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Major League Rugby

Major League Rugby (MLR) is a professional rugby union competition in the United States. The league comprises six teams. While operating outside of the governance and oversight of the national governing body, the league is officially sanctioned by USA Rugby—a member union of Rugby Americas North (RAN)—and is consequently part of World Rugby.

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Founded
2017
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas, United States
Broadcasters
United States: · ESPN (English) VIX (Spanish) · International: · The Rugby Network
Commissioner
Alex Magleby Graeme Bradbury
Confederation
RAN
Countries
United States

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Teams

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Major League Rugby

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Major League Rugby

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related to Former teams · 21
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related to Early seasons · 20
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related to Competition format · 11
Major League Rugby → Both, Championship Game, Each, Eastern Conference, February, July, MLR, Since, The, This, Western Conference
related to Current teams · 11
Major League Rugby → Atlanta, California Legion, Chicago Hounds, Jacks, Old Glory DC, Rugby ATL, Rugby FC Los Angeles, San Diego Legion, The, The New England Free, The Seattle Seawolves
related to Sponsorship · 10
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related to Future teams · 7
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related to Attendance · 6
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related to Player of the Year · 6
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related to Players · 5
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Broadcasters · 4
Major League Rugby → ESPN (English) VIX (Spanish), International:, The Rugby Network, United States:

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Major League RugbyBroadcastersUnited States:1.00infobox
Major League RugbyBroadcastersESPN (English) VIX (Spanish)1.00infobox
Major League RugbyBroadcastersInternational:1.00infobox
Major League RugbyBroadcastersThe Rugby Network1.00infobox
Major League RugbyCommissionerAlex Magleby Graeme Bradbury1.00infobox
Major League RugbyConfederationRAN1.00infobox
Major League RugbyCountriesUnited States1.00infobox
Major League RugbyFirst season20181.00infobox
Major League RugbyFounded20171.00infobox
Major League RugbyHeadquartersDallas, Texas, United States1.00infobox
Major League RugbyMost recent championsChicago Hounds (1st title)1.00infobox
Major League RugbyMost titlesNew England Free Jacks (3 titles)1.00infobox
Major League RugbyNo. of teams6 (as of 2026 season)1.00infobox
Major League RugbySportRugby union1.00infobox
Major League RugbyWebsitemajorleague.rugby1.00infobox

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