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The tension ratchets up considerably this weekend as the World Cup reaches the Semi Final stage. Predictably it’s the top four teams on the rankings who have advanced. Canada will represent the Americas as they take on England, with New Zealand squaring off against France. It’s fair to say that …

Rugby ATL have said their goodbyes to six players who will not be returning in 2023. John Sullivan and Connor Cook have confirmed their retirements from professional rugby, while Marko Janse van Rensburg, Justin Basson, Evan Mintern, and Eamonn Matthews will move on to different clubs. Sullivan has hung up …

Chris Robshaw has announced his retirement from the game with immediate effect. The 36-year-old made the announcement on social media, bringing down the curtains on an 18-year professional career that included two seasons in Major League Rugby with the San Diego Legion. A rare one-club man before making the move …

Seattle Seawolves star Ross Neal has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect. The 26-year-old says the decision was prompted by persistent symptoms resulting from concussion. Neal made the move from the English Premiership to Major League Rugby ahead of the 2020 season. He played just once during that …

After a year-long delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the top women’s players in the world have finally gathered for their 9th edition of the Rugby World Cup. Despite the change World Rugby continue to call the tournament ‘RWC 2021’ for branding purposes. New Zealand will act as hosts for …

The Toronto Arrows have announced the signing of loose forward Mitch Eadie for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He makes the move from England, where the 30-year-old made his senior professional debut shortly before his 19th birthday. Though originally from Bristol, Eadie was a starter for Scotland u20s in …

Canadian-eligible center Jack Reeves scored two tries to lead Gloucester past Worcester in the first round of the Premiership Rugby Cup on Wednesday. The 22-year-old played on loan with the New England Free Jacks of Major League Rugby this past season. Reeves started the match in the No13 shirt, partnering …

Stan South has signed on for another year with Old Glory DC. The former England u20 international has committed to what will be his third Major League Rugby campaign in the nation’s capital. South is the second player formally confirmed as returning by DC, following captain Danny Tusitala. Since arriving …

The Utah Warriors have announced the signing of flyhalf Joel Hodgson. Though the specific length of the contract has not been announced, the club have confirmed it is a multi-year deal. Hodgson arrives from the UK having most recently been on the books for Glasgow Warriors. An England age-grade international …

The San Diego Legion have announced the addition of Alex Corbisiero as Scrum Coach for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He makes the move from the LA Giltinis, and joins a senior staff that includes Head Coach Danny Lee and assistants Scott Murray and Jack Wiggins. Corbisiero’s credentials as …