Hounds Add Another Capped Eagle to Front Row Stable

December 18, 2025 - CHICAGO, Il. - The Chicago Hounds have agreed to terms with loosehead prop Jake Turnbull on a one-year deal, the team announced today. Turnbull, 6-2 and 260 pounds, joins the Hounds after spending the previous two seasons with the Carolina Anthem. The eight-year Major League Rugby veteran brings more test level experience to the Chicago front row, which recently secured the contract extension of fellow loosehead prop Fakaosifolau Pifeleti. The Australian native, who is American qualified, has been in MLR since the leag... Full Story

Ignite Boast Strong Presence at this Week's NCAA D1 Volleyball Championship

December 18, 2025 - FISHERS, Ind. - Women's college volleyball reaches its zenith this week with the NCAA D1 Women's Volleyball Championship taking place in Kansas City, along with the annual American Volleyball Coaches Association convention. The Indy Ignite will have a big presence at both. Ignite head coach Lauren Bertolacci will lead a pair of skills sessions for players and coaches alike to improve their game. She will also be part of a panel discussion and Q&A focused on raising awareness and understanding for LBGTQ+ student-athletes.... Full Story

LOVB Brings Pro Team to San Francisco with Women-Led Ownership Group of Sports Icons and Entrepreneurs

December 18, 2025 - League One Volleyball (LOVB) today announced LOVB San Francisco Volleyball and its ownership group, with the team debuting in January 2027. The new team is backed by a powerhouse ownership group of women leaders across sports, media and entrepreneurship. More than investors, this group serves as active partners in the team's mission - contributing leadership, advocacy and deep community connection alongside their capital. The ownership group includes Rebel Girls Chairwoman and CEO Jes Wolfe; serial entrepreneur and women'... Full Story

Pifeleti Inks One-Year Contract Extension

December 17, 2025 - CHICAGO, Il. - The Chicago Hounds announced this evening they agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension with 29-year-old loosehead prop Fakaosifolau Pifeleti. The eight-year Major League Rugby veteran returns to Dawg Town after signing with the Hounds last offseason. Prior to signing with Chicago, Pifeleti spent the majority of his MLR career with the San Diego Legion. He signed with the team ahead of the 2018 season, the league's inaugural year, and spent the next four seasons in Southern California. After a brief... Full Story

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