Rugby ATL have confirmed the signature of outside back Te Rangatira Waitokia for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 24-year-old New Zealander has already been with the team for several weeks and played in both the Silver vs Black intra-squad match and the hit-out against the Utah Warriors. Waitokia …
Read More »Major League Rugby launches The Rugby Network
Major League Rugby have officially launched their new digital platform. Created in partnership with RugbyPass, The Rugby Network will offer live streaming access of all of its games for free to fans across the globe. Local blackouts for some games will be in effect based on existing broadcast deals in …
Read More »MLR 2021 Preview – Old Glory DC
The surprise package of the truncated 2020 Major League Rugby season. Despite being newcomers Old Glory were off to a flying start with four straight wins after their opening round defeat to NOLA. It’s fair to say that tougher challenges were ahead, and their sophomore season should offer a more …
Read More »MLR 2021 Preview – Austin Gilgronis
Having won just a single game over the past two seasons combined Austin is a franchise that were in dire need of restructuring. The overhaul began last year with the controversial rebranding, and the work continues this year with changes to just about everything else. After a strong preseason showing …
Read More »Brock Staller and Stephan Coetzee exit Seattle
Brock Staller and Stephan Coetzee are no longer with the Seattle Seawolves. The two-time Major League Rugby champions have confirmed the departure of the two players who had previously been announced as returning in 2021. Staller has returned to Canada and Coetzee his native South Africa. Both have been first …
Read More »Peter Nelson signs for Aurillac
Peter Nelson has signed for Aurillac. The Canadian test fly half will join the club next season on a three-year deal. He makes the step up from third-division Bressane to the Pro D2. The Northern Ireland native previously played Pro 14 for Ulster. He signed with Seattle for the 2020 …
Read More »MLR 2021 Preview – Houston SaberCats
Last place finishers in 2020 and perennial underachievers, the Houston SaberCats have something to prove in 2021. Inhabitants of the spectacular AVEVA Stadium, their facilities are top notch but on the field they have yet to deliver consistently. Will it be a roar or a whimper from the Cats this …
Read More »MLR 2021 Preview – LA Giltinis
Our 2021 Major League Rugby previews start with the newcomers. The LA Giltinis effectively replace the Colorado Raptors in the West Conference. They head into the season with a bit of fanfare, and not just on account of their branding. This is the loudest expansion side to date in terms …
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 LA Giltinis Austin hosted LA at Bold Stadium for a surprise preseason tilt on Saturday. The Giltinis won with …
Read More »MLR 2021 – Players from Latin America
The MLR 2021 season will feature players from around the world. This, in part, explains why there is growing interest in the league. One region with a healthy spread of players is the Americas itself. The USA and Canada are joined by a range of players from Latin America. This …
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