Seattle Advances in 2031 Rugby World Cup Host City Selection Process

October 31, 2025 - World Rugby has confirmed that 27 cities and areas have formally entered the Applicant Phase of the Men's Rugby World Cup 2031 Host Selection Process, marking a major milestone on the journey to the first-ever Rugby World Cup hosted in the U.S. The announcement was made at the United by Rugby Summit in Chicago, on the eve of the sold-out Ireland v New Zealand test match at Soldier Field, celebrating the continued rise of rugby in the U.S. and the sport's growing global reach. Following the conclusion of the initial Exp... Full Story

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

Meet the 2025 MLR Draft's Second Overall Pick: Cambell Robb

October 28, 2025 - by Joe Harvey When Campbell Robb first considered attending college in the USA, it was to pursue the javelin throw. As a schoolboy in New Zealand, he ranked fifth nationally at the National Championships. He set a personal best of 53.25 in 2021. The notion of joining a rich tapestry of Kiwi field athletes, competing at Olympic and Commonwealth Games, was very much at the front of his mind. But as a talented athlete, Robb was also a talented young rugby player. He was in the Waikato Academy System and represented ... 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

• Seattle Advances in 2031 Rugby World Cup Host City Selection Process - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) October 31
  
• All-MLR Flanker Mac Jones Signs Extension - Chicago Hounds (MLR) October 30
  
• Fall Rugby Fever: Eagles Head to Europe as Chicago Hosts a Global Showdown - (MLR) October 30
  
• Meet the 2025 MLR Draft's Second Overall Pick: Cambell Robb - (MLR) October 28
  
• Hounds Extend US Eagle Mark O'Keeffe - Chicago Hounds (MLR) October 28
  
• Hounds Sign Baska to Contract Extension - Chicago Hounds (MLR) October 27
  
• Hounds Confirm Signing of Chilean Star Santiago Videla - Chicago Hounds (MLR) October 26
  
• Meet the 2025 MLR Draft's First Overall Pick: Will Sherman - (MLR) October 26
  
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• Hounds Re-Sign Rookie of the Year Peyton Wall - Chicago Hounds (MLR) October 21
  
• Calvin Liulamaga Returns to Auburn High School - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) October 21
  
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