Major League Rugby Receives Expansion Bid from Hawai'i Ownership Group

July 9, 2020 - DALLAS - Major League Rugby (MLR) received an expansion bid from Kanaloa Hawai'i and the initial application for membership has been accepted. The League and the Hawai'i group have now entered into an exclusive negotiating period. Kanaloa Hawai'i now has 90 days to finalize terms and meet the League's expansion benchmarks before being ratified by a board vote to be formally admitted as an MLR member. MLR received and reviewed thorough plans presented for a team in the Hawai'i market. The group of professionals developing ... Full Story

Austin Gilgronis Announce New Coaching Hires: Sam Harris & Mark Gerrard

June 30, 2020 - AUSTIN, TX: The Austin Gilgronis are excited to announce the hiring of Head Coach Sam Harris and Assistant Coach Mark Gerrard to pursue the AG's next championship title; carrying the momentum the club's 2020 MLR Virtual Championship into the 2021 campaign. This coaching tandem brings a wealth of rugby knowledge to Austin from their playing and coaching careers in the Japanese Top League, Super Rugby, Wallabies, and the NRL. "The opportunity to coach in the biggest sports market in the world is a childhood dream realized, ... Full Story

Get to Know the Top Three Draft Picks

June 18, 2020 - On Saturday night, the first ever Major League Rugby Draft took place. 24 of the very best collegiate players were selected to play professional rugby as early as the 2021 season. Commissioner George Killebrew announced the first three players to be selected and they spoke to MLR further about what they hope for the future. Pick #1 by Dallas Jackals: Conner Mooneyham Life University | Wing/Center On Saturday night Life University's Conner Mooneyham became the first ever first pick in the Major League Rugby Draft. Se... Full Story

International Rugby Superstar Chris Robshaw Joins San Diego Legion

June 17, 2020 - San Diego, CA  - Internationally acclaimed England national rugby team captain, Chris Robshaw, will join the San Diego Legion for its 2021 and 2022 seasons. "Signing a player with Chris' profile, talent and experience is another major step for us, both on and off the field," said SD Legion Chairman Darren Gardner. "Not only will Chris add a new and very significant dimension to our team, Ryan and I believe Chris has the skill set and capability to transform how rugby is played across Major League Rugby as a wh... Full Story

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• Ex-All Blacks comprise ownership group of USA's latest Major League Rugby franchise - MLR TVNZ (July 12)
  
• Ex-All Blacks form Hawaii pro team to play in the MLR - MLR Taipei Times (July 11)
  
• Major League Rugby expansion into Hawaii on the cards - MLR Rugby Pass (July 11)
  
• Kanaloa Hawaii in contention to join new trans-Tasman competition - MLR Rugby Pass (July 11)
  
• Six former All Blacks behind new Hawaiian Major League Rugby franchise - MLR Newshub (July 11)
  
• Major League Rugby receives official Hawai'i bid - MLR ESPN (July 11)
  
• SD Loyal soccer club aims to build stadium next to sports arena - MLR San Diego Union-Tribune (July 10)
  
• Major League Rugby could bring in Hawaii expansion team in 2021 - MLR SportBusiness (July 10)
  
• Who got PPP money in Utah and how much did they get? Here's what we know - MLR KSL (July 8)
  
• Pulaski native Levi Van Lanen drafted in major league rugby - MLR FOX 11 (July 8)
  
• Major League Rugby seals merchandise partnership with The Rugby Shop - MLR SportBusiness (July 8)
  
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