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Utah Warriors Suspend Operations, Skip 2026 Rugby Season

11/6/2025

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The Utah Warriors, a professional rugby team, suspended all club operations and will not participate in the 2026 Major League Rugby season.
Co-founder and CEO Kimball Kjar stated that recent developments prompted the change in plans despite the team's commitment to the upcoming season.
Kjar described informing players about the shutdown as difficult and noted that they will enter the league's pool for new opportunities.
He expressed hope for the future of rugby in Utah and promised support for local rugby initiatives.

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The Utah Warriors, a professional rugby team, suspended all club operations and will not participate in the 2026 Major League Rugby season.
Co-founder and CEO Kimball Kjar stated that recent developments prompted the change in plans despite the team's commitment to the upcoming season.
Kjar described informing players about the shutdown as difficult and noted that they will enter the league's pool for new opportunities.
He expressed hope for the future of rugby in Utah and promised support for local rugby initiatives.