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ABOUT MAJOR LEAGUE RUGBY<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Major League Rugby is a professional sports league representing the highest rugby competition in North America. Launched in 2018, the league\u2019s current 11 teams cover each of the four corners in the United States and everywhere in between. Each week, fans encounter a fast, physical and challenging sport, and as the product on the pitch improves, MLR continues to prove that every sports fan is a rugby fan, whether they know it or not.<\/span><\/p>\n

The league has taken on tremendous growth and interest over the past few seasons, spurred by grassroots initiatives, flourishing franchises and the announcement of the U.S. as the host of the 2031 Men\u2019s Rugby World Cup and 2033 Women\u2019s Rugby World Cup. Eyes across North America and beyond focus on Major League Rugby as the league\u2019s level of competition and talent pool are elevated.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

WATCH MLR<\/b><\/h4>\n

MLR gameplay is fast, hard-hitting, and thrilling, a distinctly American interpretation of the international game, leaving fans unable to look away.<\/span><\/p>\n

MLR matches stream live on ESPN+, with a select number of matches presented on ESPN2. Additionally, fans can stream replays of each match, highlights and rugby content on The Rugby Network, following a 72-hour delay. As part of the agreement, Major League Rugby will be available across Sub-Saharan Africa. MLR matches a<\/span><\/span>re available on The Rugby Network for international fans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Follow Major League Rugby on Instagram<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, and LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

DOWNLOAD THE MLR APP<\/a> |\u00a0JOIN THE MLR EMAIL LIST<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 WATCH MLR HIGHLIGHTS ON YOUTUBE<\/a><\/h5>\n

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