Brett Gosper is hopeful that the USA will bid to host RWC 2027 or 2031. The World Rugby and Rugby World Cup CEO said today that: “The 2027 or 2031 World Cup; hopefully they can do it for one of the two. It would be interesting and a great compliment …
Read More »Most Capped Americas XV
What would the most capped XV of all-time look like? Who are the most capped rugby players from the Americas? If these or similar questions have crossed your mind then this article is for you. Listed below is the Americas team comprising the most capped player across all positions. Starting …
Read More »Arrows re-sign four, add Juan Cruz González
The Toronto Arrows have confirmed four returning players for the 2021 Major League Rugby season and one new addition. Argentina XV standout Juan Cruz González joins with contract extensions for Richie Asiata, Steven Ng, Kolby Francis, and Spencer Jones. González, 27, arrives from Spain where he has been playing for …
Read More »Dallas Jackals sign Raptors lock Kody O’Neil
The Dallas Jackals have confirmed the signing of Kody O’Neil from the Colorado Raptors. He is the first official signing for the expansion side with their four Collegiate Draft picks still to secure a Major League Rugby contract. Standing 6’4″ (1.93m), O’Neil was a regular in the Raptors pack since …
Read More »Nice Recruit Argentine players Jerónimo Negrotto and Martín Freytes
French club Stade Niçois have recruited two Argentine players for the 2020-2021 season. The team will compete in the new Pro D3, France’s new professional third division behind the first division (Top 14) and the second division (Pro D2). Prop Jerónimo Negrotto joins following his stint as a medical joker …
Read More »Guido Petti Leaves Jaguares for Bordeaux
It is now official: Guido Petti is no longer a Jaguar and will continue his career in France for Bordeaux. The 25-year-old was unveiled today by the French Top 14 club as one of six new recruits ahead of the 2020-2021 season. Petti’s contract is a two-year-deal with the option …
Read More »Duncan van Schalkwyk signs long-term deal with ATL
Duncan van Schalkwyk has pledged his long-term future to Rugby ATL. The 24-year-old has signed a three-year contract extension that ties him to Atlanta through the end of the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Originally from Pretoria, South Africa, van Schalkwyk moved to North Carolina in 2008. Both he and …
Read More »UAR to pump millions into Argentine clubs
Due to the COVID-19 pandemia, the UAR is to pump millions into Argentine clubs. The union will invest 100 million pesos into clubs throughout the country to ensure their survival. The UAR executives confirmed that the union will be aiding the country’s 664 rugby clubs nationwide. The decision was supported by …
Read More »Tendai Mtawarira named CEO of Umlindi Security
Tendai Mtawarira has yet to clarify his future in Major League Rugby, but a recent announcement suggests his playing career may now be at an end. ‘The Beast’ has been appointed CEO of Umlindi Security, a new company under the umbrella of Fidelity Security Group. Super pumped up and excited …
Read More »USA Rugby moves home base to Glendale
USA Rugby has reached an agreement with the City of Glendale that will see Infinity Park become the ‘preferred host venue’ for both Men’s and Women’s Eagles tests. The national governing body offices will also be relocated from Lafayette to Glendale. With USAR currently under severe financial strain leading to …
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