Major League Rugby is a professional North America league.

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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.

LA Giltinis Drafts Stephen McLeish

By djcoilrugby on June 25, 2020 Major League Rugby

The Los Angeles Giltinis drafted Stephen McLeish with the 22nd pick of the Major League Rugby Draft. This selection was gained in a trade with NOLA Gold in exchange for a Gold’s foreign player spot in 2021 with Gold receiving LA’s first-round selection, the second pick of the draft. The 21-years-old hooker/back row is 5’11” and 240 lbs. He was born in Michigan to Australian parents and was involved in youth soccer and chess. When he attended Hamilton Southern High School in Fishers, Indiana, he initially tried out for the soccer team but was not selected and turned to football…

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LA Giltinis Drafts Watson Filikitonga

By djcoilrugby on June 25, 2020 Major League Rugby

The Los Angeles Giltinis selected Watson Filikitonga with their first selection of the Major League Rugby Draft. The team traded their first-round pick, the second selection of the draft to NOLA Gold in exchange for NOLA Gold’s second-round pick, as well as a for a foreign player slot in 2021. Watson is a 22-year-old center, is 6’1″ and 215 lbs. He was born in Tonga but raised in San Mateo, California, and attended San Mateo High School. He concentrated on football while in high school and was a running back and middle linebacker. His brother, USA Eagle #470 Lemoto Filikitonga…

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San Diego Legion Drafts Cole Zarcone

By djcoilrugby on June 25, 2020 Major League Rugby

San Diego Legion selected Cole Zarcone with the 24th and final selection in the Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft. The 23-year-old wing is 5’11” and 200 lbs. Cole is from Camas, Washington, a suburb of Seattle, and attended Camas High School. He concentrated on football during high school and continued to play football in his freshman year at Central Washington University in 2015. He transitioned to rugby following his first semester at Central Washington and was a USA U20s Camp Invitee in 2016, an All-American Honorable Mention in rugby sevens in 2018, a 2019 Rugby Scholtz Award Nominee, a 2019…

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San Diego Legion Drafts Patrick Madden

By djcoilrugby on June 25, 2020 Major League Rugby

San Diego Legion selected Patrick Madden with the 12th pick in the first round of the Major League Rugby Draft. The 21-year-old (22 in December) flyhalf is 5’11” and 190 lbs. Patrick is a San Diego native and was the founder and the 2015 president of his high school rugby club at University City High School. He was recognized as a USA High School Rugby All-American in 2016, played with the USA U19s in 2017, and the USA U20s in 2018. He also had the opportunity to travel with USA teams to France, Belgium, England, Dubai, New Zealand, and Canada.…

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Rugby ATL Drafts John Scotti

By djcoilrugby on June 25, 2020 Major League Rugby

Rugby ATL drafted John Scotti with the 20th selection in the Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft. The 22-year-old center/wing is 5’8″ and 190 lbs. John is from Ormond Beach, Florida. At Seabreeze High School he was a multi-sport athlete playing football, weightlifting, wrestling, and rugby. He began playing rugby in his junior year of High School and following his graduation. He was a linebacker, nose tackle, and fullback at Seabreeze. in 2016, he pursued a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Government at Arkansas State through 2020. He also was a member of the Red Wolves Rugby team. Other Articles…

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Rugby ATL Drafts Mike Matarazzo

By djcoilrugby on June 25, 2020 Major League Rugby

Rugby ATL drafted Mike Matarazzo with the 8th selection in the first-round or the Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft. The -22-year-old lock/No.8 is 6’5″ and 230 lbs. Mike is from Staten Island, NY, and went to Monsignor Farrell High School. His passion is high school was baseball and was an All-NY City Selection as a high school senior. He attended the University of Notre Dame in 2016 and was introduced to rugby. His athletic ability, work ethic, and leadership qualities contributed to his rapid development in the sport of rugby. Following his Sophomore year, Mike was named an Honorable Mention…

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LA Giltinis Signs Blake Rogers

By djcoilrugby on June 25, 2020 Major League Rugby

The Los Angeles Giltinis signed Blake Rogers for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. Blake was interviewed on the MLR Rant and revealed his signing. He previously played with Colorado Raptors and when the team exited the league his MLR contract was dispersed to LA along with 3-4 other players. The 25-year-old (26 in August) prop is 6’1″ and 265 lbs. His 2020 campaign was hindered by injury, but accounted for 22 appearances previously. During the 2019 season, Blake played 678 minutes in 15 games. He had 68 carries for 376 meters and made 58 tackles. Blake also had 4…

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Toronto Arrows Re-Signs Richie Asiata

By djcoilrugby on June 25, 2020 Major League Rugby

The Toronto Arrows re-signed Richie Asiata for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 24-year-old prop/hooker and Arrow #41 is 5’10″, and 255 lbs. In 2020 Asiata started all five matches and displayed his proficiency with the ball in hand, finishing the season ranked second on the team in tackle breaks (3), third in carries (40), fifth in offloads (3), and sixth in carrying meters (198). Richie is from Auckland, New Zealand, and moved to Australia with his family in 2000 where he attended Anglican Church Grammar School in Brisbane. He played rugby for Australia Schools in 2014, the QLD…

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Toronto Arrows Spencer Jones 2021 Profile

By djcoilrugby on June 25, 2020 Major League Rugby

The Toronto Arrows re-signed Spencer Jones for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. During the 2019 season, he played in 16 of the team’s 17 games, however, he was injured in 2020 and did not play in the truncated regular-season. The 22-year-old (23 in July) center is 6’1″, and 210 lbs. Jones was born in Canada but grew up in Cambridge, New Zealand. He attended the University of Waikato from 2016-2018 pursuing a BMSC Degree. In New Zealand, he played for the Hamilton Old Boys and was part of the Waikato Development squad. In 2018 he played for the Austin…

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NOLA Gold Andrew Guerra Profile

By djcoilrugby on June 25, 2020 Major League Rugby

NOLA Gold drafted Andrew Guerra with the 10th pick in the first round of the Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft. The 22-year-old back row is 5’10” and 215 lbs. Andrew is from Chicago, Illinois, and began playing rugby as a freshman at Mt Carmel High School. He began playing rugby as a Freshman at Mt Carmel High School in Chicago. He was a multi-sport athlete and also played football and boxed. He was an All-State rugby player and twice earned All-Conference for football. He also was a student-athlete and on the honor roll for three years. Andrew graduated from Notre…

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NOLA Gold Brian Nault Profile

By djcoilrugby on June 25, 2020 Major League Rugby

NOLA Gold traded with the LA Giltinis to gain the second pick in the Major League Rugby Collegiate draft. They sent LA their second-round pick, as well as giving up a foreign player spot for 2021. The team used this pick to select Brian Nault, a 23-year-old prop, who is 6’2″ and 240 lbs. Brian is from Shelton, Washington, and attended Shelton High School. He began playing rugby in 8th grade when he was 14 for the Shelton Rugby Football Club, thanks to encouragement from his older sister Diandra, who also played rugby. He played football in high school and…

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Toronto Arrows Kolby Francis 2021 Profile

By djcoilrugby on June 24, 2020 Major League Rugby

The Toronto Arrows re-signed Kolby Francis for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 23-year-old No 8/lock is 6’5″, 260 lbs. and is from Brantford, Ontario. Kolby played 578 minutes in 14 matches with the Arrows in 2019. He scored 5 tries, carried 57 times for 282 meters, made 2 offloads, and 68 tackles. Since 2019 Kolby, Arrow #17, has made 18 appearances for the Arrows over his two seasons with the club, including featuring in four games in 2020, where he had eight carries and 28 tackles (93.3% completion). In his debut season with the Arrows, Francis scored five…

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Toronto Arrows Steven Ng 2021 Profile

By djcoilrugby on June 24, 2020 Major League Rugby

The Toronto Arrows signed hooker Steven Ng for the 2021 Major League Rugby season. The 22-year-old (23 in October) is 5’11” and is 235lbs. During the 2019 MLR season, he played in all 17 matches and the five in 2020. He is one of only two Arrows players to have played in every match for the team. Arrow #20 is a durable hooker who has amassed 70 carries, 268 carry meters, three offloads, and 108 tackles over his two years with the club. Steven is from Ottawa, Ontario, and attended Longfields Davidson Heights Secondary School. He played rugby for numerous…

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Austin Gilgronis Signs Zinzan Elan-Puttick to Extension

By djcoilrugby on June 24, 2020 Major League Rugby

Austin Gilgronis signed team captain Zinzan Elan-Puttick to a two-year extension through the 2022 Major League Rugby season. It is his birthday today and he is 27-years-old, 5’11” and 195 lbs. Zinzan has been a key member of the team since the inaugural 2018 season. During the 2019 season, he played 1014 minutes in 13 matches and scored 6 points. He had 5 linebreaks, 11 tackle breaks, and 10 offloads. He kicked 15 times for 505 meters, made 101 tackles, and had 105 carries for 929 meters. During 2020 he played in four of the five matches. Elan-Puttick was born…

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