📰 HEADLINES

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MAJOR LEAGUE RUGBY

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New Kit Partner: Kappa and Major League Rugby Forge Comprehensive Partnership (Major League Rugby)

• Takeaway: Kappa, a sportswear brand traditionally strong in soccer, signed a three-year deal with MLR to become the league's official partner for match kits, training kits, and fan gear.

• Rugby Partnerships: Kappa has match kit deals with professional rugby teams in France, Italy, Spain, and Wales.

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MAJOR LEAGUE RUGBY

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Dallas Jackals: Dallas Jackals Signed Ani Mteto (Dallas Jackals)

• Takeaway: Utility Back Ani Mteto, who was a Collegiate All-American in 2018, didn't make any appearances for NOLA Gold in 2023, and is now US-eligible on residency.

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‍Houston SaberCats: Louritz van der Schyff Re-Signs with Houston (In Touch Sports)

• Takeaway: In Touch Sports announced that their client Louritz van der Schyff re-signed with Houston through the 2025 MLR season.

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‍San Diego Legion: Ben Grant and Richard Judd Join the Hurricanes (San Diego Legion)

• Takeaway: The Hurricanes announced last week that lock Ben Grant signed with the club. Scrumhalf Richard Judd will also join the Hurricanes for the 2024 MLR season.

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‍Utah Warriors: Utah Announced the Re-Signing of Three Players (Utah Warriors)

• Returning Players:
• Back row John Dupree
• Flyhalf Sione Mahe
• Flanker Jeremiah Noaese

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🏉 COLLEGE RUGBY

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Women's D-I: Top 10 Coaches Poll (National Collegiate Rugby)

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‍Top 5:

1. Michigan
2. Notre Dame College (+2)
3. Virginia (-1)
4. Northern Iowa (+3)
5. Indiana (+1)

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‍Women's D-II: Top 20 Coaches Poll (National Collegiate Rugby)

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‍Top 5:

1. UW-Eau Claire
2. Grand Valley State (+2)
3. Coast Guard
4. Roger Williams (-2)
5. Columbia (+1)

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‍Women's Small College: Top 20 Coaches Poll (National Collegiate Rugby)

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‍Top 5:

1. Endicott
2. St. Bonaventure
3. Colby
4. Northern Michigan (+2)
5. SUNY-Cortland