Tag Archives: Major League Rugby

NOLA Gold sign LSU captain Jack Webster

Louisiana State University captain Jack Webster has signed for the NOLA Gold. Originally from Lakewood, Washington, he moved to Louisiana as a teenager. The 22-year-old midfielder is the first undrafted free agent to put pen to paper following Saturday’s inaugural MLR Collegiate Entry Draft. Webster notably only took up rugby …

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2020 MLR Collegiate Draft Summary

The inaugural Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft is now complete. Two rounds of 12 were undertaken on Saturday morning with 10 teams taking part. Sitting out were the Houston SaberCats, Rugby United New York, and Toronto Arrows. Players were drafted from 18 different schools, with a dozen States represented. Two …

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DC and NOLA sign players ahead of Draft

Old Glory DC and the NOLA Gold have announced one new signing each ahead of today’s inaugural Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft. DC have picked up Mystic River lock David Beach while the Gold add former UCLA utility back Cian Barry. Standing a lofty 6’7″ (2.01m), Beach hails from Franklin, …

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MLR LA – From Coast to Giltini

One of the world’s iconic sporting markets will finally have a professional rugby team next season. It’s been some time coming, and it’s fair to say the unveiling of the Major League Rugby expansion side’s brand has created quite a stir. Reactions to the LA Giltinis name and logo have been …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is usually a weekly segment on Americas Rugby News. It has been on hold since March 16 because of COVID-19. Up and Under makes a return today thanks to the large number of off-field activities during the past week.   UP Dallas Jackals Texas will have three …

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