Major League Rugby Vegas Weekend Moves to Sam Boyd Stadium

January 16, 2020 - LAS VEGAS - Emersion Sports & Entertainment announced today that the Major League Rugby (MLR) Vegas Weekend will return to Las Vegas' original home of rugby, Sam Boyd Stadium, Feb. 9 and Feb. 15-16. The 40,000 seat venue has been homestead to major rugby events over the years including the international USA Sevens Rugby tournament. Original club level and general admission tickets purchased through the Las Vegas Ballpark website will be honored at Sam Boyd Stadium.  Guests who purchased reserved seating will be contact... Full Story

Former Wasps Player Ross Neal Joins SeaWolves

January 16, 2020 - At six foot and five inches tall, Ross Neal would certainly look more at home in the four or five jersey. Instead, the back lines up in the center's or on the wing. Deciding to move to the Seattle Seawolves in November, Neal comes to Major League Rugby with six years of experience as a professional player, most recently having played for English Premiership side Wasps. "It was a bit of a whirlwind week when I found out I was going." Neal said, "I wasn't getting a sniff at Wasps, there were so many good players at 13 with ... Full Story

Rugby ATL Hosts New Orleans Gold for Inaugural Exhibition Match

January 7, 2020 - ATLANTA, GA - Rugby ATL is putting together the final touches as they prepare to host its inaugural exhibition match on Sunday, Jan. 12 at 3 pm against the New Orleans Gold Rugby at the upgraded Rugby ATL Stadium at Lupo Field in Marietta (1494 Barclay Circle). This will be the team's only home exhibition match and provides an exclusive opportunity to watch Rugby ATL in action for the first time as they prepare for their inaugural season. In addition to introducing the new pro Rugby team, there will be an introduction t... Full Story

Major League Rugby Partners with Rhino Rugby for 2020 Season

January 2, 2020 - SALT LAKE CITY (December 17, 2019) - Major League Rugby (MLR) is excited to announce their partnership with one of the leading rugby brands, Rhino Rugby, as the official ball and technical training equipment supplier for the 2020 MLR season. Rhino Rugby provided the Vortex Elite ball as the official MLR match balls for all 12 teams. The Vortex Elite Match ball is currently the official ball of Rugby Europe and Asia Rugby and domestically has been used in the Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship (CRC) the past several... Full Story

• Major League Rugby Vegas Weekend Moves to Sam Boyd Stadium - (MLR) January 16
  
• Former Wasps Player Ross Neal Joins SeaWolves - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) January 16
  
• Major League Rugby Expands GPS Capabilities with Catapult Partnership - (MLR) January 15
  
• Attending More Than 1 Game? New Flex Season Ticket Available - NOLA Gold (MLR) January 15
  
• Rugby ATL Hosts New Orleans Gold for Inaugural Exhibition Match - Rugby ATL (MLR) January 7
  
• Major League Rugby Excited to Partner with Sportsdigita - (MLR) January 3
  
• Major League Rugby Partners with Rhino Rugby for 2020 Season - (MLR) January 2
  
• Rugby World Cup Winner and International Legend Joins Old Glory - Old Glory DC (MLR) December 18
  
• North American Coaching Workshop to Further High Performance Staff Development Across the Americas - (MLR) December 9
  
• Major League Rugby Welcomes New League Commissioner, George Killebrew - (MLR) December 9
  
• New Look Raptors Ready to Contend in 2020 - Colorado Raptors (MLR) December 6
  
• Utah Warriors New Head Coach Chris Latham Sets Sights High for Year Three - Utah Warriors (MLR) November 27
  
• Teamworks Partners with Major League Rugby to Engage Teams and Players Across 12 Clubs - (MLR) November 26
  
• Major League Rugby Hits the Road for Vegas Weekend Event - (MLR) November 8
  
• The Glendale Raptors are now the Colorado Raptors - Colorado Raptors (MLR) November 7
  
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• 2 Houston sports teams offering fans much needed pick-me-up - MLR ABC 13 (January 16)
  
• San Diego gets another shot at pro rugby with new league - MLR San Diego Union-Tribune (January 16)
  
• Toronto Arrows ready for second season in expanded Major League Rugby - MLR Toronto Globe and Mail (January 13)
  
• Toronto Arrows ready for second season in an expanded Major League Rugby - MLR Toronto Globe and Mail (January 11)
  
• Fenway Sports Group ranks third among richest sports conglomerates - MLR Boston Globe (December 20)
  
• South African rugby star Tendai Mtawarira signs with D.C. franchise in fledgling U.S. league - MLR Washington Post (December 18)
  
• Rugby player Tristan Blewett talks about his tryout with the Saints - MLR Baton Rouge Advocate (November 19)
  
• Lots of talk, if little action, on a Mass. sports betting bill - MLR Boston Globe (November 14)
  
• Utah Warriors hire former Aussie international Chris Latham as new head coach - MLR KSL (October 30)
  
• Canadian star winger DTH van der Merwe retires from international rugby - MLR Toronto Globe and Mail (October 17)
  
• O'Dea's Owen Prentice has transitioned from rugby to highly recruited offensive lineman - MLR Seattle Times (October 17)
  
• Former All Black Ma'a Nonu signs for San Diego Legion - MLR San Diego Union-Tribune (October 10)
  
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