The multipurpose RFK Stadium has hosted NFL, MLB and soccer games in the past -- now rugby is soon to be added to that list.
The multipurpose RFK Stadium has hosted NFL, MLB and soccer games in the past -- now rugby is soon to be added to that list.
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In June, Wales and South Africa, seen here playing a test match in December last year, will face each other at the 46,000-capacity Washington venue.
In June, Wales and South Africa, seen here playing a test match in December last year, will face each other at the 46,000-capacity Washington venue.
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The two sides aren't the first tier one nations to stage a match in the USA. The All Blacks faced Ireland in front of <a href="https://www.trupilariante.com/2016/11/05/sport/rugby-soldiers-field-ireland-all-blacks/index.html">a sold-out crowd at Chicago's Soldier Field</a> in November 2016.
The two sides aren't the first tier one nations to stage a match in the USA. The All Blacks faced Ireland in front of a sold-out crowd at Chicago's Soldier Field in November 2016.
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Ireland secured <a href="https://www.trupilariante.com/2016/11/05/sport/rugby-soldiers-field-ireland-all-blacks/index.html">an historic 40-29 victory that day</a>, ending New Zealand's 18-game unbeaten run.
Ireland secured an historic 40-29 victory that day, ending New Zealand's 18-game unbeaten run.
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Soldier Field was also packed out when New Zealand took on USA in November 2014. The All Blacks eased to a 6-74 victory.
Soldier Field was also packed out when New Zealand took on USA in November 2014. The All Blacks eased to a 6-74 victory.
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Crowds were significantly thinner when English Premiership sides Saracens and Newcastle Falcons moved a league game to the USA last year. There were 6,271 fans in the 18,500-seat Talen Energy Stadium in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Crowds were significantly thinner when English Premiership sides Saracens and Newcastle Falcons moved a league game to the USA last year. There were 6,271 fans in the 18,500-seat Talen Energy Stadium in Chester, Pennsylvania.
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That was the second time a Saracens game has been moved state-side. Just over 14,000 saw the North London outfit defeat London Irish at New Jersey's Red Bull Arena.
That was the second time a Saracens game has been moved state-side. Just over 14,000 saw the North London outfit defeat London Irish at New Jersey's Red Bull Arena.
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