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While Dallas continue to defiantly ignore fan requests to reveal their playing roster for the season, the Jackals have welcomed the bulk of their Argentine contingent to the snow-covered Choctaw Stadium. Second row Lucas Bur is now sporting a bleach-blonde look while versatile Old Resian halfback Nazareno Valentini is the …

There’s change aplenty in New York heading into the 2023 campaign. New coaches have been hired, the team will move to a new home venue, and of course there is the change in branding. On the field, however, there is a relatively consistent group of players who are set to …

Chad Gough won’t be retiring just yet. The once-capped US Eagles hooker has answered the call from the Utah Warriors to stick around for the early weeks of the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Since joining from the Colorado Raptors ahead of the 2021 campaign, Gough has been a regular …

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Despite a record-setting regular season campaign and a first-ever playoff appearance, the Free Jacks have not sat idly during the off-season. Once again there will be significant changes to the roster in 2023, with almost half their starters from last season now on the departures list. MLR Player of the …

The 2023 Major League Rugby preseason officially got underway on Friday afternoon. It was the first MLR game played in the state of Michigan, pitting the Toronto Arrows against the New York Ironworkers at the indoor venue of the Legacy Center Sports Complex in Brighton. Few details have been made …

The Major League Rugby preseason match scheduled to take place in Houston on Saturday between the SaberCats and the Gold has been cancelled. NOLA are unable to field a side this weekend, with several players dealing with the effects of COVID-19. Houston will be hosting an open practice and a …

The San Diego Legion have confirmed the return of Jale Railala. A late arrival during the 2022 campaign, the 26-year-old Fijian lock will be available for the entirety of the new season. Railala debuted in San Diego’s 11th game of the season and would then appear in their 7 remaining …

Justin Basson will be playing for Rugby ATL this season after all. The 28-year-old lock had initially departed the side to join the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship. After five appearances, however, he has now returned to Atlanta for a second Major League Rugby campaign. Last season saw Basson …

In less than nine months time Los Cóndores will be competing at Rugby World Cup. RWC 2023 will be the first involving Chile. The South Americans are the first new competitor since Russia qualified for RWC 2011. Chile’s involvement is hugely significant for the sport in the country and in …