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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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Houston SaberCats Adds Patrick Donovan

By djcoilrugby on April 20, 2021 Major League Rugby

The Houston SaberCats called up Rugby HTX hooker Patrick Donovan after Diego Fortuny fractured his thumb. The 24-year-old is 5’8″ and 260 lbs. Patrick is from Colorado Springs, Colorado, and attended Doherty High School where he played football and rugby. Following his graduation, he went to Lindenwood University – Belleville from 2015-2019, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Marketing. He was a Marketing Intern for Pro Rugby Agency in 2016. While at Lindenwood-Belleville, he played rugby and helped the team win the D1AA College 7s title in 2019. From 2019-2020…

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Toronto Arrows Adds Kobe Faust

By djcoilrugby on April 20, 2021 Major League Rugby

The Toronto Arrows signed Kobe Faust ahead of their relocation to Marietta, Georgia for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 18-year-old Rugby Canada center/fullback (19 in May) is 6’1″ and 205 lbs. Kobe is from Uxbridge, Ontario. He played rugby for the Oshawa Vikings (ON), the Toronto Elite Reds Academy Rugby 7s team in 2017, and the University of Guelph Gryphons. Kobe also progressed through the Ontario Blues junior men’s provincial program. Kobe played for the Rugby Canada U18s during their December 2019 – January 2020 tour of California. He impressed coaches in an intrasquad scrimmage while playing for…

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New England Free Jacks Adds Ngalu Fusimalohi for Trial

By djcoilrugby on April 20, 2021 Major League Rugby

New England Free Jacks added former University of Kansas offensive lineman Ahongalu ‘Ngalu’ Fusimalohi for a trial with the team. The 28-year-old prop is 6’3” and 310 lbs. Ngalu is from Nuku’alofa, Tonga, and played rugby as a youth, before to the U.S. in September 2009 when he was almost 17. He attended Jefferson High School in Daly City, California, and played football as an offensive guard and defensive tackle. His senior year he was selected to the All-Peninsula Athletic League first team and All-County. Ngalu continued playing football at City College of San Francisco in 2011 and 2012 and…

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Rugby United New York Wins Sprint Over Old Glory DC

By djcoilrugby on April 19, 2021 Major League Rugby

Rugby United New York made its 2021 Major League Rugby home debut against Old Glory DC a success, winning 38-34, on Sunday, April 18 at Cochrane Stadium in Jersey City, N.J. There was excitement in the stands for friends and guests who attended the match, Rugby United New York’s first home one since 2019. The match was broadcast on MSG and NBCSW, as well as streamed on The Rugby Network. With the win, Rugby United New York is 3-1 and is in first place in the Eastern Conference with 15 points. Old Glory DC is 1-2-1 and is in sixth…

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Match Preview: Austin Gilgronis vs Rugby ATL

By djcoilrugby on April 17, 2021 Major League Rugby

Austin Gilgronis hosts Rugby ATL on Saturday, April 17 at Bold Stadium. Kickoff is at 7 pm local (8 pm ET) and will be broadcast on KBVO, and streamed on The Rugby Network. Austin enters the match with a 2-2 record and is in second place in the Western Conference with 12 points, with only point-differential separating Utah who also has 12. The LA Giltinis are in first-place with a 3-0 record and have 15 points. Rugby ATL entered the weekend leading the Eastern Conference with a 2-2 record and has 10 points, with Rugby United New York with a…

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NOLA Gold Edges Free Jacks at the Gold Mine

By djcoilrugby on April 17, 2021 Major League Rugby

NOLA Gold edged the New England Free Jacks 30-29 on Saturday, April 17 at the Gold Mine on Airline. The match was broadcast on Cox Sports Network, NESN, and streamed on The Rugby Network. NOLA Gold’s record improved to 2-1-1 and has 14 points in the Eastern Conference standings. New England’ NOLA Gold in fourth place in the MLR Eastern Conference with a 1-1-1 record and 9 points in the standings, while the Free Jacks are in third place with a 2-1 record and 9 points. Both Rugby ATL and Rugby United New York have 10 points in the close…

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Rugby United New York Home Opener vs Old glory DC

By djcoilrugby on April 17, 2021 Major League Rugby

Rugby United New York makes its 2021 Major League Rugby home debut against Old Glory DC on Sunday, April 18 at 2:30 pm at Cochrane Stadium in Jersey City, N.J. The excitement is building in the Metropolitan New York region for professional rugby after the league cut its 2020 season short just prior to last year’s opener against the Seattle Seawolves. Fans are not currently permitted at Cochrane Stadium, so watch the broadcast on MSG, NBCSW, or the stream on The Rugby Network. Rugby United New York is 2-1 and is in second place in the Eastern Conference based on…

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Toronto Arrows Rolls Past Seattle Seawall

By djcoilrugby on April 17, 2021 Major League Rugby

The Toronto Arrows rolled over the Seattle Seawolves 52-7 on Saturday, April 17 at Lupo Family Field in Marietta, Georgia. The match was broadcast on Root Sports, TSN2, and streamed on The Rugby Network. With the bonus-point win, the Arrows move to 2-3 and have 11 points in the standings. This temporarily places them in first place in the Eastern Conference standings, with the other five teams still to play. The Seawolves drop to 1-3 with the loss and will stay in the last place in the Western Conference with 6 points. While it is the only week five of…

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Match Preview: NOLA Gold vs New England Free Jacks

By djcoilrugby on April 17, 2021 Major League Rugby

NOLA Gold hosts the New England Free Jacks on Saturday, April 17 at 4 pm ET at the Gold Mine on Airline. The match will be broadcast on Cox Sports Network, NESN, and streamed on The Rugby Network. NOLA Gold in fourth place in the MLR Eastern Conference with a 1-1-1 record and 9 points in the standings, while the Free Jacks are in third place with a 2-1 record and 9 points. Both Rugby ATL and Rugby United New York have 10 points in the close conference race. NOLA Gold Head Coach Nate Osborne has made five changes in…

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Rugby United New York Ownership Group Change

By djcoilrugby on April 17, 2021 Major League Rugby

Rugby United New York Release. Rugby United New York (RUNY), New York City’s professional rugby franchise, announced today that Bolton Equities, the team’s majority shareholder has reached an agreement under which French entrepreneur Thomas Savare will acquire a minority stake of the organization. Bolton Equities will continue with majority ownership. Thomas Savare, President, François-Charles Oberthur Group started his career in New York as Vice-President of the Banknote Corporation of America in 1992. After holding various operating positions in François-Charles Oberthur Group, specialized in high security and banknote printing, he became President in 2014. He was president of Stade Français Paris…

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Match Preview: Toronto Arrows vs Seattle Seawolves

By djcoilrugby on April 17, 2021 Major League Rugby

The Toronto Arrows hosts the Seattle Seawolves on Saturday, April 17 at 10:30 am ET at Lupo Family Field in Marietta, Georgia. Historically, the teams have split their four matches with the Arrows gaining the win in 2020. The match will be broadcast on Root Sports, TSN2, and streamed on The Rugby Network. Both teams have started the season slowly with the pandemic causing Toronto to relocate to the Rugby ATL home field. The Arrows are 1-3 in sixth place with 6 points in the MLR Eastern Conference and need a win to get back in the hunt in the…

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Rugby ATL Adds Wikus Groenewald

By djcoilrugby on April 16, 2021 Major League Rugby

Rugby ATL added Wilkus Groenewald for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 24-year-old tighthead prop is 6’1″ and 245 lbs. Wilkus is from Somerset West, South Africa, and attended Paarl Boys’ High School where he played rugby, as well as track and field, throwing the discus, shot put, and hammer throw. He also played with the Stellenbosch Maties since 2017. In 2017 Wilkus played for the South Africa U20s in winning the World U20s Championship. During 2017-2018 he played for the Western Province Rugby Union Stormers, in 2019 for the Boland Cavaliers, and the Leopards in the Currie Cup,…

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Pate Tuilevuka Named Seawolves Academy & Pacific Northwest Development Director of Rugby

By djcoilrugby on April 15, 2021 Major League Rugby

Seattle Seawolves Release The Seattle Seawolves are excited to announce the hiring of former USA Eagle and Connacht Back, Alipate ‘Pate’ Tuilevuka, as the Club’s Director of Rugby. Tuilevuka has an extensive playing resume paired with a strong coaching background that will continue to support and build the rugby aspects of the Seattle Seawolves both in the short and long term. “Pate has deep passion, knowledge, and experience in the game of rugby. His global rugby contacts, relationships with the PNW rugby community, and desire to grow the sport in the US while developing a deep pipeline of American players…

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LA Giltinis Signs Ma’ake Muti

By djcoilrugby on April 15, 2021 Major League Rugby

The LA Giltinis signed Ma’ake Muti for the remainder of the 2021 Major League Rugby season, as injuries have mounted for their props. The 23-year-old is 6’1″ and 265 lbs. Ma’ake impressed coaches at a recent try-out and the physical, strong-running forward was added to the roster afterward. Ma’ake was signed to the Dallas Jackals development side, and then played with the Rugbytown Crossover Academy team, Colorado XO after the Jackals postponed the team’s entry into MLR until 2022. Ma’ake is from Niutoua, Tongatapu, Tonga, and moved with his family to Hawaii in 2008. He attended Leilehua High School and…

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