Stan South has signed on for another year with Old Glory DC. The former England u20 international has committed to what will be his third Major League Rugby campaign in the nation’s capital. South is the second player formally confirmed as returning by DC, following captain Danny Tusitala. Since arriving …
Read More »Arrows land Australian winger Fabian Goodall
The Toronto Arrows have added more firepower to the backline for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Arriving from Eastwood in Sydney’s Shute Shield competition is Fabian Goodall, an imposing winger who stands 6’2″ (1.88m) and weighs 255lbs (115kg). Though born and raised in Australia, Goodall represented Fiji Bati in …
Read More »Utah signs long-time Newcastle flyhalf Joel Hodgson
The Utah Warriors have announced the signing of flyhalf Joel Hodgson. Though the specific length of the contract has not been announced, the club have confirmed it is a multi-year deal. Hodgson arrives from the UK having most recently been on the books for Glasgow Warriors. An England age-grade international …
Read More »Lance Williams extends stay with Utah Warriors
Lance Williams has signed on for another season with the Utah Warriors. The 29-year-old loose forward has been a talismanic figure for the side since their inaugural 2018 campaign and was again in top form during the 2022 season. This past season saw Williams playing all 16 games for the …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Best Ever from Uruguay Sevens Uruguay celebrated famous victories over Canada and the USA on Day Two of the …
Read More »San Diego Legion adds Alex Corbisiero to coaching staff
The San Diego Legion have announced the addition of Alex Corbisiero as Scrum Coach for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He makes the move from the LA Giltinis, and joins a senior staff that includes Head Coach Danny Lee and assistants Scott Murray and Jack Wiggins. Corbisiero’s credentials as …
Read More »MLR talent stays sharp in American Rugby Premiership
The new season of the revamped American Rugby Premiership kicked off on Saturday. This year’s competition sees North and South conferences with four teams each. The North is comprised of traditional club sides while the South includes three Major League Rugby academy teams. All eight teams featured players with MLR …
Read More »NOLA signs Brumbies flyhalf Rodney Iona
NOLA Gold have signed flyhalf Rodney Iona on a two-year deal through the 2024 Major League Rugby season. The 31-year-old Samoa international arrives from Australia after playing 7 times including 4 starts for the Brumbies in the 2022 Super Rugby season. Iona is a long-time professional who also made appearances …
Read More »Free Jacks leadership in place for 2023
The New England Free Jacks will have consistency in their coaching staff for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Scott Mathie will return as Head Coach after winning MLR Coach of the Year honors in 2022, with Mike Rogers continuing as Assistant Coach. It’s the first time the club will …
Read More »Strong NOLA Academy squad to play in club competition
Several players with Major League Rugby experience will suit up for the NOLA Gold Academy squad this fall. The team will compete in the South Conference of the American Rugby Premiership against Life University, ATL’s development side Pathway 404, and Houston’s academy team Rugby HTX. USA internationals Dino Waldren and …
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