Exodus
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@Bovidae I haven't specifically noticed players from those teams moving to other teams (haven't really paid attention to it either), but I have noticed generally that some teams announced the departure of players to other teams for salary cap reasons, and that obviously is related to the LA and Austin issues.
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Jamie Lane will also return to Utah Warriors.
https://www.warriorsrugby.com/news/five-warriors-poised-for-a-breakout-2023-season/
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Hawke's Bay prop Joel Hintz has signed with NE Free Jacks in MLR.
Free Jacks sign Hawke's Bay Joel Hintz - New England Free Jacks
Quincy, MA — October 28, 2022 — The New England Free Jacks are excited to announce the signing of Kiwi prop Joel Hintz. Hailing from Wairarapa, NZ, Hintz attended St. […]
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@Stargazer said in Exodus:
Ma'a Nonu going back for another season with San Diego Legion in the MLR:
Even seeing him walking through town recently trying to look all small and inconspicuous with the hoodie up and at the age of 40 he still looks a better bet than any AB midfielder we have currently.
He’s one of the only guys I can think of that maxed out on every Rugby skill there is to have.
God I miss Ma’a…..
Absolute legend. 40 years old? Wow, good on him.
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Wider guys are on weekly contracts with no guarantees for pay.
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@muddyriver said in Exodus:
Wider guys are on weekly contracts with no guarantees for pay.
Didn’t realise that
Do you know if it’s the same for every wider group player? For instance it would make sense for the Blues to have another specialist lock hang around the group.. would they ever give one guy a 3 month contract? Or is that not allowed?
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@Stargazer Zion was part of the Northland HP squad last year but was’nt selected when the final cut for the Taniwha came around so headed off to the MLR ,came back to club footy this year and looked a completely different player for his Mid Northern team who took out the Northland club comp this year .
You are right there many players who don’t play NPC that pick up contracts in the MLR , I have heard the level is similar to heartland rugby but that was a few years ago , since then the standard may have improved. -
@Duluth I have heard Liam Hallam Eames is heading off to the MLR
Sam Caird I believe is first cab of the rank if there is required injury cover or full cover in the Blues.
Allen Craig had a solid season for the Taniwha and we saw some added physicality but I do wonder if his height might be against him in the upside has a great work rate . -
@muddyriver said in Exodus:
Wider guys are on weekly contracts with no guarantees for pay.
Any idea what a MLR contract is worth?
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@muddyriver You sure about this? I have heard NZR pay a pool of players to train full time in the case of injuries.
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@Bovidae anything from 13k -45k , there is a salary cap
Star players can earn up to a capped maximum of 45k per season
Senior players with international experience 20k-30k
Mid range players with first class experience ,anything between 10k to 20k
Part time players are on a week to week basis salary
@muddyriver , your pretty much on the mark -
And here's another one:
Manawatū hooker Siua Maile has signed with Benetton (one season plus option for a second).
SIUA MAILE E' UN NUOVO TALLONATORE DEI LEONI | Benetton Rugby
Il Benetton Rugby è lieto di comunicare l’ingaggio del tallonatore tongano Siua Maile fino al 30 giugno 2023, con opzione di estensione anche alla successiva stagione sportiva.
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@Steven-Harris said in Exodus:
@Bovidae anything from 13k -45k , there is a salary cap
Star players can earn up to a capped maximum of 45k per season
Senior players with international experience 20k-30k
Mid range players with first class experience ,anything between 10k to 20k
Part time players are on a week to week basis salary
@muddyriver , your pretty much on the markInteresting. I posed similar question to a group I am involved with. The number of kiwis in MLR this year is huge and growing. It is a decent off season earner and the standard has to be better than Heartland now.
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@Stargazer , Josh Syms is moving to the states to coach MLR , does mean his time at the Magpies is done ..?,
George Konia has moved back to the Bay @taniwharugby 🤔
Could be an option
