New Zealand

The Toronto Arrows have acquired loose forward Travis Larsen from Seattle Seawolves in exchange for salary cap considerations. It’s the fifth MLR home for Larsen, who has previously played for Austin Elite, Old Glory DC, and the San Diego Legion. This past year saw Larsen spending the entire season with …

The Toronto Arrows have announced the signing of second row Micaiah Torrance-Read for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Standing 6’5″ (1.97m) with a weight of 250lbs (113kg), the 27-year-old will arrive from New Zealand where is currently playing for Manawatu in the National Provincial Championship. Torrance-Read has been a …

Rugby New York have bid farewell to Head Coach Marty Veale. Despite leading the team to their first ever Major League Rugby title, the club says they have decided to go in a different direction for the 2023 season. The 45-year-old was the team’s third Head Coach following Mike Tolkin …

Stan van den Hoven will play no part for the New England Free Jacks in the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The towering Dutchman suffered a serious knee injury while playing for Taranaki in New Zealand’s Provincial Championship against Bay of Plenty. He is now expected to be sidelined for …

Felix Kalapu has bid farewell to Old Glory DC and Major League Rugby after one season. The powerhouse forward has signed a three-year deal with the Western Force that ties him to the Super Rugby club through the 2025 season. He is currently playing with North Harbour, on loan from …

New Zealand host Rugby Championship leaders Argentina in Hamilton on Saturday. The match is unchartered waters. Los Pumas are coming off a big win over Australia and a first-ever away win over New Zealand. The All Blacks are under fire; coaches and players have been criticized for performances. New Zealand …

Sophie de Goede will captain Canada’s squad at the World Cup. Head Coach Kévin Rouet today unveiled the 32 players who will travel to New Zealand, 21 of whom are either currently attached to European clubs or played overseas during the past two seasons. de Goede is just 23 years …

The World Sevens Series is set for a dramatic conclusion on Sunday following Day One’s results in Los Angeles. Current leaders South Africa were upset by the USA that ultimately led to them missing out on the Quarter Finals. As a result the door is now open for Argentina to …

The script of rugby has been re-written. The mighty All Blacks fell to a home defeat against Argentina for the first time in New Zealand on Saturday. Los Pumas were 25-18 winners in what was a controlled performance with the forwards winning the collisions to give Emiliano Boffelli point-scoring opportunities. …

Marco Fepulea’i has joined French Pro D2 club Colomiers on a one-year deal with an option. The 27-year-old tighthead prop departs the LA Giltinis having played in the last three Major League Rugby seasons, first with the Colorado Raptors in 2020. Though he appeared in just 7 games during the …