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The Austin Gilgronis have confirmed contracts with their two Collegiate Draft picks Mason Koch and Lui Sitama for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Koch begins his professional career at the age of 23 while Sitama is one year older. Koch was selected 16th overall and is the second hooker …

Rugby ATL have confirmed the signing of Grand Canyon University prop Lincoln Sii for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 23-year-old tighthead joins as an undrafted free agent following a trial period that saw him playing in two recent intra-squad matches with 404 Rugby, ATL’s development side. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRjSxfevAy4   …

The Dallas Jackals have signed Belmont Shore speedster Cristian Rodriguez for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. A USA u20 star and 1st team Collegiate All-American in both 7s and XVs, the 23-year-old arrives with high expectations after a glittering college career with the Lindenwood Lions. Rodriguez is known for …

Old Glory DC have announced the signing of Danny Thomas for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. He celebrates his 26th birthday later this month and joins from Belmont Shore of the Pacific Rugby Premiership, equally comfortable at both scrumhalf and flyhalf. Thomas is originally from Farnham Common, England, but …

The New England Free Jacks have signed 24-year-old front rower Nick Hryekewicz for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. He follows fellow Saint Mary’s products Sean Yacoubian and Tom Brusati to the East Coast, with several other Gaels teammates scattered around other MLR teams. Though he spent significant time at …

The Dallas Jackals have announced the signing of Life University prop Kareem Odeh for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. He is the third front row player confirmed thus far by the expansion side following Colorado Raptors pair Chad Gough and Kelepi Fifita. Odeh, 22, earned High School All-American honors …

With at least two and potentially three new teams joining Major League Rugby for the 2021 season another stack of North American talent will be required to fill out rosters. The lack of a team in Vancouver leaves a number of quality Canadian-eligible players available for teams south of the …

Versatile backfielder Nick Feakes has agreed a new deal with the NOLA Gold that will see him sticking with the club through 2023 Major League Rugby season. The 25-year-old is the 7th NOLA player to sign an extension since the league was forced to suspend the 2020 season due to …

Old Glory DC are closing in on Mary Washington halfback Harry Masters. The 24-year-old undrafted free agent revealed the pending move in a television interview with WIN News. Once the contract has been formally completed, he should reunite with teammate Matthew Gordon, a 2nd round draft pick, and former UMW …

Austin have confirmed their first new player signing for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Grand Canyon University captain Cam Dodson has joined the Gilgronis as an undrafted free agent. The 23-year-old lock or No8 is the first addition under new AG’s coaches Sam Harris and Mark Gerrard. Dodson is …