Tag Archives: Major League Rugby

Maclean Jones to arrive in Austin for 2021 season

Maclean Jones will suit up for the Austin Gilgronis after all. Originally signed in February with the intent of joining the team for the 2020 campaign, the pandemic-enforced suspension will now see the 24-year-old loose forward making his Major League Rugby debut in 2021. Jones was part of Australia’s leadership …

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Seawolves retain South African lock FP Pelser

Seattle have retained second row FP Pelser for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 25-year-old South African is the 12th returning player confirmed by the Seawolves for next season, and the second lock following Brad Tucker. Pelser started alongside Tucker in three of the five games during his first …

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World Cup Watch – Uruguay – December 2020

The World Cup Watch series identifies the players most likely to represent their respective countries at the next RWC. The current edition analysis the situation following the completion of international duty in 2020. Following a successful campaign in RWC 2019, Head Coach Esteban Meneses re-signed as Head Coach. The script …

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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 Brazil Sevens Brazil upset Argentina 19-10 on the opening day of the Sudamérica Sevens on Saturday. Daniel Sancery’s breakaway …

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MLR Off-Season Update – December 13

Much has changed since our last update a little over a month ago. As predicted the last three weeks of November and first two of December have been busy, with LA and Utah notably active on the signing front. We now have a good idea of what their first choice …

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Kevin O’Connor signs two-year NOLA extension

Kevin O’Connor has signed a two-year contract extension with the NOLA Gold that will run through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 26-year-old California native has been with the club since returning from a stint in Ireland part-way through the 2019 campaign. O’Connor featured in the first two games …

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Super Rugby standout Bill Meakes signs for LA

LA will have Super Rugby standout Bill Meakes on their roster for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 29-year-old midfielder makes the move to the Giltinis from the Melbourne Rebels. He most recently enjoyed a short-term stay with London Irish in the English Premiership. An age-grade international up to …

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Seawolves re-sign winger Sitiveni Tamaivena

The Seattle Seawolves have confirmed the return of winger Sitiveni Tameivena for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. A member of the extended squad this past year, the 27-year-old has been promoted to a senior contract for next year. Sitiveni and twin brother Suliasi joined the Seawolves during the preseason …

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