Rugby-U.S. to host All Blacks in October test match in Washington

(Reuters) - The U.S. men's national rugby team will host the New Zealand All Blacks in Washington for an October test match designed to grow interest in the sport amongst Americans in hopes of staging a future Rugby World Cup, organisers said on Monday.

The Oct. 23 test, to be played at the home of the National Football League's Washington Football Team, will be the first time the All Blacks have played in the United States since 2016.