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Supernovas Bring Five-Match Win Streak Home to Face Dallas, Host Orlando for Pink Out

MLV Omaha Supernovas February 11, 2026 - OMAHA, Neb. - The Omaha Supernovas, the world's leading professional volleyball franchise, return home riding a franchise-record five-match winning streak and are set to begin a two-match homestand Thursday, Feb. 12, against the expansion team Dallas Pulse before facing the defending MLV champion Orlando Valkyries for the third time this season Sunday, Feb. 15. Omaha will face Dallas for the second time in a week, with Thursday's match serving as Heroes Night on Kiewit Court at the CHI Health Center. First serve is set fo... Full Story

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MLR, USRPA Reach Historic Collective Bargaining Agreement for American Rugby

MLR February 11, 2026 - Major League Rugby (MLR) and the United States Rugby Players Association (USRPA) have signed a landmark agreement ratifying the first-ever collective bargaining agreement (CBA) in American rugby history. Crafted after extensive negotiations between the two sides, the CBA brings stability to professional rugby in the U.S. and opens new doors for the sport in advance of the 2031 Rugby World Cup coming to North America. The new CBA is a proud testament to the shared vision between MLR and USRPA, focusing on elevating the sta... Full Story

Orlando Adds Setter Mac Podraza

MLV Orlando Valkyries February 10, 2026 - ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Valkyries, reigning 2025 Major League Volleyball Champions, announced the signing of setter Mac Podraza to the active roster. A native of Sunbury, Ohio, Podraza brings two seasons of professional experience to Orlando. She made her professional debut in 2024 with the Grand Rapids Rise before joining the Omaha Supernovas for the 2025 season. Podraza began her collegiate career at Ohio State in 2019, competing for the Buckeyes for three seasons before transferring to Penn State in 2023. During... Full Story

Italian Winger Matthias Douglas Signs with Seattle Seawolves

MLR Seattle Seawolves February 10, 2026 - The Seattle Seawolves have signed Italian winger Matthias Douglas ahead of the 2026 Major League Rugby season, adding pace, athleticism, and attacking intent to the outside backs. Douglas, 22, joins Seattle after developing in Italy's professional pathway, most recently with Benetton Rugby. He stands 5 ft 11 in tall and weighs 176 lb. He plays primarily on the wing and is known for his acceleration, footwork, and ability to beat defenders in open space. Born in Italy, Douglas began playing rugby at a young age and prog... Full Story

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