Toronto Arrows captain Dan Moor has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect. The decision comes one month shy of his 30th birthday and brings a close to a career that saw the Toronto native win 14 caps for Canada between 2016 and 2017. Moor has been an …
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Saracens confirm Will Hooley addition
Saracens have confirmed the signing of USA international Will Hooley. As revealed in April, the 26-year-old flyhalf or fullback leaves Bedford Blues to play for the defending European champions. While specific terms have not been revealed, it is believed to be a two-year deal. Hooley represented his native England at …
Read More »Zinzan Elan-Puttick signs Austin extension
Zinzan Elan-Puttick has signed a two-year contract extension with the Austin Gilgronis. The 26-year-old South African captained the team in the first four matches of the 2020 Major League Rugby season having served as vice-captain in 2019. A dynamic and versatile backfielder, Elan-Puttick is most at home as a fullback …
Read More »Kremer set to join Stade Français
According to multiple reports from reputable outlets Marcos Kremer is set to join Stade Français from Los Jaguares. The Argentine flanker is deemed to have agreed to a contract which is set to be made official in the coming days. It will mean that Kremer continues to be coached by Gonzalo …
Read More »Memorable Americas Tries – Juan Imhoff vs Wales 2012
Juan Imhoff started and finished a memorable try against Wales in 2012. The score saw the left winger passing from scrum-half and then providing support to receive a pass and dance around Leigh Halfpenny for the try. Imhoff passed to Juan Manuel Leguizamón who stepped inside to take a tackle. …
Read More »Kevin Sullivan extends NOLA Gold contract
Kevin Sullivan is the latest member of the NOLA Gold to sign on for more in New Orleans. The 25-year-old loosehead prop has added two years to his existing contract that will see him through the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He follows the extensions of Matt Harmon, Moni Tonga’uiha, …
Read More »Brett Gosper Hopes that the USA will bid to host RWC 2027 or 2031
Brett Gosper is hopeful that the USA will bid to host RWC 2027 or 2031. The World Rugby and Rugby World Cup CEO said today that: “The 2027 or 2031 World Cup; hopefully they can do it for one of the two. It would be interesting and a great compliment …
Read More »Most Capped Americas XV
What would the most capped XV of all-time look like? Who are the most capped rugby players from the Americas? If these or similar questions have crossed your mind then this article is for you. Listed below is the Americas team comprising the most capped player across all positions. Starting …
Read More »Arrows re-sign four, add Juan Cruz González
The Toronto Arrows have confirmed four returning players for the 2021 Major League Rugby season and one new addition. Argentina XV standout Juan Cruz González joins with contract extensions for Richie Asiata, Steven Ng, Kolby Francis, and Spencer Jones. González, 27, arrives from Spain where he has been playing for …
Read More »Dallas Jackals sign Raptors lock Kody O’Neil
The Dallas Jackals have confirmed the signing of Kody O’Neil from the Colorado Raptors. He is the first official signing for the expansion side with their four Collegiate Draft picks still to secure a Major League Rugby contract. Standing 6’4″ (1.93m), O’Neil was a regular in the Raptors pack since …
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