USA international Chad London has signed on with the Dallas Jackals for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The South African-born midfielder arrives from the now-defunct Colorado Raptors. Confirmation follows teammate Kody O’Neil in quick succession. London, 31, has been a leading player for the Raptors since arriving in 2013. …
Read More »Two more years for Tim Maupin with NOLA
The NOLA Gold have announced another multi-year extension for a returning player. US Eagles winger Tim Maupin has signed on for two more years, securing his place with the Gold through the end of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Maupin has been with the team since their inception, playing …
Read More »Former Super Rugby duo named new Austin coaches
It will be an all-new coaching staff for the Austin Gilgronis in 2021. On Thursday evening the club unveiled Super Rugby veterans Sam Harris and Mark Gerrard as Head Coach and Assistant Coach respectively. Harris, 40, arrives from Japan where he has been coaching for the past 7 years, first …
Read More »Colombia Rugby Receives Notable Government Investment
Colombia Rugby (Federación Colombian de Rugby – FeCo) is receiving notable government investment. The national governing body of rugby is to receive US$300,000 from the Colombian government, creating development and capture centers nationwide. FeCo president, Andrés Gómez Castaño confirmed that the institution will be receiving the above mentioned amount which …
Read More »Matt Heaton extends contract with Rugby ATL
Rugby ATL have confirmed a two-year contract extension for co-captain Matt Heaton. The Canadian flanker is now tied to the club through the end of the 2023 Major League Rugby season, having initially signed through 2021 ahead of the expansion side’s inaugural campaign. Heaton, 27, started four of five games …
Read More »England intends to bid for RWC 2031
Reports out of England are clear: England will not bid for RWC 2027, though the RWC 2015 hosts are focused on hosting the RWC again at the subsequent RWC in 2031. An RFU (England Rugby) spokesperson pointed out that England has no plans to place a bid for RWC 2027. …
Read More »Arrows captain Dan Moor announces retirement
Toronto Arrows captain Dan Moor has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect. The decision comes one month shy of his 30th birthday and brings a close to a career that saw the Toronto native win 14 caps for Canada between 2016 and 2017. Moor has been an …
Read More »Saracens confirm Will Hooley addition
Saracens have confirmed the signing of USA international Will Hooley. As revealed in April, the 26-year-old flyhalf or fullback leaves Bedford Blues to play for the defending European champions. While specific terms have not been revealed, it is believed to be a two-year deal. Hooley represented his native England at …
Read More »Zinzan Elan-Puttick signs Austin extension
Zinzan Elan-Puttick has signed a two-year contract extension with the Austin Gilgronis. The 26-year-old South African captained the team in the first four matches of the 2020 Major League Rugby season having served as vice-captain in 2019. A dynamic and versatile backfielder, Elan-Puttick is most at home as a fullback …
Read More »Kremer set to join Stade Français
According to multiple reports from reputable outlets Marcos Kremer is set to join Stade Français from Los Jaguares. The Argentine flanker is deemed to have agreed to a contract which is set to be made official in the coming days. It will mean that Kremer continues to be coached by Gonzalo …
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