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Liam Steel will continue with the New England Free Jacks for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. It’s the second of a two-year deal signed in 2019, arriving on the back of two campaigns with the Bay of Plenty Steamers in New Zealand’s Mitre 10 Cup. The 29-year-old enjoyed a …

There were impressive performers in the 2020 South American 4 Nations. Players from Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay are all in the discussion for the competition’s Dream Team. The leading player per position has been determined on a comparative basis. His personal contribution overrides the team performance.   Click here …

The LA Giltinis have announced the additions of Alex Corbisiero and Marc Carter to their coaching staff for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. They follow confirmation of Adam Freier as General Manager, with Darren Coleman and Stephen Hoiles previously unveiled as Head and Assistant Coach respectively. Corbisiero will act …

Brock Staller will return for a fourth season with the Seattle Seawolves. The 28-year-old Canadian international has committed to the 2021 Major League Rugby campaign, the third player officially confirmed by the club following Mat Turner and Tim Metcher. Staller is the second-leading points scorer in MLR history. He led …

Rugby ATL have announced the signing of Jalen Tatum for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 22-year-old Atlanta native was a competitive lacrosse player until switching to rugby just three years ago. Tatum picked up the sport at Kennesaw State University and recently played three trial matches with Pathway …

The inaugural World Tens Series event will kick off at the National Sports Centre in Bermuda on Sunday. With the World Sevens Series on hiatus, the ambitious venture has brought in a collection of talent from around the globe including a number of Major League Rugby standouts. There have been …

Some of Major League Rugby’s elite big men will feature for the Asia Pacific Dragons at the inaugural World Tens Series event in Bermuda. Originally set for a Saturday start, the tournament will now begin on Sunday with the finals booked for November 7. US Eagles pair Jamason Fa’anana-Schultz and …

Pathway 404 defeated the Gold Academy 24-12 at Gretna Park in New Orleans on Thursday Evening. The match pitted the development sides of Rugby ATL and NOLA Gold against each other though both lineups featured numerous players with Major League Rugby experience. It was the first contest resembling a professional …

Dallas have added a third Fijian to their backline ahead of the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The Jackals have signed up 23-year-old fullback Josateki Degei from Namosi. He follows countrymen Tuidraki Samusamuvodre and John Vasurakuta to the expansion side. Degei has followed a similar lineage in his rugby career. …

The New England Free Jacks have confirmed the return of Josh Larsen for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. A member of Canada’s team at Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan, the 26-year-old enters the second year of his contract after signing from Austin in 2019. Larsen captained the team …