MLR TO HOLD DIGITAL Q&A AS PART OF 2021 SCHEDULE RELEASE
MLR Commissioner, Team Executive/Coach and Players Weigh In on Match-Ups and League Updates
WHAT –
Major League Rugby (MLR) will host a digital Q&A as part of the 2021 full season schedule release with MLR Commissioner George Killebrew to discuss expansion and plans entering its fourth season. Dallas Jackals Assistant General Manager and Assistant Coach Elaine Vassie will talk about the inaugural season for the Dallas-based team and pre-season plans. Two MLR standout players, Lucas Rumball and Lance Williams, will discuss the excitement of the upcoming season, off-season preparations and key match-ups for their respective teams. The full 2021 MLR schedule is linked below.
WHO –
WHERE –
Virtual via Zoom
Event to be accessed via Zoom. Media to join via the link below as audio participants. Please RSVP to Christa Melia at christa@tonyfaypr.com.
Meeting ID: 762 542 3252
Passcode: TFPR2020
WHEN –
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 (4 p.m. EST/3 p.m. CST)
WHY –
Major League Rugby is a professional sports league entering its fourth season and representing the highest level of rugby competition in North America. The League evolved from seven teams in 2018 to 13 teams in 2021, 12 from the United States and one from Canada. Matches are televised on CBS Sports Network, Fox Sports 2, and ESPN+, among other national and local market platforms. All matches are available on Facebook Live for international fans. MLR prides itself in fostering intense and high-stakes competition, while bringing together a passionate community built on the values of Respect, Inclusivity, and Tradition.
MEDIA CONTACTS –
Alicia Richardson, MLR | P: 425-679-1138, arichardson@usmlr.com
Elon Werner, Tony Fay PR | P: 214-244-1184, elon@tonyfaypr.com
