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RWC 2022 – USA vs Japan – ARN Guide

The USA will look to put their opening round defeat to Italy behind them as they take on Japan in their second pool match of the Rugby World Cup. Both competition points and scoring differential will be critical in determining seeding for the Quarter Finals, so the Eagles will be …

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NOLA signs former Brumbies playmaker Jordan Jackson-Hope

NOLA Gold have announced the signing of Australian midfielder Jordan Jackson-Hope on a two-year deal through the 2024 Major League Rugby season. The 26-year-old playmaker arrives from Eastern Suburbs in the Shute Shield, having recently returned from a professional contract in Japan. Jackson-Hope was considered one of his country’s brightest …

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Free Jacks sign Waikato skipper Mitch Jacobson

The New England Free Jacks have signed flanker Mitch Jacobson for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. A former New Zealand u20 representative, the 26-year-old arrives from Waikato having previously played Super Rugby with the Chiefs and Sunwolves. Jacobson is one of few players to appear in three Junior World …

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One more year for Api Naikatini with Old Glory

Old Glory DC have re-signed second row Apisai Naikatini for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The Fijian international will celebrate his 38th birthday during what will be his 5th year in the league and 4th in the nation’s capital. Despite being one of the oldest players in MLR, Naikatini …

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Utah Warriors re-sign star winger Mika Kruse

The Utah Warriors have re-signed one of their key attacking players for the 2023 Major League Rugby campaign. Eagles winger Mika Kruse has signed on for a third year at Salt Lake, having previously spent three seasons with the Raptors in Colorado. Injuries affected Kruse’s form this past season though …

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Arrows import Hawke’s Bay hooker Gene Syminton

The Toronto Arrows have signed hooker Gene Syminton for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Arriving from New Zealand, the 25-year-old was linked to the club through flyhalf Sam Malcolm and forwards coach Francisco Deformes. Syminton will make the move from the Hawke’s Bay Magpies, where he has spent the …

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