The idea of a Major League Rugby Sevens tournament continues to make the rounds. A short time ago we posted Jonny Craenen’s fantasy kit designs and the most recent edition of the Rugby Wrap-Up featured a detailed discussion of what the concept might look like. We’re taking it one further …
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Marno Redelinghuys has signed a one-year contract extension with Rugby ATL that commits him to the Atlanta franchise through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The South African forward has also confirmed his enrollment in the Doctorate of Chiropractic program at Life University. Arriving from Western Province, Redelinghuys made an …
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Due to unprecedented circumstances the 2020 Rugby Championship is now mooted for November and December. The annual competition involving Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa is set to be played over a six week period with all matches taking place in a single country. An official announcement of where …
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The Dallas Jackals have confirmed the signature of Carlo de Nysschen for the 2021 Major League Rugby Season. He is the second scrumhalf locked in by the expansion side, following South Korea sevens rep Jinho Mun, and arrives from the withdrawn Colorado Raptors. de Nysschen will celebrate his 24th birthday …
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DTH van der Merwe is set to play in Major League Rugby beginning in the 2021 season. The long-time Canadian international and Glasgow Warriors star revealed the move in conversation with South African outlet Sport24. He confirmed his departure from Glasgow earlier this year. “I can’t go into detail because …
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Neethling Gericke has signed a two-year contract extension with Rugby ATL that binds him to the Major League Rugby side through the 2022 season. The 29-year-old is also a Forwards and Defense Coach with Life University, whom he played for prior to joining ATL in July 2019. Originally from the …
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The 2020 Rugby Championship is set to be hosted by New Zealand, writes Wayne Smith for The Australian. He notes that Rugby Australia will almost certainly support the possibility to make New Zealand the ‘hub’ to host all matches in this year’s restricted edition of the annual tournament. Argentina and …
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USA international Chad London has signed on with the Dallas Jackals for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The South African-born midfielder arrives from the now-defunct Colorado Raptors. Confirmation follows teammate Kody O’Neil in quick succession. London, 31, has been a leading player for the Raptors since arriving in 2013. …
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Zinzan Elan-Puttick has signed a two-year contract extension with the Austin Gilgronis. The 26-year-old South African captained the team in the first four matches of the 2020 Major League Rugby season having served as vice-captain in 2019. A dynamic and versatile backfielder, Elan-Puttick is most at home as a fullback …
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Tendai Mtawarira has yet to clarify his future in Major League Rugby, but a recent announcement suggests his playing career may now be at an end. ‘The Beast’ has been appointed CEO of Umlindi Security, a new company under the umbrella of Fidelity Security Group. Super pumped up and excited …
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