The USA Women’s Eagles finished in 5th spot in the second of two Dubai tournaments to start the new World Sevens Series season. Canada would close in 8th spot, with Brazil slipping to 9th but capping their day with a first ever victory over Great Britain. Mixed results in the …
Read More »Argentina win Bronze in Dubai
Argentina won Bronze in Dubai earlier today. In the second of two tournaments in the Middle-Eastern city, Los Pumas made it a Bronze double. The South Americans finished third in both tournaments to be second overall in the season standings behind South Africa. Los Pumas downed France 38-21 in the …
Read More »Seven more re-signings for Rugby New York
Rugby New York have confirmed another seven returning players for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Re-signing are props Wilton Rebolo and Zak Taulafo, hooker Kaleb Geiger, scrumhalves Conor McManus and Connor Buckley, flyhalf Harry Bennett, and versatile back Troy Lockyear. Rebolo enjoyed his first season in MLR with 13 …
Read More »Chad London returns to rugby with Dallas Jackals
The Dallas Jackals have confirmed a surprise return to rugby for Chad London. Originally from South Africa, the 33-year-old center earned 6 caps for the USA Eagles between 2014 and 2016 including try-scoring starts against Canada, Chile, and Uruguay. London had initially signed on with Dallas in June of last …
Read More »Nate Augspurger re-signs with San Diego Legion
Nate Augspurger has signed on for a fifth season with the San Diego Legion. The 31-year-old scrumhalf has been with the team since their inception with 31 appearances since the inaugural 2018 Major League Rugby campaign, 11 of them as captain. This past season was one of ups and down …
Read More »Utah Warriors confirm Ins and Outs for 2022 season
The Utah Warriors have revealed the first 31 names of their roster for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Confirmed are the departures of several prominent names while six overseas players have been signed in addition to three Collegiate Draft picks. Joining previously confirmed Alex Tucci, Matt Jensen, Aston Fortuin, …
Read More »Final Men’s Rosters for Dubai Sevens Round 2
The World Sevens Series continues on Friday (local time) and while it’s a new tournament, the venue will stay the same. Dubai plays host once again with fans now permitted to attend following the lifting of pandemic restrictions. Martin Iosefo will play his 50th World Series event which could also …
Read More »Final Women’s Rosters for Dubai Sevens Round 2
The World Sevens Series continues on Friday (local time) and while it’s a new tournament, the venue will stay the same. Dubai plays host once again with fans now permitted to attend following the lifting of pandemic restrictions. Only four players have changed from this past weekend’s event. Australian flyer …
Read More »Free Jacks sign prop duo Tevita Sole and Alex Johnston
The New England Free Jacks have signed two props for the upcoming Major League Rugby season. Tongan age-grade international Tevita Sole joins on a three-year deal running through 2024, with Alex Johnston signed for one season. Both arrive from New Zealand. Sole represented Tonga at the 2019 World Rugby u20 …
Read More »Lock duo Nick Civetta and Charlie Hewitt return for New York
Rugby New York have re-signed second row pair Nick Civetta and Charlie Hewitt for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Both have represented the USA in recent months with Civetta on test duty with the Eagles and Hewitt traveling to Uruguay with the Selects for the Americas Pacific Challenge. Civetta …
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