Argentine eightman Guido Volpi has joined Doncaster Knights of the RFU Championship. While the move is technically a loan from Ospreys, it’s expected that the 24-year-old will see out the rest of the season in England. His Guinness Pro 14 contract expires in June. An international at u18 level, Volpi …
Read More »Roman Salanoa makes Pro 14 debut for Leinster
Former Junior All-American prop Roman Salanoa has reached a career milestone in winning his first senior Leinster cap. The 22-year-old from Hawai’i was a 56th-minute replacement in the win over Ulster on Friday. He was a late addition to the match day squad after Jack Aungier pulled out with illness. …
Read More »New coaching roles for Buydens, Baugh, and Mack
Three prominent Canadian internationals have accepted new coaching roles to begin in the new year. Hubert Buydens, Danny Baugh, and Phil Mack will take the next steps in their careers with new positions in Canada, Wales, and the USA respectively. Former Cardiff flanker Baugh will leave English Premiership club Wasps …
Read More »South African trio headed for Rugby ATL
Rugby ATL will have a strong South African flavor to it with three more professionals heading across the Atlantic to take up residence for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Two have Super Rugby experience. With Springbok Sevens cap Ryan Nell already under wraps, Johan Momsen, Marno Redelinghuys, and Kurt …
Read More »Mungo Mason returns to MLR with Old Glory
Mungo Mason will take a second shot at Major League Rugby after signing with Old Glory DC for the 2020 season. The 24-year-old openside flanker appeared during the 2018 preseason for the San Diego Legion but was unable to secure a visa to take part in the regular season. Scottish-born …
Read More »ATL bring in overseas trio Nell, Gleeson, and Higgins
Rugby ATL have added three players to their roster for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Ryan Nell, Cronan Gleeson, and Harry Higgins arrive from South Africa, Ireland, and Australia respectively to boost the expansion side for their inaugural campaign. Nell, 29, comes with six years of Currie Cup experience, …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Súper Liga Americana Launched on Friday, the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby sees South America now having a professional rugby competition. …
Read More »Free Jacks sign Pro 14 center Sam Beard
The New England Free Jacks have added experienced midfielder Sam Beard to their roster for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. A native of Timaru, New Zealand, the 29-year-old arrives from Wales where he has been playing for both Cardiff RFC and the Cardiff Blues ‘A’ side in recent weeks. …
Read More »Tevita Tameilau leaves Glasgow for San Diego
USA international Tevita Tameilau has been granted an early release from his Glasgow Warriors contract to join the San Diego Legion for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The 29-year-old back row is the 9th new arrival ready to bolster the 2019 finalists. This will be Tameilau’s second MLR side. …
Read More »Utah signs Jurie van Vuuren from Southern Kings
The Utah Warriors have confirmed the addition of South African forward Jurie van Vuuren for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. He joins the side after two seasons with Eastern Province and the Southern Kings, playing in both the Currie Cup and Guinness Pro 14. Equally comfortable at lock or …
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