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World Rugby has confirmed that no further World Sevens Series events will take place in 2020. Having already cancelled the remainder of the 2019-20 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the opening leg of the 2020-21 season has now suffered the same fate. Dubai and Cape Town were set to …

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 …

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 …

The Dallas Jackals have announced the signing of Samoan second row Theo McFarland for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Standing 6’6″ (1.98m), the 24-year-old is the second lock confirmed by the club following Kody O’Neil and adds a considerable lineout presence. McFarland’s aerial prowess is reflected by his athletic …

The New England Free Jacks have named a new Head Coach for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Ryan Martin has been signed on a three-year contract, taking over from Josh Smith who has held the position since the inception of the team in 2018. Smith will continue to be …

Troy Lockyear has extended his stay with Rugby United New York through the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The versatile backfielder made his professional bow in 2020 after joining the team from the national collegiate champion Cal Golden Bears. Lockyear initially signed as a fullback but played at outside center …

The idea of a Major League Rugby Sevens tournament continues to make the rounds. A short time ago we posted Jonny Craenen’s fantasy kit designs and the most recent edition of the Rugby Wrap-Up featured a detailed discussion of what the concept might look like. We’re taking it one further …

Super Rugby isn’t the only tournament that has re-started in Australia. Sydney’s storied Shute Shield competition kicked off last weekend with six games. Scattered among the teams were a half-dozen players who suited up in the 2020 Major League Rugby season and one recent USA international. Old Glory DC co-captain …

Old Glory DC have re-signed powerhouse No8 Jamason Fa’anana-Schultz for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 24-year-old is the second returning player confirmed by the club following co-captain and fellow international Thretton Palamo, announced earlier this week. Fa’anana-Schultz will enter his third MLR campaign with considerable momentum. After joining …

Skyler Adams has departed the Austin Gilgronis to sign with the Dallas Jackals for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 28-year-old loosehead prop is the 4th front row specialist signed by the expansion side and the 14th player overall acquired including their Collegiate Draft picks. Originally from Black Forest, …