In 2009, says the SGMA, some 750,000 Americans played rugby, over 20% more than in 2007.

该协会指出，在2009年，有大约750,000的美国人打橄榄球，比2007年增长了超过20%。

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In 2009, says the SGMA, some 750, 000 Americans played rugby, over 20% more than in 2007.

该协会指出，在2009年，有大约750,000的美国人打橄榄球，比2007年增长了超过20%。

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In 2009, says the SGMA, some 750, 000 Americans played rugby, over 20% more than in 2007.

ECONOMIST: More and more Americans are being converted to the sport

Almost 18 million people played soccer in 2002, up 15% from 15 years ago according to SGMA International.

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That has helped raise rugby's profile: a study by America's Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) found that between 2007 and 2009 (the latest year for which data is available), it was the fastest-growing team sport in the country, outpacing rivals such as lacrosse and hockey.

ECONOMIST: More and more Americans are being converted to the sport