History of rugby union in the United States goal from mark. The scoring systems have evolved in parallel, with both rugby union and American football offering three points for a kicked goal and seven points for a ball run into the end zone and a successfully kicked conversion. One factor aiding in rugby's growth in the early 1900s was American football's crisis of 1905–06, with President Teddy Roosevelt engaging in a debate about the future of American football in response to the perception that American football was a violent sport. The growth of rugby in the United States and particularly in California was aided by the 1905 New
Tony Ensor (rugby union, born 1949) Tony Ensor (rugby union, born 1949) Anthony Howard Ensor (born August 17, 1949, Dublin, Ireland), commonly called Tony Ensor, was an Ireland rugby union player. Educated at Gonzaga College and UCD, he played for UCD and Wanderers. He made his international debut on March 10 1973 against Wales. He was capped 22 times for Ireland, winning his last cap against England on March 18 1978. A full back, Tony's only try for Ireland came in 1975 against France. He was also a goal kicker and scored a total of 31 points for his country. In 1976 he was also a