Will Hooley

Former pro → rugby media | Host of @usmlr Sunday Night Rugby on @espn | Founder @RugbyRundownTRN | Writer | @USARugby 🇺🇸 #517 | IG: whooley | Views my own

[Will Hooley @will_hooley]

This one means a lot! Ever since I retired as a player I wanted to be in broadcasting.

I’m hugely excited and honored to be part of this special group and to be part of this new era for @usmlr 🏉🇺🇸

YOUR Sunday Night Rugby begins April 12th on ESPN 📺

[Major League Rugby @usmlr]

📰 America’s first-ever dedicated primetime rugby production tabs key talent for 11 broadcasts throughout the season

SUNDAY NIGHT RUGBY TALENT: https://t.co/cuhGclsE6l

[Major League Rugby @usmlr]

Will Hooley takes us inside the New England Free Jacks’ incoming draft class 📚

From Owen Clarke to Cormac Saint and Will Lindsay, hear what each of New England’s newest additions brings to the table and how they could fit into the Free Jacks’ future.

#MLRDraft

[Will Hooley @will_hooley]

There’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry on US soil but @USARugby Eagles have a BIG test overseas…

✍️ My preview on @usmlr website 👇. USA 🇺🇸 take on Japan 🇯🇵 in the Pacific Nations Cup and with both teams in the same World Cup pool next year, this one matters..
https://t.co/UQ37HaSKRh

[Will Hooley @will_hooley]

@MPengellyDC @WorldRugby @Dallen_Stanford @lizardrugby @RugbyWrapUp @Matt_McCarthy00 @AmerRugbyRising @RugbyMorning @RugbyPass @jimhamilton4 @RugbyRantPod Great interview and read Martin 👏🏻

[Martin Pengelly @MPengellyDC]

My Guardian preview of All Blacks v Springboks in Baltimore on Saturday… with Alan Gilpin, CEO of @WorldRugby.

@Dallen_Stanford @lizardrugby @RugbyWrapUp @Matt_McCarthy00 @AmerRugbyRising @RugbyMorning @will_hooley @RugbyPass @jimhamilton4 @RugbyRantPod

https://t.co/p0G9vtjq5G

[Major League Rugby @usmlr]

The journey is just getting started for Logan Ballinger 🦅🇺🇸

On the latest Meet the Drafted, Will Hooley sits down with MLR’s No. 1 overall pick, Logan Ballinger of Old Glory DC, to talk about his rugby journey, the players he looks up to and what it means to take the next step into the pros.

🔗: https://t.co/n4EjsLzhXK

[Will Hooley @will_hooley]

There’s always been the question as to whether crossover athletes in the US can help rugby grow? 🏈➡️🏉

In ‘Meet The Drafted’ I sit down with former @BrownU_Football defensive end Owen Clarke who switched football for rugby and is about to start his pro career in @usmlr 👇

https://t.co/81fL8Coffu

[Will Hooley @will_hooley]

Totally agree with you Garth. This is my number 1 problem with the game on Saturday. RugbyPass TV is great…for rugby fans. But the whole point of the game on Saturday is to expand the audience and seek potential new fans by watching such a high quality sports event. Massive shame

[Will Hooley @will_hooley]

Rugby’s greatest rivalry…in Baltimore!? 🏉🇺🇸

It may not make everyone happy but here is my take on the upcoming Springboks 🇿🇦 vs All Blacks 🇳🇿 match on US soil this Saturday 👀

[Will Hooley @will_hooley]

@Piglet0080 Enjoy it Guy! Will be a brilliant day I’m sure

[Major League Rugby @usmlr]

Ever wonder how a top draft pick actually finds the sport?🤔

@will_hooley sits down with the no. 3 overall pick in the 2026 MLR draft to talk family roots and the road to California Legion.

🔗: https://t.co/bfcAQFyelD

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Will Hooley breaks down the California Legion’s 2026 Draft Class 👀

From No. 3 overall pick Coby Baker to Aaron Van Dyk, hear what each brings to the table and why they could make an impact in California.

#MLRDraft

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How can football skills translate to the rugby pitch? 🧐🏉

Will Hooley sat down with Owen Clarke on Meet the Drafted to talk about his transition from football to rugby and the moment his dream became reality when the three-time MLR Champion New England Free Jacks selected him in the 2026 MLR Draft.

📺: https://t.co/waW7r0u0E8

[Jim Hamilton @jimhamilton4]

Game 3 is the match of the year so far.

[Will Hooley @will_hooley]

@raysrugby @USARugby You’re absolutely right sir. On top of it as always. My mistake 🤦🏼‍♂️

[Will Hooley @will_hooley]

@BeerBearsBeer @USARugby Ahh yes my bad 🤦🏼‍♂️

[Will Hooley @will_hooley]

@JamDelay @USARugby My mistake!

[Will Hooley @will_hooley]

@MartinDzurenko @YouTube Thanks Martin. Appreciate your support

[Will Hooley @will_hooley]

A brand new series I’m delighted to share:

‘Meet The Drafted’ on @usmlr YouTube. I meet the top 5 picks from the MLR Draft who are starting their pro rugby journeys! Draft reaction, unique stories and insights. Ep1 ft. @CalVarsityRugby @SeawolvesRugby’s Soloman Williams 👇

https://t.co/oY7rw9tCRu

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A lot to look forward to in the world of rugby. 👀🏉

Solomon Williams joins Will Hooley on Meet the Drafted to talk about what’s ahead for the sport and why the future is especially exciting for the upcoming generation.

📺: https://t.co/u4S6tTZa95

[Will Hooley @will_hooley]

Congrats to Logan Ballinger on becoming the #1 overall pick in the @usmlr Draft last week. He’ll head to @OldGloryDC next season. DC picked up some quality young players in the Draft. Here is my recap 👇🏉🇺🇸

[Major League Rugby @usmlr]

DC had the 1st overall pick and made it COUNT 👀

Will Hooley breaks down all 3 of Old Glory DC's 2026 draft picks and how each one fills a gap in the squad.

#MLRDraft