# Why Buffalo? MLR's Expansion Plans, 2027 Season Updates & USA Eagles | Inside MLR

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🚨 MAJOR LEAGUE RUGBY EXPANSION NEWS! Buffalo is targeting an MLR debut in 2028, but why Buffalo, and what does this mean for the future of professional rugby in America?

Inside MLR is back with exclusive insights, major league updates and behind-the-scenes conversations you won't want to miss!

Host Will Hooley is joined by Major League Rugby Co-President Alex Magleby to break down the Buffalo expansion announcement, the vision for growing MLR ahead of the 2031 Rugby World Cup on home soil, and what fans can expect from the 2027 season.

🏉 IN THIS EPISODE: 🔥 BUFFALO & MLR EXPANSION: Why Buffalo? How did the announcement come together? What's the long-term vision for expanding professional rugby in America? 📣 MLR 2027 UPDATES: Alex confirms next season's league structure and discusses upcoming commercial and broadcast announcements, with questions from MLR fans answered along the way. 🇺🇸 USA EAGLES: Will and Alex, both former USA internationals, reflect on the Australia XV series, the dramatic Nations Cup victory over Hong Kong China and the upcoming Tests against Romania and Georgia. Plus, why are USA Rugby internationals being played in emerging markets across America? ✍️ AROUND THE LEAGUE: The latest MLR player signings, team developments and the players and coaches making their mark overseas. 🎙️ SPECIAL GUEST: BRANDON SPARKS MLR Director of Rugby Brandon Sparks joins Will for an exclusive conversation about: • The 2027 MLR schedule and competition structure • 'Review' and updates to the Referee Review System • The challenges of delivering professional rugby across America • Developing high-performance rugby in the United States • The MLR Coach Academy and its upcoming webinars With the 2031 Rugby World Cup approaching, what does the future hold for Major League Rugby and the sport across the United States?

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