A Rugby World Cup hosted by the United States will usher in a new era of American rugby and drive expansion of the game worldwide. In the run-up to a Rugby World Cup in the United States, the sport will become the focus of unprecedented excitement and interest across the country, attracting new fans and spurring long-term success for Team USA. With the backing of World Rugby, this opportunity has the potential to bring in a significant influx of funding for the sport’s ongoing growth in the United States. USA Rugby will lead a coalition to increase investment at every level of the game and benefit all stakeholders in our collective pursuit of growing rugby’s global footprint.