GRR: Men Senior Rugby
Jay Berwanger won what would later become the Heisman Trophy as a back for the University of Chicago, but despite being the first player ever draft by an NFL team, he didn't play pro ball.
Mose Timoteo has been everywhere and done almost everything in American rugby.
The Dallas Jackals have announced a partnership with two major men's clubs in the city, setting up an affiliate relationship that will play a key role in extending the performance pathway for domestic players.
New England Free Jacks rugby player Devin Ibanez has come out as gay.
Ibanez posted on Facebook an announcement that he is openly gay, saying in part:
DALLAS (December 8, 2020) – Major League Rugby (MLR) announced today its 2021 season schedule, beginning with matches on March 20, 2021. Entering its fourth season, MLR will feature 13 teams competing throughout North America over 18 weeks.