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Sam Malcolm will not be returning to the Toronto Arrows for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. On Sunday the team confirmed that the 24-year-old has signed to play for the Kamaishi Seawaves of Japan’s Top Challenge League. He joins former Arrows prop Morgan Mitchell in the Iwate Prefecture.
After leading the Arrows to a Semi Final appearance as a flyhalf in their inaugural MLR campaign, Malcolm switched to fullback in 2020 to accommodate the arrival of fellow New Zealand native Tayler Adams. In 21 games for the Arrows Malcolm scored 212 points with a remarkable 86% goal kicking accuracy.
Toronto General Manager Mark Winokur issued a statement on social media:
“Sam Malcolm has been a great player, a strong teammate, and a consummate professional throughout his two years with the Toronto Arrows. As he departs the club, he’ll be missed both on and off the pitch.
“Professional sport is, by definition, a business, and we respect every player for the decisions they make.
“We’ll have some exciting signings to announce in the coming days that follow our dedicated strategy, and we urge our fans to stay tuned as we continue preparations for the 2021 season.
“Sammy will always be an Arrow in spirit, and we wish him all the best as he begins a new chapter of his career in Japan.”
