Crossing the Pond: MLR 2026 Latest Player Moves, Broadcasting Renewal & League Global Standing

A handful of now former Major League Rugby players are making the move across the pond and take their talents to leagues overseas, including one of MLR's top point scorers of all-time. Ryan and NA Rugby DB's James Deeley react to the latest moves and discuss what it means for MLR and its standing among leagues around the world. They also talk about the ESPN broadcast agreement extension, North American athlete pathways to rugby and one of James' many interesting stats of the week.

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MLR Spotlight on Cassh Maluia move from pro football to rugby: https://www.majorleague.rugby/news/when-football-let-him-go-rugby-gave-cassh-maluia-a-new-dream

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