Several newcomers could feature for England when they face Canada and the USA in next month’s international fixtures. Head coach Simon Middleton has named 11 uncapped players in his extended group of 40. All members of the group play in the domestic Premier 15s competition. The Red Roses will face …
Read More »Arrows XV cruise to win over Atlantic Selects in Rugby Rally
A Toronto Arrows XV cruised to a 57-10 win over the Atlantic Selects at the new-look York Lions Stadium on Saturday evening. Dubbed the ‘Rugby Rally’, the match marked the return of the Arrows to Toronto for the first time since the 2019 Major League Rugby season, an absence of …
Read More »Houston reels in former Sunwolves captain Willie Britz
The Houston SaberCats have signed Super Rugby veteran Willie Britz for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Originally from South Africa, the 33-year-old loose forward has spent the past six years playing professionally in Japan and notably captained the Sunwolves during their final season in 2018. Britz made his Vodacom …
Read More »Dallas signs prop Alex Tucci from Utah
The Dallas Jackals have confirmed the signing of 29-year-old prop Alex Tucci on a two-year deal through the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He joins the expansion side after spending the past four years in Salt Lake City with the Utah Warriors. A collegiate football player, Tucci was a back …
Read More »England-based pros boost Eagles squad for November
A record number of 12 England-based professionals highlight the USA squad for their upcoming November test series. The Women’s Eagles will play Canada twice at Infinity Park, on November 1 and 5, before departing for Dublin where they face Ireland on November 12. England will host the final match at …
Read More »Old Glory signs rugby league international Junior Sa’u
Old Glory DC have announced the signing of center Junior Sa’u on a one-year deal through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 34-year-old joins from rugby league club Leigh Centurions and has represented both New Zealand and Samoa in the 13-man code. Sa’u is originally from Auckland but grew …
Read More »Two year extension for Free Jacks captain Josh Larsen
Josh Larsen has signed a two-year extension with the Free Jacks that keeps him in Boston through the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The 27-year-old Canadian international captain New England for the second successive year after making the move from Austin. This past season saw Larsen making 12 starts for …
Read More »Arrows lineup named for Rugby Rally against Atlantic Selects
The Toronto Arrows will celebrate a return to Canadian soil on Saturday when they host the Atlantic Selects at York Lions Stadium. This past season saw the Arrows spending their entire Major League Rugby campaign south of the border with home games played in Atlanta. Six Canadian internationals will line …
Read More »Final rosters set for Rugby Americas North 7s
Final rosters have been submitted for the Rugby Americas North Men’s 7s tournament being hosted by the Turks & Caicos Islands this weekend. Meridian Field is the venue, with nine teams competing in three pools. The top two from each pool advance to the Cup Finals following the round-robin. Notably …
Read More »Canada names Senior Women’s squad for Fall tests
Sandro Fiorino has named a squad of 32 players for Canada’s Senior Women’s tour to Colorado and the UK. The team will play two tests against the USA on November 1 and 5 followed by overseas games against England on on November 14 and Wales on November 21. Included are …
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