Former Houston SaberCats hooker Pat O’Toole will return to Major League Rugby in 2021, signing a two-year deal with the NOLA Gold. The 25-year-old did not play in the 2020 season, opting to pursue an opportunity with Glasgow Warriors, subsequently turning out with All-Ireland League side Garryowen. Irish-born but Eagles-eligible, …
Read More »LA signs US-eligible flyhalf Luke Carty from Connacht
The LA Giltinis have announced the signing of flyhalf Luke Carty on a deal that runs though the 2022 Major League Rugby season. He arrives from Connacht in Ireland having previously represented his home country at u18 level. The 23-year-old is US-eligible via his grandmother who was born in New …
Read More »Eagles prop Paddy Ryan returns to Austin
US Eagles prop Paddy Ryan will return to Austin for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Now just days away from his 30th birthday, the tighthead specialist departs Rugby United New York after two seasons to join the Gilgronis having played under their original moniker – the Elite – during …
Read More »LA signs McNulty brothers Harry and Sean
The LA Giltinis have confirmed the addition of brothers Harry and Sean McNulty for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Harry arrives from the Ireland Sevens squad with Sean making the move to California from the New England Free Jacks. Both recently appeared at the World Tens Series event in …
Read More »Six new recruits confirmed by Utah for 2021 season
The Utah Warriors have confirmed their initial roster for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Among the 32 players named are six newcomers, most notably Eagles World Cup selects Paul Mullen and Mike Te’o who make the move to Salt Lake City from the San Diego Legion. Mullen gives the …
Read More »Argentina’s 10 Greatest Wins
Los Pumas have a long history in the sport of rugby. From the Americas, only Argentina and Canada have played in every Rugby World Cup. Argentina is a two-time Semi Finalist in the competition and the only Semi Finalists never to have hosted a RWC match. Argentina is one of …
Read More »How to watch the Autumn Nations Cup in the Americas
The Americas nations will not be playing their traditional year-end tours this month due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead Argentina will take part in the Tri Nations, while Uruguay has just wrapped up a short two-match series against Spain in Montevideo. For fans in Canada and the USA it’s been …
Read More »ARN World Tens Dream Team
The inaugural World Tens Series event is now behind us and despite a number of speed bumps along the way, it can only be described as a success. Perhaps a pleasant surprise was the standard of play. Some lesser-known talents showed up well and most of the high profile players …
Read More »RUNY sign Ireland age-grade international Evan Mintern
Rugby United New York have confirmed Ireland u20 international Evan Mintern for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. It’s a re-signing of sorts, with the 24-year-old initially meant to join the team for the 2020 season but a complication in acquiring visa approval meant he did not make an appearance …
Read More »Jaguares out as South Africa’s Super Rugby teams opt for Pro 14
South Africa’s four existing Super Rugby franchises will leave the competition. SA Rugby confirmed that the Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers will transition to an expanded Pro 14. The four Super Rugby teams will take part while the Cheetahs and Southern Kings exit the league. SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux noted …
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