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News Feb-14-2025

Major League Rugby, King & Spalding unveil partnership

Prominent legal practice will become league’s official law firm

DALLAS – Major League Rugby, the premier professional rugby league in North America, and King & Spalding announced today a partnership that will make the international law firm The Official Law Firm of Major League Rugby.

The one-year partnership will designate King & Spalding as an official sponsor of MLR. Through the partnership, King & Spalding’s logo will be present on all referee jerseys during the 2025 season, placing the law firm on the pitch with the league’s keepers of rugby law.

“The game of rugby is defined by rules that maintain structure, order and respect for each match, so it was a natural fit for King & Spalding to join our league’s umbrella,” said Danielle Bassetti, MLR’s Director of Partnership Marketing. “King & Spalding is a law firm on an impressive growth trajectory across the globe and we are excited to welcome another partner committed to growing the game of rugby in the U.S.”

“We’re proud to partner with Major League Rugby and help promote the growth of this dynamic and fast-paced sport throughout North America,” said King & Spalding Global Human Capital and Compliance partner Amanda Sonneborn. “Rugby requires teamwork, strategy and camaraderie, which also happen to be crucial for a law firm dedicated to delivering tailored solutions to our clients’ needs.”

About Major League Rugby:

Major League Rugby is a professional sports league representing the highest level of rugby competition in North America. MLR prides itself in fostering intense, high-stakes competition while bringing together a passionate community built on the values of Respect, Inclusivity, and Tradition. Matches are televised on Fox Sports, among other national and local market platforms, and its OTT Platform, The Rugby Network offers fans the ability to stream select MLR matches live, along with Gallagher Premiership Rugby, Allianz Women’s Premiership Rugby, and other international rugby content. For more information, visit www.Majorleague.Rugby and follow @USMLR on Twitter and Instagram.

About King & Spalding

King & Spalding is an international law firm that represents a broad array of clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100, with 1,300 lawyers in 24 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The firm has handled matters in over 160 countries on six continents and is consistently recognized for the results it obtains, uncompromising commitment to quality, and dedication to understanding the business and culture of its clients. More information is available at www.kslaw.com.