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Seattle Seawolves Return Home Tested But Ready for Chicago Clash

MLR Seattle Seawolves April 23, 2026 - SEATTLE, WA-The Seattle Seawolves are set to return to Starfire Stadium this Friday, bringing energy, determination and a mid-field weapon, despite a challenging start to the 2026 Major League Rugby season. Head Coach Allen "Clarkie" Clarke has shared his enthusiasm ahead of the Seawolves' return to home turf this weekend, as they prepare to take on league-leading Chicago Hounds. "It's fantastic to be back in front of our home fans against a Chicago side that's set the benchmark early in the season," Clarke said. "Delight... Full Story

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Trip to Omaha on Deck for Fury

MLV Columbus Fury April 23, 2026 - COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Fury head back on the road to face the Omaha Supernovas on Friday at 8 p.m. ET, with the match broadcast on Scripps Sports Network and YouTube. The Fury are back home against the San Diego Mojo on Sunday at 2 p.m. ET for the penultimate home match of the season at Nationwide Arena. To purchase tickets, click here, email columbusfury@columbusfury.com or call 614-380-FURY (3879). THE SERIES This is the 12th meeting between the Columbus Fury and the Omaha Supernovas, with the Supernovas ho... Full Story

Ignite Coaching Staff Expands with Two Key Additions

NWLS Wausau Ignite April 23, 2026 - Wausau, WI - The Wausau Ignite have rounded out their coaching staff with two additions for the 2026 season. Nerina Tramp has signed as the team's pitching coach while former Ignite player Molly Fitzgerald will be stepping into a new role as an assistant coach. Tramp is in her first year as a Graduate Assistant Coach at Smith College after graduating from Stockton University in 2025. As a pitcher, Tramp earned many accolades including NJAC Pitcher of the Year in 2024 and 2025 and was named an NFCA All-American in 2025. In... Full Story

Rise End Vibe's Playoff Hopes with Franchise Record Fifth Straight Win

MLV Grand Rapids Rise April 22, 2026 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Keeping its playoff aspirations on the upswing, the Grand Rapids Rise outlasted the Atlanta Vibe in five sets Wednesday night at Van Andel Arena. The fifth straight victory - a franchise record - moved the Rise within one match of the final playoff spot with two matches remaining while eliminating Atlanta from playoff contention in the process. Grand Rapids won by set scores of 21-25, 25-19, 25-17, 23-25, 15-10. The Rise improved to 12-14 overall and need to pass either the San Diego Mojo (13-11) or ... Full Story

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Grand Rapids Rise outside hitter Carli Snyder (4) and middle blocker Berkeley Oblad (12)
Grand Rapids Rise outside hitter Carli Snyder (4) and middle blocker Berkeley Oblad (12)
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