Fiji

The New England Free Jacks have confirmed the addition of Fijian flyhalf Tuidraki Samusamuvodre for the remainder of the Major League Rugby campaign. Initially signed by the Dallas Jackals in September, he was acquired in January’s supplementary draft but visa and travel restrictions delayed his arrival. Samusamuvodre represented his country’s …

The Seattle Seawolves have added two more players to their Major League Rugby roster. Former Free Jacks back row Naulia Dawai and local prop Matt Duncan are available for selection in this weekend’s game against Old Glory DC. Dawai, 33, started all five games for New England in 2020, splitting …

Some former Major League Rugby players have signed up to take part in a new US-based Rugby League competition. The North American Rugby League (NARL) is set to launch in June with a dozen US-based teams. Two Canadian sides – the Ottawa Aces and a revived Toronto Wolfpack – are …

Ireland are looking to secure a home test match against the USA Eagles in July. The possible match comes following the cancellation of Ireland’s tour to Fiji this coming July. In looking to play test matches in July Ireland is now seeking to play at home against Japan and the …

Old Glory DC have confirmed a two-week contract with former Houston SaberCats fullback Osea Kolinisau. The long-time Fiji Sevens international joins the team with immediate effect. Also confirmed is an initial four-week agreement with Thomas Morani. Kolinisau captained Fiji to a Gold medal at the 2016 Olympic Games. One of …

The LA Giltinis have announced the signing of two Fijian backs for the remainder of the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Jonetani Vasurakuta and Serupepeli Vularika are the latest players to join the star-studded side, arriving after the recent trades of Mika Kruse to Utah and Nick Boyer to Houston. …

What a weekend for Major League Rugby. Three road wins, a neutral venue flop, and a dynamite upset. It was an unpredictable adventure and a number of new players put their hands up for selection in our weekly picks. LA may feel short changed but their win was a team …

The Seattle Seawolves have confirmed the addition of two internationals to their backs division for the remainder of the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Once-capped Eagles center Seta Tuilevuka and Canada ‘A’ winger Karsten Leitner have joined up with the team as they prepare for their next match against the …

Rugby ATL have added Fiji international Manasa Saulo to their Major League Rugby roster. The 31-year-old tighthead prop joins the squad ahead of this weekend’s match against Old Glory DC. Saulo has played 47 times for Fiji including 44 tests since his debut against England in 2012. He was a …

Major League Rugby is back with a bang and that means our weekly selections are too. With a full load of six games there was more than enough action to find contenders, and based on the evidence there will be no shortage of names in the running at the end …