We’re a few days behind schedule on this one… but hopefully it’s worth the wait! The past month has seen a steady increase in signing news across Major League Rugby. A number of players have joined clubs in the Coastal Cup, American Rugby Premiership, and XV Series among others to …
Read More »Kieran Joyce signs one-year Seawolves extension
Kieran Joyce has signed a one-year extension with the Seattle Seawolves that keeps him at Starfire Stadium through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The versatile 25-year-old back is the 13th returning player to commit for the two-time MLR Shield winners during the off-season. After joining the club from Birmingham …
Read More »Chile build on RWC Qualifiers in Americas Pacific Challenge
Fresh on the back of advancing to the Americas 2 Final of the Rugby World Cup 2023 qualifiers, Chile is preparing to travel to Uruguay. Chile ‘A’ will play in the Americas Pacific Challenge later this month in Montevideo. The team from west of the Andes will play matches from …
Read More »Dan Hollinshead heads to France with Vannes
Rugby United New York flyhalf Dan Hollinshead has signed for French Pro D2 club Vannes. The 26-year-old New Zealander was most recently playing for Auckland in the Bunnings NPC. This will be his second experience in France, having played for Agen in 2017. Hollinshead appeared in 11 games during his …
Read More »Argentina XV loaded with SLAR talent for APC
Argentina have named a roster loaded with SLAR names for the Americas Pacific Challenge. The Argentina XV will play matches in Montevideo, Uruguay on October 22, 26 and 30. The Argentina XV roster will be under the command of Ignacio Fernández Lobbe. The former Pumas second-rower also took charge of …
Read More »Kurt Morath named in strong Tonga touring squad
Austin Gilgronis flyhalf Kurt Morath has been named in Tonga’s squad for their upcoming tour of Europe. The Ikale Tahi will play matches tests against Scotland, England, and Romania, with an additional match against the French Barbarians. An interim coach has yet to be confirmed with Toutai Kefu still recovering …
Read More »World Cup Watch – URUGUAY – October 14, 2021
Uruguay will play at Rugby World Cup 2023. Los Teros earned the right to compete at the tournament by winning the South American qualifiers and then defeating the USA on aggregate in the Americas 1 final. The outcome is that Uruguay will face France, Italy, New Zealand, and Africa 1 …
Read More »USA names development squad for Americas Pacific Challenge
A mix of Major League Rugby players and collegiate standouts will form the USA’s development squad in the Americas Pacific Challenge. Leading the side will be Mike Tolkin, Head Coach of the Eagles at Rugby World Cup 2015. Officially the team will be once again known as the Selects, though …
Read More »World Sevens Series returns with Spain to make hosting debut
A full-length World Sevens Series will return in November with ten men’s and seven women’s tournaments scheduled through May 2022. Most notable is the hosting debut of Spain, who welcome back-to-back tournaments in January to Málaga and Seville. As previously announced Dubai will also host events on successive weekends to …
Read More »Free Jacks sign South African center Wayne van der Bank
The New England Free Jacks have signed South African center Wayne van der Bank from the Pumas. With the contract running for five years through the 2026 Major League Rugby season, it’s the longest player deal publicly disclosed in the league to date. It could see the 24-year-old USA-qualified in …
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