The Toronto Arrows confirmed some significant roster moves on Wednesday, highlighted by the trading of co-captain and outside center Ben LeSage to the LA Giltinis. In return the club acquires openside flanker James O’Neill, a 3rd-round pick in the 2022 Collegiate Draft, and salary cap considerations. LeSage, 25, was among …
Read More »Dallas acquires scrumhalf Tom Brusati from New England
The Dallas Jackals have acquired a third scrumhalf for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Tom Brusati makes the move from the New England Free Jacks in exchange for salary cap considerations. He follows Carlo de Nysschen from the San Diego Legion and Dylan James from the LA Giltinis to …
Read More »Tommy Clark signs long-term Seawolves extension
The Seattle Seawolves have signed Tommy Clark to a three-year contract extension that ties him to the Pacific Northwest club through the 2024 Major League Rugby season. He has spent the offseason playing for Rugby ATL’s development side, Pathway 404. Clark was initially selected by the Dallas Jackals in the …
Read More »New York trades Will Leonard to Rugby ATL
Rugby United New York center Will Leonard has been traded to Rugby ATL. Neither team has announced the other side of the deal, though New York have confirmed that the deal is separate from that which sent Evan Mintern from the Big Apple to The Snake Pit last month. Leonard …
Read More »Houston signs Eagles winger Christian Dyer
USA international Christian Dyer has signed on with the Houston SaberCats for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 23-year-old outside back is the third current Eagles Sevens team member now committed to AVEVA Stadium following Danny Barrett and Matai Leuta. Dyer was selected by Rugby United New York in …
Read More »ATL trade sends Adriaan Carelse to Dallas
Rugby ATL have traded Adriaan Carelse to the Dallas Jackals in exchange for salary cap considerations. The 26-year-old South African made the move to Major League Rugby from the Cheetahs earlier this year. Carelse made an immediate impression for the Ratlers with his dynamic attacking ability. He played 10 games …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It covers the best and worst from games involving the Americas players and teams over the previous week. UP Golden Brazil seal spot in 2022 Rugby Sevens World Cup Brazil won the 2021 South American Sevens. The tournament …
Read More »Gloucester hooker Todd Gleave signs for Dallas Jackals
Dallas have added another front rower to their ranks with the addition of hooker Todd Gleave for the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 26-year-old joins the Jackals directly from the English Premiership after securing an early release from his Gloucester contract. Gleave developed in the Bath academy system but …
Read More »Free Jacks sign Varsity Cup standout Le Roux Malan
The New England Free Jacks have signed midfielder Le Roux Malan on a three-year deal through the 2024 Major League Rugby season. Born in Windhoek, Namibia, the 22-year-old grew up in South Africa and was identified as a standout with the University of Cape Town in the Varsity Cup. In …
Read More »Match Preview – Italy ‘A’ vs Uruguay
A non-capped international on Sunday sees Uruguay playing on the road against Italy ‘A.’ The meeting is the first of two matches between Los Teros and an Italian side this month. The second is next weekend’s test match in Parma. With Italy and Uruguay in the same pool of RWC …
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