Tag Archives: Major League Rugby

Thomas Morani has declared his desire to play for the USA. In an interview with Maximiliano Ludueña on ESPN Scrum, Morani says he intends to make himself available for the Eagles. He is eligible to do so as despite being raised in Buenos Aires he was, in fact, born in Miami, …

Rugby United New York have announced the signing of prop Nic Mayhew for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 32-year-old New Zealander boasts a decade of experience playing professionally in England, Australia, and Japan in addition to his home country. Mayhew spent three seasons with English Premiership side Harlequins …

Harry Bennett will not be suiting up for Rugby New York this season after all. The club announced his re-signing in December but the 31-year-old Australia has instead opted to hang up the boots. He posted a statement on social media which reads in part: “Massive thank you to everyone …

One of Canada’s brightest young talents from a decade ago is returning to elite level rugby with the Toronto Arrows. Versatile back Conor McCann has signed on for the 2022 Major League Rugby season, with teenage prospect Kobe Faust and veteran prop Rob Brouwer also committing for another year. McCann …

Having just announced the arrival of Matías Freyre from Houston, San Diego have now confirmed the re-signing of another US-eligible Argentine back. Miami-born and Buenos Aires-raised Thomas Morani will stay on with the Legion for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Like Freyre, Morani joined the SaberCats in 2020 and also …

The Seattle Seawolves will have the services of Kellen Gordon for the 2022 Major League Rugby season after all. In a similar story to the one that saw Tim Metcher making an about-face and returning to the club, Gordon turned away from thoughts of retirement to lace up the boots …

Puma Juan Pablo Zeiss will continue his career in Major League Rugby (MLR). The 32-year-old is to join the Houston SaberCats for the upcoming MLR season. The move sees him having his first experience of professional rugby outside of Argentina. Zeiss joins the SaberCats in 2022 after having played SLAR …

San Diego has found their replacement for Dylan Audsley. Argentine utility back Matías Freyre will join the Legion for the 2022 Major League Rugby season, making the move after two seasons in Houston. Like Audsley, Freyre is comfortable playing at center, wing, or fullback, though it’s at the latter where …

Major League Rugby has certainly experienced some ‘growing pains’ since its inaugural season. One of those has been the challenge of bringing in players from overseas. Some players are announced and subsequently experience severe delays acquiring a work visa, while others are denied outright. Below is a collection of players …

Rugby ATL have retained the services of scrumhalf Ryan Rees for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 24-year-old enjoyed a strong first season with the club that led to selection in the USA squad for their overseas tour in July, though he did not ultimately see game time for …