American Samoa

New York signs Pago Haini from Giltinis

Rugby New York have signed loose forward Pago Haini for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The USA Sevens international trades the west coast for east having played for the LA Giltinis this past year. After playing for the Houston SaberCats in 2018, Haini joined the Free Jacks in 2019 …

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Utah contract for ex-Seahawks signing Logan Tago

The Utah Warriors have handed a senior Major League Rugby contract to a second member of the development squad. Logan Tago follows Joseph Mano from the Selects group, adding a formidable physical presence to the backline for the fast-approaching 2021 season. Tago, 23, hails from American Samoa and played four …

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Utah signs Selects standout Joseph Mano

The Utah Warriors have rewarded Joseph Mano for his fine form with their Utah Selects development side, signing the 25-year-old to a senior Major League Rugby deal for the 2021 season. It’s the first professional contract for the fleet-footed winger. Though born in Hawai’i, Mano grew up in American Samoa …

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Belmont Shore winger Visesio Leasi signs for LA

The LA Giltinis have confirmed the signing of Belmont Shore winger Visesio Leasi for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. An imposing figure at 6’2″ (1.88m) and 240lbs (110kg), it’s the first professional contract for the 23-year-old. Leasi was born in American Samoa and played for Samoa Schools against Australia …

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