1. 55758

      USA

      Joy Irwin | USA | fleming

    2. 55757

      USA

      Emily Dabrowski | USA | Saint Louis

      My team: Billikens
      Because it's an awesome sport!
    3. 55752

      USA

      Sara Ficker | USA | fort collins

      Its so much fun and requires a lot from the people who play it.
    4. 55746

      USA

      Trevor Swearengin | USA | Rolla Missouri

      My team: Missouri S&T Rugby Club
      It's a fantastic display of size and speed witch is what the first olympics was start for.
    5. 55745

      USA

      Joe Mastoloni | USA | White Plains

      My team: The Harvey School Rugby Club
      It is a global sport, and it will draw a big crowd.
    6. 55744

      USA

      Edward Sauer | USA | Ft Collins, Co

      My team: Northern Colorado Rugby Football
      It's unacceptable and unthinkable to not have the second largest spectator and participation sport in the world, as a part of the grandest celebration of competition... The Olympics
    7. 55742

      USA

      Aaron Toczylowski | USA | St. Louis

      My team: Missouri S & T Rugby Club
    8. 55739

      USA

      Nick Carter | USA | Rolla

    9. 55738

      USA

      John Schieffer | USA | Austin, Texas

      My team: NSW Waratahs
    10. 55734

      USA

      Heather Elliott | USA | Naperville

      My team: Chicago Blaze Rugby Club
      This sport will bring countries closer together and more to the point America needs to play sports that other countries play, this way Americans will be more liked by other counties.
    11. 55732

      USA

      Jesse Mulcahy | USA | Champaign, Il

      My team: CCRfc
      Because is a past time enjoyed around the world that can bring people together.
    12. 55731

      USA

      Andrea Shang | USA

    13. 55729

      USA

      Lenny Eliason | USA | Athens

      My team: Ohio University
      It is a game that combines many elements of sport and teamwork.
    14. 55726

      USA

      Ajay Rao | USA | Dallas

      My team: Harlequins
      Only the most athletic of people are capable of playing this game. The olympics are a culmination of the worlds greatest athletes and what better to have in the olympics than a sport that demands the most dedicated of athlete
    15. 55725

      USA

      Cara Johns | USA

    16. 55722

      USA

      George Johns | USA

    17. 55720

      USA

      patrick olson | USA | oklahoma city

      My team: okc crusaders
      teamwork, strength, power
    18. 55717

      USA

      Steve Drobot | USA | Milwaukee

      My team: Milwaukee Black n Blue
      Most exciting sport in the world!
    19. 55714

      USA

      David Chang | USA | Rolla

      My team: Missouri S&T Miners
      It's the best goddamn sport in the world.
    20. 55713

      USA

      David Zimmerman | USA | Chicago

      My team: Illinois Rugby Football Club
      Rugby should be Olympic because it is the most exciting sport not only to play but to watch. Rugby is spreading in popularity in the U.S., finding its way on to national channels and national audiences alike. Rugby combines the endurance and finesse of football with the toughness and scoring of American football, making it a great pull for audiences around the world. Rugby MUST be an Olympic sport!
    21. 55712

      USA

      sean hadaway | USA | fort collins

      My team: fort collins flamengo
      good sport played by a large amount of people across the world
    22. 55710

      USA

      Trey Yingst | USA

    23. 55706

      USA

      Frech Jamie | USA | Ann Arbor

      My team: Ann Arbor WRFC
      Fast paced hard hitting action! Great entertainment for all!
    24. 55699

      USA

      Joe Mulcahey | USA

    25. 55698

      USA

      Clayton Gray | USA

    26. 55694

      USA

      Richard Tomlinson | USA | Chicago, IL

      My team: US Rugby
      It is a sport played worldwide by many groups of people and this should be part of representing the Olympic spirit, bringing those from around the world together.
    27. 55690

      USA

      Bryce Robbins | USA | Mission Viejo

      My team: Orange County Gators
      To inspire our youth to play sports that are recognized in worldwide competition and truly build character.
    28. 55689

      USA

      Cal Doval | USA | San Luis Obispo

      My team: Cal Poly Rugby
      It's a great sport
    29. 55687

      USA

      Patrick Coonan | USA | Chicago

      My team: Riot
      It's a global game that involves world-class athletes and exemplifies sportsmanship.
    30. 55686

      USA

      Christine Sargent | USA | Ithaca

      My team: Cornell Women's Rugby Football Club
      It's an amazing sport that more people need to know about!
    31. 55684

      USA

      Kathleen Stacey | USA

    32. 55678

      USA

      Mark Bratsch | USA | Oshkosh

      My team: Pigs
      Purely original athletic event
    33. 55675

      USA

      Dan Mascellino | USA

      My team: U of Michigan
      Because it was unjustly removed years ago an it is a sport that all people can play.
    34. 55674

      USA

      Russ Lowry | USA | Glendale, AZ

      My team: BYU
      It is a very competitive sport with rich history. The sport is played in many nations and it is very exciting to watch.
    35. 55673

      USA

      Peter Funcke | USA

    36. 55672

      USA

      Walt Lowry | USA

      My team: Brigham Young University
      You have to yse alot of strenth and skill to play rugby. Your everyday person could not play. It would be so fun for the world to see rugby. Many have never seen a game.
    37. 55664

      USA

      Robin Swearingen | USA | Ridge Farm, Illinois

      Rugby not only test a person's athletic ability but their stadegy as well. It is rough and competive.
    38. 55649

      USA

      Luke Karamyalil | USA | Washington, DC

      My team: Illinois Mens Rugby Football Club
      It is one of the most popular short games and it is spectators dream.
    39. 55647

      USA

      Gail Ireland | USA

      Rugby is one of the most popular sports in today's world.
    40. 55642

      USA

      Stephanie Schilling | USA | Fort Collins

      My team: Fort Collins Rugby
      Its a sport!
    41. 55641

      USA

      Scott Sullivan | USA | Champaign, IL

      My team: Champaign County Rugby Football Club Flatlanders
      Because it can be palyed world-wide, any time of year, by any age group with minimual equipment. It is truly a game which spans gender, economics, ethnicity and age.
    42. 55638

      USA

      Mathew Degutes | USA | Chicago

      My team: Lions
    43. 55635

      USA

      Lauren Dempsey | USA

    44. 55634

      USA

      jay huffstickler | USA | louisville,ky

      My team: university of louisville rfc
    45. 55622

      USA

      Toby Butterfield | USA | New York

      My team: Gotham Knights
      Because it's truly international, kids love it, it's a great spectator sport, and the start up costs for anyone to play are minimal.
    46. 55621

      USA

      Audrey Short | USA | sebastopol

      My team: Hayward Ravens
      because there are too many savage players who need to be noticed on a different level. an olympic level
    47. 55619

      USA

      David Paster | USA | Los Angeles

      My team: University of Southern California Rugby
      It's one of, if not the most exciting international sport.
    48. 55613

      USA

      Marshall Dunn | USA | Salem

      My team: UVU
      Rugby is the most popular contact sport in the world, and it is played in all of the major countries that participate in the Olympics. The sheer nature of the game makes it intriguing to all audiences which will result in higher revenues for the city which is hosting the Olympic games.
    49. 55608

      USA

      Jessica Saldana | USA

    50. 55606

      USA

      Joe Randa | USA | Sonoma, CA

      My team: Santa Rosa Junior College
      because it is the greatest and best athletic sport of all time
    51. 55603

      USA

      Michael Reagles | USA | Milwaukee

      My team: Westside Harlequins
    52. 55597

      USA

      Mike Good | USA | Oshkosh

      My team: Oshkosh Rugby Football Club
    53. 55591

      USA

      Dennis Gaffney | USA

    54. 55587

      USA

      Eddie Aguirre | USA | Tucson

      My team: Tucson RFC
    55. 55585

      USA

      Brian Blaeske | USA

    56. 55584

      USA

      Nathan Schaetzel | USA | Milwaukee, WI

      This fast paced, high energy sport is not dominated by the traditionally strong Olympic countries and can only bring more people to the games
    57. 55583

      USA

      Joshua Drahonovsky | USA | Mukwonago

      My team: Oconomowoc Rugby Football Club
      Half the world plays it and it's the best sport in the world!
    58. 55581

      USA

      Kathleen Kress | USA | cleveland

      My team: cleveland maidens womens rugby
    59. 55580

      USA

      Barry Fitzgerald | USA | Manchester, NH

      My team: Munster Rugby
    60. 55564

      USA

      Mark Johnson | USA | St. Charles

      My team: St. Charles High School Girls Rugby Club
    61. 55563

      USA

      Nate Sirotak | USA | Champaign, IL

      My team: Champaign County RFC Flatlanders
    62. 55562

      USA

      Joelle Anderson | USA | Minneapolis

      My team: Minneapolis Menagerie
      There are rugby teams all over the world, not just a concentration in one area. Also, it's a sport that all can play and expenses are minimal.
    63. 55561

      USA

      Reed Moreno | USA

    64. 55560

      USA

      Alex Clinton | USA | Fort Collins, CO

      My team: Fort Collins Youth Rugby
    65. 55556

      USA

      James Armstrong | USA | Green Bay

      My team: Celtics
      Worldwide participation of a sport.
    66. 55550

      USA

      Michael Korb | USA | Fond du Lac, WI

      My team: Fond du Lac Wolfpac RFC
    67. 55542

      USA

      Savannah Brier | USA

    68. 55535

      USA

      Chuck Lane | USA | Green Bay,Wi

      My team: Green Bay, Minneapolis, Wisconsin,Vail
      Because it is indeed the best that sport has to offer, and has an international following.
    69. 55534

      USA

      Roger Hanson | USA | Green Bay WI

      My team: Celtics
      It' a great sport, perfect for the olympics!!!
    70. 55532

      USA

      Andrew Rodin | USA

    71. 55529

      USA

      Tarah Laurent | USA | Philadelphia

      My team: La Salle women's rugby
      It's an awsome sport that is played in a lot of countries.
    72. 55524

      USA

      Andrew DeBruler | USA

    73. 55521

      USA

      Joe Parrish | USA | Louisville

      My team: Louisville Rugby Football Club
      Rugby is based on pride and honor. The very foundations of the olympics
    74. 55519

      USA

      Ryan Rison | USA

    75. 55514

      USA

      Alexander Murchison | USA

    76. 55507

      USA

      Jessica Vennum | USA

    77. 55505

      USA

      Justin Jaeger | USA | Oconomowoc, WI

    78. 55504

      USA

      Jason Gawron | USA | Alpharetta, GA, USA

      My team: Phoenix United RUF
    79. 55503

      USA

      Phong Nguyen | USA

    80. 55501

      USA

      Brad David | USA

    81. 55500

      USA

      eric raney | USA | louisville

      My team: university of louisville
      Its fun to watch, competetive and global.
    82. 55498

      USA

      Nick Alesci | USA | waukesha

      My team: ORFC
    83. 55492

      USA

      Christy Waishwile | USA | Reseda

    84. 55491

      USA

      Duncan Wilson | USA | Los Angeles

      My team: USC Rugby
    85. 55488

      USA

      bruce lesniak | USA | hartland

      My team: oconomowoc RFC
      one of tthe worlds most beloved sports that needs more attention
    86. 55482

      USA

      theresa enwereji | USA | philadelphia

      My team: LaSalle Womens Rugby
      Because rugby has something special to add to the Olympics.
    87. 55481

      USA

      Roger Riley | USA | La Crosse, Wisconsin

      My team: Winona State University Women's Rugby Club
      It has world-wide participation that allows both men and women to compete under the same laws without wiavers for women. It has huge spectator appeal and a worldwide following
    88. 55480

      USA

      Spencer Kassimir | USA | Los Angeles

      My team: University of Southern California
      Because rugby combines the speed of soccer with the hits and intensity of football; what could be better?
    89. 55479

      USA

      Jo Dempsey | USA | Sebastopol

      My team: Leinster
      It is the precursor to American football and it is awesome to watch.
    90. 55477

      USA

      Dale Klitzke | USA

    91. 55473

      USA

      Carla Fredrick | USA | St. Paul

      My team: Minnesota Valkyries
      Rugby has a world presence. Rugby is diverse. 7s is fast and exciting. There isn’t a lot of set up or equipment required. The athletes are very well rounded with skills, fitness, strength, speed and a whole lot of toughness.
    92. 55471

      USA

      Brennan Barker | USA | Los Angeles, CA

      My team: USC Men's Rugby
      Rugby combines action-packed sport with a strong tradition of camaraderie amongst all players. It's what the Olympics is all about!
    93. 55459

      USA

      Nic Tyson | USA | Madison, WI

      My team: Wisconsin Rugby Club
      It is a sport that is played by most of the world involving teamwork, athleticism, and intelligence. It is very fast-paced and exciting, also.
    94. 55458

      USA

      raymond govus | USA | ann arbor

      My team: Mi
      It is the ultimate sport.
    95. 55453

      USA

      Kathy Catanho | USA

    96. 55451

      USA

      Kelly Hunter | USA

    97. 55446

      USA

      Anthony Mills | USA | Minneapolis

      My team: Metropolis
      It's amateur in some arenas, fast paced, a great test of athleticism and skill. A no-brainer compared to GOLF ????
    98. 55444

      USA

      Phillip Eloff | USA | Chicago

      My team: Chicago Lions
      Rugby is a much more exiting sport than some of the sports that are currently part of the Games.
    99. 55443

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      Ashley Grothe | USA | Grand Rapids

      My team: Grandville
      The sport is very well known and popular all over the world.
    100. 55442

      USA

      Alexis Piazza | USA | Philadelphia

      My team: Lasalle womens rugby

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