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Austin forwards taking shape for 2020

Now more than a week into preseason training for the 2020 Major League Rugby season, there are still several key names to be confirmed by the Austin Herd including their new Head Coach. The club did announce the signing of two players this past week with others checking in to …

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Draw revealed for Cape Town Sevens

World Rugby has revealed the draw for this weekend’s Cape Town Sevens. Both the men and women will again be in action after the first combined event of the season was held in Dubai this past weekend. Three Americas teams will compete in each bracket. The unusual knockout format employed …

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Old Glory confirms Ciaran Hearn signing

Old Glory DC have confirmed the signing of Canadian center Ciaran Hearn for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The Newfoundland native turns 34 at the end of the month. He joins the team after representing Canada in his third World Cup, having now collected 73 caps since his debut …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Canada, USA Women’s Sevens Canada finished second and the USA third at the Dubai Sevens. The Canadians recovered from a rocky …

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North American trio named in Dubai Dream Team

Three North American players have been named in the official HSBC Dream Team for the Dubai Sevens. Canadian pair Britt Benn and Ghislaine Landry are joined by Women’s Eagles standout Kristi Kirshe in the select side chosen by the commentary team. Benn returned to her center spot after missing the …

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Houston confirms seven returning players

The Houston SaberCats have confirmed the return of seven players to their team for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Sam Windsor, Osea Kolinisau, Zach Pangelinan, Malacchi Esdale, Max Tacket, Kieran Farmer, and Joe Kelly join eight recruits to make a 15-strong backs division. Windsor has been the face of …

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