How the Utah Warriors Will Learn from 2022 to Bounce Back in 2023

September 29, 2022 - In 2021, the Utah Warriors made their way to the Western Conference Final. Losing in the final minutes of the game as the LA Giltinis' scored late through Ryan James, there was plenty of optimism surrounding one of Major League Rugby's founding sides. But the season that followed did not live up to that optimism. Instead, the side missed out on the playoffs with a 5-11 record and parted ways with reigning Coach of the Year, Shawn Pittman. With the 2023 season several months away, Major League Rugby heard from the team'... Full Story

Toronto Arrows Announce Return of Utility Forward Flesch

September 29, 2022 - TORONTO, ON - The Toronto Arrows are pleased to announce that utility forward Mason Flesch has re-signed with the club for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. Flesch, 22, is returning to the Arrows for a third campaign after featuring in 13 matches (eight starts) for the club since his debut in 2021. "Our team mindset remains the same as we prepare for 2023," said Flesch. "As a group, we still have the same goal in mind, and that's to win the MLR Shield. That's what's driving us forward." The six-foot-five, 245-poun... Full Story

Warriors Sign Onehunga Havili

September 28, 2022 - HERRIMAN, UT - The Utah Warriors have signed Onehunga (Hunga) Havili (Second Row) to a multi-year contract, the team announced Wednesday. "I have always wanted to experience playing in Major League Rugby, and when the opportunity came I was excited for it," said Havili. "Utah specifically has strong Polynesian ties and culture, which is something that I've missed as I have traveled for rugby." "We are excited to have Hunga joining the Warriors," said Warriors' General Manager Brandon Sparks. "He will bring experience a... Full Story

Mario Ledesma Join Jackals Coaching Staff

September 27, 2022 - Dallas Jackals Rugby is excited to announce Mario Ledesma has joined the Coaching Staff as Assistant Coach and Consultant. Ledesma joins the staff with over three decades of coaching and playing internationally at the highest levels. Ledesma's coaching career is highlighted by his time with two prominent National Teams. Joining the Argentina Pumas in 2018 as Head Coach, he took the side to the 2019 World Cup test matches followed by the 2020 Rugby Championship. Formerly, Ledesma was Forwards Coach for Australia's National... Full Story

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• How the Utah Warriors Will Learn from 2022 to Bounce Back in 2023 - Utah Warriors (MLR) September 29
  
• Toronto Arrows Announce Return of Utility Forward Flesch - Toronto Arrows (MLR) September 29
  
• Warriors Sign Onehunga Havili - Utah Warriors (MLR) September 28
  
• Mario Ledesma Join Jackals Coaching Staff - Dallas Jackals (MLR) September 27
  
• Toronto Arrows Announce Return of Arrow #1 Rumball - Toronto Arrows (MLR) September 27
  
• SeaWolves Acquire Legion Lock Mitchell in Trade, Signs Multiyear Contract with Seattle - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) September 23
  
• Argentine Fly-Half Tito Diaz Bonilla Joins Old Glory DC - Old Glory DC (MLR) September 23
  
• Eagle No. 505 Malcolm Heads North, Joins Seawolves Forward Pack in 2023 - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) September 22
  
• Toronto Arrows Announce Signing of English Loose Forward Eadie - Toronto Arrows (MLR) September 22
  
• Toronto Arrows Acquire Loose Forward Larsen from SeaWolves - Toronto Arrows (MLR) September 16
  
• Warrior Built Part Seven: Pathway to the MLR - Utah Warriors (MLR) September 16
  
• Toronto Arrows Announce Signing of Canada-Eligible Prop Grindal - Toronto Arrows (MLR) September 14
  
• Toronto Arrows Announce Signing of Australian Back Goodall - Toronto Arrows (MLR) September 13
  
• Warriors Sign Fly Half Joel Hodgson - Utah Warriors (MLR) September 13
  
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• Snapdragon Stadium holds ribbon-cutting ceremony - MLR FOX 5 (August 20)
  
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