New Zealand

Auckland fullback Jordan Trainor heads to LA

The LA Giltinis have signed Auckland fullback Jordan Trainor on a one-year deal for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. He is set to fill the No15 shirt for the defending champions following the retirement of Scotland Sevens international Glenn Bryce. Trainor made his senior provincial debut with Waikato at …

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Kane Thompson named Head Coach of NOLA Gold

The NOLA Gold have made a key personnel change ahead of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Kane Thompson will step up to the Head Coach position effective immediately. He replaces Nate Osborne, who has been with the club since their inception. Thompson has been an Assistant Coach in addition …

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LA signs Waratahs front rower Andrew Tuala

The LA Giltinis have signed versatile front rower Andrew Tuala on a two-year deal through the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Originally from New Zealand, the 30-year-old has been a resident of Australia since 2013 and has been on the Waratahs roster for the past three years. At 275lbs (125kg), …

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Arrows sign Kiwi speedster Dennon Robinson-Bartlett

The Toronto Arrows have announced the signing of winger Dennon Robinson-Bartlett for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. At the same time they have promoted academy winger Brandan Ferguson to the senior side while confirming a contract for 2021 Collegiate Draft pick Sam Mace. Robinson-Bartlett, who turns 22 in a …

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Old Glory signs Auckland midfielder William Talataina

Old Glory DC have announced the signing of versatile midfielder William Talataina for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 26-year-old makes the move from the Ponsonby club in Auckland’s premier division. He is set to reunite with former Auckland and Ponsonby teammate Danny Tusitala in DC. Talataina earned selection …

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