“focuses on sustainable, de-risked expansion: mandating multi-year operating reserves for incoming owners, securing rugby-appropriate venues with favorable commercial terms, deepening domestic player pathways, community hub leadership and fan engagement structures, and leveraging the commercial runway to the 2031 Men’s and 2033 Women’s Rugby World Cups in the United States to drive national media rights and sponsorship value.”

Alex Magleby · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06

Magleby described the league's growth model as focused on sustainable expansion leading into the 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups in the US.