The Seattle Seawolves have signed utility back Duncan Matthews on a three-year deal through the 2024 Major League Rugby season. He most recently suited up for the Lions in the Currie Cup having played Super Rugby for the South African provincial side last year. Matthews toured with the South Africa …
Read More »World Cup Watch – USA – December 30, 2021
Much has changed for the Eagles since our last look at a potential depth chart. For starters, the team returned to test rugby after nearly two years on the sidelines. It gave us a much clearer picture of where players lie in the minds of the selectors, and also sees …
Read More »Dylan Audsley opts out of 2022 MLR season
Dylan Audsley will not be playing in the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The USA international and San Diego Legion utility back posted a brief statement on social media. “After a lot of consideration for my health mentally and physically I’ve made the decision to take extended time away from …
Read More »Houston signs South African winger Gerrie Labuschagne
The Houston SaberCats have announced the signing of winger Gerrie Labuschagne for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Hailing from South Africa, the 26-year-old recently returned to action with the Pumas in the Currie Cup after a one-year injury hiatus that initially prompted a retirement call. Labuschagne made his senior …
Read More »Rugby ATL mourns loss of owner Marcus Calloway
Rugby ATL is today mourning the loss of Marcus Calloway. The team’s chairman and majority owner has died at the age of 72. He is survived by wife Clea and his three daughters. Calloway was an attorney who practiced real estate law for nearly 50 years. He founded Calloway Title …
Read More »Auckland fullback Jordan Trainor heads to LA
The LA Giltinis have signed Auckland fullback Jordan Trainor on a one-year deal for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. He is set to fill the No15 shirt for the defending champions following the retirement of Scotland Sevens international Glenn Bryce. Trainor made his senior provincial debut with Waikato at …
Read More »San Diego signs Australian back row Rohan O’Regan
San Diego have confirmed the signing of Australia back row Rohan O’Regan for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 27-year-old joins the Legion from Sydney University, where he has captained their 1st grade side since 2018. O’Regan broke into the Shute Shield in 2015 and that same year played …
Read More »Old Glory adds Free Jacks preseason game
Old Glory DC have confirmed a second preseason ahead of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Following their first match against the Toronto Arrows on Friday, January 21, the team will play against the New England Free Jacks on Friday, January 28. Both games will be played at Old Glory’s …
Read More »Kane Thompson named Head Coach of NOLA Gold
The NOLA Gold have made a key personnel change ahead of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Kane Thompson will step up to the Head Coach position effective immediately. He replaces Nate Osborne, who has been with the club since their inception. Thompson has been an Assistant Coach in addition …
Read More »LA signs Waratahs front rower Andrew Tuala
The LA Giltinis have signed versatile front rower Andrew Tuala on a two-year deal through the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Originally from New Zealand, the 30-year-old has been a resident of Australia since 2013 and has been on the Waratahs roster for the past three years. At 275lbs (125kg), …
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