Lock Adrian Wadden returns for third season with the Toronto Arrows

Toronto Arrows forward Adrian Wadden is shown in a May 14, 2022, Major League rugby game against the Dallas Jackals at York Lions Stadium in a handout photo. The Arrows have re-signed Wadden for the 2023 Major League Rugby season.THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Toronto Arrows-Tek Ang **MANDATORY CREDIT**

TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows have re-signed lock Adrian Wadden for the 2023 Major League Rugby season.

The 26-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., has made 25 appearances, including 12 starts, for the Arrows since his debut in 2021. The six-foot-six 245-pounder is currently on loan at Hong Kong Premiership side HKU Sandy Bay as part of Toronto's development partnership with the Hong Kong Rugby Union.

"Adrian has his best rugby ahead of him and will push hard for a starter鈥檚 shirt every week," Arrows COO and GM Mark Winokur said in a statement. "His experience in Hong Kong will really get him ready for that next step."

Wadden has played for Canada 'A' and the Canada Selects as well as the 好色tv under-20 team.

He joined the Arrows after three years at Leeds Beckett University where he played in England鈥檚 BUCS Super Rugby college competition.

A graduate of the Ontario Blues provincial program, Wadden also played for the McMaster Marauders and Oakville Crusaders.

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This report by 好色tvwas first published Oct. 20, 2022

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