# Test rugby thriving after best ever Six Nations + how does rugby crack USA | The Rugby Paper Roundup

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Published: 2026-03-18T16:41:06+00:00
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## Resource

In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup… Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by rugby analyst Sam Larner to reflect on what many are calling the greatest Six Nations ever — and ask the big question: is Test rugby in its strongest place yet? With record try-scoring, high-tempo matches and attacking rugby on show throughout the championship, we break down what’s driving the shift in style and whether this is a sustainable evolution of the international game. We also zoom out to the global picture and tackle one of rugby’s biggest challenges — how the sport can crack the USA market. With a Rugby World Cup on the horizon and growing investment stateside, what needs to happen for rugby union to truly break through in one of the world’s biggest sporting landscapes? Plus, Sam brings key data insights to the table to explain where the game is heading next — and what it means for players, coaches and fans alike. You can subscribe to The Rugby Paper digitally or physically for more great content via this link:[https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/subsc](https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/subsc)...OR by scanning the QR code in the top right corner. Follow us across social media for more rugby insight and analysis: X: [https://x.com/TheRugbyPaper](https://x.com/TheRugbyPaper)Facebook: / therugbypaperInstagram: / therugbypaper Coaching at a grassroots rugby club while juggling work, family & training? Then this is for you. The Rugby Coach Weekly Partner Club Programme helps clubs recruit, train and retain volunteer coaches — while making your coaching life easier. [https://www.rugbycoachweekly.net/](https://www.rugbycoachweekly.net/)

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