The New England Free Jacks have re-signed openside flanker Ethan Fryer for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He has been elevated to a full senior contract after initially joining on a development deal. Just 20 years old, Fryer made his professional debut as a replacement in Toronto this past …
Read More »Chicago signs USA Falcons fullback Chris Mattina
The Chicago Hounds have signed versatile back Chris Mattina for their inaugural Major League Rugby campaign. A USA Sevens international, he recently toured South Africa with the USA Falcons and was part of the Eagles squad for the World Cup Qualifiers but has yet to win a test cap. Mattina …
Read More »MLR Off-Season Update – Rugby ATL
Rugby ATL have now confirmed their playing roster for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Some prominent names have departed during the off-season and only four have been recruited from overseas, with the club instead opting to back younger players to step up. Their home venue will stay the same, …
Read More »Premier Rugby Sevens to add teams in 2023
Premier Rugby Sevens intends to double its number of franchises for the 2023 season. Four competed this past season, with each fielding a Women’s and Men’s team. The professional league will also move to an East-West conference system. The four existing franchises will be assigned a geographical region this year …
Read More »Thretton Palamo commits to another year with Old Glory
Thretton Palamo will play a fourth season with Old Glory DC. The 34-year-old midfielder has re-signed for the 2023 campaign, his fifth in Major League Rugby having lined up for the Houston SaberCats in 2019. Injury sidelined Palamo for much of 2022, limiting him to just four appearances. He remains …
Read More »Free Jacks sign midfielder Spencer Jones from Arrows
The New England Free Jacks have Canadian international Spencer Jones for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He is the third player to make the move from Toronto to Boston during the off-season, following front row pair Andrew Quattrin and Cole Keith. Jones established himself as a first-choice player for …
Read More »Top Argentine Scrum-Half in Danger of Missing World Cup
A top Argentine scrum-half is in danger of missing out on Rugby World Cup 2023. Gonzalo García was injured this past weekend playing in the European Challenge Cup. He requires surgery; he left the field in the 78th minute in Zebre’s 24-21 loss against Toulon. García tore the cruciate ligaments …
Read More »Chile’s opening RWC match venue may change
Chile’s opening match venue at Rugby World Cup 2023 may change. Los Cóndores are scheduled to play against Japan on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Le Stadium in Toulouse. Nine months out from the World Cup, doubts have surfaced in France concerning whether the stadium will in fact be ready …
Read More »Chicago acquires ex-Austin back row Michael de Waal
The Chicago Hounds have acquired loose forward Michael de Waal from the Jackals in exchange for salary cap considerations. Dallas drafted his rights from the Austin Gilgronis during the Dispersal Draft. The 27-year-old returns to the Midwest, having previously lined up for Lindenwood University. Originally from South Africa, de Waal …
Read More »Calvin Whiting re-signs with Utah Warriors
The Utah Warriors have secured one more returning player ahead of the 2023 Major League Rugby season. USA international Calvin Whiting will play a fourth season with the club. The announcement comes just over two weeks since the Warriors announced their squad for the new campaign. Whiting initially signed on …
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