It was two losses from three matches for the men’s teams from the Americas on Day One of the Dubai Sevens. Only the USA were able to open their World Sevens Series season with a win as both Canada and Argentina suffered one-score defeats. The opening match of the 2019-2020 …
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The opening day of the Dubai Sevens saw both North American entries winning in the women’s bracket. Canada got past a tricky Russia side in their first match, with the USA besting Brazil immediately following to set up a mighty battle for Pool A supremacy on Day Two. Two first …
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Rugby ATL have added three players to their roster for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Ryan Nell, Cronan Gleeson, and Harry Higgins arrive from South Africa, Ireland, and Australia respectively to boost the expansion side for their inaugural campaign. Nell, 29, comes with six years of Currie Cup experience, …
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Rugby United New York have confirmed contract extensions for five returning players. Loosehead prop Anthony Parry, hooker Mike Brown, second row Matt Wirken, scrumhalf Marcus Walsh, and flyhalf Harry Bennett will suit up for the 2019 Semi Finalists in the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Parry joined the team after …
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Wednesday evening will be another historic first for Brazil they host the Barbarians in São Paulo. It’s an especially meaningful occasion for the invitational side who have never before played in South America. The match will take place at the spiritual home of the Tupis, the Estádio do Morumbi, and …
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Old Glory DC have added Major League Rugby experience to their front row for the 2020 season in the form of Houston SaberCats prop Jake Turnbull. The 26-year old loosehead specialist heads to his third professional side, having played for the Denver Stampede during PRO Rugby’s brief run in 2016. …
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The Utah Warriors have signed Australian forward Richard Stanford for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. A former Super Rugby player with the Brumbies, Force, and Waratahs, confirmation of the 33-year-old addition comes just a day after that of South African newcomer Jurie van Vuuren. Stanford is an unusual signing …
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The NOLA Gold have re-signed two talented youngsters for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Second row William Waguespack and versatile back Nick Feakes are the latest to agree new deals, joining a growing list that now numbers 24 returnees from this past season. Waguespack enters his third season with …
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Two more pieces of the Seattle Seawolves puzzle for the 2020 Major League Rugby season are now in place. Tighthead prop Tim Metcher and flyhalf Ben Cima have extended their stays with the two-time defending champions for at least one more campaign. It brings the number of re-signings to nine …
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Former Australia fullback Chris Latham has been appointed Head Coach of the Utah Warriors for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The announcement comes after much public speculation and a recent shift in the ownership group. Latham takes over from Alf Daniels, who was released in June after leading the …
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