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When America Almost Joined The URC | Mini-Documentary

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Sep 12, 20269:26

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When America Almost Joined The URC - revisiting the attempts to get USA teams into the United Rugby Championship: Who wanted it, what were the pros, what were the cons, and why didn't it happen? In this documentary, I draw on historical evidence and contemporary sources to understand the nuance of these difficult questions and investigate the roles of South Africa, Ireland and Wales in the twists and turns of this controversial story.

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When was this episode published?: September 12, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 9 min.
What podcast is this from?: HG Rugby. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
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When America Almost Joined The URC | Mini-Documentary