Argentines continue to impress in the 2021-2022 Pro D2 season. In the latest round of France’s second division there were tries scored in addition to good general play from Argentines. Pumas Francisco Gorrissen and Rodrigo Bruni featured for Vannes. The Brittany side were 35-23 winners over Nevers. Gorrissen touched down …
Read More »Thomas Morani declares his desire to play for USA Eagles
Thomas Morani has declared his desire to play for the USA. In an interview with Maximiliano Ludueña on ESPN Scrum, Morani says he intends to make himself available for the Eagles. He is eligible to do so as despite being raised in Buenos Aires he was, in fact, born in Miami, …
Read More »New York signs Super Rugby prop Nic Mayhew
Rugby United New York have announced the signing of prop Nic Mayhew for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 32-year-old New Zealander boasts a decade of experience playing professionally in England, Australia, and Japan in addition to his home country. Mayhew spent three seasons with English Premiership side Harlequins …
Read More »Harry Bennett announces retirement ahead of MLR season
Harry Bennett will not be suiting up for Rugby New York this season after all. The club announced his re-signing in December but the 31-year-old Australia has instead opted to hang up the boots. He posted a statement on social media which reads in part: “Massive thank you to everyone …
Read More »Former age grade star Conor McCann signs for Arrows
One of Canada’s brightest young talents from a decade ago is returning to elite level rugby with the Toronto Arrows. Versatile back Conor McCann has signed on for the 2022 Major League Rugby season, with teenage prospect Kobe Faust and veteran prop Rob Brouwer also committing for another year. McCann …
Read More »Agustín Creevy signs new deal with London Irish
Agustín Creevy is set to end his career in the English Premiership after signing a new contract with London Irish. While specifics terms were not included in the brief release, other sources indicate the deal extends his agreement with the club through the end of the 2022-2023 season. The former …
Read More »Las Tucanes jugarán ante España
Las Tucanes jugarán ante España el jueves 10 de febrero. Será Colombia ante España A. El conjunto sudamericano consiguió hacerse con una plaza en el Torneo de Repesca Mundialista que se celebra el 13 de febrero en Dubái tras ganar su campeonato regional y superar más tarde a Kenia 16-15 en …
Read More »San Diego re-signs Argentine center Thomas Morani
Having just announced the arrival of Matías Freyre from Houston, San Diego have now confirmed the re-signing of another US-eligible Argentine back. Miami-born and Buenos Aires-raised Thomas Morani will stay on with the Legion for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Like Freyre, Morani joined the SaberCats in 2020 and also …
Read More »Kellen Gordon makes unexpected return to Seawolves
The Seattle Seawolves will have the services of Kellen Gordon for the 2022 Major League Rugby season after all. In a similar story to the one that saw Tim Metcher making an about-face and returning to the club, Gordon turned away from thoughts of retirement to lace up the boots …
Read More »Puma Juan Pablo Zeiss to join Houston SaberCats
Puma Juan Pablo Zeiss will continue his career in Major League Rugby (MLR). The 32-year-old is to join the Houston SaberCats for the upcoming MLR season. The move sees him having his first experience of professional rugby outside of Argentina. Zeiss joins the SaberCats in 2022 after having played SLAR …
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