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          195dReuters

          Portugal beat USA to qualify for 2023 RWC

          Portugal kicked over a last-gasp penalty to grab the last available berth at next year's Rugby World Cup as they held the United States to a dramatic 16-16 draw on Friday to qualify by the narrowest of margins.

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          301dLeonard Solms

          Beast: USA rugby on the rise ahead of 2031 World Cup

          Legendary Springboks prop Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira says the level of rugby in the USA is on the up, and will continue to climb as they near hosting the 2031 World Cup.

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          558dReuters

          England women crush U.S. in 89-0 victory

          The England women's rugby team completed an autumn clean sweep with an emphatic 89-0 thrashing of the United States on Sunday to extend their winning streak to 18 matches.

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          588dESPN staff

          Mo'unga back at 10 for All Blacks' Test with Eagles

          Richie Mo'unga will make his first run-on start for the All Blacks since Bledisloe II when he pilots an ominous looking New Zealand outfit for its Test against the United States in Washington D.C.

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          589dTom Hamilton

          U.S. launches Rugby World Cup bids

          The USA has launched its joint bid to host the men's Rugby World Cup in 2027 or 2031, and the women's Rugby World Cup in 2029.

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          590dLiam Napier

          All Blacks' Washington D.C. stopover a double-edged sword for USA Rugby

          Coming off a failed World Cup qualification series with Uruguay and without six of their best players, the United States will likely suffer a huge defeat by the All Blacks. But the Test in Washington D.C. also presents a huge opportunity for USA Rugby.

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          598dReuters

          Canada out of RWC, Uruguay clinches spot

          Canada failed to qualify for the Rugby World Cup for the first time after being beaten 33-24 by Chile on Saturday, while Uruguay clinched their place after overturning a three-point first-leg deficit against the United States.

          618dESPN Staff

          Waratahs enter player exchange with MLR club

          The NSW Waratahs have entered a historic commercial partnership with Major League Rugby franchise the San Diego Legion in a bid to develop growth and alignment between Australian and American rugby and help curb player drain.

          Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images
          676dReuters

          U.S. men to host All Blacks at NFL stadium

          The U.S. men's national rugby team will host New Zealand in Washington for an October test match designed to grow interest in the sport among Americans in hopes of staging a future Rugby World Cup.

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          689dReuters

          Ireland to face New Zealand, U.S. in autumn

          Ireland will host New Zealand in one of four international tests announced by the Irish Rugby Football Union for Andy Farrell's squad in October and November.

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          698dReuters

          England debutants impress in win over USA

          England scored seven tries as a virtual reserve team beat a spirited United States 43-29 in an entertaining though ragged Twickenham clash on Saturday.

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          721dESPN staff

          USA Rugby clears 'first hurdle' in World Cup bid

          The United States has thrown its hat into the ring to host the Rugby World Cup, with USA Rugby clearing the first hurdle in an attempt to bring the game's global showpiece to North America for either the 2027, 2029 or 2031 events.

          LA Giltinis
          806dSam Bruce

          Los Angeles has a professional rugby team? Meet the LA Giltinis

          Have you heard of the LA Gilitinis? The start-up Major League Rugby franchise debuts this weekend, hoping that a combination of star international recruits, an iconic home venue and entertaining play will resonate with the packed local sporting market.

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          815dESPN Staff

          Matt Giteau joins MLR side LA Giltinis

          Former Wallabies star Matt Giteau has been named as the latest signing of Major League Rugby side the LA Giltinis, joining former teammate and good friend Adam Ashley-Cooper at the club.

          Kanaloa Hawaii Rugby
          1052dReuters and ESPN Staff

          Kanaloa Hawai'i plan to build team around Pasifika roots

          Kanaloa Hawai'i have no intention of filling their ranks with veterans as they prepare for life in Major League Rugby next season and will instead look to develop the cream of talent from the Pacific Islands, the team's general manager told Reuters.

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          1056dESPN Staff

          MLR receives official Hawai'i bid

          An expansion bid from Kanaloa Hawai'i has officially been submitted to Major Rugby League officials with five former All Blacks players said to be backing the team.

          Major League Rugby
          1099dESPN staff

          Major League Rugby names new LA franchise

          Major League Rugby will welcome a new franchise from 2021 with the LA Giltinis confirmed as one of two expansion teams for next season.

          NRFL
          1106dSam Bruce

          How the NRFL plans to take rugby to mainstream America

          The latest attempt to bring the sport of rugby union to the American masses certainly isn't short on ambition. Those behind it are determined to create the "IPL of rugby" by tapping in to the nation's love for contact-tackle sports.

          2019 RankingsRugby World Cup

          • USA16th
            Tries Scored 1st South Africa : 27 Tries Scored
            SA1st
            7
            27
          • USA17th
            Points Difference 1st South Africa : 149 Points Difference
            SA1st
            -104
            149