Ruben de Haas is heading back to South Africa. The US Eagles scrumhalf will depart English Premiership side Saracens after signing a two-year deal with the Cheetahs beginning in July of this year. He will first return stateside for a short-term deal in Major League Rugby. It’s the second stint …
Read More »Houston signs English academy duo Abgongbon and Ojo
The Houston SaberCats have announced the signings of Tomiwa Agbongbon and Kitan Ojo for the remainder of the Major League Rugby season. Though both arrive from England, notably they are US-eligible with Abgongbon born in New Jersey and Ojo originally from Houston. Agbongbon is a 21-year-old flanker who stands 6’3″ …
Read More »Two More Interested in Hosting Rugby World Cup 2035
Before three other Men’s Rugby World Cup tournaments take place there is confirmed interest in hosting Rugby World Cup 2035. The first to state the intention to bid was England. Two more countries are officially now interested in hosting Rugby World Cup 2035. England hosted matches at Rugby World Cups …
Read More »Peter Nelson and Shay Kerry join Arrows from France
The Toronto Arrows have reinforced their squad with two experienced professionals from France. Versatile back Peter Nelson has signed on from Aurillac with second row Shay Kerry joining from Rouen Normandie. Both have featured in the French Pro D2 in recent months. Nelson is originally from Northern Ireland but has …
Read More »Mackenzie Carson to switch from Canada to England
Mackenzie Carson will soon be a dual-international. The 24-year-old front rower from Abbotsford, BC, will trade the Maple Leafs for the Red Roses when she starts for England against Scotland on Saturday. She makes the switch using the Union Transfer regulation, qualifying through her English mother. A standout for UBC …
Read More »Kingsley Jones to help Eddie Jones coach Barbarians
Canada’s Senior Men’s Head Coach Kingsley Jones will act as an Assistant Coach for the Barbarians in their Killik Cup match against a World XV. The invitational side will be led by Eddie Jones, with the match to take place at Twickenham in London on May 28. It’s not the …
Read More »Foreign-Born / Produced / Trained Players in 2023 Six Nations
The 2023 Six Nations sees changes in player eligibility to that from prior years. World Rugby’s eligibility law changes entitle eligible players to represent a second country following a three-year stand-down period from their last binding representative appearance for their first country. The change of nationality saw a variety of players …
Read More »Three more Eagles land in Premier 15s
Darlington Mowden Park have confirmed the addition of three further USA internationals for the remainder of the Premier 15s season. Kathryn Treder, Rachel Ehrecke, and Meya Bizer follow Olivia Ortiz and Tess Feury to the Northern England club. Treder, a hooker, has won 9 caps for the Eagles after making …
Read More »DMP Sharks sign Eagles duo Olivia Ortiz and Tess Feury
Darlington Mowden Park have announced the signings of US Eagles duo Olivia Ortiz and Tess Feury for the remainder of the 2022-23 Premier 15s season. Both were members of the USA’s squad for the World Cup in New Zealand, and join a number of their teammates in England. This will …
Read More »Eagles return to club duty in Premier 15s
Seven members of the USA’s World Cup team will return to club duty in England’s Premier 15s this weekend. Several North American players featured in the competition last season but some are expected to skip out after a grueling year preparing for the tournament in New Zealand. Saturday will see …
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