Harry Bennett will not be suiting up for Rugby New York this season after all. The club announced his re-signing in December but the 31-year-old Australia has instead opted to hang up the boots. He posted a statement on social media which reads in part: “Massive thank you to everyone …
Read More »Former age grade star Conor McCann signs for Arrows
One of Canada’s brightest young talents from a decade ago is returning to elite level rugby with the Toronto Arrows. Versatile back Conor McCann has signed on for the 2022 Major League Rugby season, with teenage prospect Kobe Faust and veteran prop Rob Brouwer also committing for another year. McCann …
Read More »San Diego re-signs Argentine center Thomas Morani
Having just announced the arrival of Matías Freyre from Houston, San Diego have now confirmed the re-signing of another US-eligible Argentine back. Miami-born and Buenos Aires-raised Thomas Morani will stay on with the Legion for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Like Freyre, Morani joined the SaberCats in 2020 and also …
Read More »Kellen Gordon makes unexpected return to Seawolves
The Seattle Seawolves will have the services of Kellen Gordon for the 2022 Major League Rugby season after all. In a similar story to the one that saw Tim Metcher making an about-face and returning to the club, Gordon turned away from thoughts of retirement to lace up the boots …
Read More »Puma Juan Pablo Zeiss to join Houston SaberCats
Puma Juan Pablo Zeiss will continue his career in Major League Rugby (MLR). The 32-year-old is to join the Houston SaberCats for the upcoming MLR season. The move sees him having his first experience of professional rugby outside of Argentina. Zeiss joins the SaberCats in 2022 after having played SLAR …
Read More »Argentine back Matías Freyre leaves Houston for San Diego
San Diego has found their replacement for Dylan Audsley. Argentine utility back Matías Freyre will join the Legion for the 2022 Major League Rugby season, making the move after two seasons in Houston. Like Audsley, Freyre is comfortable playing at center, wing, or fullback, though it’s at the latter where …
Read More »Major League Rugby No-Show XV
Major League Rugby has certainly experienced some ‘growing pains’ since its inaugural season. One of those has been the challenge of bringing in players from overseas. Some players are announced and subsequently experience severe delays acquiring a work visa, while others are denied outright. Below is a collection of players …
Read More »Rugby ATL confirms return of scrumhalf Ryan Rees
Rugby ATL have retained the services of scrumhalf Ryan Rees for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 24-year-old enjoyed a strong first season with the club that led to selection in the USA squad for their overseas tour in July, though he did not ultimately see game time for …
Read More »San Diego re-signs 2020 draft pick Patrick Madden
San Diego have re-signed 2020 Collegiate Draft pick Patrick Madden for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 23-year-old returns for his second season with the club after what has been a unique year for the former Junior All-American. After coming off the bench late in the game to make …
Read More »Americas Players who can reach 50 caps in 2022
There are a number of players approaching the mark of 50 test rugby caps. This is true worldwide, while in the Americas there are some players very close and others who could earn their 50th cap by having a very busy 2022. Who are the players? How many caps short …
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