Major League Rugby Names OPRO Official Mouthguard
DALLAS (February 22, 2021) --- Major League Rugby (MLR) today announced OPRO as the official mouthguard for the 2021 MLR season. Recognized as the world’s most technically advanced mouthguard, OPRO will be outfitting every player in MLR with custom-fit mouthguards throughout the 2021 season, which kicks off March 20.
“Player safety is our number one priority on and off the pitch,” said MLR commissioner George Killebrew. “Having OPRO and their state-of-the-art mouthguards protecting our players is one way we are taking care of the health and well-being of our players. OPRO has a proven track record of innovation and safety and we are very proud to be utilizing their products.”
Founded more than 20 years ago, OPRO is the world’s most technically advanced mouthguard company and a leading pioneer in oral protection. From their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the United Kingdom, they bring cutting-edge technology, innovation, and safety to all athletes, at all levels of sport including many international federations and teams including USA Rugby.
“We are delighted to be partnered with MLR, supporting the growth of rugby within North America,” said OPRO Sports Marketing Director, Daniel Lovat. “We will be providing every player in the league with our custom-fit mouthguards to ensure they have the very best protection for their teeth. To be part of one of the fastest growing organizations in the sport is an exciting opportunity and we are really looking forward to the season ahead.”
All OPRO products are made in the UK and available around the world through a network of retailers and distributors. OPRO’s gum shields are CE certified, and in 2007 they were honored to be awarded the Queen’s Award for Innovation in recognition of our ground-breaking work in the field of oral protection. In April 2019, they were recognized again for their work and received the Queen’s Award for Innovation once again for their Snap-Fit range.
About MLR
Major League Rugby is a professional sports league entering its fourth season on March 20, 2021 and represents the highest level of rugby competition in North America. The League evolved from seven teams in 2018, to 12 teams in 2021, featuring 11 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. For more information about MLR, visit www.MajorLeague.Rugby.
About OPRO
Founded over 20 years ago by dentist Dr Anthony Lovat, OPRO is the world’s most technically advanced mouthguard company and a leading pioneer in oral protection. Through the development and deployment of cutting-edge technology and the use of innovative design and production methods, OPRO has been at the forefront of protecting the safety of athletes at all levels, across a range of different sports, for more than two decades.
The family owned and run company is based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, and all products are designed and manufactured within the UK, and available worldwide through a network of retailers and distributors.
OPRO is the official mouthguard partner of a number of professional sporting organizations, including USA Rugby, New Zealand Rugby, Pop Warner, AYF (American Youth Football), USA Wrestling, USA Taekwondo and the UFC.
For more information, visit www.opromouthguards.com and follow OPRO on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/OPROmouthguards, on Twitter @OPROMouthguards, on Instagram @OPROMouthguards or contact info@oprogroup.com