Chicago Hounds cap first-ever undefeated MLR season, win franchise’s first MLR Championship - WGN-TV
The Chicago Hounds have secured their first Major League Rugby championship title, concluding the 2026 season with an undefeated record.
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The brief
The Chicago Hounds claimed the Major League Rugby title following the conclusion of championship weekend. The victory marks the franchise's first championship win.
Coverage from WGN-TV, CBS News, and NBC 5 Chicago emphasizes the historic nature of the season, specifically noting the team's undefeated status. Additional reporting from The Guardian includes commentary from Ollie Devoto regarding his retirement and the state of rugby in the United States.
Reporting does not yet specify the score of the final match or the specific opponent faced. Future updates will likely clarify the official records finalized during the league's championship events.
Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. Updated 68d ago.
Quick answers
What did the Chicago Hounds achieve?
The team won the 2026 Major League Rugby Championship and completed their season undefeated.
Where did the championship take place?
Championship weekend was held in Chicago.
What was the final score of the championship?
Current coverage does not specify the final score of the match.
Coverage (6)
- Chicago Hounds cap historic season with first-ever Major League Rugby title NBC 5 Chicago · 71d ago
- How to Watch the 2026 MLR Championship California Legion · 71d ago
- Your Complete Guide to MLR Championship Weekend in Chicago: June 19-21 Major League Rugby · 71d ago
- ‘No better way to end’: Ollie Devoto on retirement, MLR title hopes and why US hasn’t nailed rugby yet The Guardian · 71d ago
- Chicago Hounds rugby team clinches championship, finishes season undefeated CBS News · 71d ago
- Chicago Hounds cap first-ever undefeated MLR season, win franchise’s first MLR Championship WGN-TV · 71d ago
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