Two more teams have been confirmed for the upcoming World Tens Series being hosted in Bermuda later this month. Phoenix hails from the Middle East, while the Rhinos are a new team representing Southern California. It brings the total to seven teams confirmed with one still to be revealed. As …
Read More »Old Glory signs Belmont Shore halfback Danny Thomas
Old Glory DC have announced the signing of Danny Thomas for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. He celebrates his 26th birthday later this month and joins from Belmont Shore of the Pacific Rugby Premiership, equally comfortable at both scrumhalf and flyhalf. Thomas is originally from Farnham Common, England, but …
Read More »Free Jacks confirm signing of draft pick Justin Johnson
The New England Free Jacks have confirmed the signature of first round draft pick Justin Johnson for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. He follows second rounder Spencer Krueger in committing to a professional deal with the club. Johnson was selected 6th overall in June’s inaugural MLR Collegiate Draft. The …
Read More »Strong MLR presence in Super Rugby Unlocked
Players from five Major League Rugby teams are set to take part in Super Rugby Unlocked, South Africa’s version of the domestic-only competitions recently run by New Zealand and Australia. The tournament will feature seven teams, with the Cheetahs, Pumas, and Griquas to join the ‘big four’. An 8th team …
Read More »Brazil send strong roster to Uruguay for SA 4 Nations
Brazil will send a strong roster to Uruguay. Head Coach Fernando Portugal has named a 30 man roster for the for the South American 4 Nations. Portugal, a former Brazilian player himself, has selected Brazil’s finest for the tournament. Os Tupis will play for the first time in 2020. Brazil’s …
Read More »Dallas signs tighthead prop Will Burke from RUNY
The Dallas Jackals have signed 24-year-old tighthead prop Will Burke for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. He arrives from Rugby United New York, with whom Burke played two games during his first season as a professional. A native of Alexander, New York, Burke did not start playing rugby until …
Read More »Uruguay name young squad for South American Championship
Esteban Meneses has selected a youthful Uruguay squad for the upcoming South American Championship to be hosted in Montevideo. Included are just 12 names who featured at Rugby World Cup 2019. The 30-man squad contains 14 players who have yet to make their test debut, with an average age of …
Read More »Parfrey and McRogers extend Arrows contracts
Patrick Parfrey and Jack McRogers have extended their stay with the Toronto Arrows through the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Though neither appeared in the 2020 season due to its suspension, both are established Arrows veterans having played for the club under the previous Ontario banner. Parfrey, who turns 29 …
Read More »Joe Pietersen re-signs for San Diego
San Diego Legion captain Joe Pietersen has officially re-signed for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 36-year-old South African declared his intent to continue with the team in April after the season was suspended, and has now committed for at least one more campaign. Pietersen joined the Legion at …
Read More »Free Jacks sign Saint Mary’s hooker Nick Hryekewicz
The New England Free Jacks have signed 24-year-old front rower Nick Hryekewicz for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. He follows fellow Saint Mary’s products Sean Yacoubian and Tom Brusati to the East Coast, with several other Gaels teammates scattered around other MLR teams. Though he spent significant time at …
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