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Major League Rugby is a professional USA league that began in 2018 and has teams in the U.S. and in Canada. Current MLR teams include Austin Elite Rugby, Glendale Raptors, Houston SaberCats, New Orleans Gold, Rugby United New York, San Diego Legion, Seattle Seawolves, Toronto Arrows, and the Utah Warriors. In 2020, teams in Atlanta, New England, and Washington, D.C. will join the league and have exhibition matches in 2019.

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LA Giltinis Names Michael Stephen Head of Performance

By djcoilrugby on October 22, 2020 Major League Rugby

LA Giltinis Release The LA Giltinis have further bolstered their High-Performance Program with the appointment of Senior Super Rugby Strength and Condition Coach, Michael Stephen as the Club’s new Head of Performance. Boasting a decorated strength and conditioning career across all levels, from the community to the international stage, Stephen has played key roles in the performance for the Australian Sevens, Junior Wallabies, and most recently at Super Rugby powerhouse, the NSW Waratahs. “I am incredibly excited to be joining the Giltinis and working with some of the world’s best Rugby players, as well as some of our local players…

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Utah Warriors Announce 2020 Selects

By djcoilrugby on October 22, 2020 Major League Rugby

Utah Warriors Release On the heels of announcing the Warriors’ new Academy partnership with Utah Youth Rugby on Tuesday, Utah Warriors team management announced today the complete roster of the Warriors Selects, the next step of the Warriors’ development pathway. This roster comes ahead of Friday’s match against the Rugby Utah Men’s Premier Division All-Stars, slated for kick-off at 7 pm MT at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Utah. “In any organization, player development is crucial,” said Chris Latham, Utah Warriors head coach. “It not only gives you depth within your squad but also creates a healthy competitive environment. The…

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New England Free Jacks Re-Signs Josh Larsen

By djcoilrugby on October 22, 2020 Major League Rugby

The New England Free Jacks re-signed Josh Larsen for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 26-year-old lock (27 in April) is 6’5″, and 245 lbs. Josh, who was named as the team’s 2020 captain, started all five matches for the Free Jacks during their truncated MLR season. He appeared in all but 8 minutes of the abbreviated 2020 season. “Larsen showed his worth with a team-topping 59 tackles and 19 lineout takes. The skipper even showed a knack for getting to the try-line with two conniving tries, one seeing Larsen dive over the breakdown.” During the 2019 MLR season,…

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Old Glory DC to Relocate to Segra Field in Leesburg, VA for 2021

By djcoilrugby on October 22, 2020 Major League Rugby

Old Glory DC Release Old Glory DC, greater Washington’s professional rugby team, will call Segra Field our home venue for 2021. Segra Field, which is located in Leesburg, Virginia, will offer Old Glory’s fans the best possible presentation of the sport of rugby, from the properly dimensioned, top-quality turf field, to the clear sight-lines, comfortable seating, and festival-like matchday experience that Old Glory fans have come to expect, with tailgating, a beer garden, and kids’ play zone. “As we introduce new fans in our area to rugby, it is so important that we present the game in its pure form…

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Rugby ATL Signs Lincoln Sii

By djcoilrugby on October 22, 2020 Major League Rugby

Rugby ATL signed Lincoln Sii for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 23-year-old tighthead/Loosehead prop (24 in May) is 6’0″ and 269 lbs. Lincoln is from Temecula, California, and attended Great Oak High School from 2012-2015. He played football as an offensive and defensive lineman and began playing rugby in 2015 for the Temecula Mountain Lions. He attended Grand Canyon University from 2015 through his graduation in April 2020 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. He played rugby during his time at the university and his performance earned him an invitation to the AIG Men’s Junior All-American Evaluation…

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Dallas Jackals Signs Josateki Degei

By djcoilrugby on October 21, 2020 Major League Rugby

The Dallas Jackals signed Josateki Degei for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 23-year-old fullback (24 in January) is 6’2″ and 195 lbs. Josateki is from Sigatoka, Fiji, and attended Ratu Kadavulevu School, and then Lodoniversity. In 2016, Josateki joined the Suva Stallions Rugby Club and Suva Rugby. The Suva Stallions Rugby Club is part of the Escott Shield Premier league. Suva Rugby, a Fiji Rugby Provincial Club, is the oldest and largest provisional union in Fiji. In 2018, Josateki won the Provincial Regional Championships, with Suva Rugby. He continued with the Stallions and Suva Rugby through 2019. josateki also…

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San Diego Legion Re-Signs Lua Li

By djcoilrugby on October 21, 2020 Major League Rugby

San Diego Legion re-signed Luatangi Li, who was a late addition to the team in 2020 and did not play during the 2020 Major League Rugby season. In 2021, however, the 29-year-old prop (30 in May) who is 5’11” and 265 lbs should play an important role with the team. Lua, as he prefers to be called, is from Auckland, New Zealand. He attended Massey High School and was a member of the New Zealand police force. He played club rugby for the East Coast Boys and Mitre 10 Cup since 2018 with North Harbour. He also played for the…

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Seattle Seawolves Tim Metcher 2021 Profile

By djcoilrugby on October 20, 2020 Major League Rugby

The Seattle Seawolves re-signed Tim Metcher for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 29-year-old tighthead prop is 5’11” and 255 lbs. Tim played in all five games for the Seawolves during the truncated MLR season, starting three of them. He then played nine games with Southern Districts at tighthead prop in the Shute Shield competition in Sydney, Australia. Tim had an outstanding 2019 MLR season playing in all 18 matches, starting 17 times and playing 924 minutes. He carried 38 times for 149 meters, added 139 tackles, and scored one try. He then went to New Zealand to play…

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New England Free Jacks Tom Brusati 2021 Signing Update

By djcoilrugby on October 20, 2020 Major League Rugby

Following the completion of the Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft, Tom Brusati was signed for the 2021 season. The 23-year-old scrumhalf is 5’9″ and 175 lbs. Tom is from San Rafael, California, and played rugby and football while at Terra Linda High School. He also played for the Marin Highlanders in 2012-2013 and for the North Bay Rugby Club Wildcats from 2013-2015, as well as returning later as a coach for the Summer 7s program. Tom attended Saint Mary’s College of California and graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration on Entrepreneurship. While with the Gaels,…

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LA Giltinis Names Former Wallaby Adam Freier General Manager

By djcoilrugby on October 16, 2020 Major League Rugby

LA Giltinis Release The LA Giltinis have confirmed the appointment of highly regarded Australian Rugby Executive and former Wallaby Adam Freier as the organization’s General Manager for its maiden MLR season set to kick off in March 2021. Freier brings a world-class and unique skill set to the MLR, having played a significant role in Australian Rugby across Marketing, Digital, Media/Communications and Community Rugby, as well as a 15-year professional playing career. Freier joins Giltinis coach Darren Coleman and Wallabies, Waratahs and Randwick (Sydney Club Rugby) teammate, Stephen Hoiles to lead the franchise out of Venice Beach next season. The…

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Dallas Jackals Signs Cristian Rodriguez

By djcoilrugby on October 15, 2020 Major League Rugby

The Dallas Jackals signed Cristian Rodriguez for the 2021 season. The 23-year-old scrumhalf, who has played fullback and wing (24 in January) is 5’6″ and 170 lbs. Cristian will play on the Ohio Aviators at the World Tens Series in Bermuda, which is being held October 24-November 7. Starting October 24th, Cristian will join the Ohio Aviators to represent the USA in the World Tens Series in Bermuda. He is from Hawaiian Gardens, California in LA County, and was introduced to the Alternatives to Gang Membership (ATGM) program in elementary school. ATGM’s main mission is to provide an outlet through rugby…

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New England Free Jacks Re-Signs Poasa Waqanibau

By djcoilrugby on October 15, 2020 Major League Rugby

New England Free Jacks re-signed Poasa Waqanibau through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. The 26-year-old wing/center (27 in May) is 6’2″, and 230 lbs. During the 2020 shortened MLR season, Poasa started all five matches, including two at the center and the other three at wing. Poasa is from Vunisinu, Dreket, Rewa, but grew up in Kuku in Bau Tailevu, Fiji. He is the second oldest of four siblings and attended Ratu Kadavulevu School where he played rugby. He played for Fiji Under 20s in 2014 at the Junior World Championship, however over a year prior to the competition,…

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San Diego Legion Re-Signs Peter Malcolm

By djcoilrugby on October 14, 2020 Major League Rugby

San Diego Legion signed Peter Malcolm for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 26-year-old hooker (27 in March) is 6’1″ and 240 lbs. Peter was signed by Austin Elite Rugby for the inaugural 2018 MLR season. He was named captain, however, a pre-season knee injury derailed his playing during the regular season. He returned to the team in 2019 and played 423 minutes in eight matches during the second half of the season. He carried the ball 27 times for 174 meters and made 58 tackles. He signed with San Diego Legion for the 2020 season, and played in…

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Old Glory Signs Daniel Thomas

By djcoilrugby on October 13, 2020 Major League Rugby

Old Glory DC signed utility back Daniel Thomas for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Daniel will be 26-years-old at the end of this month. He played flyhalf, while at UCLA and can also play scrumhalf. Daniel is from Farnham Common, England, and moved to the United States prior to attending high school. He attended Santa Monica High School where he was the varsity golf team captain. Following his graduation, he attended Santa Monica College from 2012 to 2014, earning an Associate of Arts Degree. He then transferred to UCLA, attending from 2015 to 2017, earning a Bachelor of Arts…

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