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July 16, 2026 - After years of being called into camp but never onto the field, Lance Williams' patience and perseverance finally paid off with his long-awaited USA Eagles 15s debut.
There aren't many players who wait until they're 33 years old to earn their first USA Eagles 15s cap.
Fewer still spend years walking into national team camps wondering if they'll ever get the chance to actually step onto the field.
For Lance Williams, that uncertainty became part of life.
Camp after camp, coach after coach, the California Legion ba... Full Story
July 16, 2026 - DALLAS - Today, Major League Rugby (MLR) officially announced its All-MLR team selections for the 2026 season. Additional end-of-season awards, including Player of the Year, Forward and Back of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and Coach of the Year, are to be announced by MLR.
The top 45 players throughout the season were selected to make up the first, second, and honorable mention All-MLR teams. In 2026, All MLR Awards were determined solely by regular-season performance and statistics. This ensures that award winners are r... Full Story
July 10, 2026 - Drew Dambreville, Chief Operating Officer of the Seattle Seawolves, has announced his departure from the organization after two seasons with the club. Dambreville joined the Seawolves in 2024 and is stepping down to pursue new opportunities following a tenure focused on match day experience, community engagement and expanding partnerships across the region.
"I am immensely grateful to the fans, players and staff of the Seawolves for their unwavering support during my time here," Dambreville said. "It has been an honor to ... Full Story
July 9, 2026 - The sports media conversation right now is about which leagues are actually converting eyeballs into fans, not just views into vanity metrics.
Hollywood Reporter noted that formerly niche leagues like F1 and the WNBA are building "solid, consistent viewing numbers" on ESPN at a fraction of NFL or NBA rights costs, and that creator-driven content is the engine behind it.' PwC went further, pointing out that when the PGA Tour leaned into YouTube-native audiences, their linear TV numbers went up 22% the following year; digi... Full Story
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Lance Williams' Long Journey to His First USA Eagles 15s Cap
July 16, 2026 - After years of being called into camp but never onto the field, Lance Williams' patience and perseverance finally paid off with his long-awaited USA Eagles 15s debut.
There aren't many players who wait until they're 33 years old to earn their first USA Eagles 15s cap.
Fewer still spend years walking into national team camps wondering if they'll ever get the chance to actually step onto the field.
For Lance Williams, that uncertainty became part of life.
Camp after camp, coach after coach, the California Legion ba... Full StoryMore Major League Rugby stories below
Major League Rugby Announces 2026 First and Second All-MLR Teams, and Honorable Mention
July 16, 2026 - DALLAS - Today, Major League Rugby (MLR) officially announced its All-MLR team selections for the 2026 season. Additional end-of-season awards, including Player of the Year, Forward and Back of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and Coach of the Year, are to be announced by MLR.
The top 45 players throughout the season were selected to make up the first, second, and honorable mention All-MLR teams. In 2026, All MLR Awards were determined solely by regular-season performance and statistics. This ensures that award winners are r... Full StoryDrew Dambreville Departs Seattle Seawolves as Chief Operating Officer
July 10, 2026 - Drew Dambreville, Chief Operating Officer of the Seattle Seawolves, has announced his departure from the organization after two seasons with the club. Dambreville joined the Seawolves in 2024 and is stepping down to pursue new opportunities following a tenure focused on match day experience, community engagement and expanding partnerships across the region.
"I am immensely grateful to the fans, players and staff of the Seawolves for their unwavering support during my time here," Dambreville said. "It has been an honor to ... Full StoryThe Fans Showed Up. So Did the Data.
July 9, 2026 - The sports media conversation right now is about which leagues are actually converting eyeballs into fans, not just views into vanity metrics.
Hollywood Reporter noted that formerly niche leagues like F1 and the WNBA are building "solid, consistent viewing numbers" on ESPN at a fraction of NFL or NBA rights costs, and that creator-driven content is the engine behind it.' PwC went further, pointing out that when the PGA Tour leaned into YouTube-native audiences, their linear TV numbers went up 22% the following year; digi... Full StoryMajor League Rugby News
- Men's Eagles take on Spain for Final Nations Cup home game in Cary, NC - (July 17)
- Midweek Milestones: Standout Stats from the 2026 MLR Playoffs - (July 17)
- Lance Williams' Long Journey to His First USA Eagles 15s Cap - (July 16)
- Major League Rugby Announces 2026 First and Second All-MLR Teams, and Honorable Mention - (July 16)
- Men's Eagles power through to second half win over Zimbabwe - (July 13)
- Drew Dambreville Departs Seattle Seawolves as Chief Operating Officer - Seattle Seawolves (July 10)
- Hilsenbeck's Redemption - (July 9)
- The Fans Showed Up. So Did the Data. - (July 9)
- Four Seawolves Help Eagles Open Nations Cup with Dramatic Independence Day Victory - Seattle Seawolves (July 6)
- Fireworks for the USA Men's Eagles on Independence Day - (July 6)
- High-scoring Thriller Between Canada's Men's Rugby Team And Spain Ends In A Draw - (July 6)
- Damm Named USA Eagles Captain Ahead of Independence Day Clash with Portugal - (July 3)
- Roster Named For Canada's Men's Rugby Team's Nations Cup Debut Against Spain - (July 3)
- The Stuff People Don't See: Kevin Flynn Named a Seattle Seawolves Legend - Seattle Seawolves (July 2)
- California Legion Legend Keni Nasoqeqe Calls Time - California Legion (June 30)
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- VIDEO: FULL GAME: Anthem RC vs Seattle SeaWolves: Week 3: MLR 2026 - YouTube (July 16)
- VIDEO: FULL GAME: California Legion vs Seattle SeaWolves: Week 4: MLR 2026 - YouTube (July 16)
- VIDEO: #MLR2026Start to Finish - YouTube (July 14)
- VIDEO: FULL GAME: Chicago Hounds vs California Legion: Week 3: MLR 2026 - YouTube (July 13)
- VIDEO: Goal Kicking: the Best & Cruelest Job in Rugby. One Moment You're a Villain. the Next You're a Hero. - YouTube (July 9)
- VIDEO: FULL GAME: California Legion vs New England Free Jacks: Week 2: MLR 2026 - YouTube (July 8)
- VIDEO: FULL GAME: Anthem RC vs Chicago Hounds: Week 2: MLR 2026 - YouTube (July 8)
- VIDEO: FULL GAME: Seattle SeaWolves vs Old Glory DC: Week 2: MLR 2026 - YouTube (July 8)
- VIDEO: 2026 MLR Championship: this Is What It Took: Cinematic Recap - YouTube (July 8)
- VIDEO: FULL MATCH: California Legion vs Anthem RC: Week 1: MLR 2026 - YouTube (July 6)
- VIDEO: 212 Hours Since @ChicagoHoundsRugbyMLR Won the MLR Championship and We'Re Still Not over It - YouTube (June 30)
- VIDEO: Chicago Hounds Complete the PERFECT SEASON: 2026 MLR Championship: Chicago vs California - YouTube (June 24)
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