Old Glory DC have confirmed a two-week contract with former Houston SaberCats fullback Osea Kolinisau. The long-time Fiji Sevens international joins the team with immediate effect. Also confirmed is an initial four-week agreement with Thomas Morani. Kolinisau captained Fiji to a Gold medal at the 2016 Olympic Games. One of …
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The LA Giltinis have announced the signing of two Fijian backs for the remainder of the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Jonetani Vasurakuta and Serupepeli Vularika are the latest players to join the star-studded side, arriving after the recent trades of Mika Kruse to Utah and Nick Boyer to Houston. …
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Los Cafeteros Pro almost upset Peñarol on Wednesday evening. The Colombians competed until the death in what was a match decided by a single point. Peñarol were 14-13 winners. The Uruguayans put on their worst performance of the 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) season. Los Cafeteros Pro caused …
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Thomas Morani has found a new home in Major League Rugby. Having secured an early release from Houston, the 25-year-old has joined Old Glory DC for the remainder of the 2021 season. Argentine online publication A Pleno confirmed the move in conversation with Morani. EDIT: Old Glory have clarified that …
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Los Jaguares hammered Selknam this evening to retain their unbeaten record. The Argentine side were 68-8 winners over the Chileans in a round eight fixture of the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). The result takes Los Jaguares XV to an 8-0 season record. Both Los Jaguares XV and Selknam have …
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There were more close matches this past weekend, with really only one that stood out as being uncompetitive. It makes for some tough choices and long may that continue. In some spots there were three and even four candidates. Four players make the cut for a second week in a …
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The Olímpia Lions and Os Cobras had a hard-fought contest today in Montevideo. The Olímpia Lions got the job done, winning 19-15. The result sees the Paraguayans sealing their place in the Semi Finals of the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). Os Cobras remain in fifth spot ahead of …
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Austin have confirmed the signing of former Raptors winger Nick Johnson for the remainder of the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 30-year-old Denver native was on the books for the Colorado franchise in 2020 but did not make an appearance before the season was cancelled. Johnson was a regular …
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Former Collegiate Football standout Ngalu Fusimalohi has joined the New England Free Jacks on a four-week trial. The 28-year-old was named Offensive Lineman of the Year as a junior for the Kansas City Jayhawks. He played four seasons at the Big 12 school. Fusimalohi is not new to rugby. Born …
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The final match of round either of the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) will be Peñarol vs Los Cafeteros Pro. It is an Uruguayan vs a Colombian team; yet, it is also a match wherein two Colombians who were on the 2020 Peñarol roster will play for Los Cafeteros …
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