Hold onto your jerseys, rugby fans! The pitch is heating up off the field as the newly minted Mzansi Rugby League (MRL) throws a legal scrum against SA Rugby and the player's organization, MyPlayers. Launched with fanfare last month and eyeing a 2027 kickoff, the MRL is stirring the pot with its plan to introduce a 16-team showdown across nine provinces, dangling carrots of R15,000 to R30,000 monthly salaries and full medical cover.
The MRL is all about giving a leg-up to the overlooked and under-tapped regions, pitching itself as a golden ticket for players and coaches sidelined by the mainstream rugby elite. However, SA Rugby and MyPlayers are not fans of this new kid on the block. They've been quite vocal, throwing around words like 'unauthorised' and 'unsafe' and advising players to steer clear of signing up.
Not one to take it lying down, the MRL retaliated with a defamation lawsuit faster than a winger on a breakaway, with court papers flying out faster than a scrum-half's pass.
"Every day that these false claims remain uncorrected, the damage to our business, our players, and the communities we serve continues to grow,"
stated the MRL. They're clear: players have the freedom to choose their rugby home, communities deserve to thrive, and the league needs a fair chance to ruck over the competition without fear of being tackled below the belt.
The MRL isn't just sitting around waiting for the ref to blow the whistle on this legal match. They're charging ahead, focusing on recruiting talent, securing venues, and laying down the groundwork for a rugby revolution.
"The legal process will run its course, but our priority is clear – building a future where more South Africans can benefit from the game,"
the league emphasized, showing they're playing the long game for the love of rugby.
As the courtroom lineouts set, the MRL's game plan is clear: keep calm and carry on with the rugby dream, ensuring that when the whistle finally blows, it's not just a game, but a chance for all to play.
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Hold onto your jerseys, rugby fans! The pitch is heating up off the field as the newly minted Mzansi Rugby League (MRL) throws a legal scrum against SA Rugby and the player's organization, MyPlayers. Launched with fanfare last month and eyeing a 2027 kickoff, the MRL is stirring the pot with its plan to introduce a 16-team showdown across nine provinces, dangling carrots of R15,000 to R30,000 monthly salaries and full medical cover.
The MRL is all about giving a leg-up to the overlooked and under-tapped regions, pitching itself as a golden ticket for players and coaches sidelined by the mainstream rugby elite. However, SA Rugby and MyPlayers are not fans of this new kid on the block. They've been quite vocal, throwing around words like 'unauthorised' and 'unsafe' and advising players to steer clear of signing up.
Not one to take it lying down, the MRL retaliated with a defamation lawsuit faster than a winger on a breakaway, with court papers flying out faster than a scrum-half's pass.
"Every day that these false claims remain uncorrected, the damage to our business, our players, and the communities we serve continues to grow,"
stated the MRL. They're clear: players have the freedom to choose their rugby home, communities deserve to thrive, and the league needs a fair chance to ruck over the competition without fear of being tackled below the belt.The MRL isn't just sitting around waiting for the ref to blow the whistle on this legal match. They're charging ahead, focusing on recruiting talent, securing venues, and laying down the groundwork for a rugby revolution.
"The legal process will run its course, but our priority is clear – building a future where more South Africans can benefit from the game,"
the league emphasized, showing they're playing the long game for the love of rugby.As the courtroom lineouts set, the MRL's game plan is clear: keep calm and carry on with the rugby dream, ensuring that when the whistle finally blows, it's not just a game, but a chance for all to play.