The Toronto Arrows have confirmed another nine names for their second season of Major League Rugby. Six players return for 2020 with three new additions – Canada flyhalf Will Kelly, former New Zealand u20 halfback Tayler Adams, and former Australia u20 prop Richie Asiata. Kelly’s arrival was expected. The Brantford …
Read More »Morath returns for Tonga against Force
Former San Diego Breakers and Utah Warriors flyhalf Kurt Morath returns to the Tonga squad for tonight’s match against the Western Force in Nuku’alofa. The 34-year-old goal kicker is named on the bench as he attempts to earn selection for his third Rugby World Cup after starting for the Ikale …
Read More »Australia names Wallaby squad for World Cup
Michael Cheika has unveiled his final squad of 31 players to represent Australia the Rugby World Cup. Included are 12 players who return from RWC 2015 including star back rower David Pocock who has recovered from a calf injury to take his spot on the plane to Japan. There are …
Read More »Long-term deals for Gale and Foley at the Gold
Australian duo Scott Gale and Con Foley have committed their long-term futures to the NOLA Gold. Gale has added two years to his existing contract with Foley signing on for three more, taking them through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Having been used primarily as a scrumhalf with the …
Read More »Rugby Championship Highlights – Australia vs New Zealand
Australia celebrated a famous home win earlier today against New Zealand. The Wallabies were 47-26 winners to hand the All Blacks their biggest loss of all-time. Australia would have a one-man advantage for half of the match as Scott Barrett was red carded. The New Zealand second-rower was send off …
Read More »NOLA sign former Brumbies back Robbie Coleman
The NOLA Gold have revealed their latest signing for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Former Brumbies utility back Robbie Coleman has signed a three-year deal that will see him through the 2022 season in New Orleans. The 29-year-old recently played for Gordon in the Shute Shield after two injury-ravaged …
Read More »Rugby Championship Preview – Australia vs New Zealand
The final round of the Rugby Championship doubles as the first match of the Bledisloe Cup this weekend as Australia host New Zealand in Perth. It’s been a mixed bag thus far from the Wallabies, who stumbled in the opener against South Africa and looked sluggish though victorious over Argentina. …
Read More »SaberCats confirm Paul Healy as new Director of Rugby
The Houston SaberCats have a new Director of Rugby. Paul Healy will take over the role as well as that of Head Coach for the 2020 Major League Rugby season, replacing departed Justin Fitzpatrick. Paul Emerick acted as Interim Head Coach to close the season. He will remain on staff …
Read More »Free Jacks confirm 10 new signings
The New England Free Jacks have released a preliminary roster of 33 players for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Among the names are ten players new to the expansion side based in Boston who did not appear during the spring exhibition campaign. At least two further additions currently attached …
Read More »Significant MLR presence in Mitre 10 Cup
Players from six Major League Rugby franchises are set to feature in the upcoming Mitre 10 Cup. New Zealand’s national provincial competition runs from August 8 to the end of October, making it a convenient option for players looking to play high level rugby in the MLR off-season. Returning to …
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