This week on The Sports Rapport, host Mitch Wertlieb is joined by MyNBC5's Jack Main to chat about the busy sports summer, including the World Cup, NHL and NBA offseasons and more (5:59). Rugby players Sarah James, Chris Henry and Sam Brown are in-studio to preview the upcoming 53rd Annual Mad River Hayden Cup Invitational (42:43).  Plus, Rutland Herald's Tom Haley shares his reporting about Poultney High School forgoing the 2026 football season (56:15). We also get you caught up on the top five moments in Vermont sports from the last week (3:22). Guests: Jack Main, MyNBC5 weekday sports anchor Sarah James, Mad River-Stowe Rugby Football Club player Chris Henry, Burlington Rugby Football Club vice president, player Sam Brown, Black River Rugby Club player Tom Haley, Rutland Herald sports reporter Do you have a topic or guest you want to see on The Sports Rapport? Email us at [email protected]