The first official press release from Major League Rugby has arrived a few weeks earlier than expected. In it is confirmation that nine cities will take part in the inaugural season, with one deviation from the original list reported in February. The rumor of a team in Minneapolis has been …
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Professional rugby is headed to Kansas City. Already revealed as one of the founding members of Major League Rugby, a new competition kicking off in 2018, the Blues have now unveiled a new logo, website, and social media presence outlining their plans. While the Kansas City Blues as a club …
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The CDI Premier League approaches its conclusion this weekend as four teams duke it out in the Rounsefell Cup Semi Finals. Three of British Columbia’s best clubs are joined by the Seattle Saracens in the title hunt with a number of international players scattered between the two games. Match videos …
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It’s been a while since the last issue and there’s simply too much to talk about all at once, but here are some updates and comments on a few of the more prominent topics being passed around Canadian rugby quarters at the moment. More to come next week. HIGH FIVE …
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We’ve had to reach into amateur rugby for our select side this week, and yet none of the names look entirely out of place in a professional side. It’s another reminder of the talent waiting for a reliable professional competition to establish itself in North America. Perhaps the next great …
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US Eagles World Cup loose forward Matt Trouville is headed south. The long-time ATAVUS Academy Regional Manager and Seattle Saracens captain will join the Houston Strikers for the 2018 Major League Rugby season in a dual role that will see him combine playing with coaching as the first Strikers Academy …
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In all the excitement over the Lions squad announcement we’re late with our picks from last weekend’s action. Normally we do not consider sevens players for this side but given the momentous occasion of having two Americas sides in the Cup Final, we’ve opted to pick all five HSBC Dream …
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The Houston Strikers signed their first coach a week ago and now they have their first player. Australian-born flyhalf Sam Windsor has agreed a deal that will see him move to the Major League Rugby club for the 2018 season as a player-coach. Windsor will join head coach Justin Fitzpatrick …
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Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Houston Strikers The Houston Strikers announced the hiring of former US Eagles Assistant Coach Justin Fitzpatrick as their Head Coach for the …
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The Houston Strikers have announced the hiring of former US Eagles Assistant Coach Justin Fitzpatrick as their Head Coach for the 2018 Major League Rugby season. Currently Director of Rugby at Seattle Saracens, Fitzpatrick will head south after four years in charge. In doing so he leaves behind an established …
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