# How common is rugby in the US?

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**Category:** The Game Room\
**Created:** [March 19, 2017, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-common-is-rugby-in-the-us/782551 "2017-03-19T17:04:55Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 21, 2017, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-common-is-rugby-in-the-us/782551/21 "2017-04-21T01:31:42Z")

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It’s a niche sport but a growing niche sport. Not growing as fast as lacrosse, but I’m seeing more and more school districts (especially wealthier ones) sponsoring rugby teams.

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