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

Eagles Sail into PNC Semifinals as Chicago's Carty Steers Ship against Canada

October 1, 2024 - A star performance from Chicago Hounds fly half Luke Carty helped the USA Men's Eagles gain cross-border bragging rights last Saturday night in Los Angeles, California. The Eagles defeated Canada 28 -15, giving them an automatic spot in the semifinals of the Asahi Pacific Nations Cup, as they now head to Japan next weekend. There's rarely a more important game in the international calendar for North American rugby than a Can-Am clash, particularly when there is plenty of familiarity on the field, as 22 of the 30 starters ... Full Story

• Former Wallaby Steve Hoiles Returns to LA as Director of Rugby - Rugby FC Los Angeles (MLR) October 4
  
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• Mika Kruse Joins Seattle Seawolves for 2025 - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) October 3
  
• Head Coach Chris Latham Appoints Assistant Coaches - Chicago Hounds (MLR) October 2
  
• 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
  
• Malembe Mpofu Joins Seattle Seawolves: New Lock Announced - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) September 28
  
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