Big Announcement at the Youth Development Conference

At the Youth Development Conference this weekend in Atlanta, Ga. the International Rugby Board announced that the United States would host the 2012 Junior World Rugby Trophy.

Eagle standouts and former All-Americans Paul Emerick and Mike Petri were on hand to launch the announcement of the Junior World Rugby Trophy.  From left to right: Paul Emerick, Morgan Buckley, Nigel Melville, and Mike Petri. Photo credit: Edward Zeltser/USA Rugby 

These announcements speak volumes about the current growth of rugby in the United States.  With the re-inclusion of rugby in the Olympics, it has become one of the fastest growing team sports in the country.  "We are very proud to be hosting the [Junior World Rugby Trophy]," said USA Rugby CEO and President of Rugby Operations, Nigel Melville.  "Hosting a JWRT is the first step to positioning the USA to host larger tournaments with the end goal of one day hosting a Rugby World Cup."

The Junior World Rugby Trophy is scheduled to take place June 18th-30th in Salt Lake City, Ut.   To learn more about this event visit USA Rugby!

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