Major League Rugby

Marcos Galperin, Miami Sharks owner, on the growth of rugby in the U.S. and the strategic developments led by the Sharks and MLR, positioning both for continued success approaching Rugby World Cup 2031.

Major League Rugby unveils the trailer for "MLR Rising," a rare, behind-the-scenes look at 50 top college rugby prospects as they showcase their skills in a professional setting in hopes of being selected in the 2024 MLR College Draft. MLR Rising Feature: August 21 at 8:00 pm ET MLR College Draft Show: August 28 at 8:00 pm ET Watch exclusively on The Rugby Network MLR Rising and the MLR College Draft are pivotal programs driving the development of rugby talent across North America. The MLR College Draft has seen selections from many prestigious universities and top-tier rugby programs, including the University of California, Berkeley, Brigham Young University, Central Washington University, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Lindenwood University, and Life University. Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/gnzyUN2x

MLR Rising, a feature premiering August 21, exclusively on The Rugby Network. Leading up to the fifth annual MLR College Draft, 50 college rugby players showcased their talents at MLR Rising. MLR Rising will reveal these athletes’ paths to professional rugby, followed by the #MLRDraft show on August 28.

Highest single-game attendance in league history The Major League Rugby Championship hosted by San Diego Legion at Snapdragon Stadium was the culmination of a record-breaking MLR season in terms of attendance, talent, and media interest. 📷 DAVEY WILSON

Through our successful ongoing partnership with Globant and its sports reinvention arm, Sportian, we have revolutionized fan engagement with data-driven tech solutions on our OTT platform, The Rugby Network. Learn more about the project below, and join us this Sunday at 4 PM ET on FOX Sports for the MLR Championship. Fans outside the US can stream live and free on The Rugby Network.

It's Championship Time, America 🛡️ The MLR Championship match will kick off on August 4 at 4:00 p.m. ET at the state-of-the-art Snapdragon Stadium. The marquee event will feature a performance by world-renowned DJ Marshmello. Secure your ticket: bit.ly/MLRChamp24 Tune in on FOX Sports or internationally on The Rugby Network. New England Free Jacks® | Seattle Seawolves Rugby | San Diego Legion

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Building on our successful GilbertxSportable Smart Ball partnership, we are excited to introduce broadcast graphics powered by smart ball data. These will deliver new insights and fresh storytelling opportunities for the MLR Playoffs presented by Sportsbreaks.com, set to draw our largest television audiences of the 2024 season across FOX Sports channels. Read the Sports Business Journal coverage: https://lnkd.in/dxXQxksi

Building on our established partnership with Major League Rugby, we are excited to be introducing data-driven broadcast augmentation graphics that will be used in the upcoming playoffs. These high production value match graphics, powered by Gilbert x Sportable Smart Ball data, provide new insights and fresh storytelling opportunities in Rugby Union. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dSGUXZ5w