At RWC 2019 Uruguay left a lasting impression on viewers from around the world. Those fortunate enough to attend matches were full of praise for the performances and commitment of Los Teros. The South Americans officially had their best ever RWC campaign. They matched RWCs 1999 and 2003 with one …
Read More »Arrows confirm nine for 2020 including LeSage and Rowland
The Toronto Arrows have unveiled the latest group of signings for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Along with seven returnees from their inaugural campaign, the 2019 Semi Finalists have added two new players in World Cup midfielder Ben LeSage and Canada u20 prop Tyler Rowland. Approaching his 24th birthday, …
Read More »Jeremy Misailegalu among those joining Rugby ATL
Jeremy Misailegalu is on the move again. ‘The Missile’ will play for his third Major League Rugby team in 2020 having joined up with Rugby ATL for their inaugural campaign. In doing so he will join a select club that will include New England’s Tadhg Leader and soon-to-be ATL teammate …
Read More »Austin recruit Pacific pair Leavasa and Malele
The Austin Herd have signed two Pacific Challenge representatives for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Samoa ‘A’ cap Potu Leavasa and Fiji Warriors select Enele Malele will join the re-branded team as it looks to rebuild following their winless 2019 campaign. Leavasa, 23, joins the Herd from the Warringah …
Read More »Seawolves sign Cheetahs flyhalf Ryno Eksteen
The Seattle Seawolves will have a new flyhalf on their roster for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Ryno Eksteen as signed on with the defending champions, joining from the Cheetahs, South Africa’s Guinness Pro 14 franchise based in the Free State. Eksteen played four matches for the Cheetahs this …
Read More »Osea Kolinisau to captain Barbarians at RugbyX
Osea Kolinisau will captain the Barbarians at the RugbyX invitational tournament at the O2 Arena in London next week. The Houston SaberCats utility back is one of three Major League Rugby players named in the squad, the others San Diego Legion forward Jasa Veremalua and playmaker Vatemo Ravouvou, a late-season …
Read More »San Diego add Devereaux Ferris to scrumhalf stocks
Devereaux Ferris has been added to the San Diego Legion roster for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The Life West captain and once-capped Eagle fills the gap at scrumhalf left by departed Nick Boyer, who has returned to the Glendale Raptors. Originally from New Zealand, Ferris emerged as an …
Read More »Api Naikatini signs for Old Glory DC
Old Glory DC have signed Fijian lock Api Naikatini for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The 34-year-old joins the expansion side from the defending champion Seattle Seawolves. He has most recently been suiting up for Waikato in New Zealand’s Mitre 10 Cup provincial competition. Naikatini won 18 caps for …
Read More »Austin sign Lindenwood pair White and de Waal
The Austin Herd have signed two loose forwards from the Lindenwood Lions. First Team All-American selects Wesley White and Michael de Waal will join the team for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. While the length of White’s contract has not been revealed, de Waal has confirmed a three-year deal. …
Read More »NOLA Gold re-sign three for 2020
The NOLA Gold have now officially locked in 24 players for the 2020 Major League Rugby season with the confirmation of three more re-signings. Cam Falcon, Kevin O’Connor, and Ross Depperschmidt will stay in New Orleans next season as continuity remains a theme of the off-season. Falcon has been an …
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