Tag Archives: Major League Rugby

Jason Robertson re-signs with Old Glory

Old Glory DC fans can breathe a sigh of relief with the announcement that Jason Robertson has re-signed with the team for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Soon to celebrate his 26th birthday, the star playmaker is currently in his native New Zealand playing for Counties Manukau in the …

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Rugby ATL signs Life standout Daemon Torres

Rugby ATL have signed Life Running Eagles standout Daemon Torres for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 23-year-old is the third newcomer to put pen-to-paper with the side after a successful trial period with Pathway 404 following prop Lincoln Sii and flanker Jalen Tatum. Torres was primarily used at …

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One more year for Eric Duechle with Seawolves

The Seattle Seawolves have confirmed flanker Eric Duechle for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Affectionately nicknamed ‘The Beast’, the 34-year-old has been one of the club’s most popular figures among fans since the league’s inception in 2018. Duechle played all five matches during the 2020 campaign, starting two. His …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Argentina In their first match of 2020, Los Pumas were winners. A team missing European-based players defeated the Australia XV 19-15 …

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Coleman leads Gordon to Shute Shield crown

Darren Coleman will depart Australian rugby on a high. The incoming LA Giltinis coach saw his Gordon team cap their triumphant Shute Shield campaign with a dominant 28-8 victory over Eastwood in the Grand Final at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday. Gordon finished the regular season as the top seeds with …

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ATL 404 experience too much for Utah Selects

Rugby ATL’s Pathway 404 cruised to a 61-21 win over the Utah Warriors Selects in a Major League Rugby development match on Saturday. A significant advantage in professional experience saw the home side dominant up front en route to an insurmountable 40-7 halftime lead. Within moments of kickoff 404 were …

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Orene Ai’i joins LA staff as Skills Coach

The LA Giltinis have finalised their coaching staff for their inaugural Major League Rugby campaign with the addition of Orene Ai’i as a skills specialist. He follows earlier appointments of Darren Coleman, Stephen Hoiles, Alex Corbisiero, Marc Carter, and Michael Stephen. Ai’i moved to California six years ago and played …

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