The Houston SaberCats have moved to shore up their front row resources with the addition of three props ahead of the fast-approaching 2022 Major League Rugby season. Aaron Mitchell arrives from the San Diego Legion, Frikkie de Beer from the LA Giltinis, and Pono Davis via the American Raptors. Mitchell …
Read More »Up and Under
After a rest during the holiday season, Up and Under is back for 2022. 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 USA Women’s Eagles Conquer Málaga …
Read More »Major League Rugby Preseason Week 1 Review
The first of two weekends of Major League Rugby preseason action saw three games played and one restructured. A number of new players featured, some of whom are as-of-yet unconfirmed by their respective clubs. Below are summaries of the four events. SAN DIEGO LEGION 10 vs 12 AUSTIN …
Read More »Arrows address new signing’s troubled past
The Toronto Arrows have announced the signing of three players for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Scrumhalf Cole Brown, prop Lolani Faleiva, and No8 Taitusi Vikilani complete the team’s roster. The latter’s history includes a criminal conviction and time spent behind bars. Brown is a graduate of the Arrows …
Read More »Major League Rugby Preseason Week 1 guide
The Major League Rugby regular season is now just two weeks away and preseason games officially get underway in Chula Vista on Friday afternoon. Four games are scheduled to take place this weekend, two each on Friday and Saturday. SAN DIEGO LEGION vs AUSTIN GILGRONIS Friday, January 21, 13:00 …
Read More »Busy week of Ins and Outs for San Diego Legion
The San Diego Legion continue to trickle out their roster for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Three more players have been confirmed since Ben Mitchell’s re-signing was announced on Monday, along with a new member of the coaching staff. Meanwhile some other notables have left the team. Jack Wiggins …
Read More »MLR gets Argentina referee flavor
The 2022 Major League Rugby season will have Argentina flavor on the field. The majority of the MLR teams have Argentine players on their rosters. The new MLR season will also have Argentina flavor in terms of referees; Damian Schneider will officiate MLR matches in the 2022 season. The 28-year-old …
Read More »Dallas parts ways with Head Coach Michael Hodge
A second Major League Rugby team is now without a Head Coach. On the same day that Scott Lawrence announced his resignation from Rugby ATL, the Dallas Jackals have parted ways with Michael Hodge. The Australian had yet to arrive in Texas and a statement from the team says that …
Read More »Four overseas additions complete Old Glory roster
Old Glory DC have unveiled their roster for the 2022 Major League Rugby season, at the same time confirming four previously unannounced overseas additions. Prop Kyle Stewart, lock Felix Kalapu, and winger Peni Lasaqa are to join from New Zealand with back row Fintan Coleman arriving from Ireland. Despite being …
Read More »Scott Lawrence steps down from Rugby ATL post
Rugby ATL have been hit with the sudden resignation of Scott Lawrence as General Manager and Head Coach. The news comes with the 2022 Major League Rugby season just two weeks away, and leaves assistant coaches Blake Bradford and Stephen Brett to lead the team in the interim. Lawrence is …
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