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Zinzan Elan-Puttick signs Austin extension

Zinzan Elan-Puttick has signed a two-year contract extension with the Austin Gilgronis. The 26-year-old South African captained the team in the first four matches of the 2020 Major League Rugby season having served as vice-captain in 2019. A dynamic and versatile backfielder, Elan-Puttick is most at home as a fullback …

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Kevin Sullivan extends NOLA Gold contract

Kevin Sullivan is the latest member of the NOLA Gold to sign on for more in New Orleans. The 25-year-old loosehead prop has added two years to his existing contract that will see him through the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He follows the extensions of Matt Harmon, Moni Tonga’uiha, …

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Most Capped Americas XV

What would the most capped XV of all-time look like? Who are the most capped rugby players from the Americas? If these or similar questions have crossed your mind then this article is for you. Listed below is the Americas team comprising the most capped player across all positions. Starting …

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Dallas Jackals sign Raptors lock Kody O’Neil

The Dallas Jackals have confirmed the signing of Kody O’Neil from the Colorado Raptors. He is the first official signing for the expansion side with their four Collegiate Draft picks still to secure a Major League Rugby contract. Standing 6’4″ (1.93m), O’Neil was a regular in the Raptors pack since …

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Tendai Mtawarira named CEO of Umlindi Security

Tendai Mtawarira has yet to clarify his future in Major League Rugby, but a recent announcement suggests his playing career may now be at an end. ‘The Beast’ has been appointed CEO of Umlindi Security, a new company under the umbrella of Fidelity Security Group. Super pumped up and excited …

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USA Rugby moves home base to Glendale

USA Rugby has reached an agreement with the City of Glendale that will see Infinity Park become the ‘preferred host venue’ for both Men’s and Women’s Eagles tests. The national governing body offices will also be relocated from Lafayette to Glendale. With USAR currently under severe financial strain leading to …

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Americas all-time Top 10 most capped players

The all-time Top 10 most capped Americas players come from three countries: Argentina, Canada and Uruguay. Unsurprisingly, Argentina contributes the most with eight of the ten places going to Pumas. Yet, the top spot is not occupied by an Argentine player. Instead, the all-time most capped Americas player is Uruguay’s …

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Sam Malcolm signs for Kamaishi Seawaves

Sam Malcolm will not be returning to the Toronto Arrows for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. On Sunday the team confirmed that the 24-year-old has signed to play for the Kamaishi Seawaves of Japan’s Top Challenge League. He joins former Arrows prop Morgan Mitchell in the Iwate Prefecture. After …

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