Expanding rugby in the United States: a historical analysis
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Date
2014-04Author
Gerasimo, Xanthi
Publisher
University of Wisconsin--Stout. Research Services
Advisor(s)
Ferguson, David Christopher
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This study utilized a mixed methods approach to address the
question of how to grow rugby, given the current obstacles faced
by the sport within the United States. A comparative historical
analysis of rugby, soccer, and football’s fluctuating histories
is presented along with an extended literature review and
synthesized timeline. This paper presents historical causes for
the sport’s current minority status in the U.S. market. We find that
the United States’ sports market has unique characteristics which
need to be considered as organizers seek to expand rugby in
America. Specific characteristics of the U.S. market and specific
obstacles are presented, along with policy recommendations.
Subject
rugby
Permanent Link
http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/77328Citation
Gerasimo, X. (2014). Expanding rugby in the United States: a historical analysis. University of Wisconsin-Stout Journal of Student Research, 13, 98-111.