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Luke Beauchamp and Matías Freyre will play for the Houston SaberCats in the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The club confirmed the return of the duo today on social media. It’s not immediately clear if this is an extension or continuation of their existing contracts. Now entering his third MLR …

The Houston SaberCats have confirmed the return of five ‘originals’ for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Cecil Garber, Sam Windsor, Kieran Farmer, Malacchi Esdale, and Zach Pangelinan will return for a fourth season having been with the club since their inception. Garber, 28, has been a staple at openside …

Rugby United New York has announced the re-signing of flyhalf Harry Bennett for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 30-year-old Australian has been with the team since their inception, having previously played for the Sacramento Express in the now-defunct PRO Rugby. Injury limited Bennett to eight appearances during the …

Russia’s bid to host RWC 2027 has received backing from Russian president Vladimir Putin. The world’s largest country is seeking to stage the tournament for the first time. It is the second country to confirm a bid following Australia. The Russians participated in RWC 2019, facing Japan in the tournament …

The idea of a Major League Rugby Sevens tournament continues to make the rounds. A short time ago we posted Jonny Craenen’s fantasy kit designs and the most recent edition of the Rugby Wrap-Up featured a detailed discussion of what the concept might look like. We’re taking it one further …

Super Rugby isn’t the only tournament that has re-started in Australia. Sydney’s storied Shute Shield competition kicked off last weekend with six games. Scattered among the teams were a half-dozen players who suited up in the 2020 Major League Rugby season and one recent USA international. Old Glory DC co-captain …

The NOLA Gold have announced the signing of Namibia scrumhalf Damian Stevens on a contract that runs through the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He joins after appearing for the Olímpia Lions in their only match of the cancelled Súper Liga Americana de Rugby season. Stevens, 25, was a standout …

Due to unprecedented circumstances the 2020 Rugby Championship is now mooted for November and December. The annual competition involving Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa is set to be played over a six week period with all matches taking place in a single country. An official announcement of where …

Marcel Brache will start for the Western Force in their return to Super Rugby this weekend – albeit in unique circumstances. With the full competition on ice due to COVID-19, Australia has followed New Zealand’s lead with their domestic teams facing off against each other in a fully domestic competition. …

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 …