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RUNY recruit Brazil’s Wilton Rebolo from Austin

Rugby United New York have recruited Brazilian front rower Wilton Rebolo from the Austin Gilgronis. The 25-year-old signed for Austin ahead of the 2020 Major League Rugby campaign but missed out on the regular season after an injury during exhibition play. Equally capable of playing tighthead prop or hooker, Rebolo has …

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Donald Brighouse in Taranaki Mitre 10 Cup squad

New England Free Jacks prop Donald Brighouse has been named in the Taranaki Bulls squad for the upcoming Mitre 10 Cup. The 27-year-old Wellington native has most recently been playing for New Plymouth Old Boys since the Major League Rugby season was suspended. Brighouse signed for the the Free Jacks …

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RUNY signs Argentine fullback Joel Miranda

Rugby United New York have announced the signing of former Pumitas fullback Joel Miranda for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 23-year-old is US-born but raised in Argentina. He arrives from Jockey Club in Salta having also represented Salta province in the Campeonato Argentino. Miranda graduated through the Argentine …

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San Diego secures Nate Augspurger for 2021

The San Diego Legion have re-signed US Eagles scrumhalf Nate Augspurger for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. He joins returning hooker Dean Muir, draft picks Patrick Madden and Cole Zarcone, and new signing Chris Robshaw on the confirmed list. Augspurger returned for a third season with the Legion after …

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Doug Fraser inks two-year Old Glory extension

Canadian international Doug Fraser has signed a two-year contract extension with Old Glory DC that secures his place through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The announcement comes just one day after celebrating his 28th birthday. Primarily a center, Fraser started four games on the wing for DC this season …

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Tadhg Leader rides on with Free Jacks

Tadhg Leader will stay on for at least one more year with the New England Free Jacks. The US Eagles international flyhalf has committed to the Boston-based franchise through the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Prior to his test debut Leader represented his native Ireland up to u20 level. Leader …

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Dallas signs young Canadian lock Hank Stevenson

The Dallas Jackals have announced the signing of 20-year-old lock Hank Stevenson for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Arriving from the Toronto Nomads club, the 6’5″ (1.96m) forward is the first Canadian player to sign for the expansion franchise. Stevenson has taken an unusual representative pathway for a second …

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