carlin Isles, Takudzwa Ngwenya and some guy called Matt McCarthy. Just some of the world rugby superstars to have appeared on Rugby Wrap Up that feature in the RWU commercial that aired on ESPN in USA. View the showreel here to get an idea of what Rugby Wrap Up is all about
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MLR Weekly broadcasting on USA television
MLR Weekly Presented by Rugby Wrap Up is now broadcast on Marquee Sports Network the official broadcaster of Major League Baseball team Chicago Cubs & Major League Rugby Chicago Hounds.
Watch a selection of shows below
MLR Weekly TV Broadcasts for Major League Rugby season 2024. Watch the playlist below
Featured Shows- The biggest names in rugby
Rugby X London. Behind the Scenes with USA Rugby and Mike Friday | RUGBY WRAP UP
I was lucky enough to be asked to film behind the scenes with USA Rugby 7s coach Mike Friday and the USA Rugby 7s team, including World 7s Player of the Year Perry Baker and “the fastest man in rugby” Carlin Isles at the historic first ever RugbyX. RugbyX is 5 v 5 indoor rugby, with amended laws from traditional rugby union. The first event was held at London’s O2 Arena. Watch now to see access all areas behind the scene look at the event!
MLR Weekly in France at Rugby World Cup 2023
FRANCE - MLR Weekly finally made it to the Rugby World Cup - on a Major League Rugby scouting mission, of course. The food, wine, making new friends and sightseeing were just part of job... MLR Weekly video editor Jonny Lewis and his Swedish International "frere" Simon hit Lyon. Host Matt McCarthy went to Paris, coincidentally on the same flight as Rugby NY GM Steve Lewis. As a result, we have exclusive coverage you won't want to miss.
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Rugby World Cup 2019 on Rugby Wrap Up
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Rugby Wrap Up 6 Nations edits featured on idustrialrevolution.com
idustrialrevolution.com who create professionally designed plugins and templates for Final Cut Pro X, have featured my editing work for New York based Rugby Wrap Up on their news page. See more in the blog page here