San Diego have retained the services of Bjorn Basson for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The Legion have re-signed the former Springbok winger after a strong first year with the club. Basson arrived from Currie Cup side Griquas ahead of the 2021 season, having previously spent a short time …
Read More »Canadian lock Reegan O’Gorman signs with Free Jacks
Canadian international Reegan O’Gorman will play for the New England Free Jacks in the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 25-year-old has signed a one year deal, making the move east from Austin. This past season was the first for O’Gorman in MLR after returning from New Zealand. Injuries have …
Read More »LA re-signs forward trio Fepulea’i, Stevens, and Den Hoedt
The LA Giltinis have confirmed new one-year contracts for a trio of returning forwards. Tighthead prop Marco Fepulea’i, hooker Lindsey Stevens, and second row Nathan Den Hoedt have committed for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The team has also confirmed that captain Dave Dennis will continue for the second …
Read More »David Busby re-signs for Seattle Seawolves
David Busby has re-signed with the Seawolves for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The Ireland u20 and Sevens international returns to contention after missing the entirety of the 2021 campaign with injury. It will be the third year in Seattle for the 27-year-old outside back. Things have not gone …
Read More »San Diego signs Cheetahs prop Hencus van Wyk
The San Diego Legion have signed South African prop Hencus van Wyk for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. He had initially signed for the 2020 campaign but did not ultimately join the team in 2021, instead playing for NTT Docomo in Japan and subsequently with the Cheetahs in the …
Read More »Dallas signs flanker Moe Abdelmonem from Austin
The Dallas Jackals have signed openside flanker Moe Abdelmonem for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. He makes the move from Austin, where he has played since arriving from Canada in 2019. Abdelmonem is considered one of the top breakdown specialists in MLR, leading the league in turnovers in his …
Read More »Australia 7s flyer among four Arrows signings
The Toronto Arrows continue to put the final pieces of their roster for the 2022 Major League Rugby season together. The latest players confirmed are Australia Sevens representative Matthew Hood, trade acquisition James O’Neill, local product Mitch Voralek, and returning lock Mike Sheppard. A member of the Australian side since …
Read More »Old Glory speedster D’Montae Noble moves to LA
The LA Giltinis have announced the signing of winger D’Montae Noble for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. He makes the move west from Old Glory DC, with whom he played 13 games during his first year as a professional. Noble enjoyed a breakthrough year with DC, starting six games …
Read More »Rugby ATL re-signs Austin White and Jalen Tatum
Rugby ATL have re-signed outside backs Austin White and Jalen Tatum for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. They return under widely differing circumstances – White started at fullback in the Championship Final against the LA Giltinis, while Tatum did not make a regular season appearance in 2021. White was …
Read More »Old Glory signs Dom Bailey from Austin, re-signs Simi Moala
Old Glory DC have confirmed the signing of flanker Dom Bailey for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 27-year-old flanker makes the move east after three years in Austin. At the same time DC have confirmed the re-signing of midfielder Simi Moala. Bailey was a regular for Austin during …
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