The Great American Scrum Championship Announced

May 15, 2026 - For the first time in MLR history, Championship Weekend adds a forward-pack-only scrum tournament open to teams across America. Eight players. One belt. No backs allowed. Major League Rugby is proud to announce the inaugural Great American Scrum Championship (GASC), a first-of-its-kind 8v8 forward-pack competition coming to MLR Championship Weekend on Sunday, June 21 at SeatGeek Stadium in Chicago. This is the first time an event of this kind has ever been hosted at an MLR event - and it's built for one purpose: to f... Full Story

Seattle Seawolves Triple Header Weekend

May 15, 2026 - SEATTLE, Wash. -- The Seattle Seawolves are set to deliver a full weekend celebration of rugby, fitness, and community engagement at Starfire Sports, highlighted by the club's inaugural Seawolves 5K Run and Kids Dash, the Washington High School Rugby State Championships, and Sunday's Major League Rugby matchup against Anthem Rugby Carolina. The inaugural Seawolves 5K Run and Kids Dash will take place Saturday, May 16, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., bringing together Seawolves supporters, local families, runners, youth athlete... Full Story

Prairie View A&M's Morgan Smith Signs with Ignite

May 14, 2026 - Wausau, WI - Wausau Ignite Softball is thrilled to announce the signing of Morgan Smith, a freshman from Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas. Utility - Morgan Smith| 5'8" | R/R| Freshman | Prairie View A & M Smith attended high school at Pensacola Catholic High School in Pensacola, Florida. In her senior season with the team last year, she batted .646 with six home runs, 29 RBIs, and 25 stolen bases. In her first season with Prairie View A&M, Smith batted .416 through 35 games. She recorded 32 hits wi... Full Story

Orlando Valkyries Enter New Era Following Coaching Change

May 14, 2026 - ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Valkyries and head coach Amy Pauly have mutually agreed to part ways, Valkyries President Erik Nilsen announced today. Pauly concludes her tenure in Orlando after three seasons at the helm, highlighted by guiding the Valkyries to a championship in 2025. "We would like to thank Amy for all of the incredible contributions she has made to this city, as well as bringing home a championship in 2025," said Nilsen. "We appreciate the many sacrifices and all the hard work she has put in since being ... Full Story

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