Mason Pedersen has re-signed with the Austin Gilgronis. The 23-year-old tighthead prop follows fullback Zinzan Elan-Puttick, both of whom have been with the Austin franchise since their inaugural campaign in 2018. No contract length was specified in the release. Pedersen was part of the Junior All-American side that traveled to …
Read More »Full Match – Canada vs USA – RWC Qualifier 2002
It was 18 years ago on this day – June 29 – that Canada hosted the USA at Fletcher’s Fields in the first of their 2002 Rugby World Cup Qualifier series. The result would prove decisive, with the winner going on to comfortably secure the Americas 1 place at the …
Read More »Wallabies star Matt Giteau linked with MLR move
Wallabies centurion Matt Giteau has been linked to a move to Major League Rugby in 2021. Tom Decent of the Sydney Morning Herald writes that the left-footed flyhalf or inside center is in talks to play for the LA Giltinis in their inaugural campaign. Giteau is nearing the end of …
Read More »Chad London signs on with Dallas Jackals
USA international Chad London has signed on with the Dallas Jackals for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The South African-born midfielder arrives from the now-defunct Colorado Raptors. Confirmation follows teammate Kody O’Neil in quick succession. London, 31, has been a leading player for the Raptors since arriving in 2013. …
Read More »Two more years for Tim Maupin with NOLA
The NOLA Gold have announced another multi-year extension for a returning player. US Eagles winger Tim Maupin has signed on for two more years, securing his place with the Gold through the end of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Maupin has been with the team since their inception, playing …
Read More »Former Super Rugby duo named new Austin coaches
It will be an all-new coaching staff for the Austin Gilgronis in 2021. On Thursday evening the club unveiled Super Rugby veterans Sam Harris and Mark Gerrard as Head Coach and Assistant Coach respectively. Harris, 40, arrives from Japan where he has been coaching for the past 7 years, first …
Read More »Matt Heaton extends contract with Rugby ATL
Rugby ATL have confirmed a two-year contract extension for co-captain Matt Heaton. The Canadian flanker is now tied to the club through the end of the 2023 Major League Rugby season, having initially signed through 2021 ahead of the expansion side’s inaugural campaign. Heaton, 27, started four of five games …
Read More »England intends to bid for RWC 2031
Reports out of England are clear: England will not bid for RWC 2027, though the RWC 2015 hosts are focused on hosting the RWC again at the subsequent RWC in 2031. An RFU (England Rugby) spokesperson pointed out that England has no plans to place a bid for RWC 2027. …
Read More »Arrows captain Dan Moor announces retirement
Toronto Arrows captain Dan Moor has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect. The decision comes one month shy of his 30th birthday and brings a close to a career that saw the Toronto native win 14 caps for Canada between 2016 and 2017. Moor has been an …
Read More »Saracens confirm Will Hooley addition
Saracens have confirmed the signing of USA international Will Hooley. As revealed in April, the 26-year-old flyhalf or fullback leaves Bedford Blues to play for the defending European champions. While specific terms have not been revealed, it is believed to be a two-year deal. Hooley represented his native England at …
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