The New England Free Jacks have announced the signing of 25-year-old hooker Pieter Jansen on a contract through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. He arrives from the Golden Lions in South Africa, where he has been part of the senior provincial squad since 2016. Jansen is the most accomplished …
Read More »Coleman’s Gordon maintain Shute Shield lead
Round 10 of 13 is now in the books for the Shute Shield, and Darren Coleman‘s Gordon team remain at the top of the ladder. They have finally proved mortal, however, tasting defeat for the first time this past weekend against an in-form Northern Suburbs who are now just one …
Read More »Mitre 10 Cup – Round 2 Review
The second week of the Mitre 10 Cup season featured less scoring than the first but there were two compelling contests on Saturday including a cracking battle for the Ranfurly Shield in Christchurch. As with the first week there were plenty of Major League Rugby connections, in fact this time …
Read More »MLR to kick off 2021 season in March
Major League Rugby intends to kick off its fourth season on March 20, the league announced on Tuesday. The date is the latest start since the inaugural 2018 season. 2019 began in late January with this past season beginning on February 8 of this year. Indeed the original target had …
Read More »North American trio named in Sevens Series Dream Team
Three North Americans players have been named to the official HSBC Dream Team for the 2019-2020 Women’s World Sevens Series. Canadians Britt Benn and Ghislaine Landry are joined by USA star Kristi Kirshe. The team is named despite the circuit featuring only five stops due to COVID-19. All three were, …
Read More »Phil Mack joins Pacific Pride coaching staff
Phil Mack has joined Rugby Canada’s Men’s Development Academy as an Assistant Coach. The 35-year-old will work alongside long-time international teammate Jamie Cudmore, current Head Coach of the Pacific Pride, and under the watchful eye of Men’s Performance Director Kingsley Jones. It’s welcome news for Mack, whose contract with the …
Read More »Tevita Tameilau re-signs with San Diego Legion
Tevita Tameilau has signed a new contract with the San Diego Legion for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 30-year-old USA international is the fifth player re-signed by the team in the off-season following Nate Augspurger, Siaosi Mahoni, Aaron Mitchell, and Save Totovosau. Tameilau returned from a 17-month stint …
Read More »Daley and Gallo awarded World Cup internships
Two of North America’s leading coaches have been awarded internships by World Rugby for the lead-in to Rugby World Cup 2021. The USA’s Kate Daley and Canada’s Maria Gallo will be fully integrated into preparations for the flagship tournament in New Zealand. Both coaches have already served as assistants for …
Read More »New Miami team enters World Tens Series
Three more teams have been confirmed for the upcoming World Tens Series taking place in Bermuda. Previously announced Ohio Aviators and SX10 will be joined by the Asia Pacific Dragons, London Royals, and an entirely new American side – the Miami Sun. Little is know about the Miami side at …
Read More »Old Glory signs San Diego prop Jamie Dever
Old Glory DC have announced the signing of Jamie Dever from the San Diego Legion. The 27-year-old prop is set to play for his third Major League Rugby club, having joined the Houston SaberCats at the tail end of the 2018 campaign. Dever was initially on the SaberCats roster to …
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