Chicago Hounds Sign US Eagles' Starting Scrumhalf

November 14, 2025 - CHICAGO, Il. - The Chicago Hounds announced today they signed US Eagles' starting scrumhalf Ruben de Haas to a one-year deal through the 2026 Major League Rugby season. The 27-year-old spent the 2025 season with the NOLA Gold on a loan deal from South Africa's Free State Cheetahs franchise. De Haas is slated to start for the USA tomorrow in their fall test series match against Romania. Born in South Africa but partially raised in Arkansas, de Haas first started featuring throughout the US Age Grade program in 2015, captai... Full Story

Seattle Seawolves Sign Scotland International Mark Bennett for the 2026 Season

November 14, 2025 - The Seattle Seawolves are excited to announce the signing of Mark Bennett, one of Scotland's most accomplished midfielders of the past decade and an Olympic silver medalist with Great Britain Rugby Sevens. Bennett brings over 170 professional club appearances, 29 Scotland caps, and a proven scoring presence to Seattle ahead of the 2026 Major League Rugby season. Head Coach Allen Clarke said, "Mark is an exceptional talent and an outstanding individual who will add value to the entire team. His drive for excellence is infe... Full Story

All-Star Middle Blocker Berkeley Oblad Joins Rise

November 14, 2025 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Before adding college talent through the Major League Volleyball draft on Nov. 24, the Grand Rapids Rise have added a 13th player to their roster by welcoming 6-foot-4 middle blocker Berkeley Oblad. A native of Henderson, Nevada, Oblad spent the past two seasons with her hometown team, the Vegas Thrill, who are inactive for the 2026 season. Oblad was one of the 24 players selected for the league's All-Star Match last season. "We're excited to welcome middle blocker Berkeley Oblad to the Rise," sai... Full Story

Ignite Welcome Estrada Back for Second Year

November 14, 2025 - Wausau, WI- Wausau Ignite Softball is excited to welcome back Jasmin Estrada for her second year as Head Coach. Estrada played a pivotal role in building a strong team culture in the inaugural season last year. "I'm beyond excited to be back for our second summer with the Wausau Ignite! The atmosphere in Wausau is truly one of a kind - the energy at our games, the support from our fans, and the way the community rallies behind this team is something really special," says Estrada. We're fired up to build another strong ros... Full Story

• Chicago Hounds Sign US Eagles' Starting Scrumhalf - Chicago Hounds (MLR) November 14
• Seattle Seawolves Sign Scotland International Mark Bennett for the 2026 Season - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) November 14
• All-Star Middle Blocker Berkeley Oblad Joins Rise - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) November 14
• Ignite Welcome Estrada Back for Second Year - Wausau Ignite (NWLS) November 14
• Omaha Supernovas Ink Multi-Year Extension with Primary Partner Rocket Carwash - Omaha Supernovas (MLV) November 14
• League One Volleyball Brings Pro Volleyball to Minnesota Debuting in 2027 - LOVB Minnesota (LOVB) November 14
• NBA All-Star Paolo Banchero Joins Ownership Group of the Seattle Seawolves - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) November 13
• Hounds Re-Sign Star Flanker Mason Flesch - Chicago Hounds (MLR) November 12
• Rise Head Coach Cathy George Signs Extension Through 2027 Season - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) November 12
• Grand Forks Softball Officially Becomes the Grand Forks Spitfires - Grand Forks Spitfires (NWLS) November 12
• Seattle Seawolves Re-Sign Dan Kriel for 2026 & Spotlight his Off-The-Field Journey - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) November 12
• Omaha Supernovas Hosting Free Draft Party and Live Show on November 24 - Omaha Supernovas (MLV) November 11
• Seattle Seawolves Re-Sign Dan Kriel for the 2026 Season - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) November 11
• Natalia Valentín-Anderson Named to AU Pro Volleyball Championship All-Position Team - Dallas Pulse (MLV) November 10
• San Diego Mojo Announce Bryan Fenley and Victoria Dennis as Broadcast Team for 2026 Home Matches - San Diego Mojo (MLV) November 10
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• Former Nebraska volleyball player Ally Batenhorst suspended after positive drug test - MLV Omaha World-Herald (November 14)
  
• LOVB plans to start professional volleyball team in Minnesota - LOVB St. Paul Pioneer Press (November 14)
  
• NBA star Paolo Banchero joins Seattle Seawolves ownership group - MLR KING (November 14)
  
• Grand Rapids Rise head coach signs contract extension - MLV WOOD TV (November 12)
  
• VIDEO: Off the PITCH: Dan & Candice Kriel's Fight for Hope - MLR YouTube (November 12)
  
• Grand Forks' new Northwoods League softball team will be the Spitfires - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (November 12)
  
• VIDEO: @ChicagoHoundsRugbyMLR Noah Brown Has Been Nothing Short of Explosive for the Hounds#rugby - MLR YouTube (November 10)
  
• The Texans LOVB volleyball team? - LOVB NewsBreak - Houston (November 8)
  
• NOLA Gold Players Say Team Offered Unfair Severance, Ghosted Them - MLR Goff Rugby Report (November 7)
  
• Utah Warriors suspend operations, withdraw from Major League Rugby - MLR Fox 13 Utah (November 7)
  
• MLR And ESPN Launch Sunday Night Rugby Despite Utah Warriors Departure - MLR Forbes (November 7)
  
• MLR news: Utah Warriors say goodbye, suspend club operations - MLR Deseret News (November 5)
  
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