Neethling Gericke has signed a two-year contract extension with Rugby ATL that binds him to the Major League Rugby side through the 2022 season. The 29-year-old is also a Forwards and Defense Coach with Life University, whom he played for prior to joining ATL in July 2019. Originally from the …
Read More »Dallas Jackals sign Korea Sevens scrumhalf Jinho Mun
The Dallas Jackals have signed scrumhalf Jinho Mun for their inaugural Major League Rugby campaign. He is a local resident most recently attached to the Dallas Harlequins club side. The 24-year-old represented South Korea on the Asia Sevens Series in 2019. Mun was born in Aūa, American Samoa, but grew …
Read More »Nick Feakes signs three-year NOLA extension
Versatile backfielder Nick Feakes has agreed a new deal with the NOLA Gold that will see him sticking with the club through 2023 Major League Rugby season. The 25-year-old is the 7th NOLA player to sign an extension since the league was forced to suspend the 2020 season due to …
Read More »Canadian prop Nik Hildebrand signs for Houston SaberCats
Canadian prop Nik Hildebrand will join the Houston SaberCats for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 25-year-old confirmed the move on the most recent edition of the Cat Chronicles podcast. He has obtained visa clearance, having planned initially to arrive in March prior to the COVID-19 suspension. Hildebrand is …
Read More »ATL prop Jamie Ferrante confirms retirement
Rugby ATL prop Jamie Ferrante has confirmed his retirement from professional rugby after just one season in Major League Rugby. The 27-year-old has opted to pursue a career in chiropractics, having completed his doctorate from Life University in 2019. After playing both sides of the scrum for the Running Eagles, …
Read More »All-American halfback Harry Masters set to join Old Glory
Old Glory DC are closing in on Mary Washington halfback Harry Masters. The 24-year-old undrafted free agent revealed the pending move in a television interview with WIN News. Once the contract has been formally completed, he should reunite with teammate Matthew Gordon, a 2nd round draft pick, and former UMW …
Read More »Bryce Campbell leaves Irish, set for MLR return
London Irish have confirmed that Bryce Campbell has left the English Premiership club with his contract coming to an end. The powerful Eagles midfielder is now stateside and looks set for a return to Major League Rugby for the 2021 season. Campbell, 25, signed from the Glendale Raptors in May …
Read More »Dallas confirms Chad Gough arrival from Colorado
The Dallas Jackals have announced the signing of hooker Chad Gough from the Colorado Raptors. He joins the expansion side for the 2021 Major League Rugby season having started all five games for the Raptors in 2020, playing nearly 90% of all possible minutes. Gough, 28, is noted for his …
Read More »Austin signs GCU captain Cam Dodson
Austin have confirmed their first new player signing for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Grand Canyon University captain Cam Dodson has joined the Gilgronis as an undrafted free agent. The 23-year-old lock or No8 is the first addition under new AG’s coaches Sam Harris and Mark Gerrard. Dodson is …
Read More »Ignacio Dotti stays with NOLA for two more years
Ignacio Dotti has signed a new two-year deal with the NOLA Gold. The 25-year-old Uruguayan lock has opted to stay in Major League Rugby through the 2022 season, in doing so turning down overtures to play in South America’s new professional competition – the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby. After …
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