‘Rugby is growing’: Old Glory DC owners bullish as MLR hits year eight
by Martin Pengelly in Washington from US news | The Guardian on (#6VA6D)
Paul Sheehy and Chris Dunlavey trumpet health of US league and say producing American players is key
Like the rest of Washington, the rugby field on the National Mall was covered with snow this week. But Old Glory DC were safely indoors, preparing for the return of Major League Rugby, the US professional rugby union competition that kicks off year eight this weekend.
It's about 73 degrees inside" the St James, the sports, wellness and entertainment complex" in Springfield, Virginia, where Old Glory train, said Paul Sheehy, with a laugh.
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