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Kevin Sullivan extends NOLA Gold contract

Kevin Sullivan is the latest member of the NOLA Gold to sign on for more in New Orleans. The 25-year-old loosehead prop has added two years to his existing contract that will see him through the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He follows the extensions of Matt Harmon, Moni Tonga’uiha, …

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Most Capped Americas XV

What would the most capped XV of all-time look like? Who are the most capped rugby players from the Americas? If these or similar questions have crossed your mind then this article is for you. Listed below is the Americas team comprising the most capped player across all positions. Starting …

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Arrows re-sign four, add Juan Cruz González

The Toronto Arrows have confirmed four returning players for the 2021 Major League Rugby season and one new addition. Argentina XV standout Juan Cruz González joins with contract extensions for Richie Asiata, Steven Ng, Kolby Francis, and Spencer Jones. González, 27, arrives from Spain where he has been playing for …

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Dallas Jackals sign Raptors lock Kody O’Neil

The Dallas Jackals have confirmed the signing of Kody O’Neil from the Colorado Raptors. He is the first official signing for the expansion side with their four Collegiate Draft picks still to secure a Major League Rugby contract. Standing 6’4″ (1.93m), O’Neil was a regular in the Raptors pack since …

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Guido Petti Leaves Jaguares for Bordeaux

It is now official: Guido Petti is no longer a Jaguar and will continue his career in France for Bordeaux. The 25-year-old was unveiled today by the French Top 14 club as one of six new recruits ahead of the 2020-2021 season. Petti’s contract is a two-year-deal with the option …

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UAR to pump millions into Argentine clubs

Due to the COVID-19 pandemia, the UAR is to pump millions into Argentine clubs. The union will invest 100 million pesos into clubs throughout the country to ensure their survival. The UAR executives confirmed that the union will be aiding the country’s 664 rugby clubs nationwide. The decision was supported by …

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Tendai Mtawarira named CEO of Umlindi Security

Tendai Mtawarira has yet to clarify his future in Major League Rugby, but a recent announcement suggests his playing career may now be at an end. ‘The Beast’ has been appointed CEO of Umlindi Security, a new company under the umbrella of Fidelity Security Group. Super pumped up and excited …

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USA Rugby moves home base to Glendale

USA Rugby has reached an agreement with the City of Glendale that will see Infinity Park become the ‘preferred host venue’ for both Men’s and Women’s Eagles tests. The national governing body offices will also be relocated from Lafayette to Glendale. With USAR currently under severe financial strain leading to …

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Americas all-time Top 10 most capped players

The all-time Top 10 most capped Americas players come from three countries: Argentina, Canada and Uruguay. Unsurprisingly, Argentina contributes the most with eight of the ten places going to Pumas. Yet, the top spot is not occupied by an Argentine player. Instead, the all-time most capped Americas player is Uruguay’s …

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Sam Malcolm signs for Kamaishi Seawaves

Sam Malcolm will not be returning to the Toronto Arrows for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. On Sunday the team confirmed that the 24-year-old has signed to play for the Kamaishi Seawaves of Japan’s Top Challenge League. He joins former Arrows prop Morgan Mitchell in the Iwate Prefecture. After …

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Two year extension for NOLA’s Malcolm May

Malcolm May has signed a contract extension with the NOLA Gold that will see him through the end of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 24-year-old Collegiate All-American follows teammates Matt Harmon and Moni Tonga’uiha in re-upping with New Orleans. After playing just two games in 2019 due to …

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World Rugby formally cancels u20 Trophy

World Rugby have officially cancelled the u20 Trophy tournament scheduled to take place in September. Set to be hosted in Villajoyosa, Spain, the decision comes as no surprise with the COVID-19 pandemic also causing the cancellation of the u20 Championship earlier this year. Americas teams affected are Uruguay, Canada, and …

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