‘No better way to end’: Ollie Devoto on retirement, MLR title hopes and why US hasn’t nailed rugby yet
Summary
Ollie Devoto, an English rugby player, will end his career by playing for the Chicago Hounds in Major League Rugby (MLR) in the United States. The Hounds, who have had a strong season, will compete for their first MLR championship title against the California Legion.Key Facts
- Ollie Devoto played for Bath, Exeter, and England before moving to the Chicago Hounds.
- The Chicago Hounds won all 10 regular-season games and defeated Old Glory DC in the playoffs.
- The championship game is held at SeatGeek Stadium near Chicago.
- Devoto decided to continue playing rugby after hip injuries and a short time with an English fourth-tier team.
- Chicago Hounds focus on developing American players while combining coaching styles from Australia and Ireland.
- The team enjoys strong facilities, including an indoor dome for winter training.
- Head coach Chris Latham and assistant Noel Reid bring professional experience and detailed coaching to the team.
- Devoto and his family experienced a culture change moving from rural England to urban Chicago.
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