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The Toronto Arrows have acquired the rights to Canadian international forward Corey Thomas. After playing two seasons with the LA Giltinis, the 28-year-old was picked by San Diego in the Dispersal Draft but will instead move north with salary cap considerations heading to the Legion in exchange. Thomas was cast …

One day after announcing the signing of Major League Rugby’s best outside center, the Chicago Hounds have confirmed the addition of the league’s best inside center. Two-time MLR Back of the Year Billy Meakes heads to the Midwest after spending two seasons with the LA Giltinis. Meakes, 31, has been …

Lucas Lacamp looks set to be sidelined for the foreseeable future after suffering a lower leg injury while playing against Fiji in last weekend’s Cape Town Sevens Quarter Final. The 21-year-old speedster will require surgical repair next week. He posted an update on social media: “Traveled with the team back …

Premier 15s have announced significant changes to the league structure for the 2023-2024 season. Four current teams have been cut, with two others added. Nine North American players could be affected as a result of the drastic alterations which have received significant reaction on social media. Eight teams have been …

The Chicago Hounds have secured another player selected in the Dispersal Draft. Mark O’Keeffe follows his Austin midfield partner Bryce Campbell in making the move north. It’s the fourth Major League Rugby team for the 28-year-old, having previously lined up for New York and ATL. O’Keeffe has been one of …

The San Diego Legion have announced the signing of hooker Shilo Klein for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He arrives from New Zealand and represented the Baby Blacks at the 2019 World Rugby u20 Championship, but remains US-eligible having been born in Sacramento. Klein is just 23 but already …

NOLA Gold have signed Manawatu Turbos prop Sean Paranihi on a two-year deal through the 2024 Major League Rugby season. The 26-year-old tighthead specialist is the second front rower to arrive from New Zealand, following Northland loosehead Jarred Adams. Paranihi represented his country at the 2016 World Rugby u20 Championship …

The Chicago Hounds have signed blindside flanker Mike Matarazzo for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He makes the move north from the Dallas Jackals, having spent the 2021 season with Rugby ATL after being selected in the 1st round of the 2020 Collegiate Draft. Matarazzo enjoyed a breakthrough season …

The Houston SaberCats have confirmed the signings of Hanco Germishuys and Dominic Akina for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. They were selected in the Dispersal Draft from the LA Giltinis and Austin Gilgronis respectively. Both are noted for their dynamic ball carrying ability. Germishuys started for the Eagles in …

Fresh off announcing a new home and a new nickname, New York have now identified their new coaching staff for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The defending champions will be led by former Utah Warriors player-coach James Semple with ex-All Blacks prop Ben Afeaki named Forwards Coach. Semple, who …