When will rugby take off here in USA?

Question

When will rugby take off here in USA?

Answer 1

I don't know if you follow, but Friday evening kicked off the Rugby College Championships... the sweet16 began in 4 pools all over the US.  I was at two of the games this weekend at the United States Military Academy at West Point :-)

Answer 2

It won't we have football instead which is more widely played and is similar to rugby.

Answer 3

not now or ever. sorry to say, its a cool sport but Football is way too famous here. i say CRICKET has a better chance then rugby.

Answer 4

i doubt it

Answer 5

when the intertional games are shown on ESPN2 over the spelling bee or bowling.

the real way it will take off is youth programs (HS), social touch (flag) rugby leagues, and adoption of the provincial model

Answer 6

Aussie Rules Football has a better chance and is much more fun to play/watch. There are nearly 50 teams across the USA, the national championship each year is growing and draws a big crowd, most teams are divided evenly between Americans and Aussies(with a few Irish here and there), and you can check it out by searching "USFooty".  Bottom line though, Rugby and Aussie Rules will only have limited success in the USA.