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Can rugby take off in America?

The new head coach of the US team is an Irishman from Skerries.

After winning a medal with the Canada Sevens team in Paris, Jack Hanratty has moved to America to coach Ilona Maher and Co.

He joins host Nathan Johns to chart his journey from a Leinster development coach to boss of the US.

Plus, with World cups heading stateside in 2031 and 2033, Jack gives his take on a question rugby has long sought to answer: can the sport make it in America?

Produced by John Casey.

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