Mike Tolkin’s tenure as Head Coach of Rugby United New York is over. After just one season at the helm of the Major League Rugby side, the former Eagles coach has confirmed that he will not be returning in 2020. With his assistant Kees Lensing already moved to Seattle, RUNY …
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Austin Elite have gone from two Larsens to zero in the space of a couple months. With Josh Larsen already confirmed for the New England Free Jacks, older brother Travis Larsen will also join an expansion side – the dynamic loose forward is headed to Old Glory DC for the …
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The San Diego Legion have added vastly experienced New Zealander Chris Eves to their front row ranks for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. He arrives as a direct replacement for the departing Paddy Ryan, who will return to Japan to play for the Sanix Blues in the Top League …
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The Toronto Arrows have confirmed another nine names for their second season of Major League Rugby. Six players return for 2020 with three new additions – Canada flyhalf Will Kelly, former New Zealand u20 halfback Tayler Adams, and former Australia u20 prop Richie Asiata. Kelly’s arrival was expected. The Brantford …
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In a busy week the Americas Rankings have been updated for a second time. This is due to round two of the Americas Rugby Challenge (ARCh) having been completed and with round three, and other internationals, to follow this coming weekend. Colombia went 2-0 up in the ARCh on Wednesday. …
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Dino Waldren will have a new home in Major League Rugby this season. The USA Eagles tighthead prop has signed a three-year contract with New Orleans that will see him anchoring the Gold scrum through the 2022 campaign. He is the third new signing for NOLA following backs Carl Meyer …
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Vetekina Malafu and Michael Reid will play for Old Glory DC in the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Both appeared in all four spring exhibition fixtures for the expansion side, and both were previously on the books for Austin Elite. They make it four returning players officially re-signed following Josh …
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The World Cup chances of France lock Paul Gabrillagues have risen considerably after his suspension was reduced to just three weeks following an appeal. His original punishment was 10 weeks, reduced to six due to mitigating circumstances. Had the original suspension been upheld, Gabrillagues would have missed the first three …
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Ryan Matyas is the latest USA international to extend his stay at Torero Stadium. The 28-year-old has signed a new deal with the San Diego Legion. Having signed a two-year deal in December 2018, the new agreement will see him through at least the end of the 2021 Major League …
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Harley Davidson has departed the Glendale Raptors, opting instead to join expansion side Rugby ATL for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. The 26-year-old speedster confirmed the move at the RugbyTown 7s over the weekend. He is the latest of a growing contingent of young American talent in Atlanta. There …
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