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Upon further review, a regional league wouldn't work, at least not with the existing USA rugby territories, as there are cities within the region whose fans traditionally hate each other. I still think it should be a dual US/Canadian league, so here are my proposed cities for a 14 team league:
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Washington DC
Atlanta
Chicago
Dallas
Denver
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Vancouver
Toronto
Montreal
Sevens rugby now being a olympic sport is huge for rugbys development going forward. For countries such as the USA where its a minor sport.
I watched the USA Sevens when it was on, and the Eagles had this converted sprinter Carlin Isles playing for them. He's less than 12 stone so I don't think he'd have the size to succeed on the wing in a professional setting, but holy hell this guy could fly around the pitch:
If we can get more players introduced to the game in their teenage years, watch out.
This time last year, Edinburgh were about to record the best result in their history against Toulouse. It’s been a tough year for them this time round.
Glasgow top of the RaboDirect Pro12 league this year, ahead of Munster, Leinster, Ulster and Cardiff. Could be their year.
Toulon, Harlequins, Saracens and Montpellier to win for me John, you?
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