Tag Archives: Major League Rugby

Jamason Fa’anana-Schultz swaps Houston for DC

New Eagles cap Jamason Fa’anana-Schultz has signed with expansion side Old Glory DC for the 2020 Major League Rugby campaign. The powerhouse loose forward makes the switch from the Houston SaberCats, who he joined mid-season in 2019 after opting to pursue international honors with the USA. Fa’anana-Schultz made an immediate …

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Seawolves re-sign star quartet for 2020

The Seattle Seawolves have secured four of their top players for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Brad Tucker, Vili Toluta’u, Mat Turner, and Brock Staller have put pen to paper for another campaign at Starfire Stadium. Having claimed back-to-back titles in the first two seasons of the new American …

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Glendale confirm 13 additions for 2020

The Glendale Raptors have confirmed 31 players for the 2020 Major League Rugby season, among them 13 who were not part of the squad in 2019. Former Wallabies star Digby Ioane is officially unveiled along with Eagles pair Aladdin Schirmer and Nick Boyer, and former Manu Samoa prop Zak Taulafo. …

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Age On Uruguay’s Side For RWC 2023

Age is on Uruguay’s side for RWC 2023. Of Los Teros’ 31-man roster that competed in Japan 2019 only six players are currently aged 30 or higher. This means that little changes will be required to begin the RWC 2019-2023 cycle and that the vast majority of players could very …

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RWC over for Josh Larsen following Red Card

World Rugby have confirmed that Josh Larsen has been suspended following his red card for foul play against South Africa. The Canadian forward was sent off for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.20 (dangerous play in a ruck or maul) on October 08. The player attended a disciplinary …

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San Diego sign All Blacks legend Ma’a Nonu

The San Diego Legion have stunned the rugby world with the signing of All Blacks centurion Ma’a Nonu for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. A two-time Rugby World Cup champion, the Wellington native is generally regarded as one of the world’s premier centers in the professional era. Nonu made …

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Glendale signs former Wallabies star Digby Ioane

Digby Ioane is headed to Major League Rugby. The former Wallabies star has signed with the Glendale Raptors for the 2020 season. He is represented by SBM Entertainment, an agency that also secured contracts for Uruguay’s leading players and seems to be increasing its presence in North America’s professional competition. …

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JP Aguirre signs for Rugby United New York

Rugby United New York have confirmed the signing of Juan Pablo Aguirre for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The Argentine midfielder arrives from Austin, who he joined part-way through the 2019 campaign after a successful collegiate career at Lindenwood that saw him twice receiving honorable mention on the annual …

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