Argentina are the 2024 champions of the Perth 7’s. Los Pumas 7’s won the tournament by convincingly defeating the hosts, Australia in the final. A sell-out crowd of 18,000 made sure that the event was memorable and sees Western Australia successfully becoming the new home of Australia’s stop on the …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Seawolves and Free Jacks book preseason run-outs
Most players have now begun to check in for training camps and now there are two preseason fixtures to look forward to in the coming weeks. The Seattle Seawolves and New England Free Jacks have booked their first run-outs of the 2024 campaign. Seattle will host the Pacific Pride at …
Read More »MLR Notes: Jones re-signs with DC, Ieremia to coach Anthem
Old Glory have re-signed Niko Jones for the 2024 campaign. The New Zealand-born loose forward and son of former All Blacks legend Michael Jones played a vital role in helping DC to their first ever playoff appearance – and victory – in 2023. Niko is notably US-eligible through an American-born …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Ma’a Nonu to reunite with Matt Giteau in San Diego
Ma’a Nonu has committed to one more crusade in San Diego. The former All Blacks midfielder will reunite with fellow test centurion Matt Giteau as the 2023 Major League Rugby Finalists look to take it the final step in 2024. Both players will be 41 years old at the start …
Read More »Dallas Jackals sign Arrows duo Richardson and Benn
Dallas have added some Canadian punch to their backline with the additions of Mitch Richardson and Nic Benn. Both played for the Arrows in 2023 and were selected by the Jackals in the Dispersal Draft. At the same time the club has announced the returns of Joaquín Horcada and Cameron …
Read More »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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