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Kaplan and Pollock Appointed to Lead MLR Match Officials for 2021

August 6, 2020 - DALLAS - Major League Rugby (MLR) announced today that Jonathan Kaplan and Chris Pollock will lead the appointment and development of match officials for the 2021 season. Kaplan will also be assisted by Chris Pollock in a technical advisor role. Between them, Kaplan and Pollock have refereed at six Rugby World Cups and 96 international matches, including five Lions Tours. "We are pleased to welcome Jonathan Kaplan and Chris Pollock to Major League Rugby," said Commissioner George Killebrew. "Their caliber speaks for it... Full Story

Owner Updates Fans on Gold Plans

July 30, 2020 - Good Afternoon, I hope this letter finds you and your family safe and doing well. During the past few months since our abbreviated 2020 season, we have been busy preparing for a great return in 2021. The full-schedule is not out yet, but we will be ready for rugby action in the Gold Mine (formerly Zephyr Stadium in Metairie) starting in February. Head Coach Nate Osborne, General Manager Ryan Fitzgerald, and Director of Player Personnel Todd Fitzgerald have been grinding away at building an even stronger and more dynamic t... Full Story

The Dallas Jackals: Building for Success

July 28, 2020 - Dallas Jackals have been a Major League Rugby team for nearly two months. In that time the side has announced an array of signings, had four picks at the first ever Collegiate Draft and announced a hugely exciting coaching staff. The core three members of staff all come with unique experiences. Allen Clarke, Head Coach, joins the Jackals with 18 years of high-level coaching experience, most recently with the Ospreys in the Pro 14 and played internationally for Ireland, as well as domestically for Ulster and English side N... Full Story

Free Jacks Announce Ryan Martin as Head Coach

July 28, 2020 - BOSTON - Free Jacks are excited to announce Ryan Martin as Head Coach of the New England Major League Rugby team for the 2021, 2022 and 2023 seasons. Martin joins the Free Jacks with an impressive coaching pedigree and as an expert in skill acquisition, a creator of novel attacking systems, and an experienced educator with a 17 year background in teaching. His experiences across all levels of the game combined with a passion for player development sees Martin well equipped to prepare the Free Jacks for the upcoming MLR seaso... Full Story

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• Former refs Jonathan Kaplan, Chris Pollock to oversee Major League Rugby officials - MLR Airdrie Today (August 7)
• Toronto Arrows re-sign four players and add big Argentine international winger - MLR Toronto Globe and Mail (August 4)
• Scotland international Dougie Fife is heading to MLR - MLR Rugby Pass (August 4)
• Former England Sevens star playing in MLR: 'It's more of a 'when' than an 'if' this league takes off - MLR Rugby Pass (August 3)
• Limerick rugby centre Will Leonard on life in New York lockdown and plans for the future - MLR Limerick Leader (August 1)
• Ryan Martin to coach team in Boston - MLR Otago Daily Times (July 29)
• Former Wildcat Bronson Teles has turned his first love - rugby - into a pro career - MLR Arizona Daily Star (July 29)
• Major League Rugby unveils new chief commercial officer, Maestroe agency deal - MLR SportBusiness (July 25)
• Toronto Arrows re-sign fly half Tayler Adams and 4 other players for 2021 season - MLR Toronto Star (July 23)
• Hersey Alum Spencer Krueger Selected In Inaugural Rugby Draft - MLR Journal & Topics (July 23)
• Hawaiian senator Glenn Wakai casts doubts over new rugby venture - MLR Stuff (July 22)
• Local politician voices doubts over viability of Hawaii MLR start-up backed by former All Blacks - MLR Rugby Pass (July 22)
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