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From MLR champion to the English Premiership!

Canadian international Mason Flesch has officially signed with Newcastle Red Bulls through the end of the 2026/27 season.

The 2026 MLR Forward of the Year becomes the first Canadian men’s international to join England’s top rugby division in seven years, following Evan Olmstead in 2019.

Flesch makes the move after an undefeated championship season with the Chicago Hounds, scoring 10 tries in 11 matches. 🇨🇦🏉

💯 PREMIERSHIP TRIES FOR CHRISTIAN WADE!

The Newcastle Red Bulls winger reached the milestone with a hat-trick against Exeter Chiefs, becoming just the second player in Premiership Rugby history to score 100 tries.

Wade now sits just one try behind Chris Ashton's all-time record of 101.

Jason Robertson is headed to Japan 🇯🇵

The 2026 MLR Comeback Player of the Year has signed with @yakultlevins ahead of the upcoming Japan @LeagueOne_EN season.

A new chapter for the former Old Glory DC fly-half. 🌏🏉

SEATTLE ➡️ CAPE TOWN 🌍

Seattle Seawolves scrumhalf André Warner is heading to the DHL Stormers on a six-month loan.

The move marks another step in the growing partnership between the two clubs, giving Warner the opportunity to compete in the United Rugby Championship during MLR's offseason.

Warner will remain in Cape Town through February before returning to Seattle ahead of the 2027 MLR season.

Joe Taufeteʻe is back with the USA Eagles 🇺🇸

After recovering from injury, the veteran hooker rejoins the squad ahead of the Pacific Nations Cup, bringing size, power and international experience back to the front row.

Taufeteʻe has also been a proven scoring threat throughout his MLR career, crossing for 19 tries in 51 appearances.

The Eagles open their PNC campaign against Japan on September 12 in Osaka.