Major League Rugby, also known as MLR, is a privately owned company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2016, it operates with approximately 90 employees and functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. Its main product is contact sports, with the company representing the highest professional rugby competition in North America.
On August 18, 2026, Erich Storti, the number one overall pick in the 2024 Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft, transitioned to professional rugby, having helped Saint Mary's College capture a National Championship in 2024. This followed news from July 31, 2026, that Major League Rugby faced uncertainty after Anthem Rugby Carolina ceased operations following a three-year run, leaving the league with five teams. Anthem RC's demise resulted from the conclusion of a multi-year joint funding agreement among World Rugby, USA Rugby, and MLR. Earlier, on May 16, 2026, the Legion signed flyhalf Miln, who relocated from Western Australia to the California coast and navigated visa challenges during his condensed preseason.
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Major League Rugby offers 2 products in the sports and media and telecoms services industries. Major League Rugby's product portfolio comprises of contact sports and media and TV services.
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Major League Rugby's revenues were less than $50M in 2024. Caretta Research has split Major League Rugby's revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is rugby League. For full access to Major League Rugby's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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