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The Latest Breaking News from USA Rugby

Michele Kang Follows USA Rugby Donation With New Women’s Sports Investment

Businesswoman Michele Kang is adding to her portfolio of investments in women's soccer.

Sports Illustrated

US women took rugby bronze – creating a golden chance to grow the American game

Alex ‘Spiff’ Sedrick scored the winning try, Ilona Maher lit up social media – and World Rugby surely saw its chance

The Guardian - US

USA Rugby Gets Huge Donation From Businesswoman Michele Kang After Bronze Medal Win

The Americans surprised Australia Tuesday in the Olympic women's third-place match.

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US Cities Vie For Rugby World Cup Hosting Rights In Historic North American Debut‌ ‌

Reps gather in Washington DC as World Rugby and USA Rugby pave the way for prestigious tournaments in 2031 and 2033.‌ ‌

Zenger

‘Seismic shifts will happen’: US pro rugby league MLR loses teams but looks to future

Alex Magleby, CEO of champion New England Free Jacks, says Toronto and New York will be missed as the show goes on

The Guardian - US

World Rugby backs North Carolina team in US MLR with eye on 2031 World Cup

Anthem Rugby Carolina, based in Charlotte, will field young American players in attempt to grow domestic game

The Guardian - US

Urban Rugby Championship 2024 Promotes Equity And Access In Washington DC

Qualifying programs gather to create opportunities through rugby, engaging with schools and exploring the capital city.

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Swimming Australia loses high-performance boss to US

Swimming Australia has lost its high-performance director Tamara Sheppard, who has resigned to take up a similar role with USA Rugby.

AAP

WRU appoint England cricket Ashes guru as new boss to sort out Gatland's Wales woes and grow women's rugby

Huw Bevan comes on board as new performance director and is tasked with improving Gatland's side and growing women's rugby

Wales Online

Major League Rugby returns for season six – with US game at a crossroads

Utah chief executive bullish about prospects despite men’s Eagles’ World Cup failure and an ever-shifting landscape

The Guardian - US

Gary Gold steps down as US Eagles coach after Rugby World Cup failure

South African to support review of US high performance programmes as 2031 and 2033 World Cup host looks to rebuild

The Guardian - US

Eddie Jones 'tempted' by USA job when he leaves England after World Cup 2023

England rugby union head coach Eddie Jones is widely expected to leave his role when his current contract expires at the conclusion of the 2023 World Cup in France

Daily Mirror

What’s the Blueprint For Turning This Into a Rugby Country? Depends Who You Ask.

Hosting a World Cup, in 2031, will help. But U.S. qualification for the coming tournament, in France, is up in the air. And the success of the domestic league is hardly more certain.

Sports Illustrated

Alan Gilpin: ‘The US plan will benefit from the Eagles being in France’

World Rugby CEO doesn’t think ‘the game needs the US in France next year’ but knows Chile’s win on Saturday underlined the need for serious work before the World Cup comes to America

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Chile upset USA in Colorado to secure first ever Rugby World Cup place

Los Cóndores down Eagles 31-29 and 52-51 on aggregate to win a thriller, leaving US with last chance in repechage

The Guardian - US

US Rugby World Cups: what will 2031 and 33 mean for the American game?

From the grassroots to MLR and on to the corridors of power, rugby lovers are celebrating. But they know hard work looms

The Guardian - UK

We can build it, they will come: a USA Rugby World Cup will be a gamechanger

An American tournament will be innovative and diverse and is just what the sport needs to take it to a new level

Wales Online

Rugby World Cup host countries announced through to 2033 as boss calls for radical changes to tournament

The announcement marks a historic moment for the sport, with America set to host its first tournament

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The Independent UK

Destination of five World Cups set to be decided by WRC vote in Dublin

USA lock Nick Civetta says handing the 2031 and 2033 tournaments to US Rugby would be a ‘game-changer’.

The Guardian - US

Joe Biden supports US Rugby World Cup bid in letter to Bill Beaumont

President says US can deliver ‘most successful’ rugby events in history, for men in 2031 and women in 2033, with decision in May

The Guardian - US

Premier Rugby Sevens announces events in California, DC and Texas

Women’s and men’s squads will compete for one trophy in expansion of groundbreaking professional competition

The Guardian - US

USA on course to be named Rugby World Cup host for 2031 and 2033

World Rugby chief and US bid executives price bid at half-a-billion dollars and say Biden White House will express support

AFP

World Rugby sees $500 mln USA bids as 'essential' for growth

Washington (AFP) - World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin sees a $500 million plan for the United States to host the 2031 men's and 2033 women's World Cups as essential for growing the sport globally.

AFP

USA hopes to partner with World Rugby on 2031, 2033 World Cups

Washington (AFP) - USA Rugby officials said Friday they will refocus bid plans and seek the 2031 Men's World Cup and 2033 Women's World Cup after a three-day summit with World Rugby leaders.

The Guardian - US

USA Rugby World Cup bid attracts bipartisan support in Congress

Republicans and Democrats call on Joe Biden and federal agencies to support hosting men’s and women’s events

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