This past Friday morning, World Rugby, the governing body of a sport known for no pads and heavy tackles, made a big announcement: The United States are hosting the 2031 Men’s and 2033 Women’s Rugby World Cups.
For the rugby uninitiated, it’s a big deal. The World Rugby World Cup began in 1987 and features the best players in the world. In the global sphere of rugby, the United States isn’t a top international team, but the USA is home of large growth in the sport.
According to a 2016 report, the United States featured the second-highest number of rugby players with 1.