Tag Archives: Major League Rugby

Raptors star John Ryberg lands in LA

The question of John Ryberg’s next destination has been answered. Major League Rugby’s joint all-time leading try scorer has landed with the LA Giltinis. The ex-Raptors winger leaves Colorado for California on a deal that runs through the 2022 season. Ryberg, 28, is among the league’s most effective attacking players. …

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Dallas signs South African back row Pikkie de Villiers

The Dallas Jackals have announced the signing of South African loose forward Jo-Hanko ‘Pikkie’ de Villiers for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Arriving from the Golden Lions, the 24-year-old brings both Varsity Cup with the University of Johannesburg and senior provincial experience. de Villiers was named ‘Player of the …

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LA confirms Lindsey Stevens arrival from NOLA

The LA Giltinis have confirmed a third hooker for their inaugural Major League Rugby campaign. Lindsey ‘Skeeter’ Stevens makes the move from the NOLA Gold by way of Eastern Suburbs, following previously announced Mahe Vailanu and Sean McNulty. Stevens was a regular in the Houston SaberCats squad during the 2018 …

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Austin signs ex-Waratahs flyhalf Mack Mason

The Austin Gilgronis have announced the signing of former Waratahs flyhalf Mack Mason for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. A starter for the Australia u20s in 2016, he most recently turned out for the NSW Country Eagles in the 2019 National Rugby Championship. Mason enjoyed a rapid rise following …

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LA confirms Mika Kruse arrival from Raptors

The latest signing announcement from the LA Giltinis is the confirmation of Mika Kruse for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. He arrives from the withdrawn Colorado Raptors, following Blake Rogers and Nick Boyer. Raptors captain Luke White is also expected to join the expansion side. Kruse enjoyed a breakthrough …

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Djustice Sears-Duru re-signs with Seattle Seawolves

Djustice Sears-Duru has signed on for a third Major League Rugby campaign with the Seattle Seawolves. The 26-year-old Canadian international has been a staple for the team since arriving part-way through the 2019 season, which culminated in Seattle’s second consecutive MLR Shield title. With 52 test caps Sears-Duru is already …

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Eagles prop Paddy Ryan returns to Austin

US Eagles prop Paddy Ryan will return to Austin for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Now just days away from his 30th birthday, the tighthead specialist departs Rugby United New York after two seasons to join the Gilgronis having played under their original moniker – the Elite – during …

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LA signs Smith twins from Queensland Reds

The LA Giltinis have another brother duo for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Super Rugby prop twins Ruan and Jean-Pierre (JP) Smith will join from the Queensland Reds, following previously announced Harry and Sean McNulty. Originally from South Africa, the 30-year-olds emigrated to Australia in 2010 and have played …

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