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Only Canada and the USA will compete in North American RWC 2023 qualifiers. Rugby Americas North (RAN) confirmed the decision, citing ongoing disruptions caused by COVID-19. The outcome means that Mexico and Caribbean members of RAN nations will not have an opportunity to compete in the RWC 2023 qualifiers which begin …

Oh what might have been. When the 2020 Major League Rugby season ran aground the Arrows looked on course for a potential date with the San Diego Legion in the Championship Final. The pandemic’s timing could not have been worse in that regard. It has also wreaked havoc on this …

Rugby ATL met expectations during their brief expansion run. Though they finished with a losing record, only one of three defeats was by greater than three points. Committed defense was their greatest asset with the fourth-least points conceded though their offensive output was the lowest in the East. 2021 TEAM …

Seattle remain the only team to have lifted the MLR Shield but the shine has well and truly dissipated following the disappointing results of last season. It’s fair to say the Seawolves brand has taken a hit in recent months with the departure of key personnel and there is much …

The Toronto Arrows have signed two young Canadian prospects ahead of Thursday’s departure to their temporary home in Atlanta. Front row Chris Atkinson and flanker Mason Flesch have signed on for the 2021 Major League Rugby season, both joining from Canada’s Pacific Pride development program. Atkinson is the elder of …

The best-dressed team in Major League Rugby is also unique. Despite joining in 2020 the New England Free Jacks have yet to play a regular season home game. April 3 is the date to circle on the calendar, a day that can’t come soon enough for a team that is …

Rugby ATL have confirmed the signature of outside back Te Rangatira Waitokia for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 24-year-old New Zealander has already been with the team for several weeks and played in both the Silver vs Black intra-squad match and the hit-out against the Utah Warriors. Waitokia …

Major League Rugby have officially launched their new digital platform. Created in partnership with RugbyPass, The Rugby Network will offer live streaming access of all of its games for free to fans across the globe. Local blackouts for some games will be in effect based on existing broadcast deals in …

World Rugby have lifted the lid on a new global women’s competition – dubbed the ‘WXV’ – that will involve 16 teams spread across three tiers beginning in 2023. It’s a welcome boost to the game following the recent decision to delay Rugby World Cup 2021 by one year. The …

The surprise package of the truncated 2020 Major League Rugby season. Despite being newcomers Old Glory were off to a flying start with four straight wins after their opening round defeat to NOLA. It’s fair to say that tougher challenges were ahead, and their sophomore season should offer a more …