Local

Atlanta’s professional rugby team will relocate to Los Angeles

Atlanta’s professional rugby team will relocate to Los Angeles MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK - APRIL 02: Nolan Tuamoheloa #11 of Rugby ATL is hit by Kara Pryor #20 of Rugby New York during the first half at Memorial Field on April 02, 2023 in Mount Vernon, New York. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images for Rugby New York) (Dustin Satloff/Getty Images for Rugby New York)

ATLANTA — Rugby ATL, Atlanta’s professional rugby team, will be relocating to Los Angeles, Major League Rugby announced Thursday.

The relocation will be for the 2024 season after the acquisition of the new ownership group.

“As we focus on the well-being of our players, we are happy to announce Los Angeles as the location the new ownership group of Rugby ATL has selected,” said Nic Benson, CEO of Major League Rugby. “We’re moving quickly, and I look forward to the full brand launch of the club.”

ATL Rugby played its games at Silverbacks Park in DeKalb County.

The team has played in Atlanta since 2020.

MLR said it is working with Rugby ATL players and staff to help everyone impacted by this transition.

An announcement of the new team name and ownership group are expected soon, according to MLR.

©2023 Cox Media Group



Listen

news

weather

traffic

Georgia Bulldogs Coverage