Anthem's Late Fightback Offers Hope Despite Chicago Defeat in Home Opener

April 6, 2026 - Dan Brooks A week is a long time in rugby. Seven days after rewriting the record books with a famous first victory in California, Anthem Rugby Carolina arrived in Charlotte for their first home game of the season riding a wave of optimism. The flags were up, the sun was out, 81 degrees and climbing, and a spirited crowd had turned out to welcome their team back home. What they got was a reminder that building a franchise is not a straight line. Chicago Hounds, last season's 11-3 powerhouse making their own 2026 debut, ... Full Story

Skinner, Kojima Earn Final LOVB Weekly Honors of 2026

April 6, 2026 - LOS ANGELES, Calif. - After record-setting individual performances to power their teams into the postseason, opposite hitter Madisen Skinner and libero Manami Kojima have been named League One Volleyball's Players of the Week. Offensive Player of the Week: Madisen Skinner, Opposite Hitter, LOVB Austin Once again, Madisen Skinner elevated her game when it mattered most, averaging 6.13 points per set while leading LOVB Austin to two wins and a LOVB Playoffs berth. The second-year opposite scored 49 points, including 43 k... Full Story

Mojo Outlast Dallas in Five-Set Thriller at Viejas Arena

April 6, 2026 - SAN DIEGO - San Diego earned a statement win Sunday night at Viejas Arena, outlasting the Dallas Pulse in five sets, 25-19, 26-24, 23-25, 25-27, 15-11, in the first meeting in San Diego between the two teams. The Mojo have now won three straight matches to improve to 10-10 and move into fourth place in the league standings and into playoff position. Dallas, which entered on an eight-match winning streak, fell to 16-6. The win also marked San Diego's seventh at home this season, tying a single-season franchise record. S... Full Story

Columbus Reverse Sweeps Grand Rapids

April 5, 2026 - COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Fury overcame a two-set deficit to defeat the Grand Rapids Rise in a five-set reverse sweep, with set scores of 14-25, 22-25, 25-17, 25-22, 15-12, on Sunday at Nationwide Arena. Audrey Pak had a career night, achieving single-game career highs with 42 assists, 16 digs, and six points. Libero Kamaile Hiapo finished the game with 23 digs and six assists, while outside hitter Raina Terry finished the game with 25 kills and two blocks. "I'm really happy today that we were able to come out and ... Full Story

• Anthem's Late Fightback Offers Hope Despite Chicago Defeat in Home Opener - Anthem Rugby Carolina (MLR) April 6
• Skinner, Kojima Earn Final LOVB Weekly Honors of 2026 - (LOVB) April 6
• Dallas Pulse Falls in Five-Set Battle to San Diego Mojo, Streak Snapped at Eight - Dallas Pulse (MLV) April 6
• Mojo Outlast Dallas in Five-Set Thriller at Viejas Arena - San Diego Mojo (MLV) April 6
• Columbus Reverse Sweeps Grand Rapids - Columbus Fury (MLV) April 5
• Fast Start Not Enough as Rise Fall in Five at Columbus - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) April 5
• California Legion Bounce Back in SD - California Legion (MLR) April 5
• Game Preview: Dallas Pulse at San Diego Mojo: April 5, 2026 - San Diego Mojo (MLV) April 5
• Cheers to the Governor. Jordan Larson's Playing Career Comes to an End - (LOVB) April 4
• LOVB Austin Clinches Playoff Berth in Five-Set Thriller over Nebraska - (LOVB) April 4
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