S.C. gets first international rugby game; world gets first HD rugby broadcast

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The USA Eagles' July 4th rugby World Cup Qualifier versus Canada will be broadcast live on ESPN in HD from the Blackbaud Stadium on Daniel Island.

This is the first ever USA Rugby match to be broadcast on ESPN in HD and first full international Rugby match ever played in South Carolina. For more information, click hop over to the Charleston Battery's Web site.

Tickets can be bought online for the 4 p.m. match and range from $15 - $40.