Seawolves Announce Full 2026 Roster; How Does Depth Chart Look Going Into Season?
The Seattle Seawolves announced their full roster on Monday, March 2, with a total of 31 players set to compete in 10 matches across the 2026 Major League Rugby season. Of these 31 players, 12 are returners from the 2025 roster while 19 are newcomers from elsewhere in the rugby-playing world, both from other MLR teams and clubs around the world.
Some of these players figured out a deal with Seattle soon after the offseason started, while others were reportedly more last-minute. But with the number of sides and games reduced from 2025, so too is the number of players reduced, down from 38 to begin the 2025 season and 39 once the mid-season signing of Nick Boyer is taken into account. This new sizing is consistent with other rosters around the MLR this year, and these players have the benefit of greater protections thanks to the MLR’s first collective bargaining agreement being signed earlier this offseason between the MLR Player’s Association and the MLR.
With all that in mind, who are all the players that will don green and blue in Starfire Sports this season, and how might the Seawolves be looking at utilizing them?
Seawolves Season Review: Exciting Promise, But Unmaterialized Results
With the MLR season concluding on June 28 and the New England Free Jacks capturing the shield, it’s time to look at how the Seattle Seawolves did during the 2025 MLR season and look towards next year.
Terrible Way to Lose: Seawolves Comeback Falls Short, Season Ends With 23-21 Loss to Utah
The Seattle Seawolves’ rollercoaster run came to an end on Saturday, as the team lost 23-21 in the Western Conference Semifinal. Seattle nearly made yet another late comeback, but the Warriors held on for their first playoff victory in team history.
Seawolves Take On Utah In Western Semifinal
It’s officially win or go home for the Seattle Seawolves, on the road against the Utah Warriors in the Western Conference Semifinal. This battle shapes up to be one of the toughest yet for a Seawolves team that roared back into competition over the last few games of the season.
Noa’s Ark: Season-Saving Last Minute Try Helps Seawolves Stun Legion in 29-25 Victory
The Seattle Seawolves won their second straight thrilling victory against a Western Conference team, this time against the San Diego Legion, their storied rival. The win sets up a photo finish in the Western Conference with three weeks to go.
Seawolves Look to Keep Season Alive in Utah
With perhaps their last chance to crawl back into the playoff race, Seattle Seawolves have a tough match coming up in Utah against one of the best sides in MLR.
Seawolves Gear Up for RFCLA in Must-Win Match
It is do-or-die time for the Seattle Seawolves as they face the team directly above them in the standings in the 11th game of the 2025 season.
Seawolves Score Nine Tries in 60-19 Carolina Barbecue
The Seattle Seawolves had a thundering victory on April 24 against Anthem Rugby Carolina, the first road win of the 2025 season for Seattle. However, there are rotation questions for their upcoming Sunday match.
Adjusted Seawolves Notch 28-22 Win Against Hounds
With a revamped offense and new owner Marshawn Lynch in attendance, the Seawolves made a statement win against the MLR-leading Chicago Hounds on Friday, showing signs of life after a slow start to the season.
Bad Day in DC: Seawolves Fall 29-12 to Old Glory
Squarely beaten on a Saturday east coast road trip, Old Glory DC used their quicker offense and stouter defense to best the Seawolves 29-12. The match is another rough chapter in a season that is quickly falling through Seattle’s fingers.
Seawolves Grind Out 25-17 Win Against Anthem
The Seawolves struggled out of the gate on Saturday against a winless opponent, but the team fought back and put enough together to win the match and score four tries to get all five possible table points.
Seawolves Short of Comeback, Utah On Top 30-27
The Seattle Seawolves had a hard-fought game against the Utah Warriors on Saturday, but one too many unforced errors led the pack to an unfortunate loss.
Esdale Wins It! Seawolves Win Thrilling Coffee Cup Comeback vs. Free Jacks
Controlling the tempo in a defensive-oriented second half, the Seawolves finished off a late rally to avenge their championship loss to the Free Jacks on Saturday.
Riekert Hattingh, Seawolves Seeking Coffee Cup Revenge in Home Opener
Struggling out of the gate to begin the 2025 season, the stakes will be raised for the Seawolves as they try to bounce back and get a little revenge at the same time in their home opener at Starfire Sports.
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