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LA signs Belmont Shore strongman Mafi Seanoa

The LA Giltinis have announced the signing of loosehead prop Mafi Seanoa for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Born and raised in Los Angeles, the 26-year-old joins from Belmont Shore in the Pacific Rugby Premiership. He played opposite the San Diego Legion during the 2020 MLR preseason. At 6’1″ …

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Americas Rankings – November 22, 2020

The Americas Rankings is an exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It ranks the men’s test team from throughout the Americas. Matches recognized as caps are used for the rankings. Teams yet to compete since the Americas Rankings began are listed with 30.00 points. The November 22, 2020 edition considers two …

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Portugal outclass Brazil in Lisbon

Portugal outclassed Brazil today in Lisbon. The Europeans were 30-10 winners over the South Americans. The match was the first of a two match series between the countries. Both teams are using the series with an eye on preparing for RWC 2023 qualifiers. Portugal struck early. A superb run from winger …

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Baravalle scores in Benetton defeat

Tomás Baravalle scored for Benetton Treviso on Monday. The Italian side were beaten in Wales by the Cardiff Blues. Baravalle’s try was the only try for the visitors. The Monday fixture was a round 6 match of the 2020-2021 Pro 14 season. Baravalle was one of a four Argentine players …

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San Diego re-signs Italy lock Joshua Furno

The San Diego Legion have re-signed Italy international Joshua Furno for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. A rangy 6’7″ (2.01m) aerial specialist, he follows fellow second rows Ben Mitchell and Siaosi Mahoni in committing to the club for another season. Furno has been an automatic selection at lock since …

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Ollie Engelhart continues with Free Jacks in 2021

The New England Free Jacks have confirmed the return of scrumhalf Ollie Engelhart for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Part of the inaugural exhibition campaign, the 24-year-old re-signed with the club in August 2019. He also fills several roles under the title of ‘Operations Associate’ in the team’s front …

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Preview: Portugal vs Brazil

Portugal and Brazil will resume their rivalry on Saturday. The teams have played competitive rugby internationals in the recent past. More importantly, they are to compete in what is preparation for their respective preparation for RWC 2023 qualifiers. The COVID-19 interrupted what had been a promising start to 2020 for …

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Tim O’Malley returns to MLR with Dallas

Former Utah Warriors captain Tim O’Malley will return to Major League Rugby in 2021 but with a new team. The Dallas Jackals have captured the signature of the 26-year-old New Zealander who is set to start for the Tasman Mako in Saturday’s Mitre 10 Cup Semi Final against Bay of …

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Austin signs Canada winger Cole Davis

Make it two Canadian wingers heading to Austin. Just two days after confirming Jeff Hassler‘s move from Seattle to the Texas capital, the Gilgronis have announced the signing of fellow Albertan export Cole Davis for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Davis, 23, won five caps for Canada in 2018 …

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Mitre 10 Cup Regular Season review

The 2020 Mitre 10 Cup regular season has come to a close and the Semi Finals are up this coming weekend. Overall it was a unique campaign with a number of test All Blacks taking part during the early stages of the competition and New Zealand Sevens reps appearing throughout. …

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Tri Nations Preview: Australia vs Argentina

Saturday’s Tri Nations match between Australia vs Argentina will be ground-breaking. First, Australia were 24-22 winners over New Zealand in their prior match. Second, Argentina were 25-15 winners over New Zealand this past Saturday. The 2020 Tri Nations has gone against the script; it is wide open. Australia has made three …

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