Rise Playoff Push Continues with Another Upset Win over League-Leading Ignite

April 17, 2026 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - For the second time this season, the Grand Rapids Rise knocked off the league-leading Indy Ignite in four sets inside Van Andel Arena. The Rise became the first Major League Volleyball team to defeat Indy (18-5) twice this season in four sets or fewer, snapping the Ignite's three-match winning streak while securing their first three-match win streak of the year. Similar to their first win over the Ignite this season on March 25, the Rise fell in the opening set but recovered to claim the match by sco... Full Story

Mojo Sweep Atlanta for First Road Win in Series History

April 17, 2026 - DULUTH, Ga. - The San Diego Mojo earned a statement road win Friday night, sweeping the Atlanta Vibe 25-23, 29-27, 25-21 at Gas South Arena to secure their first victory in Atlanta and first sweep of the Vibe in series history. San Diego improved to 12-11 on the season and climbed above .500 for the first time since January 2025. The Mojo have now won four of their last five matches and remain in third place with five matches to play. Since starting the season 1-6, San Diego has won 11 of its last 16 matches. Morgan Le... Full Story

Seattle Seawolves Name Starting XV for Clash with California Legion

April 17, 2026 - The Seattle Seawolves have named their Starting XV for Sunday's Major League Rugby matchup against the California Legion as the group looks to respond on the road in Week 4. Seattle enters this fixture focused on execution and defensive consistency after creating strong attacking opportunities in recent matches. This matchup presents a key opportunity to convert those chances and deliver a complete performance against a Legion side that plays with tempo, territory, and attacking width. A key storyline for the Seawolves... Full Story

Salt Lake Tops Austin in Five Sets to Open LOVB Championship Series

April 17, 2026 - LONG BEACH, California - LOVB Salt Lake opened the LOVB Championship series with a five-set win over LOVB Austin on Thursday night, rallying for a 22-25, 25-21, 22-25, 27-25, 16-14 victory. Austin took the opening set and regained the lead in the third, but Salt Lake responded both times. Facing elimination in the fourth, Salt Lake held off multiple set points before closing out a 27-25 win to force a deciding fifth. "This was a gritty win for us," Salt Lake head coach Tama Miyashiro said. "There were stretches of real... Full Story

• Grand Rapids Rises to Outlast Ignite in Four Sets Again - Indy Ignite (MLV) April 17
• Rise Playoff Push Continues with Another Upset Win over League-Leading Ignite - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) April 17
• Mojo Sweep Atlanta for First Road Win in Series History - San Diego Mojo (MLV) April 17
• Atlanta Vibe Fall 3-0 to San Diego Mojo - Atlanta Vibe (MLV) April 17
• Columbus Falls to Dallas Pulse on Friday - Columbus Fury (MLV) April 17
• Belmont Ace Maya Johnson Receives AUSL Golden Ticket - (AUSL) April 17
• Seattle Seawolves Name Starting XV for Clash with California Legion - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) April 17
• Salt Lake Tops Austin in Five Sets to Open LOVB Championship Series - LOVB Salt Lake (LOVB) April 17
• Championship Series Opens with Five-Set Thriller with Salt Lake on Top - LOVB Austin (LOVB) April 17
• Major League Rugby Comes to Los Angeles This Sunday as California Legion Host Seattle Seawolves at UCLA Stadium - California Legion (MLR) April 17
• Beason Powers Supernovas Sweep as Robson Earns First Career Win - Omaha Supernovas (MLV) April 16
• Valkyries Fall to Supernovas in Straight Sets Despite Big Night from Hannah Maddux - Orlando Valkyries (MLV) April 16
• How to Watch: April 18 - 19: Sunday Night Rugby - (MLR) April 16
• Atlanta Vibe Face San Diego at Home Friday - Atlanta Vibe (MLV) April 16
• Thomas Robson Stays True in his Moment with the Supernovas - Omaha Supernovas (MLV) April 16
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