Offseason Conversation with Erika Pritchard

October 4, 2024 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Get to know outside hitter Erika Pritchard in the fourth edition of our "Offseason Conversation" series with the Grand Rapids Rise. Pritchard talks about re-joining the Rise for a second season, recovering from injuries, the mindset of an attacker and much more. Welcome back for a second season with the Rise! This is your first chance to play consecutive seasons with the same team since your college days at Maryland. How does that feel? I'm so excited. It's so nice to go back to somewhere that has... Full Story

Former Wallaby Steve Hoiles Returns to LA as Director of Rugby

October 4, 2024 - Former Wallaby Stephen Hoiles has signed with RFCLA as it's Director Rugby for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. The 42-year-old will take up the top job after two seasons with Australian Shute Shield club Randwick that included a drought-breaking championship in 2023. Hoiles is no stranger to LA, having coached Los Angeles in Major League Rugby in 2021 and 2022, winning the title in 2021. With that stint in LA ending earlier than anticipated, Hoiles said he had always hoped he might end up returning to the MLR one day. ... Full Story

Mika Kruse Joins Seattle Seawolves for 2025

October 3, 2024 - We are thrilled to announce the signing of Mika Kruse, a talent who can play both outside center and wing! Standing at 6'1″ and weighing 225 lbs, Mika brings versatility and experience from his time with the Utah Warriors and the USA Eagles. Mika is not only a proven force in Major League Rugby, but also an international standout, having earned his first USA Eagles cap on July 4th, playing against England at Twickenham Stadium. At just 26 years old, Mika has already made significant waves in the rugby worl... Full Story

Head Coach Chris Latham Appoints Assistant Coaches

October 2, 2024 - CHICAGO, Il. - With the 2025 Major League Rugby season rapidly approaching, recently appointed Chicago Hounds Head Coach Chris Latham has been hard at work building out his coaching staff. The Hounds announced today the appointment of Latham's assistant coaches in Forwards Coach Todd Dammers and Backs Coach Noel Reid. Forwards Coach: Todd Dammers "Todd is a highly knowledgeable and experienced coach across all areas of rugby," stated Latham. "He's coached at all levels of rugby and has a reputation for producing a stro... Full Story

• Offseason Conversation with Erika Pritchard - Grand Rapids Rise (PVF) October 4
• Former Wallaby Steve Hoiles Returns to LA as Director of Rugby - Rugby FC Los Angeles (MLR) October 4
• Seattle Seawolves, Explore Seattle Southside 2025 Calendar Event - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) October 3
• San Diego Mojo Partners with Local Teams to Launch the San Diego Pro Sports Military Alliance - San Diego Mojo (PVF) October 3
• Mika Kruse Joins Seattle Seawolves for 2025 - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) October 3
• Head Coach Chris Latham Appoints Assistant Coaches - Chicago Hounds (MLR) October 2
• San Diego Mojo Adds Middle Blocker Lauren Page - San Diego Mojo (PVF) October 1
• Applications Now Open for Athletic Trainer Role in Rugby - Rugby FC Los Angeles (MLR) October 1
• USA Eagles Pacific Nations Cup Recap - Chicago Hounds (MLR) October 1
• Eagles Sail into PNC Semifinals as Chicago's Carty Steers Ship against Canada - Chicago Hounds (MLR) October 1
• 2024 Major League Rugby College Draft Results Unveiled - (MLR) October 1
• Supernovas Set to Compete in 2024 Athletes Unlimited Pro Volleyball Season - Omaha Supernovas (PVF) September 30
• Malembe Mpofu Joins Seattle Seawolves: New Lock Announced - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) September 28
• Offseason Conversation with Ali Bastianelli - Grand Rapids Rise (PVF) September 26
• Offseason Talking Points: News from Across MLR - (MLR) September 25
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