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Legion re-sign Devin Short and JP du Plessis

The San Diego Legion have re-signed two more key players for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Openside flanker Devin Short and inside center JP du Plessis will return to Torero Stadium for a third consecutive campaign, bringing the numbers of returning players confirmed to 17. Short is just 21 …

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Houston SaberCats add Pumas Sevens cap Matías Freyre

The Houston SaberCats have bolstered their backline with the signing of Pumas Sevens cap Matías Freyre. USA-born but raised in Argentina, the 25-year-old arrives from Club Newman in Buenos Aires, most noted for producing the Contepomi twins – Felipe and Manuel – and Leicester Tigers great Marcos Ayerza. Freyre has …

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Old Glory sign Fijian Drua lock Tevita Naqali

Old Glory DC have signed Fijian Drua lock Tevita Naqali for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The 6’5″ (1.96m) athlete is set to form a dynamic second row partnership with countryman Api Naikatini, who recently joined the expansion side from the 2019 champion Seattle Seawolves. Naqali has played for …

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Nick Civetta signs for Pro D2 club Vannes

USA lock Nick Civetta has signed with Vannes of the French Pro D2. Though his contract has been given the ‘medical joker’ designation, he will stay with the club for the remainder of the season following the recent injury-enforced retirement of Étienne Delangle. Vannes are also without Ireland international Dan …

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USA to host Canada at Chula Vista in November

The USA will host Canada for a two-game test series at the Elite Athlete Training Center in Chula Vista this coming November. Having already played two exhibition matches and one test during July’s Super Series, the Women’s Eagles will close their 2019 campaign against familiar opponents on November 20 and …

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