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Introducing the Referee Review System. Less Interruptions. More Rugby.

MLR March 5, 2026 - DALLAS - Major League Rugby, the premier professional rugby league in North America, announced today that it will introduce a Referee Review System (RRS) into competition during the 2026 season. These changes represent the first of their kind for a major rugby league and reflect MLR's vision to produce the best product for fans across the world. The RRS will replace the television match official (TMO) with an In Stadium Replay Operator (ISRO), which will enhance real-time decision-making and ensure consistency across matc... Full Story

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Major League Rugby Introduces Referee Review System for 2026 Season

MLR March 5, 2026 - At Major League Rugby, we're committed to bringing the best brand of rugby to our growing fanbase across the country and world. That's why we're making a big shift in one key area of competition. MLR is excited to announce a change from the existing Television Match Official (TMO) system to a Referee Review System (RRS) for the 2026 season. The RRS system will empower referees and teams themselves to request reviews of plays and incidents, unlike the former model where TMOs were the sole individuals who could resolve issu... Full Story

LOVB Houston Sweeps Madison in Road Victory

LOVB LOVB Houston March 4, 2026 - MADISON, WI - LOVB Houston delivered a commanding road performance Tuesday night, sweeping LOVB Madison 25-14, 25-23, 25-21 at Alliant Energy Center. With the win, Houston advanced to 8-5 on the season, just a half-game behind top-ranked LOVB Salt Lake (8-4). Houston set the tone early in the opening frame, pulling away midway through the set. Strong serving and efficient attacking allowed Houston to stretch the lead steadily, ultimately closing the set with a 11 point margin. The second set proved far more competi... Full Story

Madison Take on Houston to Kick off Week 9

LOVB March 4, 2026 - Week 9 starts tonight in Madison, where Houston looks to rebound after last week's reverse sweep loss to Nebraska. Standing in their way? A Madison squad riding the momentum of a thrilling five-set win over Nebraska in Week 7. On Thursday, Salt Lake returns to BYU's Smith Fieldhouse to host Atlanta in a showdown under the lights. Friday night brings a Texas clash as Houston takes on Austin. Houston holds the edge so far this season, leading the series 2-0. On Saturday, March 7, Nebraska will host Salt Lake at Grand ... Full Story

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