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Harry Bennett extends Rugby United New York contract

Rugby United New York has announced the re-signing of flyhalf Harry Bennett for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 30-year-old Australian has been with the team since their inception, having previously played for the Sacramento Express in the now-defunct PRO Rugby. Injury limited Bennett to eight appearances during the …

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Free Jacks sign former Sharks captain Tera Mtembu

The New England Free Jacks have announced the signing of South African loose forward Lubabalo ‘Tera’ Mtembu on a long-term contract that runs through the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He arrives from Durban after a decade of experience with the Sharks. Mtembu, 29, represented South Africa at the 2010 …

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Rugby ATL confirms Bautista Ezcurra signing

Rugby ATL have announced the signature of Argentina international Bautista Ezcurra. Originally reported in early June, the club has confirmed a deal that runs through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Ezcurra, 25, arrives with five test caps, including starts against Scotland, South Africa, and New Zealand, and three seasons …

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Tiaan Erasmus moving from Austin to Houston

Tiaan Erasmus will make the move from Austin to Houston for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. First reported by Rugby Index, the 24-year-old hooker confirmed a two-year deal with the SaberCats on social media. He announced his departure from Austin earlier this month. Erasmus arrived in Texas from South …

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James Rochford signs on for more with RUNY

Rugby United New York have retained loosehead prop James Rochford for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 27-year-old joins fellow forwards Dylan Fawsitt, Nate Brakeley, and Kyle Sumsion in signing on for a third MLR campaign with the club. Rochford has been an indispensable member of the front row …

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Will Magie signs two-year Austin extension

US Eagles flyhalf Will Magie has extended his stay in Austin through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 28-year-old arrived at the club earlier this year after departing London Scottish, whom he joined following Rugby World Cup 2019. Unfortunately for Magie the COVID-19 pandemic restricted him to just a …

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