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NARDB - The Home of MLRStats @narugbydb.com · 2d

The #FreeJacks bring in former #Highlanders prop Pingi Tala'apitaga as Forwards Coach for #MLR2026!

The former Bay of Plenty and Narbonne man is currently serving as BOP Steamers Forwards coach following a stint as
#BlackFerns scrum coach in 2023!

#MLR2026 #LetsRide #NARDB

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HG Rugby @huwgriffinrugby.bsky.social · 2d

Is USA Rugby Being Held Back? 😬 #rugby #usa

I was very grateful to @narugbydb.com for taking the time to explain to me the controversy about foreign players in MLR 🇺🇸 really urge people to take a look!

Full video 👇
youtu.be/NrkHuMfW96c?...

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NARDB - The Home of MLRStats @narugbydb.com · 2d

. @oldglorydc.bsky.social announce that they’re moving on from the Maryland Soccerplex in Germantown.

Initially signing a 1yr deal, the Flags called the Soccerplex home for the last two #MLR seasons. Where are they off to next?

#MLR2026 #OldGloryDC #NARDB

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NARDB - The Home of MLRStats @narugbydb.com · 2d

ICYMI: #NARDB's latest Player Moves Summary article is up on the site via the link below!

Player Moves have been scarce so far this off-season, so this article covers the period from August 18th to October 5th. Enjoy!

narugbydb.com/mlr-player-m...

#MLRStats #MLR2026 #Rugby #MLR

North American Rugby Database - MLR Player Moves Summary: August 18 – October 5, 2025

Player Moves around MLR from Aug 18 - Oct 5 including a pair of retirements, some MLR Champions head to Europe as injury cover, and a heap of departures!

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NARDB - The Home of MLRStats @narugbydb.com · 3d

As usual, an accompanying article with additional information on all of these Player Moves is available at #NARDB via the link below!

#MLRStats #MLR2026 #Rugby #MLR

North American Rugby Database - MLR Player Moves Summary: August 18 – October 5, 2025

Player Moves around MLR from Aug 18 - Oct 5 including a pair of retirements, some MLR Champions head to Europe as injury cover, and a heap of departures!

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NARDB - The Home of MLRStats @narugbydb.com · 3d

Player Moves around #MLR: Aug 18-Oct 05!

It's been 7 WEEKS since the last #MLR Player Moves summary!

Two retirements including #SeattleSeawolves stalwart Cam Orr, a pair of #FreeJacks head to Europe as injury cover, and plenty of other departures!

#MLRStats #MLR2026 #Rugby #NARDB

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NARDB - The Home of MLRStats @narugbydb.com · 3d

More information on Jack Iscaro's MLR career can be found at his #NARDB Player Profile below!

#MLRStats #MLR2026 #OldGloryDC #MLR #Rugby

Jack Iscaro - North American Rugby Database

Jack Iscaro, a prop local to the DC area, played in Major League Rugby between 2021-2025. He has represented Old Glory DC for his entire MLR career.

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NARDB - The Home of MLRStats @narugbydb.com · 3d

[email protected] & USA Rugby regular starting prop Jack Iscaro joins Stade Francais in the @top14rugby.bsky.social as a medical joker!

Iscaro has earned 76 #MLR appearances (56 starts) for DC, and is a 4-time All-MLR selection including two First XV nods in 2023 & 2025!

#MLRStats #MLR2026

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NARDB - The Home of MLRStats @narugbydb.com · 9d

The All-Time Top 10 #MLR Scorers!

League Legend Sam Windsor leads on 595pts ahead of AJ Alatimu, the only other player over 500!

Joe Pietersen & Sam Malcolm still sit in the Top 5, closely followed by @oldglorydc.bsky.social's Jason Robertson on 367pts!

#MLRStats #MLR2026 #Rugby #NARDB

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NARDB - The Home of MLRStats @narugbydb.com · 14d

The only American player to ever represent a Canadian
#MLR team: Luke Schlotman

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#MLRStats #ArrowsUp #MLR2026 #Rugby #NARDB

Luke Schlotman - North American Rugby Database

American prop Luke Schlotman played in Major League Rugby during the 2021 season. He represented Rugby ATL, and the Toronto Arrows on short-term loan.

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NARDB - The Home of MLRStats @narugbydb.com · 18d

#NARDB has been live for exactly 1 year!

I'm unveiling a new logo for both the site and social media!

What's your favourite feature of nardb.com, and what would you love to see added in the future!

Thank you for the support!
#MLRStats #MLR #Rugby #MLR2026

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NARDB - The Home of MLRStats @narugbydb.com · 20d

The #PNC is over for the #USA after booking their ticket to #RWC2027 with a win over Samoa, but #Canada have one final game!

They face #Tonga tomorrow for 3rd place with a 23 that includes 18 men who featured in #MLR2025, including #RFCLA's Jack Shaw who earns his test debut!

#CANvTGA #RugbyCA

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NARDB - The Home of MLRStats @narugbydb.com · 24d

For info on Lochore's time in #MLR, his #NARDB Player Profile can be found below:

#MLRStats #MLR2026 #Rugby #ForTheNation #UtahWarriors

Frank Lochore - NA Rugby Database

New Zealand Lock/Flanker Frank Lochore played in Major League Rugby between 2024-2025. He represented the Utah Warriors for his entire MLR season.

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NARDB - The Home of MLRStats @narugbydb.com · 24d

NEC Green Rockets Tokatsu in Japan announce the signing of reigning #MLR Forward of the Year Frank Lochore!

Lochore set a League record with 301 tackles completed in #MLR2025, and 522 total tackles in 34 games for the #UtahWarriors, scoring 7 tries!

#MLRStats #MLR2026 #ForTheNation #NARDB #Rugby

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NARDB - The Home of MLRStats @narugbydb.com · 26d

The #USA get another chance at #RWC27 qualification against #Samoa tomorrow!

21 of the Eagles' 23 played in #MLR2025, but there are more unattached players (12) than players with a team...

Meanwhile, #Canada face #Fiji in the #PNC SFs with 18 of the 23 playing in #MLR this year!

#USAvSAM #FIJvCAN

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NARDB - The Home of MLRStats @narugbydb.com · 27d

Although they wont be competing in #MLR2026, it sounds like the #HoustonSaberCats may still exist in some small form.

'We will continue to be a central hub for the sport and use our facilities to support high school, collegiate, and club rugby'

#MLRStats #MLR #Rugby #Houston

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NARDB - The Home of MLRStats @narugbydb.com · 28d

The #HoustonSaberCats have withdrawn from #MLR2026.

#MLR has lost 2 (arguably 3) founding members already this offseason, and currently sits on 7 teams. Right back where they started in 2018.

#MLRStats #MLR #NARDB #HTownRugby

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NARDB - The Home of MLRStats @narugbydb.com · 29d

NARugbydb.com is proving very popular with @chicagotempest.us fans this week!

It's not entirely clear why, but happy to help out with your @womenseliterugby.us stats needs!

#NARDB #WER #Rugby #WomensRugby

Chicago Tempest - NA Rugby Database

The Chicago Tempest are a founding member of Women's Elite Rugby (WER), based in the Chicago, IL. The team was founded in January 2025, and competed in the inaugural WER season that year.

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HG Rugby @huwgriffinrugby.bsky.social · Sep 6

Rodney Iona - Samoa’s scrum cap wearing fly-half (so he’s basically Matt Gitteau) has the best touch finders I’ve ever seen

Plays MLR for Seattle @narugbydb.com

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NARDB - The Home of MLRStats @narugbydb.com · Sep 5

21 of #USARugby's matchday 23 to face #Japan tomorrow played in #MLR2025!

Jason Damm Captains in the absence of Ben Bonasso. He's 1 of NINE players currently unattached including 6 from the San Diego Legion!

Can the Eagles keep their #RWC27 hopes alive?

#MLRStats #USAvJPN #MLR2026 #NARDB

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NARDB - The Home of MLRStats @narugbydb.com · Sep 4

There are currently 1,620 players listed on #NARDB between #MLR and @womenseliterugby.us.

How long before we get to add some more? 👀

#MLRStats #MLR2026 #WER

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NARDB - The Home of MLRStats @narugbydb.com · Sep 2

For more information on Müller's time in #MLR, his #NARDB Player Profile can be found below!

narugbydb.com/player/axel-...

#MLRStats #MLR2026 #OGDC #ScrumTogether

Axel Müller - NA Rugby Database

Argentinian winger Axel Müller Aranda played in Major League Rugby between 2024-2025. He represented Old Glory DC for his entire MLR career.

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NARDB - The Home of MLRStats @narugbydb.com · Sep 2

French #Nationale side #RCNarbonnais have signed Argentinian winger Axel Müller for the 2025/26 season!

Müller scored 13 tries in 24 #MLR games for @oldglorydc.bsky.social since 2024 and was an All-MLR 2nd XV selection in #MLR2025, with 8 tries and over 900m gained!

#MLRStats #MLR2026 #OGDC

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NARDB - The Home of MLRStats @narugbydb.com · Aug 29

Following their first victory over the US in 4 years, #Canada field 19 #MLR2025 players to face Japan tomorrow!

13 of Canada's starting XV played in #MLR this year, and they need just 1 point to lock in their spot for #RWC2027. Can they do it against the Brave Blossoms?

#MLRStats #RugbyCA

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NARDB - The Home of MLRStats @narugbydb.com · Aug 28

For more information on Dotti's time in #MLR, you can find his #NARDB Player Profile below!

#MLRStats #MLR #MLR2026 #ScrumTogether

Ignacio Dotti - NA Rugby Database

Uruguay-capped lock Ignacio Dotti played in Major League Rugby between 2019-2022, and again between 2024-2025. He represented the NOLA Gold and Old Glory DC

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