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The Chicago Hounds are a professional rugby team. Based in Chicago, Illinois, they are a member of the Major League Rugby.

Hounds Confirm 2026 Coaching Staff

February 5, 2026 - CHICAGO, Il. - The Chicago Hounds today confirmed their coaching staff for the 2026 Major League Rugby season. Head Coach Chris Latham retained his 2025 staff after an impressive first year in Chicago that resulted in an Eastern Conference Championship appearance. For the first time in franchise history, the coaching staff remains unchanged year over year. Head Coach: Chris Latham After signing with the Hounds ahead of the 2025 campaign, Latham led the team to its most successful season in franchise history. Under Lath... Full Story

Nashville to Host First-Ever Tennessee Major League Rugby Game this April

January 28, 2026 - NASHVILLE, TN. - The Chicago Hounds are bringing one of Major League Rugby's biggest rivalries to the heart of Tennessee, the team announced today. The Chicago Hounds take on the New England Free Jacks in the Music City Rugby Showdown on Sunday, April 19 at GEODIS Park in Nashville. The MLR's first-ever contest in Tennessee will be played at the iconic GEODIS Park, the largest soccer-specific stadium in the United States and Canada. The stadium opened in May 2022 and includes multiple suites, four club areas, and a capaci... Full Story

All-MLR Center Signs Contract Extension

January 26, 2026 - CHICAGO, Il. - The Hounds' bolstered their 2026 backline with the contract extension of center Ollie Devoto, the team announced today. The 32-year-old Englishman is now set for his second year in Chicago after an impressive 2025 season that culminated in Second-Team All-Major League Rugby honors. Devoto appeared in 16 contests, all starts, and registered 1,128 minutes of game time during his first year in MLR. He played the full 80-minutes in 11 of those games. The center was one of the Hounds' best attacking threats on t... Full Story

Hounds Promote Scrumhalf Mathis Demandolx to Senior Squad

January 23, 2026 - CHICAGO, Il. - The Hounds announced Friday that Academy standout Mathis Demandolx earned promotion to the 2026 Major League Rugby senior Hounds team. "After two years in the Chicago Hounds Academy system, alongside representing the Chicago Lions, Mathis Demandolx has truly earned his first professional rugby contract," stated Hounds General Manager Will Magie. The Bellevue, Washington native played for Central Washington University and featured throughout the US Eagles' age-grade programs. He then participated in the R... Full Story

• Hounds Confirm 2026 Coaching Staff - February 5, 2026
  
• Nashville to Host First-Ever Tennessee Major League Rugby Game this April - January 28, 2026
  
• All-MLR Center Signs Contract Extension - January 26, 2026
  
• Hounds Promote Scrumhalf Mathis Demandolx to Senior Squad - January 23, 2026
  
• Capped Eagle Agrees to Terms on One-Year Deal - January 22, 2026
  
• Versatile Front Row Forward Signs with Chicago - January 21, 2026
  
• Hounds Sign Jason Tidwell on One-Year Deal - January 15, 2026
  
• Baker Signs One Year Contract Extension - January 13, 2026
  
• Versatile Domestic Forward Signs One Year Deal - January 7, 2026
  
• Hounds Extend 2024 Second Round Draft Pick - January 5, 2026
  
• Hounds Add Utility Back Reece Botha to 2026 Roster - January 2, 2026
  
• Zabierek Signs One-Year Contract Extension - December 23, 2025
  
• Hounds Sign 2021 First-Round Draft Pick - December 22, 2025
  
• Promising Young Eagle Signs with Hounds - December 19, 2025
  
• Hounds Add Another Capped Eagle to Front Row Stable - December 18, 2025
  
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League: Major League Rugby
Home: Chicago, Illinois
Class: Rugby
Website: Chicago Hounds site
Schedule: Full Chicago Hounds Schedule

Sat., Jun 21	L	Chicago 20 at New England 21 (Playoff)	Final
Sat., Jun 14	W	DC 16 at Chicago 27 (Playoff)	Final
Wed., Jun 4	W	Houston 12 at Chicago 15	Final
Sat., May 31	W	NOLA 17 at Chicago 38	Final
Sat., May 24	W	Chicago 33 at Carolina 19	Final
Mon., May 19	L	Los Angeles 26 at Chicago 24	Final
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• VIDEO: Professional Rugby Is Heading to NASHVILLE - MLR YouTube (January 29)
  
• Major League Rugby heading to Nashville in April with Music City Rugby showdown - MLR News 5 Channel Nashville (January 28)
  
• VIDEO: @ChicagoHoundsRugbyMLR Noah Brown Has Been Nothing Short of Explosive for the Hounds#rugby - MLR YouTube (November 10)
  
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