Major League Rugby signs a partnership with the French OVAL3
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The combination of web3 and sports has a lot of potential for business development, and several sports clubs have partnered with fintechs and web3 start-ups to exploit these opportunities. This evolution is particularly noticeable in Europe in soccer but also in the United States in basketball or baseball. Rugby will be the next sport to benefit from the advantages of web3 on American soil thanks to a major partnership between two major players: Major League Rugby and OVAL3.
Major League Rugby, an ambitious and innovative league in North America
Major League Rugby is a professional sports league representing North America’s highest level of rugby competition. Founded in 2018, the league enters its sixth season this year and continues to experience significant growth and momentum. In fact, the league has grown from seven teams in 2018 to 12 teams in 2023, including 11 from the U.S. and one based in Canada, with a skill level that continues to grow exponentially year after year, thanks to the inclusion of top foreign talent in the league. New pathways to professional rugby have been created for youth, including the Collegiate Draft, which develops initiatives around rugby with participation from all teams. These advances bode well for attracting new fans as the United States prepares to host the Rugby World Cup in 2031.
OVAL3, the global playground for rugby fans and gamers
OVAL3 is a brand specializing in the web3 and fantasy rugby sector. The brand was created in 2022 by Bamg Sports, a leading company in its sector, which designed and developed Fantasy Rugby World, a game that brings together more than 40,000 users worldwide. For OVAL3, Bamg Sports has partnered with prestigious personalities and companies in the tech and rugby industries, including Antoine Dupont, captain of the French national team and best player of the world in 2021, ERA2140, a studio dedicated to technical development for Web 3, Markchain, a communication agency dedicated to Web 3, and Pyrats Labs, a start-up studio and Web 3 advisor.
A unique partnership for gamers and rugby fans
OVAL3 just became the official partner of Major League Rugby (MLR) as the exclusive NFT Fantasy game of North America’s premier league. The MLR’s exclusive NFT and Fantasy licenses will enable OVAL3 to bring world-class immersive gaming experiences and innovative Web3 engagement to the growing community of North American rugby fans.
With a recent partnership with the French National Rugby League, OVAL3 has the know-how to bring the world of rugby into the Web 3.0 world. This fantasy game will offer users an unparalleled experience between rugby and NFT and allow OVAL3 to position itself among North America’s most innovative sports leagues before expanding its presence in other countries. Tony Bouquier, CEO of OVAL3, said:
“We are very proud to have been chosen by Major League Rugby. After the National Rugby League, this is the second league to join us, validating our concept and confirming the relevance of our project. Our ambition is to sign new leagues in the near future, in Europe but also on other continents, in order to offer a never seen and always richer experience.”
The official MLR Fantasy NFT game will be available in mid-season 2023. The new U.S. Rugby League NFT cards will complement OVAL3’s existing product offering based on the Play & Own model. Commenting on this, Nic Benson, CEO of Major League Rugby, said:
“We are constantly looking for innovations to bring our great sport to an ever-growing audience and fully satisfy our long-standing fans. The partnership with OVAL3 is a perfect fit and will help position MLR as one of North America’s most progressive sports leagues.
The official MLR Fantasy NFT game will be available in mid-season 2023. The new U.S. Rugby League NFT cards will complement OVAL3’s existing product offering based on the Play & Own model. Commenting on this, Nic Benson, CEO of Major League Rugby, said:
“We are constantly looking for new ways to bring our great sport to an ever-growing audience and fully satisfy our long-standing fans. The partnership with OVAL3 is a perfect fit for this dual purpose and will position the MLR as one of the most progressive sports leagues in North America.”
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