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Loffreda out, Butcher in as American Raptors coach

Marcelo Loffreda has pulled out of his announced Head Coach move to the American Raptors of Super Rugby Americas, with the Colorado-based club citing personal reasons. Countryman and Forwards Coach Ignacio Fernández Lobbe is also out. The duo are replaced by David Butcher and Cory Hector, who join as Head …

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Foreign-Born / Produced / Homegrown Players in 2024 Six Nations

The 2024 Six Nations Championship is a rugby competition contested between England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. The team rosters contain a variety of nationalities. Some rosters are predominantly homegrown while others contain a wide range of Foreign-Born / Produced Players. Players are available for selection based on World …

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MLR confirms Carolina team with revised schedule

Major League Rugby, in concert with USA Rugby and World Rugby, have confirmed a joint agreement to create a professional team primarily geared towards the development of US-eligible talent. As first reported on Americas Rugby News, the team will be based in Charlotte. Its name, however, has been altered from …

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Houston signs Lions scrumhalf André Warner

The SaberCats have found their replacement for Dillon Smit, and it’s ironically a former teammate of the now-retired scrumhalf. André Warner makes the move from the Lions in South Africa, though he was most recently on a short-term contract with French Pro D2 side Agen. Warner, 30, is one year …

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MLR Kit Comparison 2023 vs 2024

Major League Rugby has unveiled the majority of their playing kits for the 2024 season. Included are the inaugural outfits for RFC Los Angeles and the Miami Sharks. These are the first offerings from Kappa, who have replaced Paladin as MLR’s kit providers. Notably absent are those of the San …

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