The Toronto Arrows have confirmed a second warmup game ahead of the 2023 Major League Rugby season. With a match against Old Glory on February 10 already unveiled, the team will open their preseason account with another indoor tilt against the New York Ironworkers on January 27. It will be …
Read More »Chicago signs ex-Austin prop LaRome White
The Chicago Hounds have signed versatile prop LaRome White for their inaugural campaign. He joins his third Major League Rugby side, having previously turned out for Seattle and Austin. White was acquired in the Dispersal Draft from the AG’s, having spent the past four years in Texas. The 28-year-old was …
Read More »Seawolves sign former Otago flanker Charles Elton
The Seattle Seawolves have signed blindside flanker Charles Elton for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. An experienced provincial player from New Zealand, he spent the past year suiting up for Eastern Suburbs in Australia’s Shute Shield. Elton has been a long-time captain of the Harbour Hawks, playing over 100 …
Read More »Sixth season for Chris Turori with San Diego Legion
The San Diego Legion have re-signed Chris Turori for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. It will be his sixth year with the club, having joined ahead of the inaugural 2018 campaign. Though largely used in a supporting role, Turori has been a consistent performer in his time with the …
Read More »MLR Off-Season Update – Houston SaberCats
The Houston SaberCats have unveiled a streamlined squad of 33 senior players for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. It sees a significant amount of continuity from this past year but there are also some significant new additions in the pack and out wide. Both of last season’s first choice …
Read More »Beach and Daniel extended as Old Glory unveil roster
Old Glory DC have unveiled their full roster for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Included are a pair of forwards who have extended their stay, second row David Beach and flanker Brady Daniel. Beach made one appearance for Old Glory last season before being loaned to the Utah Warriors, …
Read More »Free Jacks sign Hurricanes hooker Kianu Kereru-Symes
The New England Free Jacks have signed 23-year-old hooker Kianu Kereru-Symes for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He arrives from Hawke’s Bay in New Zealand, having captained his country at the 2019 World Rugby u20 Championship. Kereru-Symes broke into the senior Magpies squad as a teenager during the 2018 …
Read More »Raptors name extended squad for Super Rugby Americas
The American Raptors have unveiled an extended squad of 46 players to prepare for the inaugural Super Rugby Americas campaign. Based in Glendale, Colorado, the team initially billed itself as a ‘crossover athlete’ side but will feature numerous experienced rugby players in 2023. Most notable is the addition of six …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Spain vs Argentina is what rugby needs so badly The Centennial Celebration of 100 year of Spanish Rugby will …
Read More »Jack Heighton extends stay with New York
Jack Heighton will play a second season in New York. The 23-year-old flyhalf has committed to the 2023 Major League Rugby season, having spent recent months with North Harbour in New Zealand’s National Provincial Championship. Heighton was a success in his first MLR campaign, initially starting at fullback but then …
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