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RWC 2023 Draw: Best, Worst and Fairest Scenarios

The draw for RWC 2019 is just days away. The draw will take place on December 14 in Paris. World Rugby determined that 2020 rankings will not be considered. Instead, the official rankings from the start of 2020 have been implemented to seed the participants. The decision means that no …

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North American stars set to collide in Premier 15s

Nine of North America’s best will collide on the other side of the Atlantic on Saturday when Loughborough Lightning host the Exeter Chiefs in Premier 15s action. The Lightning are coming off a difficult defeat to Wasps but remain favorites as Exeter return from a COVID-enforced week off. Loughborough have …

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Super Rugby standout Bill Meakes signs for LA

LA will have Super Rugby standout Bill Meakes on their roster for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 29-year-old midfielder makes the move to the Giltinis from the Melbourne Rebels. He most recently enjoyed a short-term stay with London Irish in the English Premiership. An age-grade international up to …

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Seawolves re-sign winger Sitiveni Tamaivena

The Seattle Seawolves have confirmed the return of winger Sitiveni Tameivena for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. A member of the extended squad this past year, the 27-year-old has been promoted to a senior contract for next year. Sitiveni and twin brother Suliasi joined the Seawolves during the preseason …

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Peni Tagive moves from Austin to Dallas

The Dallas Jackals have announced the signing of Peni Tagive for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. He arrives from soon-to-be Texas Cup rivals Austin where he has played for the past two years. After appearing primarily on the wing for Austin during the 2019 campaign, Tagive switched to outside …

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Dylan Audsley re-signs with San Diego Legion

Dylan Audsley has re-signed with the San Diego Legion for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The USA Eagles international returns for a fourth season with the club having played a leading role since the inaugural 2018 campaign. He is the 10th returning player to sign an extension in recent …

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LA signs Australian flanker Christian Poidevin

Christian Poidevin is the latest Australian to sign with the LA Giltinis for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 22-year-old flanker follows GM Adam Freier and second row Nathan Den Hoedt from the Randwick club. He is notably the son of former Wallabies great Simon Poidevin. For the past …

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Utah adds seven players to Senior Training Squad

The Utah Warriors have added seven players to their senior pre-season training roster ahead of the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Among them are former NFL signings Aaron Wade and Logan Tago. All seven appeared for the Warriors Selects during their fall exhibition campaign. Wade signed for the Cleveland Browns …

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