Rugby ATL prop Jamie Ferrante has confirmed his retirement from professional rugby after just one season in Major League Rugby. The 27-year-old has opted to pursue a career in chiropractics, having completed his doctorate from Life University in 2019. After playing both sides of the scrum for the Running Eagles, …

Old Glory DC are closing in on Mary Washington halfback Harry Masters. The 24-year-old undrafted free agent revealed the pending move in a television interview with WIN News. Once the contract has been formally completed, he should reunite with teammate Matthew Gordon, a 2nd round draft pick, and former UMW …

London Irish have confirmed that Bryce Campbell has left the English Premiership club with his contract coming to an end. The powerful Eagles midfielder is now stateside and looks set for a return to Major League Rugby for the 2021 season. Campbell, 25, signed from the Glendale Raptors in May …

Ciencias Sevilla have signed Juan Ignacio Pérez. The 28-year-old Argentine prop is the latest arrival for the 2020-2021 season. Ciencias recently signed two other Argentine players: fly half Rafael Migale and prop Facundo Pomponio from the Olímpia Lions. Pérez comes from Buenos Aires club Pucará. He left the Pucará six …

Ongoing player recruitment has seen Mauro Perotti joining Alcobendas. The former Argentina XV scrum-half was among the leading players in last season’s División de Honor, the elite Spanish rugby competition. Perotti moves to the Madrid club from División de Honor rivals Bathco Rugby Santander. He comes from Gimnasia y Tiro …

As the transition to the 2020-2021 season advances so too does player recruitment. The latest Argentine player to sign for a European club is Juan Ferrere. The second-rower joins CAU Rugby Valencia to continue his career in Spain. Ferrere is from the renowned Buenos Aires club, San Isidro (SIC). He …

The Dallas Jackals have announced the signing of hooker Chad Gough from the Colorado Raptors. He joins the expansion side for the 2021 Major League Rugby season having started all five games for the Raptors in 2020, playing nearly 90% of all possible minutes. Gough, 28, is noted for his …

Austin have confirmed their first new player signing for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Grand Canyon University captain Cam Dodson has joined the Gilgronis as an undrafted free agent. The 23-year-old lock or No8 is the first addition under new AG’s coaches Sam Harris and Mark Gerrard. Dodson is …

The leading contributor to Los Pumas is Buenos Aires. Argentine test teams over the years have seen many a Porteño. For example, all but four players from Argentina’s roster for RWC 2007 were from Buenos Aires. The dominance has decreased in subsequent RWCs with PladAR unearthing more and more players …

Ignacio Dotti has signed a new two-year deal with the NOLA Gold. The 25-year-old Uruguayan lock has opted to stay in Major League Rugby through the 2022 season, in doing so turning down overtures to play in South America’s new professional competition – the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby. After …