As a portuguese rugby fan, Russia is very much missed in the REC, the qualification process for the RWC was so intense because there were four legit contenders bar Georgia (Russia, Spain, Portugal and Romania). This exclusion also reflects how much World Rugby prioritizes the anglosphere over other markets with arguably more potential. I'd say Latin America, the Iberian Peninsula and Eastern Europe are all better investments than the United States, and yet, World Rugby refuse to look elsewhere. Also, their exclusion is complete bs, the US could invade Iraq or Afghanistan again that no one would bat an eye, but when Russia invades a country suddenly there's a need the exclude them.
@@chuckychip4060 again, empty words. The United states has probably the most saturated spotting market in the world, maybe only behind Australia. Rugby won't compete with NFL NBA and MLS, it will compete with frisbee, lacross, golf, hockey, volleyball etc...
i mean its not exactly the players fault is it lol, i completely understand why these sanctions are in place and they need to be but the athletes who suffer from it are victims in this situation.
Obviously are not well informed enough to talk politics. Stick to sport. Look at how this whole thing started. Anglo arrogance thinking they can just instill governments as they please.
problem with rugby and soviet union is that is played in georgia and some parts of sibiria and not other caucausus nations whose are famous for their straight and grabing tehique like dagestanis,chechens and Ingushetians. this region would have best scrums in the world
It is a shame, but also makes complete sense given their awful actions in Ukraine. That being said I always remember their scrum half being a bit of a weapon in Japan 2019.
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I dont remember the UK teams and the USA being banned for invading Iraq. One would nearly think there is a double standard
As a portuguese rugby fan, Russia is very much missed in the REC, the qualification process for the RWC was so intense because there were four legit contenders bar Georgia (Russia, Spain, Portugal and Romania). This exclusion also reflects how much World Rugby prioritizes the anglosphere over other markets with arguably more potential. I'd say Latin America, the Iberian Peninsula and Eastern Europe are all better investments than the United States, and yet, World Rugby refuse to look elsewhere.
Also, their exclusion is complete bs, the US could invade Iraq or Afghanistan again that no one would bat an eye, but when Russia invades a country suddenly there's a need the exclude them.
USA is the gold mine and if they get it right it will change rugby forever
@@chuckychip4060 there's no proof of that. Just empty words from World Rugby executives
@@joaofigueiras1106 USA is the entertainment capital of the world, we get USA, we get the best product ever
@@chuckychip4060 again, empty words. The United states has probably the most saturated spotting market in the world, maybe only behind Australia. Rugby won't compete with NFL NBA and MLS, it will compete with frisbee, lacross, golf, hockey, volleyball etc...
@@joaofigueiras1106crazy throwing hockey is the second part
When rugby was amateur, Russia was a powerhouse because their team was essentially part of the military. IE, professionals.
Good fact!
And half of team was Georgians lol
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Sad and all but maybe if they stop invading Europe they could get back in
i mean thats pretty fair
i mean its not exactly the players fault is it lol, i completely understand why these sanctions are in place and they need to be but the athletes who suffer from it are victims in this situation.
Obviously are not well informed enough to talk politics. Stick to sport. Look at how this whole thing started. Anglo arrogance thinking they can just instill governments as they please.
@@charlsmartel you think "The West" were trying to install a puppet of theirs in Ukraine? stop watching RT.
@@charlsmartel C'est vrai que seule la Russie a le droit s'immiscer dans les affaires des autres.
Rugby should be the perfect sport to show off their strengths
problem with rugby and soviet union is that is played in georgia and some parts of sibiria and not other caucausus nations whose are famous for their straight and grabing tehique like dagestanis,chechens and Ingushetians. this region would have best scrums in the world
It is a shame, but also makes complete sense given their awful actions in Ukraine. That being said I always remember their scrum half being a bit of a weapon in Japan 2019.
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Sports should not be banned for any conflicts.
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We need Russia back
Aye and the Ukrainians want their country