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The Houston SaberCats are out of Major League Rugby (MLR). After eight seasons of MLR, the Houston Sabercats have pulled-out of competing in MLR 2026. The official Page of Houston’s professional rugby team released the following statement:

The Miami Sharks are out of Major League Rugby. Multiple sources with knowledge of the situation have confirmed that the team informed players this morning they would not be taking part in the 2026 campaign. It’s a crippling blow to MLR, who have also watched founding members NOLA pull the plug and its two Californian franchises merge in recent days.

Scott Lawrence has selected 32 players in his Senior Men’s Eagles squad for the July test window. The USA will face off against Belgium in Charlotte on July 5, Spain at the same venue on July 12, and England in the nation’s capital on July 19. Qualification for the 2027 World Cup follows with the Eagles opening their Pacific Nations Cup campaign against Canada in Calgary on August 22.

Round 1 Pick #4 Noah Brown School Indiana University Home Town Mishawaka, Indiana Position Center Age 22 Height 6’1″ (1.86m) Weight 200lbs (91kg) 2019 USA World Schools 7s 2022 USA u23 7s 2022 USA Eagles 7s 2023 USA Falcons 7s Highlight : https://youtu.be/ahhktYPeRa4

We’re going to miss him Barret at #8, wish him well.