A pair of Arrows are headed west for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Loosehead prop Pat Lynott has signed with the San Diego Legion, while scrumhalf Reid Watkins departs for the Seattle Seawolves. Originally from Québec, Lynott has been with Toronto since their inaugural season in 2019. He lined …
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The LA Giltinis have announced the acquisition of USA international Hanco Germishuys from Rugby New York. Full terms of the trade have not immediately been made public, with Germishuys signing a one-year agreement with the defending champions. This will be the fourth Major League Rugby team for Germishuys. He lined …
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The Seattle Seawolves and Toronto Arrows have each been forced to make late changes to their preseason schedule ahead of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Both teams have cited ongoing challenges with Public Health guidelines relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Seattle will no longer be facing the Canada West …
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Rugby New York have signed Samoan international winger Ed Fidow for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 28-year-old represented his country at Rugby World Cup 2019 and most recently suited up for the Manawatu Turbos in New Zealand’s National Provincial Championship. Fidow impressed on the World Sevens Series before …
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Argentines continue to impress in the 2021-2022 Pro D2 season. In the latest round of France’s second division there were tries scored in addition to good general play from Argentines. Pumas Francisco Gorrissen and Rodrigo Bruni featured for Vannes. The Brittany side were 35-23 winners over Nevers. Gorrissen touched down …
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Rugby United New York have announced the signing of prop Nic Mayhew for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 32-year-old New Zealander boasts a decade of experience playing professionally in England, Australia, and Japan in addition to his home country. Mayhew spent three seasons with English Premiership side Harlequins …
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Harry Bennett will not be suiting up for Rugby New York this season after all. The club announced his re-signing in December but the 31-year-old Australia has instead opted to hang up the boots. He posted a statement on social media which reads in part: “Massive thank you to everyone …
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One of Canada’s brightest young talents from a decade ago is returning to elite level rugby with the Toronto Arrows. Versatile back Conor McCann has signed on for the 2022 Major League Rugby season, with teenage prospect Kobe Faust and veteran prop Rob Brouwer also committing for another year. McCann …
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Having just announced the arrival of Matías Freyre from Houston, San Diego have now confirmed the re-signing of another US-eligible Argentine back. Miami-born and Buenos Aires-raised Thomas Morani will stay on with the Legion for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Like Freyre, Morani joined the SaberCats in 2020 and also …
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The Seattle Seawolves will have the services of Kellen Gordon for the 2022 Major League Rugby season after all. In a similar story to the one that saw Tim Metcher making an about-face and returning to the club, Gordon turned away from thoughts of retirement to lace up the boots …
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