New Zealand

Old Glory DC have confirmed a second Major League Rugby campaign for winger Peni Lasaqa in the nation’s capital. The 22-year-old speedster is the 13th returning player to commit to the club during the off-season, following the likes of Jack Iscaro, Danny Tusitala, and Mike Dabulas. Lasaqa enjoyed his first …

France have been hit with the loss of their top scrumhalf for the remainder of the World Cup. Laure Sansus ruptured ligaments in her knee during the 13-7 defeat to England on Saturday. It not only brings an end to her campaign, but also her international career. The 28-year-old from …

The New England Free Jacks have signed flanker Mitch Jacobson for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. A former New Zealand u20 representative, the 26-year-old arrives from Waikato having previously played Super Rugby with the Chiefs and Sunwolves. Jacobson is one of few players to appear in three Junior World …

The Toronto Arrows have signed hooker Gene Syminton for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Arriving from New Zealand, the 25-year-old was linked to the club through flyhalf Sam Malcolm and forwards coach Francisco Deformes. Syminton will make the move from the Hawke’s Bay Magpies, where he has spent the …

The Dallas Jackals and NOLA Gold have swapped players ahead of the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Heading from Texas to Louisiana is USA Selects three-quarter Cael Hodgson, and moving in the opposite direction is once-capped Eagles scrumhalf Devereaux Ferris. Hodgson, 23, was initially selected by the New England Free …

Canada have suffered a blow with the loss of their most experienced player on the eve of the World Cup. Laura Russell has been ruled out of the tournament with injury. The 33-year-old hooker is third-highest on Canada’s all-time capped list with 53 tests. As a result Pamphinette Buisa, 25, …

The Utah Warriors have signed hooker Henry Bell for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He joins from New Zealand, where the 23-year-old enjoyed a breakout NPC campaign with Otago. Bell had seven first class appearances for the Razorbacks across his first two seasons, but this year claimed the No2 …

After a year-long delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the top women’s players in the world have finally gathered for their 9th edition of the Rugby World Cup. Despite the change World Rugby continue to call the tournament ‘RWC 2021’ for branding purposes. New Zealand will act as hosts for …

Junior Sa’u will return for a second Major League Rugby campaign with Old Glory DC. The 35-year-old New Zealander recently spent several weeks playing for English rugby league side Keighley Cougars following the end of the MLR season, and now switches his focus back to rugby union. An international for …

The New England Free Jacks have found their replacement for Beaudein Waaka. Arriving from Taranaki in New Zealand is Jayson Potroz. The two players were teammates at the provincial outfit in 2018. Waaka has now joined Japanese club Kobelco Steelers. Potroz is 30 years old and boasts over 100 premier …