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Rugby’s Big Push to Kansas City | Kansas City News
Two former pro rugby stars, Naas Botha and Ryan Grobler, are rallying Kansas City to host the 2031 Rugby World Cup, betting that the game’s fast-paced, less-gear-heavy action will win over American fans—especially football lovers. With local clubs like the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Women’s Rugby Club fueling grassroots growth, they’re turning watch parties into community events, drawing fans from across the state. Botha, a Hall of Famer with NFL ties, and Grobler, who played professionally in the U.S., know the hurdles athletes face switching sports—and cite Louis Rees-Zammit’s NFL stint as…
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