Javier Rojas will stay in England for at least two more seasons. Originally returning to the Cornish Pirates on a one year deal, the club have now confirmed the 29-year-old Argentine international is contracted through the end of the 2021-22 season. The versatile playmaker spent most of his time at …
Read More »Ex-Hull FC coach Lee Radford joins Dallas Jackals
The Dallas Jackals have added rugby league expertise to their coaching staff in the form of Lee Radford. A former England international in the 13-man code, the 41-year-old joins after recently ending a seven-year stay as Head Coach of Super League side Hull FC. Radford will be in charge of …
Read More »San Diego signs former England captain Chris Robshaw
Former England captain Chris Robshaw is heading for Major League Rugby, but not to New York. The 34-year-old flanker has signed a two-year deal that will see him joining the San Diego Legion after his commitments to long-time club Harlequins comes to an end this fall. Robshaw had considered a …
Read More »DC and NOLA sign players ahead of Draft
Old Glory DC and the NOLA Gold have announced one new signing each ahead of today’s inaugural Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft. DC have picked up Mystic River lock David Beach while the Gold add former UCLA utility back Cian Barry. Standing a lofty 6’7″ (2.01m), Beach hails from Franklin, …
Read More »On this day in 2009 – Argentina defeat England in Salta
On this day, June 13, in 2009 Argentina defeated England in Salta. The home fans in attendance in the northern Argentine city left happy as Los Pumas were 24-22 winners. Argentina scored tries through flanker Juan Manuel Leguizamón and winger Gonzalo Camacho. Kicking the goals was Juan Martín Hernández who …
Read More »Qualification model confirmed for Rugby World Cup 2023
World Rugby has confirmed the qualification model for Rugby World Cup 2023. The France-hosted tournament will be a 20-team competition, operating on the same model as that of Japan 2019. As was the case in RWC 2019, RWC 2023 has eight qualifying slots. The eight successful teams will join the …
Read More »Arrows bring Adrian Wadden back from England
The Toronto Arrows have completed the signing of Canada ‘A’ lock Adrian Wadden for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. A native of Mississauga, Ontario, the 23-year-old returns to Canada after a three-year spell with Leeds Beckett University in England. Wadden played his youth rugby with Oakville Crusaders before spending …
Read More »Argentine players encouraged to take up offers abroad
Argentine players are officially being encouraged to take up offers from abroad. The change in stance from the UAR comes as the crushing reality of COVID-19 is clear – Los Jaguares are out of Super Rugby. The players were told in April that they would have no further Super Rugby …
Read More »Rob Hoadley steps down as San Diego Legion coach
Rob Hoadley has stepped down as Head Coach of the San Diego Legion with immediate effect. The 2019 Major League Rugby Coach of the Year has made the decision to ‘spend more time with his growing family’ according to the team’s statement. It’s the first publicly confirmed coaching change in …
Read More »Jessica Wooden signs for Sale Sharks
USA international Jessica Wooden has signed with Sale Sharks for the 2020-2021 Premiers 15s season. The 31-year-old fullback has won 13 caps for the Women’s Eagles since her test debut in 2016 and was part of the 2017 World Cup squad that finished 4th overall. Originally from Snellville, Georgia, Wooden …
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