MLR State of the League

WHAT – Major League Rugby to host a digital State of the League and Q&A with MLR Commissioner George Killebrew. MLR has had a series of impactful announcements leading into the fourth season, including a partnership with American Airlines, nationally televised matches on CBS and FOX, more international superstars joining MLR, the launch of a …

Major League Rugby Announces CBS and FOX Sports National Television Schedule

DALLAS (March 10, 2021) — Major League Rugby (MLR), CBS and FOX Sports today announced the national television schedule for the first month of the 2021 season. The premier North American rugby league, entering its fourth season, will televise its matches beginning the weekend of March 20 on CBS Sports Network, FS1 and FS2 with …

Matt Giteau Joins the LA Giltinis and Puts MLR on the World Stage

The LA Giltinis are delighted to announce a signing coup with rugby superstar Matt Giteau bringing his trophy-winning ways to Los Angeles.  Today’s unveiling is the biggest recruitment news of the off-season for both the go-ahead Giltinis and Major League Rugby’s fourth season.  Wooing Australia’s three-time World Cup star on a one-season deal adds a huge marquee name to the Giltinis’ already-impressive roster …

Washington Post: The pandemic chased these rugby players home. Nearly a year later, it colored their return.

Written by Scott Allen for The Washington Post Last March, Old Glory DC Coach Andrew Douglas hosted a cookout on the rooftop of his apartment building in the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood of Washington. It was primarily a chance for his players to unwind ahead of a rare day off, but he also stressed the importance …

MLR Kickoff Podcast EP 79: LA Giltinis V. NE Free Jacks Ft. Luke White, Darren Coleman, Josh Larsen, and Ryan Martin

With the season less than two weeks away, the smell of Rugby is in the air. Dan and guest host James Paterson dig into one of the tastiest match ups of Opening Weekend. Los Angeles Expansion side the Giltinis versus the New England Free Jacks. Darren Coleman drops by to talk about the pre-season and …

American Airlines joins Major League Rugby as Official Airline and Travel Partner

 DALLAS (March 2, 2021) — Major League Rugby (MLR) announced today a multi-year agreement with American Airlines to be the official airline and travel partner of the rapidly growing professional league, founded in 2017. This strategic partnership will provide MLR with a number of benefits to ensure success off the pitch as teams and player …

Coliseum Booked as Iconic Home for LA Giltinis, the Newest Professional Sports Franchise for Los Angeles

The expansion team set to shake up Major League Rugby (MLR) will kick-off the season at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in March 2021 LOS ANGELES (February 25, 2021) Los Angeles is to welcome its newest professional sports franchise, the LA Giltinis, to Major League Rugby (MLR*) at one of the city’s most storied stadiums. …

Maui standouts’ advice to sidelined student-athletes: Control what you can control

Published by Maui News | Written by Robert Collias   Vili Toluta’u and Colton Cowell have a lot in common. Both are from Maui, both are college graduates, both have worn “USA” on their jerseys and hope to do so again. For the last year or so, they have watched up close as those following in their …

Toronto Arrows to Establish Temporary Home in Atlanta for Start of 2021 Season

(via Toronto Arrows)   TORONTO, ON – The Toronto Arrows Rugby Football Club announced plans today to begin its 2021 Major League Rugby season in Marietta, Georgia. Following the completion of the club’s pre-season training camp in Toronto, which will begin on Feb. 8, 2021, Arrows personnel will travel to Georgia to establish a home base …