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All Major League Rugby Matches to be Broadcast Internationally on Facebook Live

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All Major League Rugby Matches to be Broadcast Internationally on Facebook Live

SALT LAKE CITY (April 20, 2018) – All Major League Rugby (MLR) matches will be broadcast internationally on Facebook Live through MLR’s official Facebook page, @USMLR.

This completes MLR’s comprehensive distribution package and brings U.S. professional rugby into the homes of fans around the world.

International MLR fans can watch all 31 matches live and follow the action in the inaugural season. The live stream will only be available on Facebook and outside of the U.S.

Matches kick off Saturday, April 21 at 3 p.m. ET. Follow @USMLR on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date with all news.

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About MLR

MLR is a professional rugby league that will launch in April of 2018. It’s an initiative of the American rugby community, in partnership with private investors, who believe that American rugby can thrive at the highest levels: as a commercial enterprise; as an influential player on the international scene; and as a participation sport at the youth and senior level. MLR will be the pinnacle of the American rugby, and provide a rallying point for local communities, a focal point for American rugby fans, and an aspirational destination for young athletes.

Media Contact:

Major League Rugby: Jessica Kunzer, 801-647-2510, jkunzer@dragonflimedia.com