Hounds Secure Gritty Win on Sunday Night Rugby, Move to 5-0

May 4, 2026 - The league-leading Chicago Hounds welcomed Old Glory DC to SeatGeek Stadium in Sunday Night's week six action of Major League Rugby. Chicago moved to 5-0 on the season with a 49-31 win. Chris Hilsenbeck led all scorers with 17 points from the tee, going four for five on conversion attempts and three for three on penalty attempts. Hooker Theo Fourie added another pair of scores to his season tally, now at six, while flanker Mason Flesch continued his run of dominance with his own try, his fifth of the year. Tighthead prop ... Full Story

Valkyries Finish 2026 Campaign with Road Victory over No. 2 Dallas Pulse

May 3, 2026 - FRISCO, Tx. - The Orlando Valkyries (13-15) closed out their 2026 campaign on a high note, taking down the No. 2 ranked Dallas Pulse (20-8) in four sets (25-21, 19-25, 25-13, 25-15) to cap the season with a victory on the road. In their final match of the season, Orlando delivered one of its most complete performances, hitting .282 as a team while holding Dallas to just .127. After splitting the opening two sets, Orlando found another level in set three, using a late 5-0 run to create separation before closing it out 2... Full Story

Ignite Close Regular Season with Inspiring Victory; Indy Carries Five-Match Win Streak to MLV Championship

May 3, 2026 - FISHERS, Ind. - Determined to give their fans a fitting end to a memorable, record-breaking season, the Indy Ignite turned up the heat today to topple another team bound for the postseason, the San Diego Mojo. The 22-25, 25-13, 30-28, 25-17 victory completed Indy's regular season at 23-5, the best record in Major League Volleyball history. Thirteen of those wins came at Fishers Event Center, against a single home defeat. The Ignite take a five-match winning streak and the top seed to the MLV Championship at Comerica Cente... Full Story

Atlanta Vibe Sweep Columbus Fury 3-0 in Final 2026 Match

May 3, 2026 - The Atlanta Vibe swept the Columbus Fury Sunday 3-0 in the team's final 2026 match. The Vibe got out in front 1-0 with a 25-20 win in the first set behind five kills and six digs from Outside Hitter Pia Timmer. Atlanta extended the lead with a 25-23 result in the second set built on a combined nine kills from Middle Blocker Maggie Mendelson and Outside Hitter Leah Edmond. The Vibe closed out 2026 with momentum and a 25-20 win in the final set to finish the 3-0 sweep. It was Atlanta's first sweep since March 19 ag... Full Story

• Hounds Secure Gritty Win on Sunday Night Rugby, Move to 5-0 - Chicago Hounds (MLR) May 4
• Dallas Pulse Close Regular Season with Loss, Turn to Postseason - Dallas Pulse (MLV) May 3
• Mojo Fall to Indy in Regular-Season Finale, Turn Focus to MLV Championship - San Diego Mojo (MLV) May 3
• Valkyries Finish 2026 Campaign with Road Victory over No. 2 Dallas Pulse - Orlando Valkyries (MLV) May 3
• Ignite Close Regular Season with Inspiring Victory; Indy Carries Five-Match Win Streak to MLV Championship - Indy Ignite (MLV) May 3
• Fury Drop Finale to Vibe - Columbus Fury (MLV) May 3
• Atlanta Vibe Sweep Columbus Fury 3-0 in Final 2026 Match - Atlanta Vibe (MLV) May 3
• Head to Head: Nathan Den Hoedt vs Rick Rose - (MLR) May 3
• Head to Head: Wayne Van Der Bank vs Divan Rossouw - (MLR) May 3
• Game Preview: San Diego Mojo at Indy Ignite: May 3, 2026 - San Diego Mojo (MLV) May 2
• Atlanta Vibe Travel to Face Columbus Fury on Sunday for Final 2026 Match - Atlanta Vibe (MLV) May 2
• Season Finale Set for Sunday at 2 p.m. - Columbus Fury (MLV) May 2
• Dallas Pulse Rolls Past Omaha Supernovas in Straight Sets - Dallas Pulse (MLV) May 2
• Ignite Break MLV Record for Wins in a Season; Indy Topples Columbus in Five Sets to Collect Victory No. 22 - Indy Ignite (MLV) May 1
• Ignite Break MLV Record for Wins in a Season - Indy Ignite (MLV) May 1
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