The Chicago Hounds have added three former Austin Gilgronis to their roster for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Hooker Hugh Roach and flanker pair Maclean Jones and Luke Beauchamp have signed on. All three have represented Australia at age grade level. Roach is a Super Rugby veteran, most notably …
Read More »Arrows sign former Houston prop Nik Hildebrand
The Toronto Arrows have signed Canadian prop Nik Hildebrand for the 2023 campaign. He returns to Major League Rugby after a one-year hiatus, having previously suited up for the Houston SaberCats during the 2021 season. Hildebrand joined the SaberCats from Canada’s centralized development squad, the Pacific Pride. He played 11 …
Read More »New York signs Paraguayan prop Enrique Quinteros
New York have signed Enrique Quinteros for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Just days away from his 28th birthday, the tighthead prop is set to become the first Paraguayan international to play in the North American competition. He has featured for Los Yakares since 2019, making his test debut …
Read More »NOLA signs Collegiate Draft picks Jones and Olney
NOLA Gold have formalized the additions of Collegiate Draft picks Chase Jones and Christian Olney for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. They follow tighthead prop Trent Rogers in signing one-year deals with the club, with 2nd-overall pick Sebastiano Villani committing for two years. Jones, 23, was the 6th overall …
Read More »Canadian back row Luke Campbell opts for retirement
Luke Campbell will not be returning to Old Glory DC after all. A little over a month after committing to the 2023 Major League Rugby campaign, the 30-year-old loose forward has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect. The decision comes after Campbell suffered an injury in training …
Read More »Chicago confirms signing of Eagles flyhalf Luke Carty
The Chicago Hounds have confirmed another strong addition to their backline for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. USA international flyhalf Luke Carty makes the move from the LA Giltinis after being selected by the expansion side in the Dispersal Draft. Carty missed much of the 2022 MLR campaign with …
Read More »New England re-signs Canadian lock Reegan O’Gorman
The New England Free Jacks have re-signed Canadian lock Reegan O’Gorman for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He returns for a second year at Fort Quincy, having made the move from the Austin Gilgronis ahead of the 2022 campaign. O’Gorman featured prominently this past year with 12 appearances including …
Read More »Arrows make leadership change as GM Mark Winokur steps down
The Toronto Arrows have made an immediate change to their senior leadership. Long-standing Chief Operating Officer and General Manager Mark Winokur has stepped down, with Rugby Ontario board member Tim Matthews named Vice-President and GM. It’s a significant change in direction for the Arrows. Winokur is a co-founder of the …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Chicago Hounds land Dream Centers Major League Rugby newcomers Chicago signed two-time Back of the Year Billy Meakes from …
Read More »Canadian international Corey Thomas heading to Toronto
The Toronto Arrows have acquired the rights to Canadian international forward Corey Thomas. After playing two seasons with the LA Giltinis, the 28-year-old was picked by San Diego in the Dispersal Draft but will instead move north with salary cap considerations heading to the Legion in exchange. Thomas was cast …
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