NOLA Gold Won't Play in 2026 MLR
Following on the heels of the announcement of a team merger of two teams in MLR, Major League Rugby's NOLA Gold will reduce the league's number of teams, at least for a season.
The franchise announced Wednesday that it will not field a team for the 2026 season.
Officially the plans are to potentially move forward after 2026, but that's a stretch.
MLR Announces LA and San Diego Franchises Will Merge
(Media Release from MLR)—The San Diego Legion and Rugby Football Club Los Angeles (RFCLA) can confirm they have agreed in principle to strategically form a single, statewide professional rugby franchise: The California Legion.
MLR Signs Deal with ESPN-Plus
ESPN and Major League Rugby (MLR) have reached a multiyear media rights agreement, bringing the highest level of professional rugby in the United States to ESPN platforms. Live coverage begins on Saturday, Feb. 15 as the 2025 season kicks off with five matches (6 p.m. ET, ESPN+).
Premier Rugby Sevens Talent ID Trials Come to KC Area
Kansas City, Mo.—The pathway to becoming a professional rugby player and future Olympic star could start in Kansas City this January. Premier Rugby Sevens (PR7s), the highest professional level of rugby sevens in the United States, will host Talent ID Trials in Overland Park for men and women athletes on Sunday, Jan. 28.
Improved Performance for Raptors in Super Rugby Americas
The American Raptors lost their second Super Rugby Americas game but have shown a bit of a step forward.
In dropping a 28-19 decision to Peñarol, The Raptors showed some adventure in their attack and plenty of fight.
