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Hounds Agree to Contract Extension with Forward Mike Matarazzo

November 30, 2023 - CHICAGO, I.L.- The Chicago Hounds offseason transactions continued on Thursday by agreeing to terms of a contract extension with versatile forward Mike Matarazzo. The Staten Island, New York native was originally a first-round pick (eighth overall) by Rugby Atlanta in the 2022 Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft. During his 2021 rookie season, Matarazzo started one game in his lone appearance. He completed all eight of his tackle attempts in 42 minutes on the field and recorded four lineout takes. Prior to the 2022 sea... Full Story

Hounds Add South African Hooker Janus Venter

November 29, 2023 - CHICAGO, I.L. - The Chicago Hounds announced today the addition of South African hooker Janus Venter for the 2024 Major League Rugby season. Venter, 24 years old, makes the move to Major League Rugby after cutting his teeth with the Free State Cheetahs, competing in the Currie Cup competition. The 6-foot-1, 231-pound hooker joined the Cheetahs' camp ahead of the 2018-2019 season. He made his first appearance for the club during the 2021 campaign. During the 2023 season, Venter appeared in two contests for the Cheetahs ... Full Story

Chicago Hounds Appoint Matt Wagner as Team Manager

November 27, 2023 - CHICAGO, I.L.- As the Chicago Hounds continue to build out their performance staff for the 2024 Major League Rugby season, the team announced the appointment of Matt Wagner as the Team Manager. Wagner's presence has been felt throughout the Chicago rugby community since 2012 when he began playing for the Chicago Lions club. He captained the 7s program before retiring as a player in 2018. During that time, Wagner coached the Purdue University 7s program and led the Boilermakers for four and a half years. He was named as th... Full Story

Hounds Extend All-Pro Center Mark O'Keeffe

November 22, 2023 - CHICAGO, I.L. - The Chicago Hounds announced today they signed All-Pro center Mark O'Keeffe to a contract extension through the 2024 Major League Rugby season. The 29-year-old Dublin native has been a fixture in MLR since his rookie season with New York in 2019. O'Keeffe started all 11 of his appearances for the Hounds during the 2023 season, playing 817 minutes. The Irishman carried the ball 90 times and gained 826 meters (9.2 meters-per-carry). He finished the season with three clean line breaks and 33 defenders beaten,... Full Story

• Hounds Agree to Contract Extension with Forward Mike Matarazzo - November 30, 2023
  
• Hounds Add South African Hooker Janus Venter - November 29, 2023
  
• Chicago Hounds Appoint Matt Wagner as Team Manager - November 27, 2023
  
• Hounds Extend All-Pro Center Mark O'Keeffe - November 22, 2023
  
• Veteran Prop Paddy Ryan Signs Extension with Hounds - November 20, 2023
  
• Hounds Extend Justice Nkombua - November 17, 2023
  
• Chicago Hounds Execute Trade with the San Diego Legion - November 15, 2023
  
• Chicago Hounds Extend Prop Mika Felix - November 10, 2023
  
• Hounds Add Veteran Fullback Adriaan Carelse - November 7, 2023
  
• Hounds Extend Back Row Standout Tinsahe Muchena - October 30, 2023
  
• Hounds Appoint Rob Webber as Forwards Coach - October 25, 2023
  
• Chicago Adds 6'7" Lock to the Roster - October 24, 2023
  
• Chicago Extends Superstar Wing Julian Dominguez - October 20, 2023
  
• Chicago Hounds Extend All-Pro Center - October 17, 2023
  
• Hounds Sign Veteran Prop Zurabi Zhvania - October 16, 2023
  
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League: Major League Rugby
Home: Chicago, Illinois
Class: Rugby
Website: Chicago Hounds site
Schedule: Full Chicago Hounds Schedule

Sat., Jun 17	W	Chicago 29 at Dallas 28	Final
Sat., Jun 10	W	Chicago 26 at Utah 24	Final
Sat., Jun 3	L	San Diego 12 at Chicago 7	Final
Sat., May 27	L	Chicago 33 at Houston 40	Final
Sat., May 20	L	Chicago 13 at Seattle 35	Final
Sun., May 14	L	New York 21 at Chicago 20	Final
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• Three Bonnies taken in Major League Rugby Draft; Ricky Rose selected first overall - MLR St. Bonaventure Athletics (August 18)
• MLR hoping championship match in Bridgeview is a celebration of rugby - MLR Chicago Sun Times (July 8)
• Worst in the west Chicago eliminates Utah Warriors from playoff contention - MLR KSL (June 11)
• Free Jacks pull away in the second half to take down Hounds, extend lead atop Major League Rugby Eastern Conference - MLR Boston Globe (April 9)
• Fly half Sam Malcom does it all in Toronto Arrows' win over the Chicago Hounds - MLR Toronto Globe and Mail (March 13)
• Mano maneuvers Utah Warriors past Chicago for 2nd straight win - MLR KSL (March 6)
• Chicago Hounds looking to build a sustainable franchise - MLR Chicago Sun Times (February 18)
• Major League Rugby coming to SeatGeek Stadium - MLR Southwest Regional Publishing (January 23)
• Dinesvaran will be first Malaysian to compete in Major League Rugby - MLR New Strait Times (January 17)
• Chicago Hounds Acquire Lindsey Stevens from Toronto Arrows - MLR On Tap Sports Net (December 30)
• Chicago confirms signing of Eagles flyhalf Luke Carty - MLR American Rugby News (December 27)
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