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MLR Season Preview – Austin Elite

8 years ago by Americas Rugby News

Austin Elite Rugby sounds like more of a program than a team, and in a sense that’s what it is. The team will reportedly be re-branded ahead of Major League Rugby season two but at...

Major League Rugby Announce Telecast Agreement with AT&T Sports Networks

8 years ago by Major League Rugby

Major League Rugby (MLR) has announced a broadcast agreement with AT&T Sports Networks for MLR’s inaugural season, launching April 2018.   The deal completes MLR's comprehensive distribution...

MLR & ESPN announce rights agreement

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Major League Rugby (MLR) and ESPN have announced an exclusive distribution agreement for MLR’s inaugural season, launching April 2018.   The deal is a vital part of providing rugby fans access...

Wales to play South Africa at RFK Stadium in Washington DC in June

8 years ago by The Guardian

First minister Carwyn Jones announces game at start of US tripGame will precede two Tests in ArgentinaWales will play South Africa in Washington DC on 2 June, it was announced on Monday. The game will...

Shane Horgan and Eddie O'Sullivan to be involved with New York's first professional rugby team

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Major League Rugby announced that Rugby United New York will join the US league in 2019, and will have former Irish coach Eddie O’Sullivan and Irish winger Shane Horgan on board as advisors.

Houston? No problem – SaberCats bullish about latest US pro venture

8 years ago by The Guardian

The crowd at an incongruous venue to see visiting Uruguay offers hope that Texas will take Major League Rugby to its heartIt is arguably one of the few professional rugby venues in the world with a carousel...

'Coach JBL': WWE champ John Layfield wrestles with rugby and social change

8 years ago by The Guardian

When he was a beloved villain of the ring, the towering Texan had barely heard of rugby. In retirement, he is using the sport to keep Bermudan kids in school“I’d love to have been a No8,” says John...

Weekly Round Up

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

James King and Sam Parry ruled out with injuries The Ospreys medical team have ruled out forwards James King and Sam Parry for the festive period after the pair picked up injuries this month. Read...

New York to join MLR in 2019

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Seven teams will participate in Major League Rugby’s inaugural season in the coming months, and according to rugbytoday there are talks of more teams joining in 2019.   The sides that...

Battlefield USA: Rugby union versus league

8 years ago by TheRoar.com.au

With the success of Canada’s first professional rugby league team and talks with more sides to join the English rugby league ranks, rugby union is looking to try and do one better. The vehicle for...