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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.

All-MLR Flanker Mac Jones Signs Extension

October 30, 2025 - CHICAGO, Il.- The Chicago Hounds today announced the team has signed All-MLR flanker Maclean Jones to a contract extension through the 2026 Major League Rugby season. The Hounds originally acquired Jones (6-1, 225) in December of 2022, before their first season competing in MLR. He made his Chicago debut on February 18, 2023 against Old Glory DC, becoming Chicago Hound No. 8. Since joining the team, Jones has appeared in 49 games with 46 starts and registered 3,551 minutes of game time while establishing himself as one... Full Story

Hounds Extend US Eagle Mark O'Keeffe

October 28, 2025 - CHICAGO, Il. - The Chicago Hounds today announced that the team has signed wing Mark O'Keeffe to a contract extension through the 2026 Major League Rugby season. The MLR veteran now enters his eighth year in the league and fourth season as a Chicago Hound. He is currently on tour with the US Eagles for the fall international fixtures. The Hounds first drafted O'Keeffe in the 2022 MLR Dispersal Draft and signed him on December 16, 2022. Throughout his three seasons with the Hounds, O'Keeffe has appeared in 37 games with 27... Full Story

Hounds Sign Baska to Contract Extension

October 27, 2025 - CHICAGO, Il. - The Chicago Hounds agreed to terms on a new deal with scrumhalf Michael Baska, the club announced today. In 70 career-appearances with 32 starts, Baska registered over 3,100 minutes of Major League Rugby action across his seven years in the league. Baska first signed with the Hounds ahead of the 2023 season, returning to the league after spending a year with Rouen Normandie in France's Pro D2 league. The scrumhalf made his Chicago debut in the Hounds' first official MLR contest on February 18, 2023 against ... Full Story

Hounds Confirm Signing of Chilean Star Santiago Videla

October 26, 2025 - CHICAGO, Il. - The Chicago Hounds confirmed this afternoon that the club agreed to terms with versatile Chilean back Santiago Videla. The 27-year-old spent the previous two seasons with the Miami Sharks. Most recently, the utility back helped Chile qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, held in Australia in two year's time. He is Chilean's All-Time record points holder. In 2024, his first season in MLR, Videla appeared in 12 games with 12 starts, clocking 997 minutes of playing time. The back scored 74 points in those 12 c... Full Story

• All-MLR Flanker Mac Jones Signs Extension - October 30, 2025
  
• Hounds Extend US Eagle Mark O'Keeffe - October 28, 2025
  
• Hounds Sign Baska to Contract Extension - October 27, 2025
  
• Hounds Confirm Signing of Chilean Star Santiago Videla - October 26, 2025
  
• Hounds Agree to Terms with All-MLR Lock - October 24, 2025
  
• Hounds Re-Sign Rookie of the Year Peyton Wall - October 21, 2025
  
• Hounds Sign Capped Eagle Midfielder - October 17, 2025
  
• Chicago Hounds Promote Magie to General Manager - September 18, 2025
  
• Hounds Name 2025 Fall Performance Squad - September 17, 2025
  
• Hounds Thrilled with 2025 Draft Selections - August 26, 2025
  
• "I Can Run with the Pros." Peyton Wall on his Rookie Season - August 11, 2025
  
• Mac Jones Wins Pair of Awards - July 14, 2025
  
• Devoto Wins Hounds Back of the Year Award - July 10, 2025
  
• Dawgs on International Duty - July 3, 2025
  
• Wall Earns Hounds Rookie of the Year Honors - July 3, 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: Exploded Onto the Scene 2025 Sportsbreaks Rookie of the Year, Peyton Wall #MLR2025 - MLR YouTube (August 13)
  
• Free Jacks stun Hounds with 17-point comeback win to advance to MLR Finals - MLR NBC Boston (June 22)
  
• Major League Rugby playoff broadcast cuts out right before deciding kick - MLR Awful Announcing (June 22)
  
• Free Jacks 21, Hounds 20: Last-second penalty miss puts New England in final - MLR Boston Globe (June 22)
  
• Free Jacks rally to make MLR final - MLR Boston Herald (June 22)
  
• Defending champion New England rallies to beat Chicago Hounds, reach MLR final - MLR Hamilton Spectator (June 21)
  
• VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Chicago vs DC: Eastern Conference Semifinals - MLR YouTube (June 17)
  
• VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Chicago vs Houston - MLR YouTube (June 9)
  
• VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Chicago vs NOLA - MLR YouTube (June 3)
  
• VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Chicago vs Los Angeles - MLR YouTube (May 20)
  
• VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Chicago vs Miami - MLR YouTube (May 5)
  
• Joey Mano's hat trick rallies Utah Warriors by Chicago for 3rd straight win - MLR KSL (April 27)
  
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