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Old Glory vs Chicago Hounds MLR action from 2024. Photo David Hughes.

Major League Rugby Finalizes Schedule

Major League Rugby has announced its complete schedule of matches for the 2026 season.

Having dropped to six teams after a merge and some teams dropping out, the six teams—Anthem Rugby Carolina, California Legion, Chicago Hounds, New England Free Jacks, Old Glory DC, and Seattle Seawolves—will compete in a 10-game regular season, hosting and traveling to every opponent once.

Major League Rugby makes moves.

MLR Confirms Leadership Change

Dallas, Texas—Major League Rugby (MLR) today announced a transition in its executive leadership, as Nic Benson steps down from his role as Chief Executive Officer. 

NOLA Gold players.

NOLA Gold Players Say Team Offered Unfair Severance, Ghosted Them

 

NOLA Gold’s decision to not play in the 2026 Major League Rugby season has led to a potential conflict with the players contracted to the team.

Tonga Kofe for the Utah Warriors. Photo Utah Warriors.
Eagles

Warriors, Eagles, and Now Tigers, Too. The Tonga Kofe Journey

HERRIMAN, Utah - The Utah Warriors Rugby Club announced that forward Tonga Kofe, a homegrown player who rose through the Warriors’ development pathway, has officially signed with Leicester Tigers of England’s Premiership Rugby - one of the sport’s most storied professional clubs. 


Originally written and posted by the Utah Warriors. Reprinted with permission. 

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College Men

MLR Holds Draft; Will Sherman #1 Pick

FRISCO, Texas – Major League Rugby, the premier professional rugby league in North America, announced the results of the 2025 MLR College Draft on Thursday.

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