The question of John Ryberg’s next destination has been answered. Major League Rugby’s joint all-time leading try scorer has landed with the LA Giltinis. The ex-Raptors winger leaves Colorado for California on a deal that runs through the 2022 season. Ryberg, 28, is among the league’s most effective attacking players. …
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The Dallas Jackals have announced the signing of South African loose forward Jo-Hanko ‘Pikkie’ de Villiers for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Arriving from the Golden Lions, the 24-year-old brings both Varsity Cup with the University of Johannesburg and senior provincial experience. de Villiers was named ‘Player of the …
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The 2020 Tri Nations will conclude on Saturday. Australia play host to Argentina in a re-match from two weeks ago. With neither side winning on that day, the upcoming match will determine the better of the two teams in 2020. Dave Rennie has made there changes to the Wallabies. The …
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Jerónimo will lead Argentina out against Australia on Saturday. He assumes the captaincy from his Stade Francis teammate, Pablo Matera. The 27-year-old Matera was revoked of the captaincy in response to tweets from 2011-2012 that surfaced on Monday. Matera led Argentina from October 2018 to November 2020. He replaced Agustín …
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The LA Giltinis have confirmed a third hooker for their inaugural Major League Rugby campaign. Lindsey ‘Skeeter’ Stevens makes the move from the NOLA Gold by way of Eastern Suburbs, following previously announced Mahe Vailanu and Sean McNulty. Stevens was a regular in the Houston SaberCats squad during the 2018 …
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The Austin Gilgronis have announced the signing of former Waratahs flyhalf Mack Mason for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. A starter for the Australia u20s in 2016, he most recently turned out for the NSW Country Eagles in the 2019 National Rugby Championship. Mason enjoyed a rapid rise following …
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The UAR has reversed their decision. Pablo Matera, Guido Petti, and Santiago Socino are now free to play vs Australia. The trio were suspended on Monday with Matera also revoked of the captaincy. In a 180 degree turn, the suspensions have all been lifted. Alejo Miranda reports in La Nacion that …
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Competing teams for the upcoming Eagles Sevens intra-squad matches starting this weekend have been confirmed. Both the Men’s and Women’s Eagles will compete against their teammates to bring a positive close to what has been an enormously disruptive calendar year. All eyes now on preparation for the Tokyo Olympics which …
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ARN Player of the week is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It recognizes the top performers from the Americas over the past week. How spirits can change in the span of a week. After the Pumas triumph over the All Blacks and a palatable draw against the Wallabies, …
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The latest signing announcement from the LA Giltinis is the confirmation of Mika Kruse for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. He arrives from the withdrawn Colorado Raptors, following Blake Rogers and Nick Boyer. Raptors captain Luke White is also expected to join the expansion side. Kruse enjoyed a breakthrough …
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