It’s a finding that was cited by David Sternberg, Chief Executive Officer of Rugby International Marketing, as he expounded upon the Emirates Airline Summer Series, a domestic two-week series for the USA Rugby Men’s Eagles starting this weekend. “We’re at about 1.4 million people playing (rugby) here in America,” added Sternberg, whose organization is the marketing and business arm of USA Rugby. “That’s phenomenal for us.”The first of two rugby matches kicks off tonight at 5pm EST with USA Rugby facing Ireland (Irish Rugby Football Union) at Red Bull Arena, home of Major League Soccer’s New York Red Bulls. Moreover, a few years ago, there were hardly any international rugby events taking place on the level that exists today. TLA Worldwide brought its first international match to the U.S. in 2014, with USA Rugby squaring off then against the New Zealand All Blacks at Soldier Field.

Source: Forbes June 10, 2017 16:46 UTC