The New England Free Jacks have re-signed Fijian winger Paula Balekana for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. It will be his second season with the team, having joined ahead of the 2022 campaign after making the move from the Houston SaberCats. Balekana was an instant hit with the Free …
Read More »Old Glory signs ex-Pumas flyhalf Joaquín Díaz Bonilla
Old Glory DC have announced the signing of Argentine flyhalf Joaquín Díaz Bonilla for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The 33-year-old arrives from South Africa where he has most recently been playing for the Sharks in the Currie Cup and United Rugby Championship. ‘Tito’, as he is known, is …
Read More »Seattle signs San Diego hooker Peter Malcolm
The Seattle Seawolves have announced the signing of hooker Peter Malcolm on a three-year deal through the 2025 Major League Rugby season. A USA international with 11 test caps, the 28-year-old’s rights were acquired from the San Diego Legion in exchange for salary cap considerations. Malcolm made 13 appearances for …
Read More »NOLA extends versatile back Aaron Matthews
NOLA Gold have agreed a contract extension with versatile back Aaron Matthews through the 2024 Major League Rugby season. The 25-year-old USA age-grade international was acquired from the Seattle Seawolves prior to the 2022 campaign. Injuries limited the impact of Matthews this past year to just 8 games. A two-time …
Read More »Toronto signs Bristol back row Mitch Eadie
The Toronto Arrows have announced the signing of loose forward Mitch Eadie for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He makes the move from England, where the 30-year-old made his senior professional debut shortly before his 19th birthday. Though originally from Bristol, Eadie was a starter for Scotland u20s in …
Read More »Jack Reeves scores double in Premiership Rugby Cup
Canadian-eligible center Jack Reeves scored two tries to lead Gloucester past Worcester in the first round of the Premiership Rugby Cup on Wednesday. The 22-year-old played on loan with the New England Free Jacks of Major League Rugby this past season. Reeves started the match in the No13 shirt, partnering …
Read More »William Talataina the next to renew with Old Glory
William Talataina is the latest to re-sign with Old Glory DC for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The 27-year-old midfielder follows six other announcements over the past two weeks, including fellow backs Danny Tusitala and Mike Dabulas. After arriving from Auckland ahead of the 2022 campaign, Talataina cemented himself …
Read More »Two more years for Kyle Ciquera with Free Jacks
Kyle Ciquera has signed a two-year contract extension with the New England Free Jacks. The new deal keeps him at Fort Quincy through at least the 2024 Major League Rugby season, and follows the same agreement signed by outside back Mitch Wilson. It was a breakthrough year for the 25-year-old …
Read More »Old Glory re-signs rising star Mike Dabulas
Old Glory DC have confirmed another returning player for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. USA international Mike Dabulas returns for his fourth season with the club, having debuted in their inaugural 2020 campaign after joining from Penn State. An electric attacker who can play either flyhalf or fullback, Dabulas …
Read More »New York trades for Seawolves stalwart Brad Tucker
Rugby New York have acquired Brad Tucker from the Seattle Seawolves in exchange for salary cap considerations in the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The New Zealand native, who turns 30 next month, is set to join younger brother Will Tucker on the East Coast. Tucker arrived in Seattle ahead …
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