Uruguay play host to Spain on Sunday. The fixture is the first of two test matches between the countries. Both are preparing for RWC 2023 qualifiers. The hosts have played in four RWCs and the visitors one. Neither team is at full-strength for Sunday’s contest. The match is the fourth …
Read More »Rugby ATL signs South African scrumhalf Rowan Gouws
Rugby ATL have signed scrumhalf Rowan Gouws to a two-year deal through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 25-year-old South African joins incumbent starter Duncan van Schalkwyk as a starting option in 2021, with Junior All-American Eamonn Matthews also a likely returnee. Gouws graduated through the Sharks age-grade system …
Read More »Old Glory re-signs All-American flanker Nic Mirhashem
Old Glory DC have re-signed openside flanker Nic Hirhashem for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The Collegiate All-American made his professional debut as a replacement against the Seattle Seawolves in his only appearance for the club before the season was suspended. Mirhashem is currently in his native Spain and …
Read More »SaberCats sign Canadian pair Liam Murray and Crosby Stewart
The Houston SaberCats have confirmed the signings of Canadian pair Liam Murray and Crosby Stewart for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Both players arrive from the Pacific Pride, Rugby Canada’s centralized national development program. They follow Pride teammate Nik Hildebrand in making the move from Langford to Houston. Murray …
Read More »MLR Development Preview – ATL vs Utah
A pair of Major League Rugby development sides will collide at Lupo Family Field in Marrietta on Saturday afternoon. Pathway 404 are fresh off a victory over the NOLA Gold Academy, and the Rugby ATL feeder program will now take on the Utah Warriors Selects. In fact the 404 roster …
Read More »Japan move off as Robbie Petzer signs for Dallas Jackals
Robbie Petzer’s move to Japan has been cancelled. The ex-Raptors star signed for Tokyo Gas of the Top East League earlier this year, but travel restrictions due to the pandemic has thrown a wrench in those plans. He will instead stay in Major League Rugby having agreed a deal with …
Read More »Liam Steel returns for second ride with Free Jacks
Liam Steel will continue with the New England Free Jacks for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. It’s the second of a two-year deal signed in 2019, arriving on the back of two campaigns with the Bay of Plenty Steamers in New Zealand’s Mitre 10 Cup. The 29-year-old enjoyed a …
Read More »2020 South American 4 Nations – Dream Team
There were impressive performers in the 2020 South American 4 Nations. Players from Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay are all in the discussion for the competition’s Dream Team. The leading player per position has been determined on a comparative basis. His personal contribution overrides the team performance. Click here …
Read More »LA adds Corbisiero and Carter to coaching staff
The LA Giltinis have announced the additions of Alex Corbisiero and Marc Carter to their coaching staff for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. They follow confirmation of Adam Freier as General Manager, with Darren Coleman and Stephen Hoiles previously unveiled as Head and Assistant Coach respectively. Corbisiero will act …
Read More »Brock Staller returning for Seawolves in 2021
Brock Staller will return for a fourth season with the Seattle Seawolves. The 28-year-old Canadian international has committed to the 2021 Major League Rugby campaign, the third player officially confirmed by the club following Mat Turner and Tim Metcher. Staller is the second-leading points scorer in MLR history. He led …
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