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USA Rugby pins hopes on hosting Rugby World Cup after dodging bankruptcy in 2018

The Rugby World Cup Sevens event at Oracle Park, San Francisco, on July 20-22 2018 drew over 100,000 fans but led to an over-spend (USA Rugby)

After almost going bankrupt in 2018 following the collapse of for-profit subsidiary Rugby International Marketing (RIM), USA Rugby is pinning its hopes on being awarded the 2027 or 2031 Rugby World Cup. Bob Williams examines how the sport is growing in the States.

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