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Major League Rugby TV Deal

Rugby may be better known in Australia, New Zealand and the U.K., but that may not be the case for much longer. A new professional rugby league, Major League Rugby, will launch in the U.S. next year and has already signed an exclusive national television deal with CBS Sports. Make sure to follow us…

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Rugby may be better known in Australia, New Zealand and the U.K., but that may not be the case for much longer. A new professional rugby league, Major League Rugby, will launch in the U.S. next year and has already signed an exclusive national television deal with CBS Sports.

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