Old Glory DC have re-signed USA age-grade international Will Vakalahi for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 21-year-old prop has been with the team since their inception having been their second-ever addition ahead of their 2019 exhibition series. After playing both in the back row and age loosehead prop …
Read More »Dallas signs Fijian flyhalf Tuidraki Samusamuvodre
The Dallas Jackals have announced the signing of flyhalf Tuidraki Samusamuvodre for their inaugural Major League Rugby campaign in 2021. At 22 years old he has yet to make his test debut but is considered one of Fiji’s brightest young playmakers at No10. Samusamuvodre represented the national u20 side for …
Read More »Lions hooker Pieter Jansen signs for Free Jacks
The New England Free Jacks have announced the signing of 25-year-old hooker Pieter Jansen on a contract through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. He arrives from the Golden Lions in South Africa, where he has been part of the senior provincial squad since 2016. Jansen is the most accomplished …
Read More »Rob Howley to join Canada coaching staff
Rob Howley is to join Canada’s coaching staff. The Welshman has a highly respected rugby intellect. He has previous experience as the assistant coach to the Cardiff Blues, Wales, and the British & Irish Lions. He was capped 61 times as a player and played in Wales and England. He …
Read More »Coleman’s Gordon maintain Shute Shield lead
Round 10 of 13 is now in the books for the Shute Shield, and Darren Coleman‘s Gordon team remain at the top of the ladder. They have finally proved mortal, however, tasting defeat for the first time this past weekend against an in-form Northern Suburbs who are now just one …
Read More »Mitre 10 Cup – Round 2 Review
The second week of the Mitre 10 Cup season featured less scoring than the first but there were two compelling contests on Saturday including a cracking battle for the Ranfurly Shield in Christchurch. As with the first week there were plenty of Major League Rugby connections, in fact this time …
Read More »MLR to kick off 2021 season in March
Major League Rugby intends to kick off its fourth season on March 20, the league announced on Tuesday. The date is the latest start since the inaugural 2018 season. 2019 began in late January with this past season beginning on February 8 of this year. Indeed the original target had …
Read More »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 South American 4 Nations Argentina’s next-of XV will compete in the South American 4 Nations next month in Montevideo. The only …
Read More »Phil Mack joins Pacific Pride coaching staff
Phil Mack has joined Rugby Canada’s Men’s Development Academy as an Assistant Coach. The 35-year-old will work alongside long-time international teammate Jamie Cudmore, current Head Coach of the Pacific Pride, and under the watchful eye of Men’s Performance Director Kingsley Jones. It’s welcome news for Mack, whose contract with the …
Read More »Tevita Tameilau re-signs with San Diego Legion
Tevita Tameilau has signed a new contract with the San Diego Legion for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 30-year-old USA international is the fifth player re-signed by the team in the off-season following Nate Augspurger, Siaosi Mahoni, Aaron Mitchell, and Save Totovosau. Tameilau returned from a 17-month stint …
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