Major League Rugby has certainly experienced some ‘growing pains’ since its inaugural season. One of those has been the challenge of bringing in players from overseas. Some players are announced and subsequently experience severe delays acquiring a work visa, while others are denied outright. Below is a collection of players …
Read More »Rugby ATL confirms return of scrumhalf Ryan Rees
Rugby ATL have retained the services of scrumhalf Ryan Rees for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 24-year-old enjoyed a strong first season with the club that led to selection in the USA squad for their overseas tour in July, though he did not ultimately see game time for …
Read More »San Diego re-signs 2020 draft pick Patrick Madden
San Diego have re-signed 2020 Collegiate Draft pick Patrick Madden for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 23-year-old returns for his second season with the club after what has been a unique year for the former Junior All-American. After coming off the bench late in the game to make …
Read More »Houston signs South African wing prospect Marcell Muller
Houston has added another rising star from South Africa to their roster ahead of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Marcell Muller joins the SaberCats from the Cheetahs, having recently made his professional debut for the provincial team playing alongside USA scrumhalf Ruben de Haas. Muller is just 20 years …
Read More »LA secures young flanker Cyrille Cama on two-year deal
The LA Giltinis have secured 20-year-old flanker Cyrille Cama on a two-year contract through the 2023 Major League Rugby season. It’s a re-signing of sorts, with the USA u20 select called up to the senior squad late in the 2021 season to cover for injuries. Cama turned heads with an …
Read More »Seawolves confirm Martin Iosefo signing
Seattle have confirmed the highly anticipated signing of USA Sevens star Martin Iosefo. The 31-year-old Hawaiian joins the club on a two-year deal that runs through the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Iosefo has established himself as a world class player on the international sevens circuit in recent years. He …
Read More »MLR Off-Season Update – January 3
The first day of preseason training for the 2022 Major League Rugby season is officially in the books, so it’s time for our final off-season update. Individual team previews are coming up at the end of the month. Our competition page is now live with all updated team rosters and …
Read More »Four returning players confirmed by Old Glory
Old Glory DC have confirmed new deals for four players ahead of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Forwards trio Mo Katz, Dacoda Worth, and Josh Brown are joined by versatile back Owen Sheehy. Katz struggled with injury this year and managed just two late-season appearances as a replacement. Though …
Read More »Rugby ATL re-signs outside back Te Rangatira Waitokia
Rugby ATL have announced the re-signing of outside back Te Rangatira Waitokia for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 25-year-old New Zealand Sevens international proved a key attacking player in the club’s drive towards an Eastern Conference title. Waitokia appeared in 13 games for the Ratlers but missed out …
Read More »LA re-signs Australian duo Luke Burton and Harrison Goddard
The LA Giltinis have confirmed new contracts for two key players from their title-winning debut season. Utility back Luke Burton and scrumhalf Harrison Goddard return. Both started in the Championship Final win over Rugby ATL this past August. Burton has signed a two-year deal through the 2023 Major League Rugby …
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