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Arrows extensions for Tyler Rowland and Kobe Faust

The Toronto Arrows have confirmed contract extensions for two of their top young prospects. Tighthead prop Tyler Rowland and outside back Kobe Faust are the latest returning players to commit for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Rowland is entering his fourth year with the club having debuted during the …

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ATL secures captain Matt Heaton through 2024

Rugby ATL have announced the re-signing of openside flanker Matt Heaton through the 2024 Major League Rugby season. The 29-year-old Canadian international has been co-captain of the side along with South African center Ryan Nell since their inaugural 2020 campaign. With Nell working his way back to fitness from a …

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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 Canada Secure Quarter Final at Women’s World Cup Canada clinched their spot in the Quarter Finals with a 22-12 …

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Seawolves star Ross Neal makes retirement call

Seattle Seawolves star Ross Neal has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect. The 26-year-old says the decision was prompted by persistent symptoms resulting from concussion. Neal made the move from the English Premiership to Major League Rugby ahead of the 2020 season. He played just once during that …

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Eagles overcome slow start to beat Japan

The USA overcame a woeful first half performance to beat Japan 30-17 in their second pool match of the World Cup in Whangarei. Numerous errors saw the underdogs taking a 5-3 lead to the break but the Eagles responded with 27 points in the second forty to keep their Quarter …

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Big decisions looming for Major League Rugby

Major League Rugby owners are set to make big decisions on the competition’s future this weekend. After months of speculation, multiple sources have confirmed that the immediate fate of two existing franchises should be determined along with the potential of a new addition. Seismic announcements came from the league just …

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