USA

NOLA Gold sign LSU captain Jack Webster

Louisiana State University captain Jack Webster has signed for the NOLA Gold. Originally from Lakewood, Washington, he moved to Louisiana as a teenager. The 22-year-old midfielder is the first undrafted free agent to put pen to paper following Saturday’s inaugural MLR Collegiate Entry Draft. Webster notably only took up rugby …

Read More »

2020 MLR Collegiate Draft Summary

The inaugural Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft is now complete. Two rounds of 12 were undertaken on Saturday morning with 10 teams taking part. Sitting out were the Houston SaberCats, Rugby United New York, and Toronto Arrows. Players were drafted from 18 different schools, with a dozen States represented. Two …

Read More »

DC and NOLA sign players ahead of Draft

Old Glory DC and the NOLA Gold have announced one new signing each ahead of today’s inaugural Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft. DC have picked up Mystic River lock David Beach while the Gold add former UCLA utility back Cian Barry. Standing a lofty 6’7″ (2.01m), Beach hails from Franklin, …

Read More »

ESPN and TSN to broadcast Super Rugby Aotearoa

North American rugby fans will have a chance to watch Super Rugby Aotearoa beginning this weekend. Confusion over the rights regarding the impromptu competition featuring only the five New Zealand teams has now been resolved. ESPN will broadcast in the USA and South America, with TSN showing the games in …

Read More »