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Saturday November 15, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008

New Zealand to help promote rugby in US

New Zealand has signed a five-year deal to help promote rugby in the United States, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) announced on Wednesday.

USA
Year formed:
1975 (joined IRB 1987)
Emblem:
Eagle
RWC 2007:
Group stage
Best finish:
Group stage 1987, 1991, 1999, 2003, 2007
World ranking:
19
Coach:
Scott Johnson
First Test:
16 November 1912 v Australia, Berkeley (lost 8-12)
Team colours:
Blue jerseys with red and white trim, white shorts and blue socks
Website:
http://www.usarugby.com

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The USA were on the end of a thrashing to finish their World Cup. 


November internationals

Day/DateMatchVenueAEST time
Sun 16 Novv JapanNAG5.00pm
Sat 22 Novv JapanTOK9.00pm