Canada will play their final World Cup warm-up match in Suva on Friday. Fiji will be their opponents in a test match for the first time, with the 21st-ranked team in the world also set to play in their first ever Women’s RWC. It’s another mix-and-match lineup from Kévin Rouet, …
Read More »Rugby Championship 2022 – South Africa vs Argentina – ARN Guide
South Africa host Argentina in the sixth and final round of the 2022 Rugby Championship. The match has plenty on the line; South Africa need to win against Argentina while New Zealand need to win against Australia. Such has been the outcome of matches in the tournament that the reverse …
Read More »Jack Reeves scores double in Premiership Rugby Cup
Canadian-eligible center Jack Reeves scored two tries to lead Gloucester past Worcester in the first round of the Premiership Rugby Cup on Wednesday. The 22-year-old played on loan with the New England Free Jacks of Major League Rugby this past season. Reeves started the match in the No13 shirt, partnering …
Read More »William Talataina the next to renew with Old Glory
William Talataina is the latest to re-sign with Old Glory DC for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The 27-year-old midfielder follows six other announcements over the past two weeks, including fellow backs Danny Tusitala and Mike Dabulas. After arriving from Auckland ahead of the 2022 campaign, Talataina cemented himself …
Read More »Two more years for Kyle Ciquera with Free Jacks
Kyle Ciquera has signed a two-year contract extension with the New England Free Jacks. The new deal keeps him at Fort Quincy through at least the 2024 Major League Rugby season, and follows the same agreement signed by outside back Mitch Wilson. It was a breakthrough year for the 25-year-old …
Read More »Old Glory re-signs rising star Mike Dabulas
Old Glory DC have confirmed another returning player for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. USA international Mike Dabulas returns for his fourth season with the club, having debuted in their inaugural 2020 campaign after joining from Penn State. An electric attacker who can play either flyhalf or fullback, Dabulas …
Read More »New York trades for Seawolves stalwart Brad Tucker
Rugby New York have acquired Brad Tucker from the Seattle Seawolves in exchange for salary cap considerations in the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The New Zealand native, who turns 30 next month, is set to join younger brother Will Tucker on the East Coast. Tucker arrived in Seattle ahead …
Read More »Austin bids farewell to Isaac Ross and Jamie Mackintosh
Austin’s future in Major League Rugby remains cloudy but two former All Black forwards have already departed. Second row Isaac Ross and forwards coach Jamie Mackintosh have moved on to join clubs in Japan and New Zealand respectively. Ross has signed on with Top East B League side AZ-Momotaro’s, returning …
Read More »NOLA signs former Hurricanes scrumhalf Luke Campbell
NOLA have added a second halfback with Super Rugby experience to their ranks for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Former Hurricanes scrumhalf Luke Campbell has signed on, following Brumbies flyhalf Rodney Iona in agreeing a two-year deal with the Gold. Campbell made his senior debut with Bay of Plenty …
Read More »Eagles call-up Jack Iscaro re-signs with Old Glory
Old Glory DC have confirmed their fifth returning player for the 2023 season. Loosehead prop Jack Iscaro has re-signed for what will be his fifth year with the club and third Major League Rugby campaign. He made his pro debut in 2021 after missing the entirety of the 2020 season …
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