Chicago Hounds and Utah Warriors Advance in MLR Playoffs
June 15, 2025 — The 2025 Major League Rugby Playoffs kicked off with thrilling semifinal action as the Chicago Hounds and Utah Warriors secured their places in the Conference Finals.
The Chicago Hounds claimed a decisive 27-16 victory over Old Glory DC in the Eastern Conference Semifinal, overcoming a 16-10 halftime deficit. Key contributions in the second half from prop Charlie Abel and Ignacio Peculo helped the Hounds regain control, showcasing their defensive strength and tenacity. Chicago’s captain, Lucas Rumball, emphasized the team effort, saying, “That’s a pack win out there.”
In a nail-biter for the Western Conference, the Utah Warriors edged out the Seattle Seawolves 23-21, marking their first playoff win since 2021. Jordan Trainor’s two tries and strategic kicking from Joel Hodgson and D’Angelo Leuila propelled the Warriors. Despite a second-half surge from Seattle, the Warriors held on, with Trainor reflecting, “We made it hard on ourselves, but we got there in the end.”
Both teams will now prepare for their respective Conference Finals, highlighting an exciting path towards the championship in this highly competitive season of Major League Rugby.
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