OT (well sort of) - Rugby United New York

[RBB]

Just read this https://edition.cnn.com/2019/01/22/sport/rugby-united-new-york-major-league-rugby-spt-intl/index.html , and I can't help thinking if the NFL doesn't work out for Wadey, he might end up here.

[Hymenoptera]

Just read this https://edition.cnn.com/2019/01/22/sport/rugby-united-new-york-major-league-rugby-spt-intl/index.html , and I can't help thinking if the NFL doesn't work out for Wadey, he might end up here.

Depends if he actually fell out of love with the game of course, or just an excuse to bail mid contract. More teams added in 2020 so might become a proper league.

[RBB]

Perhaps, his style of rugby would certainly appeal to US spectators and viewing audiences. I do think that the USA if they can harness club rugby could be a major force in world rugby in 5 to 7  years. The challenge will be getting the club level of the game to grow and bring through homegrown talent, as they are starting to do in MLS now. It is good to see the ethos of the New York club is focused on local talent peppered with more experienced overseas imports. I will watch MLR with interest I think.

[Hymenoptera]

I agree, given the sports drive and the 300 million people, they have the potential. Living in Atlanta I may pop along to the odd match, be great if Wadey rocked up there.

[jamestaylor002]

As long as they don't bring the American stereotypical arrogance along with them, then fine by me.