Wallabies centurion Matt Giteau has been linked to a move to Major League Rugby in 2021. Tom Decent of the Sydney Morning Herald writes that the left-footed flyhalf or inside center is in talks to play for the LA Giltinis in their inaugural campaign. Giteau is nearing the end of …
Read More »Chad London signs on with Dallas Jackals
USA international Chad London has signed on with the Dallas Jackals for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The South African-born midfielder arrives from the now-defunct Colorado Raptors. Confirmation follows teammate Kody O’Neil in quick succession. London, 31, has been a leading player for the Raptors since arriving in 2013. …
Read More »Two more years for Tim Maupin with NOLA
The NOLA Gold have announced another multi-year extension for a returning player. US Eagles winger Tim Maupin has signed on for two more years, securing his place with the Gold through the end of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Maupin has been with the team since their inception, playing …
Read More »Former Super Rugby duo named new Austin coaches
It will be an all-new coaching staff for the Austin Gilgronis in 2021. On Thursday evening the club unveiled Super Rugby veterans Sam Harris and Mark Gerrard as Head Coach and Assistant Coach respectively. Harris, 40, arrives from Japan where he has been coaching for the past 7 years, first …
Read More »Matt Heaton extends contract with Rugby ATL
Rugby ATL have confirmed a two-year contract extension for co-captain Matt Heaton. The Canadian flanker is now tied to the club through the end of the 2023 Major League Rugby season, having initially signed through 2021 ahead of the expansion side’s inaugural campaign. Heaton, 27, started four of five games …
Read More »Arrows captain Dan Moor announces retirement
Toronto Arrows captain Dan Moor has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect. The decision comes one month shy of his 30th birthday and brings a close to a career that saw the Toronto native win 14 caps for Canada between 2016 and 2017. Moor has been an …
Read More »Zinzan Elan-Puttick signs Austin extension
Zinzan Elan-Puttick has signed a two-year contract extension with the Austin Gilgronis. The 26-year-old South African captained the team in the first four matches of the 2020 Major League Rugby season having served as vice-captain in 2019. A dynamic and versatile backfielder, Elan-Puttick is most at home as a fullback …
Read More »Kevin Sullivan extends NOLA Gold contract
Kevin Sullivan is the latest member of the NOLA Gold to sign on for more in New Orleans. The 25-year-old loosehead prop has added two years to his existing contract that will see him through the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He follows the extensions of Matt Harmon, Moni Tonga’uiha, …
Read More »Arrows re-sign four, add Juan Cruz González
The Toronto Arrows have confirmed four returning players for the 2021 Major League Rugby season and one new addition. Argentina XV standout Juan Cruz González joins with contract extensions for Richie Asiata, Steven Ng, Kolby Francis, and Spencer Jones. González, 27, arrives from Spain where he has been playing for …
Read More »Dallas Jackals sign Raptors lock Kody O’Neil
The Dallas Jackals have confirmed the signing of Kody O’Neil from the Colorado Raptors. He is the first official signing for the expansion side with their four Collegiate Draft picks still to secure a Major League Rugby contract. Standing 6’4″ (1.93m), O’Neil was a regular in the Raptors pack since …
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