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San Diego have announced the signing of Australian lock Ben Grant for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 23-year-old joins from the Queensland Reds development squad. At 6’9″ (2.05m) he will be the tallest player currently in MLR and among the tallest in league history with former Houston lock …

The New England Free Jacks have added 25-year-old Cam Davidowicz to their loose forward stable for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. A local product of the Mystic River club, he was a late call-up to the senior group from the development squad in 2021 and has now been promoted …

Rugby New York have confirmed the acquisition of USA international Chance Wenglewski from Rugby ATL. Already confirmed by the Ratlers is utility forward Evan Mintern, who moves in the opposite direction in trade. It’s a return to the Big Apple for Wenglewski, who played three games for the club on …

The Toronto Arrows have added a second prominent rugby figure to their staff as a coaching consultant. Former Canadian Women’s Head Coach Francois Ratier joins the club officially in January, joining Rob Howley in adding high level expertise to the Major League Rugby side. Originally from France, Ratier moved to …

Rugby New York have confirmed the long-rumored signing of flyhalf Sam Windsor for the 2022 season. Major League Rugby’s all-time points scoring leader makes the move from the Houston SaberCats, with whom he had been since their inception in 2017. Windsor holds the distinction of having started all 45 MLR …

Old Glory DC duo Danny Thomas and Cory Daniel have signed contract extensions through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Both players made their professional debuts in 2021. Thomas, 27, signed on from Belmont Shore ahead of this past season. He quickly established himself as primary backup to Samoan international …

Five players have signed on for another season with Rugby ATL. Front rower Alex Maughan, back rows Vili Helu and Jason Damm, and midfielders Martini Talapusi and Ryan Nell will return for the 2022 Major League Rugby campaign. Co-captain Nell was confirmed by the club with the others announced by …

Mark O’Keeffe has signed with the Austin Gilgronis for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. He makes the move west from 2021 Eastern Conference champions Rugby ATL. It’s the third MLR club for the 27-year-old Irishman, having played the 2019 and 2020 campaigns for Rugby United New York. O’Keeffe enjoyed …

Old Glory DC have re-signed Tevita Naqali for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 28-year-old joins fellow Fijian lock Api Naikatini in returning for a third campaign, with former England age grade international Stan South back for his second. Naqali has been an automatic selection since arriving in DC …

The Seattle Seawolves will host a Rugby Canada West Selects side on January 28, with the Toronto Arrows booking a road game against Old Glory DC on January 21. Both sides have confirmed two preseason matches ahead of the 2022 Major League Rugby regular season. A select side comprised of …