The New England Free Jacks have re-signed Canadian lock Reegan O’Gorman for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He returns for a second year at Fort Quincy, having made the move from the Austin Gilgronis ahead of the 2022 campaign. O’Gorman featured prominently this past year with 12 appearances including …

The Toronto Arrows have made an immediate change to their senior leadership. Long-standing Chief Operating Officer and General Manager Mark Winokur has stepped down, with Rugby Ontario board member Tim Matthews named Vice-President and GM. It’s a significant change in direction for the Arrows. Winokur is a co-founder of the …

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The Toronto Arrows have acquired the rights to Canadian international forward Corey Thomas. After playing two seasons with the LA Giltinis, the 28-year-old was picked by San Diego in the Dispersal Draft but will instead move north with salary cap considerations heading to the Legion in exchange. Thomas was cast …

One day after announcing the signing of Major League Rugby’s best outside center, the Chicago Hounds have confirmed the addition of the league’s best inside center. Two-time MLR Back of the Year Billy Meakes heads to the Midwest after spending two seasons with the LA Giltinis. Meakes, 31, has been …

Lucas Lacamp looks set to be sidelined for the foreseeable future after suffering a lower leg injury while playing against Fiji in last weekend’s Cape Town Sevens Quarter Final. The 21-year-old speedster will require surgical repair next week. He posted an update on social media: “Traveled with the team back …

Premier 15s have announced significant changes to the league structure for the 2023-2024 season. Four current teams have been cut, with two others added. Nine North American players could be affected as a result of the drastic alterations which have received significant reaction on social media. Eight teams have been …

The Chicago Hounds have secured another player selected in the Dispersal Draft. Mark O’Keeffe follows his Austin midfield partner Bryce Campbell in making the move north. It’s the fourth Major League Rugby team for the 28-year-old, having previously lined up for New York and ATL. O’Keeffe has been one of …

The San Diego Legion have announced the signing of hooker Shilo Klein for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He arrives from New Zealand and represented the Baby Blacks at the 2019 World Rugby u20 Championship, but remains US-eligible having been born in Sacramento. Klein is just 23 but already …

NOLA Gold have signed Manawatu Turbos prop Sean Paranihi on a two-year deal through the 2024 Major League Rugby season. The 26-year-old tighthead specialist is the second front rower to arrive from New Zealand, following Northland loosehead Jarred Adams. Paranihi represented his country at the 2016 World Rugby u20 Championship …

The Chicago Hounds have signed blindside flanker Mike Matarazzo for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He makes the move north from the Dallas Jackals, having spent the 2021 season with Rugby ATL after being selected in the 1st round of the 2020 Collegiate Draft. Matarazzo enjoyed a breakthrough season …

The Houston SaberCats have confirmed the signings of Hanco Germishuys and Dominic Akina for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. They were selected in the Dispersal Draft from the LA Giltinis and Austin Gilgronis respectively. Both are noted for their dynamic ball carrying ability. Germishuys started for the Eagles in …

Fresh off announcing a new home and a new nickname, New York have now identified their new coaching staff for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The defending champions will be led by former Utah Warriors player-coach James Semple with ex-All Blacks prop Ben Afeaki named Forwards Coach. Semple, who …

The Seattle Seawolves have confirmed two preseason games to be played at Starfire Stadium ahead of the 2023 Major League Rugby regular season. Both will be played in a span of three days with the American Raptors up first on February 5 followed by Seattle Rugby Club on February 8. …

The New England Free Jacks have re-signed openside flanker Ethan Fryer for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He has been elevated to a full senior contract after initially joining on a development deal. Just 20 years old, Fryer made his professional debut as a replacement in Toronto this past …

The Chicago Hounds have signed versatile back Chris Mattina for their inaugural Major League Rugby campaign. A USA Sevens international, he recently toured South Africa with the USA Falcons and was part of the Eagles squad for the World Cup Qualifiers but has yet to win a test cap. Mattina …

Rugby ATL have now confirmed their playing roster for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Some prominent names have departed during the off-season and only four have been recruited from overseas, with the club instead opting to back younger players to step up. Their home venue will stay the same, …

Premier Rugby Sevens intends to double its number of franchises for the 2023 season. Four competed this past season, with each fielding a Women’s and Men’s team. The professional league will also move to an East-West conference system. The four existing franchises will be assigned a geographical region this year …

Thretton Palamo will play a fourth season with Old Glory DC. The 34-year-old midfielder has re-signed for the 2023 campaign, his fifth in Major League Rugby having lined up for the Houston SaberCats in 2019. Injury sidelined Palamo for much of 2022, limiting him to just four appearances. He remains …

The New England Free Jacks have Canadian international Spencer Jones for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He is the third player to make the move from Toronto to Boston during the off-season, following front row pair Andrew Quattrin and Cole Keith. Jones established himself as a first-choice player for …