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USA Rugby ‘cautiously optimistic’ after forging ahead with Rugby World Cup bid

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USA Rugby has a new-found spring in its step after being formally accepted as a candidate to host the 2029 women’s Rugby World Cup and men’s event in 2027 or 2031. Bob Williams reports on the Union's bid process.

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