The USA Men’s National Team XVs will host New Zealand All Blacks on October 23

on Saturday, October 23, 2021 in the inaugural 1874 Cup rugby live , at FedExField. It will be the first time the All Blacks have played in the United States since 2016. Mayor Bowser is excited to welcome this major international rugby test match to Washington, D.C.,” said Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development John Falcicchio. “With our championship winning teams and experience hosting major sporting events, DC is the Sports Capital. We look forward to joining residents and visitors in celebrating our rugby all stars this fall.”

The 1874 Cup references the year rugby was first played in the United States, a collegiate match between McGill and Harvard University.  The 1874 Cup celebrates the long and ever growing history the United States has with the game of rugby.

“As the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, Events DC is honored to partner with USA Rugby and Left Field Live to bring premier international rugby to DC,” said Gregory A. O’Dell, president and chief executive officer of Events DC. “Our region is home to a robust and passionate rugby community at both amateur and professional levels. The opportunity to host the iconic New Zealand All Blacks for the first time ever in our nation’s capital alongside USA Rugby will showcase Washington, DC as a dynamic, global sports destination to the world. Together with our partners at Old Glory DC, we look forward to attracting more world-class rugby to our nation’s capital including the Rugby World Cup.”

USA Rugby to host legendary New Zealand All Blacks in Washington, DC on Saturday, October 23 at FedEx Field

“This is a landmark announcement for our organization, as it marks the first step in our commitment to host the globally captivating sport of rugby, along with the millions of fans devoted to it around the world,” said Washington Football Team President Jason Wright. “We could not be happier to host this Test Match at FedExField, as it demonstrates our business vision to attract global sporting events, such as future Rugby World Cup matches, that we know quench the thirst of our diverse and sports-obsessed DMV region. Our organization looks forward to making this a memorable event and supporting a robust week of activity for the global rugby community.”

Internationally renowned for their incomparable success and world-famous pre-game tradition, the haka, the All Blacks have a global following that goes well beyond rugby.

All Blacks Captain Sam Cane said the All Blacks would be looking forward to a “special game” against the USA.

“We’ve really loved it every time we have gone there.  I know the team is excited about getting to America and particularly going to Washington, DC for the first time. It will be a historic match with a lot of meaning behind it and we hope that the rugby fans there really get behind the game. We can’t wait.”



source https://rugbystream.us/the-usa-mens-national-team-xvs-will-host-new-zealand-all-blacks-on-october-23/

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