Huddle Up is a 3x weekly newsletter that breaks down the business and money behind sports. If you are not already a subscriber, sign up and join 100,000+ others who receive it directly in their inbox each week. Friends, The 2023 Rugby World Cup in France kicks off today, Friday, September 8. More than 2 million people
Similar to Major League Cricket which you covered a couple weeks back, there’s also Major League Rugby (MLR) with 13 teams spread across the US. There’s tons of North Americans playing in this league, and the hope is that the 2031 Rugby World Cup is the catalyst to bring the sport more mainstream.
Let me know if you ever have questions or want to cover MLR - our next season kicks off in March 2024.
How The Rugby World Cup Became A $5 Billion Event
Amazing to see you cover rugby in the newsletter!
Similar to Major League Cricket which you covered a couple weeks back, there’s also Major League Rugby (MLR) with 13 teams spread across the US. There’s tons of North Americans playing in this league, and the hope is that the 2031 Rugby World Cup is the catalyst to bring the sport more mainstream.
Let me know if you ever have questions or want to cover MLR - our next season kicks off in March 2024.