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
Andy Frost (rugby union) Andy Frost (rugby union) Andrew "Andy" Frost (born 1983) is a retired English rugby union player who played mostly at fullback A former Saracens Academy player and England youth international, Andy made his name with Southend. An excellent spot kicker who could also score tries, he scored over 1,700 points for the Essex club, also becoming one of the most profile scorers of all-time in National League 2 South. He retired in 2015 due to injury. Andy started his rugby career with the Saracens Academy before moving to Gloucester in 2002. While at Gloucester he made appearances for the second