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Paladin Returns as Primary Apparel Sponsor for Major League Rugby’s 2022 Season

DALLAS (January 13, 2021) — Major League Rugby (MLR) has announced that Paladin Sports will remain the Official Team Kit and Performance Apparel Sponsor for the 2022 season.

Paladin will continue to work with all 13 MLR teams to create player kits and develop new designs for the upcoming season. All team home and away kits are expected to be revealed to fans on Friday, January 14, 2022 and fan replicas will ultimately be available for purchase.

“As the league continues to grow and expand, our on-field and off-field presentation becomes more and more important. We are proud to continue our relationship with Paladin Sports who will outfit all 13 teams with the highest quality product for the 2022 season,” said MLR Commissioner George Killebrew. “We are entering our fifth season and represent the highest level of rugby competition in North America. We’re proud to align Major League Rugby with the internationally established Paladin Sports.”

With a strong international reputation for producing quality sporting apparel, especially within professional rugby, Paladin Sports will continue to supply MLR and its players with high quality on and off field clothing. Having established a partnership with the apparel brand during the 2019 season, MLR and Paladin Sports have continued to grow together in the North American sports industry.

“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Major League Rugby and look forward to an exciting season ahead” said Paladin USA Manager Matt Walsh. “We are in a unique position to look after all 13 teams and officials and take great pride in being able to provide all of them and the fans with some great apparel that we hope everyone will enjoy.”

Now entering its fifth season, MLR launched in North America in 2018 with seven teams, evolving into a 13-team league by 2021. The League includes 12 teams from the United States and one from Canada.

About Major League Rugby

Major League Rugby is a professional sports league entering its fifth season that represents the highest level of rugby competition in North America. The League evolved from seven teams in 2018, to 13 teams in 2021, featuring 12 from the United States and one from Canada. Matches are televised on CBS Sports Network, Fox Sports 1 and Fox Sports 2, among other national and local market platforms. Select matches are available to stream live in North America on The Rugby Network, and all matches are available on The Rugby Network for international fans. MLR prides itself in fostering intense and high-stakes competition while bringing together a passionate community built on the values of Respect, Inclusivity, and Tradition. For more information about MLR, visit www.MajorLeague.Rugby.

About Paladin

Paladin Sports is an innovative and proactive sports apparel company based in Sydney, Australia with key operations in New Zealand and the United States. The Paladin Mission is to provide every client, from grassroots clubs to professional athletes, with the world’s best sports apparel and to deliver an uncompromised level of customer service every time. The Paladin Vision is to be an industry leader in sports apparel design, technology, performance, and innovation that inspires athletic achievement and enjoyment. For more information about Paladin, visit www.paladinsports-us.com.