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Baltimore's 68,000 Strong Crowd Signals Rugby's US Breakthrough

By Sports Desk · 2026-09-13 · Updated 2026-09-13 04:55 UTC
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With a record 68,173 fans packed into Baltimore, the Springboks and All Blacks captains are framing this milestone as a direct preview of American appetite for the 2031 World Cup. The captains believe that greater media visibility and cross-sports integration, such as NFL investment, will be key to sustaining rugby's momentum in the US.

  • According to GN sports/rugby (en-US), All Blacks captain Codie Taylor and Springboks skipper Siya Kolisi have described the record-breaking Baltimore attendance as a crucial appetizer for the 2031 World Cup. Kolisi further suggested that increased television exposure and potential investment or player involvement from NFL teams could help secure rugby's foothold in the American market.

    Source: The Edwardsville Intelligencer

  • A sea of green and black swells under the Maryland sky, proving that the 2031 World Cup is no longer a distant dream but an imminent reality for American fans.

    Source: SFGATE
Based on reporting by SFGATE and The Edwardsville Intelligencer, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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