Why is rugby not popular in the USA?

At the Youth level (grassroots) rugby gets minimal support from school districts - instead they encourage students to play the varisty sports programs they offer - football/baseball, etc. read more

It's not just that we have different standards for what can be considered as popular sports entertainment. We have different expectations too. So as much as I enjoyed watching rugby, I know that it will never be big in the U.S. read more

It is popular, just with not many people. My brother toured California in the early 90s with his rugby team from Clyde-Earnscleugh, NZ. They had a great time playing university teams. My father in law played rugby for the Air Force academy many years ago. I think you are probably asking why it is not more popular. read more