Argentines continue to impress in the 2021-2022 Pro D2 season. In the latest round of France’s second division there were tries scored in addition to good general play from Argentines. Pumas Francisco Gorrissen and Rodrigo Bruni featured for Vannes. The Brittany side were 35-23 winners over Nevers. Gorrissen touched down …
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Thomas Morani declares his desire to play for USA Eagles
Thomas Morani has declared his desire to play for the USA. In an interview with Maximiliano Ludueña on ESPN Scrum, Morani says he intends to make himself available for the Eagles. He is eligible to do so as despite being raised in Buenos Aires he was, in fact, born in Miami, …
Read More »New York signs Super Rugby prop Nic Mayhew
Rugby United New York have announced the signing of prop Nic Mayhew for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 32-year-old New Zealander boasts a decade of experience playing professionally in England, Australia, and Japan in addition to his home country. Mayhew spent three seasons with English Premiership side Harlequins …
Read More »Harry Bennett announces retirement ahead of MLR season
Harry Bennett will not be suiting up for Rugby New York this season after all. The club announced his re-signing in December but the 31-year-old Australia has instead opted to hang up the boots. He posted a statement on social media which reads in part: “Massive thank you to everyone …
Read More »Former age grade star Conor McCann signs for Arrows
One of Canada’s brightest young talents from a decade ago is returning to elite level rugby with the Toronto Arrows. Versatile back Conor McCann has signed on for the 2022 Major League Rugby season, with teenage prospect Kobe Faust and veteran prop Rob Brouwer also committing for another year. McCann …
Read More »Agustín Creevy signs new deal with London Irish
Agustín Creevy is set to end his career in the English Premiership after signing a new contract with London Irish. While specifics terms were not included in the brief release, other sources indicate the deal extends his agreement with the club through the end of the 2022-2023 season. The former …
Read More »Las Tucanes jugarán ante España
Las Tucanes jugarán ante España el jueves 10 de febrero. Será Colombia ante España A. El conjunto sudamericano consiguió hacerse con una plaza en el Torneo de Repesca Mundialista que se celebra el 13 de febrero en Dubái tras ganar su campeonato regional y superar más tarde a Kenia 16-15 en …
Read More »San Diego re-signs Argentine center Thomas Morani
Having just announced the arrival of Matías Freyre from Houston, San Diego have now confirmed the re-signing of another US-eligible Argentine back. Miami-born and Buenos Aires-raised Thomas Morani will stay on with the Legion for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Like Freyre, Morani joined the SaberCats in 2020 and also …
Read More »Kellen Gordon makes unexpected return to Seawolves
The Seattle Seawolves will have the services of Kellen Gordon for the 2022 Major League Rugby season after all. In a similar story to the one that saw Tim Metcher making an about-face and returning to the club, Gordon turned away from thoughts of retirement to lace up the boots …
Read More »Puma Juan Pablo Zeiss to join Houston SaberCats
Puma Juan Pablo Zeiss will continue his career in Major League Rugby (MLR). The 32-year-old is to join the Houston SaberCats for the upcoming MLR season. The move sees him having his first experience of professional rugby outside of Argentina. Zeiss joins the SaberCats in 2022 after having played SLAR …
Read More »Argentine back Matías Freyre leaves Houston for San Diego
San Diego has found their replacement for Dylan Audsley. Argentine utility back Matías Freyre will join the Legion for the 2022 Major League Rugby season, making the move after two seasons in Houston. Like Audsley, Freyre is comfortable playing at center, wing, or fullback, though it’s at the latter where …
Read More »Major League Rugby No-Show XV
Major League Rugby has certainly experienced some ‘growing pains’ since its inaugural season. One of those has been the challenge of bringing in players from overseas. Some players are announced and subsequently experience severe delays acquiring a work visa, while others are denied outright. Below is a collection of players …
Read More »Rugby ATL confirms return of scrumhalf Ryan Rees
Rugby ATL have retained the services of scrumhalf Ryan Rees for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 24-year-old enjoyed a strong first season with the club that led to selection in the USA squad for their overseas tour in July, though he did not ultimately see game time for …
Read More »San Diego re-signs 2020 draft pick Patrick Madden
San Diego have re-signed 2020 Collegiate Draft pick Patrick Madden for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 23-year-old returns for his second season with the club after what has been a unique year for the former Junior All-American. After coming off the bench late in the game to make …
Read More »Americas Players who can reach 50 caps in 2022
There are a number of players approaching the mark of 50 test rugby caps. This is true worldwide, while in the Americas there are some players very close and others who could earn their 50th cap by having a very busy 2022. Who are the players? How many caps short …
Read More »Houston signs South African wing prospect Marcell Muller
Houston has added another rising star from South Africa to their roster ahead of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Marcell Muller joins the SaberCats from the Cheetahs, having recently made his professional debut for the provincial team playing alongside USA scrumhalf Ruben de Haas. Muller is just 20 years …
Read More »LA secures young flanker Cyrille Cama on two-year deal
The LA Giltinis have secured 20-year-old flanker Cyrille Cama on a two-year contract through the 2023 Major League Rugby season. It’s a re-signing of sorts, with the USA u20 select called up to the senior squad late in the 2021 season to cover for injuries. Cama turned heads with an …
Read More »Seawolves confirm Martin Iosefo signing
Seattle have confirmed the highly anticipated signing of USA Sevens star Martin Iosefo. The 31-year-old Hawaiian joins the club on a two-year deal that runs through the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Iosefo has established himself as a world class player on the international sevens circuit in recent years. He …
Read More »Americas Players who could reach 100 caps in 2022
No player has earned 100 test caps for a country from the Americas. This may change in 2022. Three players are closing in on the mark of 100 test caps for their country. The players are all South Americans and at least one of them is expected to earn his …
Read More »MLR Off-Season Update – January 3
The first day of preseason training for the 2022 Major League Rugby season is officially in the books, so it’s time for our final off-season update. Individual team previews are coming up at the end of the month. Our competition page is now live with all updated team rosters and …
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