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Brock Staller returning for Seawolves in 2021

Brock Staller will return for a fourth season with the Seattle Seawolves. The 28-year-old Canadian international has committed to the 2021 Major League Rugby campaign, the third player officially confirmed by the club following Mat Turner and Tim Metcher. Staller is the second-leading points scorer in MLR history. He led …

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Dramatic Day Two at World Tens in Bermuda

The second day of the inaugural World Tens Series event in Bermuda brought a new challenge for players. Short island rain storms required tactics that closer resembled a full 15-a-side battle at times, though the sun did shine enough to allow for some sevens-style free flow as well. Results were …

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Rugby ATL signs lacrosse convert Jalen Tatum

Rugby ATL have announced the signing of Jalen Tatum for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 22-year-old Atlanta native was a competitive lacrosse player until switching to rugby just three years ago. Tatum picked up the sport at Kennesaw State University and recently played three trial matches with Pathway …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Chile It was a memorable week for Chilean rugby. The Cóndores XV defeated their counterparts from both Uruguay and Brazil. Neither …

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World Tens Series Preview

The inaugural World Tens Series event will kick off at the National Sports Centre in Bermuda on Sunday. With the World Sevens Series on hiatus, the ambitious venture has brought in a collection of talent from around the globe including a number of Major League Rugby standouts. There have been …

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Dallas signs Fiji Warriors fullback Josateki Degei

Dallas have added a third Fijian to their backline ahead of the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The Jackals have signed up 23-year-old fullback Josateki Degei from Namosi. He follows countrymen Tuidraki Samusamuvodre and John Vasurakuta to the expansion side. Degei has followed a similar lineage in his rugby career. …

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