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Rugby league’s American expansion has continued, with the Sydney Roosters announcing a three-year strategic partnership with USA Rugby League .
A core aspect of the partnership is the potential for the Roosters to lure US athletes who fail to make college and professional sporting programs in popular American sports, such as American football, into the NRL. “This partnership with the Roosters offers these athletes a chance to pursue their dreams of becoming professional athletes through our programs.Already, the Roosters have signed a pair of American stars, including the first North American NRLW player, Liz Tafuna. In addition to Tafuna, Michael Woolridge, winner of the NRL’s first combine in Las Vegas earlier this season, has signed a training contract with the Bondi outfit.
“The numbers are staggering, there are one million college football players. This leaves thousands and thousands of extremely talented athletes that are looking for an alternative once they finish college,” he said.
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