NEW YORK :Major League Rugby will be played next year and beyond, the U.S. rugby competition said on Friday, after three teams departed and another two announced they would merge. New Orleans Gold, Miami Sharks and Houston SaberCats announced this summer they would exit the league, while San Diego Legion and Rugby Football Club Los Angeles will unite in the creation of a new team, California Legion. "This off-season has been a time of reflection and tough choices for Major League Rugby," MLR