Ollie Devoto to conclude rugby career in MLR final with Chicago Hounds
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Ollie Devoto will end his professional rugby career on Sunday as he participates in the Major League Rugby final with the Chicago Hounds against the California Legion. Devoto, who has represented Bath, Exeter, and England, emphasizes the significance of the match for him personally and for the team. With family in attendance, he aims to contribute to the Hounds' quest for their first MLR title. The match has not yet concluded as the teams vie for championship success.
- •Ollie Devoto retires following the MLR final on June 20, 2026.
- •Chicago Hounds face the California Legion for the MLR championship.
- •Devoto hopes to leave a lasting impact in his final game.
- •Family members will be present to support Devoto in his last appearance.
- 11:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — ‘No better way to end’: Ollie Devoto on retirement, MLR title hopes and why US hasn’t nailed rugby yet
"The England center will finish a decorated career on Sunday as his Chicago Hounds face the California Legion seeking their first Major League Rugby crown It’s a long way from Somerset to Chicago, but it’s the Windy City where the Bath, Exeter and England center Ollie Devoto will end his career on Sunday, seeking to help the Chicago Hounds beat the California Legion for a first Major League Rugby crown. “It’ll be a special day for the team and it’ll be a special day personally as well,” Devoto said, preferring not to predict a result. “My family are coming out for one last go. As long as we give the best account of ourselves, we’ll put ourselves in a good position.” Continue reading...
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