Anthony Purpura

photo credit: Ed Moran / New England Free Jacks
Nationality
usaUnited States
Primary Position
Loosehead Prop
Other Positions
Tighthead Prop
DOB
1986-11-11
Origin
Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA
Height
1.90m (6'3")
Weight
118kg (260lbs)
College Team
Maine Black Bears
Amateur Clubs
Mystic River, Boston RFC, Ashburton Celtic (NZ), Old Blue
Fifteens Honors
USA Eagles
Test Caps
11

Major League Rugby

SeasonTeamGPGSMINPTSTYCRC
San Diego Legion5118910200
New England Free Jacks0000000
Total-5118910200

At a Glance: Americas Rugby News Round Up

Thomas Gallo has completed a move from the United Rugby Championship (URC) to the Top 14. He has signed a four-year-deal with Lyon starting next season. Former Pumas prop Enrique Pieretto has also secured his future in France. Pieretto returns from the URC to the Pro D2 in a move …

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Santiago Pernas Magic Sinks Capibaras

A magical play from Santiago Pernas saw Los Pampas sinking Los Capibaras in Buenos Aires on Friday. Pernas scored a sensational second-half try to see Los Pampas home to a 25-20 victory. In beating Los Capibaras, Los Pampas handed the team from El Litoral their first defeat in Super Rugby …

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Canada Lose Logan Weidner to Romania

Canada has lost Logan Weidner to Romania. The second-rower / flanker has been named to start for Romania against Georgia in Sunday’s the Rugby Europe Championship match in Tbilisi. Weidner was born and raised in North Vancouver, BC, Canada. A product of Carson Graham Secondary School, he was identified as …

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Argentina Roster for 2026 Takes Shape

Los Pumas Head Coach, Felipe Contepomi has named his first roster for 2026. Those selected will train together in London, England from March 9-11. The roster is not a final list of players who will represent Argentina in international competition; indeed, captain Julián Montoya is not included. In a busy …

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International Match – Italy XV vs Chile – ARN Guide

International rugby takes on a new shape on Friday as the Italy XV play host to Chile. The uncapped fixture sees the Italian next-of-XV playing against the Chilean test team. It is the first such meeting and comes several months after the historic first-ever Italy vs Chile test match. Friday’s …

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