GRR: Major League Rugby
Staples HS Rugby is partnering with Major League Rugby teams Rugby United New York and New England Free Jacks for a college showcase and combine on February 12 in Connecticut.
Old Glory DC will be hosting a series of events in the week leading up to the 1874 Cup test match between USA Eagles and the New Zealand All Blacks at FedExField on Saturday, October 23 at 3 PM.
Tickets for the test match, which includes tickets for Army vs Navy, can be purchased here>>
Who won the MLR Draft?
Well, as usual with any professional league draft, we will find out years down the road. We don't know which players will get injured and retire 24 months from now, and which players will slowly improve their craft and be a starter for 14 years.
Fullback Eric Naposki, a four-year starter at UCLA, was the No. 1 overall selection by the expansion Dallas Jackals in tonight’s second-ever Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft.
Following his red card against Ireland, USA flanker Riekert Hattingh has been suspended four weeks by World Rugby.
Hattingh, who was cited and exonerated for a challenge in the air against England, was red-carded against Ireland for a dangerous tackle.