History was made on this day in 2019. Quite simply David downed Goliath. Uruguay put in their most memorable rugby performance of all-time to defeat Fiji. The match was Los Teros’ first game of RWC 2019. The September 25, 2019 match was the second of two between the countries in …
Read More »Dallas signs Fijian flyhalf Tuidraki Samusamuvodre
The Dallas Jackals have announced the signing of flyhalf Tuidraki Samusamuvodre for their inaugural Major League Rugby campaign in 2021. At 22 years old he has yet to make his test debut but is considered one of Fiji’s brightest young playmakers at No10. Samusamuvodre represented the national u20 side for …
Read More »New Miami team enters World Tens Series
Three more teams have been confirmed for the upcoming World Tens Series taking place in Bermuda. Previously announced Ohio Aviators and SX10 will be joined by the Asia Pacific Dragons, London Royals, and an entirely new American side – the Miami Sun. Little is know about the Miami side at …
Read More »Keni Nasoqeqe confirmed for San Diego
The San Diego Legion have confirmed barnstorming forward Keni Nasoqeqe for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. He returns for the second year of the contract signed in July of last year, the sixth forward to officially commit to the upcoming campaign. Nasoqeqe has been a real find for the …
Read More »San Diego re-signs star winger Save Totovosau
The San Diego Legion have re-signed dynamic winger Save Totovosau for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. He enters his third season with the team, having proven one of the most prolific finishers in the league with 8 tries scored in 14 games. Totovosau arrived from Australia ahead of the …
Read More »Bui Baravilala retires from international rugby
Women’s Eagles veteran Bui Baravilala is stepping away from the spotlight at the age of 29 after a decade of representing the USA on the international stage. The Honolulu native first suited up for the national u20 side in 2010 and would go on to achieve senior honors in both …
Read More »SaberCats sign pro trio Maliepo, Khatiashvili, and Tauyavuca
Houston have signed center Moa Maliepo, prop Nikoloz Khatiashvili, and second row Apisai Tauyavuca for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. SaberCats flyhalf Sam Windsor confirmed the news on the latest edition of the MLR Kickoff Podcast. All three arrive from European professional clubs. Maliepo arrives from Romania, most recently …
Read More »Rugby ATL re-signs Maciu Koroi for 2021 season
Rugby ATL have re-signed back row forward Maciu Koroi on a one-year deal through the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 25-year-old has yet to make his professional debut after making one match day appearance in 2020 as an unused replacement against NOLA. Originally from Fiji, Koroi represented the USA …
Read More »Old Glory confirms Api Naikatini for 2021 season
Old Glory DC have confirmed that Fijian lock Apisai Naikatini will stay with the team for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. They have clarified however that the 18-test veteran is not a re-signing but in fact completing the second of his initial two-year contract. Naikatini will enter his third …
Read More »Rugby United New York signs Fijian prop Samu Tawake
Rugby United New York have announced the signing of tighthead prop Samu Tawake for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Originally from Suva, Fiji, the 23-year-old arrives from New Zealand where he has lives for the past six years. Tawake was selected in the Fiji u20 squad for the 2014 …
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