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‘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.”
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Martin Pengelly · Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 4:00 AM
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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.”
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