Perched on the edge of the South Pacific, New Zealand is a small nation with a population of just over four million, but rugby has put the country on the map.

The US men’s Eagles are doing their part to bust the stereotype that the sport can’t be widely successful in the States.

CNN World Rugby meets other pioneers in the diverse world of rugby, from the first female coach of a men’s professional team to the inspiring story behind the International Gay Rugby league. The spirit of the sport is deeply rooted in the community.

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