The Houston SaberCats have confirmed the signatures of Van Stewart, Zachary Short, and Max Tacket for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. All three are US-eligible and part of the team in 2020. Stewart is the most recent arrival. The 23-year-old lock or blindside flanker debuted in the 4th week …
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This past weekend saw limited action with even the Saracens match called off. It was France where we found our contenders, but to be truthful the list was short. Francisco Gómez Kodela and Juan Imhoff did well for Lyon and Racing respectively, while Evan Olmstead was prominent in a dominant …
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NOLA Gold have confirmed the death of winger Shawn Riley. The 30-year-old Wooster, Ohio, native passed away on Tuesday evening after experiencing severe complications following heart surgery. Riley joined the Gold in 2019, having previously played professionally for the Ohio Aviators in the 2016 PRO season. He made just two …
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JP Smith is returning for a third season with the Seattle Seawolves. The 26-year-old scrumhalf follows fellow South African Riekert Hattingh in signing on for the 2021 Major League Rugby campaign. Both players were also part of the Ohio Aviators squad at the World Tens Series event in Bermuda. After …
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The Austin Gilgronis have signed Australian hooker Hugh Roach for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Despite being just 28 years old he boasts seven Super Rugby campaigns as well as Shute Shield, National Rugby Championship, and Mitre 10 Cup experience. Roach represented Australia at two Junior World Championships before …
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Old Glory DC have confirmed the signing of Canadian international Luke Campbell for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 28-year-old returns to the league after a year’s hiatus, having played five matches for the Toronto Arrows during the 2019 campaign. Campbell won his 13th test cap as a replacement …
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The Houston SaberCats have added a third Fijian player for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. 23-year-old winger Veramu Dikidikilati arrives at his first professional club, joining from provincial side Naitasiri who compete in the local Skipper Cup. Dikidikilati is a dynamic ball carrier who stands 5’11” (1.80m) and weighs …
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The San Diego Legion have confirmed a shock move to Las Vegas for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. An official announcement on social media noted that due to the impact of COVID-19 in Southern California, the team will not be able to play at their home venue of Torero Stadium. …
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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 Francisco Gómez Kodela In his 100th appearance for Lyon, Gómez Kodela celebrated victory. His club overcame Montpellier 21-16 in …
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Biarritz Olympique kept their promotion hopes intact with a 31-3 demolition of Montauban at Parc d’Aguilera on Saturday. Canada’s Evan Olmstead was again a top contributor with another 80 minute performance in a dominant BOPB forward effort. The result was very different to that of the first meeting between the …
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