Make it six straight World Sevens Series men’s titles for South Africa. The Blitzboks proved a class apart once again as they dominated Ireland and then Australia to claim their fourth Cup Final victory of the season. Los Pumas settled for a 3rd place finish, with the USA taking 5th …
Read More »Houston reinforces front row with prop trio
The Houston SaberCats have moved to shore up their front row resources with the addition of three props ahead of the fast-approaching 2022 Major League Rugby season. Aaron Mitchell arrives from the San Diego Legion, Frikkie de Beer from the LA Giltinis, and Pono Davis via the American Raptors. Mitchell …
Read More »Jamaica Men to play World Sevens Series events in Spain
Jamaica’s Men’s team will take part in the World Sevens Series events in Spain over the next two weekends, World Rugby have confirmed. Pandemic restrictions have seen New Zealand and Samoa drop out entirely with Fiji likely to miss the Malaga tournament. Germany have also been summoned to help fill …
Read More »Mat Turner back for a 5th season with Seawolves
One of Seattle’s original members is returning for a fifth Major League Rugby campaign. Veteran fullback Mat Turner has re-signed with the Seawolves for the 2022 season. Turner had been a staple in Seattle’s lineups in each of their first three seasons and took on added responsibility in 2021 as …
Read More »Houston signs South African lock Wynand Grassmann
Another South African has joined the Houston SaberCats for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Second row Wynand Grassmann arrives via Moscow, where he spent the past two years playing for Slava. There are now 10 players from South Africa signed up by the Cats since the hiring of Heyneke …
Read More »LA acquires Eagles flanker Hanco Germishuys from New York
The LA Giltinis have announced the acquisition of USA international Hanco Germishuys from Rugby New York. Full terms of the trade have not immediately been made public, with Germishuys signing a one-year agreement with the defending champions. This will be the fourth Major League Rugby team for Germishuys. He lined …
Read More »Houston signs South African wing prospect Marcell Muller
Houston has added another rising star from South Africa to their roster ahead of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Marcell Muller joins the SaberCats from the Cheetahs, having recently made his professional debut for the provincial team playing alongside USA scrumhalf Ruben de Haas. Muller is just 20 years …
Read More »Three more re-sign for Rugby ATL
Rugby ATL have announced the re-signings of three more players for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Back row pair Connor Cook and Ross Deacon will return along with flyhalf Kurt Coleman. This will be the second season with ATL for Cook, who played his first three MLR campaigns in …
Read More »Seattle signs Lions utility back Duncan Matthews
The Seattle Seawolves have signed utility back Duncan Matthews on a three-year deal through the 2024 Major League Rugby season. He most recently suited up for the Lions in the Currie Cup having played Super Rugby for the South African provincial side last year. Matthews toured with the South Africa …
Read More »Houston signs South African winger Gerrie Labuschagne
The Houston SaberCats have announced the signing of winger Gerrie Labuschagne for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Hailing from South Africa, the 26-year-old recently returned to action with the Pumas in the Currie Cup after a one-year injury hiatus that initially prompted a retirement call. Labuschagne made his senior …
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