US Eagles prop Paddy Ryan will return to Austin for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Now just days away from his 30th birthday, the tighthead specialist departs Rugby United New York after two seasons to join the Gilgronis having played under their original moniker – the Elite – during …
Read More »LA signs McNulty brothers Harry and Sean
The LA Giltinis have confirmed the addition of brothers Harry and Sean McNulty for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Harry arrives from the Ireland Sevens squad with Sean making the move to California from the New England Free Jacks. Both recently appeared at the World Tens Series event in …
Read More »Six new recruits confirmed by Utah for 2021 season
The Utah Warriors have confirmed their initial roster for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Among the 32 players named are six newcomers, most notably Eagles World Cup selects Paul Mullen and Mike Te’o who make the move to Salt Lake City from the San Diego Legion. Mullen gives the …
Read More »Argentina’s 10 Greatest Wins
Los Pumas have a long history in the sport of rugby. From the Americas, only Argentina and Canada have played in every Rugby World Cup. Argentina is a two-time Semi Finalist in the competition and the only Semi Finalists never to have hosted a RWC match. Argentina is one of …
Read More »How to watch the Autumn Nations Cup in the Americas
The Americas nations will not be playing their traditional year-end tours this month due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead Argentina will take part in the Tri Nations, while Uruguay has just wrapped up a short two-match series against Spain in Montevideo. For fans in Canada and the USA it’s been …
Read More »ARN World Tens Dream Team
The inaugural World Tens Series event is now behind us and despite a number of speed bumps along the way, it can only be described as a success. Perhaps a pleasant surprise was the standard of play. Some lesser-known talents showed up well and most of the high profile players …
Read More »RUNY sign Ireland age-grade international Evan Mintern
Rugby United New York have confirmed Ireland u20 international Evan Mintern for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. It’s a re-signing of sorts, with the 24-year-old initially meant to join the team for the 2020 season but a complication in acquiring visa approval meant he did not make an appearance …
Read More »Jaguares out as South Africa’s Super Rugby teams opt for Pro 14
South Africa’s four existing Super Rugby franchises will leave the competition. SA Rugby confirmed that the Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers will transition to an expanded Pro 14. The four Super Rugby teams will take part while the Cheetahs and Southern Kings exit the league. SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux noted …
Read More »Old Glory signs San Diego prop Jamie Dever
Old Glory DC have announced the signing of Jamie Dever from the San Diego Legion. The 27-year-old prop is set to play for his third Major League Rugby club, having joined the Houston SaberCats at the tail end of the 2018 campaign. Dever was initially on the SaberCats roster to …
Read More »Free Jacks retain Conor Kindregan for 2021
Conor Kindregan will return for a third season with the New England Free Jacks, and second in Major League Rugby. The 28-year-old joins fellow returning locks Jackson Thiebes and Ronan McCusker in committing to the 2021 campaign. Arriving from Ireland, Kindregan joined the team ahead of the 2019 Cara Cup …
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