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Guido Petti sidelined until March

Guido Petti is sidelined until March. Bordeaux will be without the Argentine second-rower for upcoming competition in the European Champions Cup and the French Top 14. Petti’s injury is a minor knee problem. He has complained of discomfort. Bordeaux have prioritized having Petti fully-fit for the business end of the …

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Phil Berna returns to captain Canada in Spain

Phil Berna will captain Canada at the upcoming World Sevens Series tournaments in Spain. The experienced forward has recovered from injury that kept him out of the Dubai Sevens tournaments. He leads a team that shows seven changes from their last outing in December. Andrew Coe has departed for Rugby …

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Third season in San Diego for Ben Mitchell

As expected the San Diego Legion have confirmed that second row Ben Mitchell will return for a third season with the club. The 27-year-old recently made his international debut with the USA Select XV in the Americas Pacific Challenge and is now aiming for full test honors. Mitchell made the …

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New York signs Pago Haini from Giltinis

Rugby New York have signed loose forward Pago Haini for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The USA Sevens international trades the west coast for east having played for the LA Giltinis this past year. After playing for the Houston SaberCats in 2018, Haini joined the Free Jacks in 2019 …

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ATL re-signs Harley Davidson and Eamonn Matthews

Harley Davidson is set to speed down the sidelines once again for Rugby ATL. The 28-year-old winger’s return for the 2022 Major League Rugby season is now official, as is a new deal for 24-year-old scrumhalf Eamonn Matthews. It was a frustrating year for Davidson, whose 2021 campaign ended abruptly …

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Emiliano Bergamaschi Appointed Head Coach of Zebre

Emiliano Bergamaschi has been appointed Head Coach of Zebre Parma. The Argentine will be in charge of the Italian team for the remainder of the 2021-2022 season. Zebre Parma play in the United Rugby Championship (URC) and the European Challenge Cup. The club made the announcement earlier today. The contract …

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Major League Rugby Kit Comparison 2021-2022

Major League Rugby has finally unveiled its kit lineup for the 2022 season. This year’s reveal comes two months later than for the 2021 season. Paladin is once again the provider and maintains a largely positive reputation for their sharp designs. A comparison of 2018 and 2019 kits can be …

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Women’s Eagles drop captain Abby Gustaitis

New Women’s Eagles coach Emilie Bydwell has made a shock decision to drop captain Abby Gustaitis ahead of the trip to Spain next week. In fact Gustaitis has been unceremoniously cut from the residential squad completely according to her statement on social media. “I was cut from the USA 7’s …

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Ten Polyfunctional Pumas in 2022

Individual attributes and the needs of a team can combine to see an established player moved to a different position. This happens everywhere from the amateur leagues to the test arena. If a player is ‘out of position’ at his club this may harm his chances of international honors; that …

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Legion lands Premiership hooker Matt Moulds

The San Diego Legion have found their replacement for departed hooker Dean Muir. Arriving directly from the English Premiership is Matt Moulds, the 30-year-old New Zealander signing on for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Moulds has been a professional since 2013 when he broke into Northland’s senior provincial side. …

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Mat Turner back for a 5th season with Seawolves

One of Seattle’s original members is returning for a fifth Major League Rugby campaign. Veteran fullback Mat Turner has re-signed with the Seawolves for the 2022 season. Turner had been a staple in Seattle’s lineups in each of their first three seasons and took on added responsibility in 2021 as …

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Perry Baker to hit career milestone in Spain

Perry Baker is set to reach 50 World Sevens Series events in Malaga next weekend. The two-time World Sevens Player of the Year follows Martin Iosefo in reaching the half-century, and hits the mark at the same time as Carlin Isles makes his 60th circuit appearance and Stephen Tomasin his …

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San Diego signs Southland prop Joe Walsh

San Diego have announced the signing of loosehead prop Joe Walsh for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 28-year-old arrives from New Zealand where he has most recently been suiting up for the Southland Stags in the National Provincial Championship. Walsh has been a regular in Southland’s squad since …

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