The Chicago Hounds will have Major League Rugby’s first Malaysian international in their ranks this season. Second row Dinesvaran ‘Duke’ Krishnan makes the move after spending the past decade in Japan, most recently with the Hino Red Dolphins. Krishnan was a standout locally with the COBRA Rugby Club before signing …
Read More »Free Jacks sign Otago scrumhalf Kieran McClea
The New England Free Jacks have added a third scrumhalf to their roster for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Kieran McClea has arrived from Otago, joining incumbent starter John Poland and former USA Falcons rep Holden Yungert on the senior squad this year. McClea has been a standout with …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Cobras Looking to Sting with Brazilians Brazil’s professional rugby team, Os Cobras, have confirmed their player roster for Super …
Read More »New York confirms return of veteran trio for 2023 season
The New York Ironworkers have confirmed the return of three established veterans for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. US Eagles hooker Dylan Fawsitt, flyhalf Sam Windsor, and outside center Fa’asiu Fuatai have each committed to another year with the defending champions. Fawsitt, 32, was one of only two players …
Read More »Three more Eagles land in Premier 15s
Darlington Mowden Park have confirmed the addition of three further USA internationals for the remainder of the Premier 15s season. Kathryn Treder, Rachel Ehrecke, and Meya Bizer follow Olivia Ortiz and Tess Feury to the Northern England club. Treder, a hooker, has won 9 caps for the Eagles after making …
Read More »Arrows book preseason game with Ironworkers
The Toronto Arrows have confirmed a second warmup game ahead of the 2023 Major League Rugby season. With a match against Old Glory on February 10 already unveiled, the team will open their preseason account with another indoor tilt against the New York Ironworkers on January 27. It will be …
Read More »American Raptors enter in partnership with Cafeteros Pro and Colombia
The American Raptors have entered into a partnership with Los Cafeteros Pro and the Federación Colombiana de Rugby (FCR). The relationship is for Super Rugby Americas 2023. The upcoming competition sees the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) rebranded. Los Cafeteros Pro competed in SLAR 2021 and 2022. The Colombian …
Read More »Chicago signs ex-Austin prop LaRome White
The Chicago Hounds have signed versatile prop LaRome White for their inaugural campaign. He joins his third Major League Rugby side, having previously turned out for Seattle and Austin. White was acquired in the Dispersal Draft from the AG’s, having spent the past four years in Texas. The 28-year-old was …
Read More »DMP Sharks sign Eagles duo Olivia Ortiz and Tess Feury
Darlington Mowden Park have announced the signings of US Eagles duo Olivia Ortiz and Tess Feury for the remainder of the 2022-23 Premier 15s season. Both were members of the USA’s squad for the World Cup in New Zealand, and join a number of their teammates in England. This will …
Read More »Seawolves sign former Otago flanker Charles Elton
The Seattle Seawolves have signed blindside flanker Charles Elton for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. An experienced provincial player from New Zealand, he spent the past year suiting up for Eastern Suburbs in Australia’s Shute Shield. Elton has been a long-time captain of the Harbour Hawks, playing over 100 …
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