Major League Rugby completed a five round expansion / dispersal draft yesterday. Its purpose was to redistribute players from Austin and LA, while also giving new team Chicago a chance to fill out its roster. While the results were not publicly released, ARN has now confirmed the selections as seen …
Read More »November Tests – Netherlands vs Canada – ARN Guide
Canada will open their November international series with a first-ever senior test against the Netherlands on Saturday. Amsterdam’s NRCA Stadium acts as the backdrop between the two sides who sit 23rd and 28th respectively on the World Rugby Rankings. Both teams notably are coached by former Welsh international flankers. Kingsley …
Read More »Free Jacks sign Tongan international Semisi Paea
New England have added Tongan international Semisi Paea to their roster for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The 23-year-old lock or blindside flanker arrives from Bay of Plenty in New Zealand. Paea broke into the Steamers side during the 2021 NPC season, having earlier that year made his test …
Read More »Former Utah hooker Sama Malolo signs with San Diego
Sama Malolo will return to Major League Rugby in 2023. The hard-charging hooker has signed on with the San Diego Legion, having previously spent two seasons with the Utah Warriors. After featuring just twice during the shortened 2020 campaign, Malolo scored a remarkable 11 tries in 10 appearances as he …
Read More »Old Glory retains promising scrumhalf John LeFevre
Old Glory DC have re-signed scrumhalf John LeFevre for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The 24-year-old made his professional debut this past season and was recently part of the USA Falcons squad that played two games in Montevideo. LeFevre shared the reserve role behind club captain Danny Tusitala with …
Read More »Toronto Arrows re-sign giant prop Lolani Faleiva
The Toronto Arrows have re-signed loosehead prop Lolani Faleiva for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He follows Isaac Salmon in returning to Canada from New Zealand, having spent recent months on the Hawke’s Bay roster in the National Provincial Championship. Faleiva made a splash in his first season as …
Read More »World Cup 2023 Qualifier – Hong Kong vs USA – ARN Guide
The USA take-on Hong Kong in a Rugby World Cup 2023 Qualifier on Saturday. Played at the neutral venue of Dubai, the North Americans go in with a big win over Kenya while Hong Kong must win after dropping their RWC 2023 qualifier against Portugal. Click here to access the …
Read More »Old Glory signs Canadian international Gradyn Bowd
Old Glory DC have added another Canadian to their books. Gradyn Bowd has signed on for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. It’s the first professional contract for the 30-year-old flyhalf. Originally from Red Deer, Alberta, Bowd played for Canada at u20 level before making his test debut in the …
Read More »Ryan Matyas set to play sixth season for San Diego Legion
Ryan Matyas will play a sixth season in San Diego Legion colors. The 31-year-old has re-signed for the 2023 Major League Rugby campaign. He announced his retirement from international rugby earlier this year after representing the USA in 14 tests and on the World Sevens Series. This past season saw …
Read More »Arrows re-sign starting prop Isaac Salmon
The Toronto Arrows have re-signed tighthead prop Isaac Salmon for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He returns to the Canadian side from New Zealand after playing for Tasman Mako in the National Provincial Championship during recent months. Salmon quickly established himself as the first choice No3 for the Arrows …
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