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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 Russia RWC 2027 bid Confirmed to be bidding for Rugby World Cup 2027 is Russia. The Rugby Europe Championship participants are …

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MLR talent continues to tackle Shute Shield

Sydney’s Shute Shield competition is now through its 6th week of the season and players with Major League Rugby connections continue to make an impact. There are now nearly a dozen who have made an appearance, with a prominent new name showing up just a week ago. Paddy Ryan starred …

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Impressive Lasike scores a double

Paul Lasike put in an impressive performance against Saracens. The USA Eagles mid-fielder came off the bench to score a double for the Harlequins. He crossed for tries in the 59th and 74th minutes, doing so as an impact player from the bench. Prior to Lasike entering the match, the …

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Rugby ATL signs Jonas Petrakopoulos from RUNY

Rugby ATL have snapped up free agent Jonas Petrakopoulos from Rugby United New York. A month shy of his 22nd birthday, the versatile front rower has signed a two-year deal that ties him to the ‘Snake Pit’ through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Petrakopoulos was a late addition to …

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Dallas signs Argentine flanker Conrado Roura

The Dallas Jackals have signed Argentine flanker Conrado Roura for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. He arrives after suiting up for Ceibos in the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby, where he was restricted to just one replacement appearance before the season was suspended due to COVID-19. Known for his …

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Free Jacks secure John Poland through 2023 season

John Poland has signed a two-year contract extension with the New England Free Jacks. With his existing contract running through 2021, the new deal ties the 23-year-old scrumhalf to the club through the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Arriving from Munster ahead of their inaugural campaign, the Ireland u20 international …

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Old Glory extension for flyhalf Mike Dabulas

Collegiate All-American flyhalf Mike Dabulas has signed a one-year extension with Old Glory DC through the 2021 Major League Rugby Season. The 23-year-old New Jersey native is the seventh returning player confirmed by the club including five re-signings. In his first year as a professional after graduating from Penn State, …

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Siaosi Mahoni re-signs with San Diego Legion

US Eagles lock Siaosi Mahoni has signed on for another year with the San Diego Legion. The 6’8″ (2.03m) colossus will enter his fourth Major League Rugby season with the club after returning stateside from French Pro D2 club Narbonne in 2018. Mahoni appeared in all five games for San …

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One-year ATL extension for Martini Talapusi

Martini Talapusi has signed a one-year extension with Rugby ATL through the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 25-year-old utility back is the ninth player to re-sign for the club during the off-season and the first since the team’s new logo was unveiled earlier this month. Born in New Zealand …

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