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
David Harvey (rugby union) Brazil to play against Germany. He scored his team total 12 points on the 12-29 home loss against the Germans. David Harvey (rugby union) David Harvey (born 20 May 1982) is an Australian-born Brazilian rugby union footballer. He played for Brazil in international matches. He played as a fly-half or full-back. He is the son of a Brazilian mother and an Australian father. Harvey played for the Western Force in Super Rugby, making his debut for the franchise in Round 4 of the 2012 Super Rugby season against the Waratahs in Sydney. He previously played for French side Narbonne as