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Springfield Rugby's Partnerships with Foreign Clubs

Rugby: The International Fraternity

After its advent, rugby began to spread like many of the sports and games developed by the British throughout the Commonwealth.  While many Americans are still unfamiliar with the sport, it is indeed a sport played and enjoyed internationally.  Anywhere you go, if you find another rugger, you've found a new friend.  Ask anyone who has worn a rugby shirt and been approached by a stranger to talk about the game, and you'll realize how much the game brings us together. Every four years, the Rugby World Cup brings together the international rugby community. In 2023, France will be hosting the World Cup coinciding with the 200th anniversary of William Webb Ellis picking up the ball for the first time!.

This brotherhood affords rugby players the opportunity to travel the world through the game and its connections.