# @therugbynetwork on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DeaKqJIoDmu
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/78298952-therugbynetwork-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-10-12T21:09:54.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Rugby Network (@therugbynetwork) — https://gondola.cc/therugbynetwork

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RUGBY IS EVERYWHERE! 🌎🏉👀

From NFL stars taking the pitch to NBA superstars getting a taste of rugby and Hollywood getting in on the action, the sport is making waves far beyond the sidelines.

Swipe through some of the biggest rugby crossovers making headlines. 👉

Former Philadelphia Eagles center and Super Bowl champion Jason Kelce made his rugby debut on October 7, joining London’s Old Streetonians RFC for a 30-minute friendly against Hackney RFC.

Kelce was joined by former Eagles teammate Beau Allen after receiving a crash course in rugby from former England international Joe Marler.

The seven-time NFL Pro Bowler played at No. 8 during the match at Hackney Marshes, part of his ongoing effort to explore different sports following his NFL retirement in 2024.

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama spent part of his offseason training with French professional rugby club Provence Rugby, alongside NBA teammate Harrison Barnes.

The 7-foot-4 center participated in tackling, passing, lineout drills, and strength training, gaining firsthand experience with the demands of professional rugby. Wembanyama praised the team’s camaraderie and credited the sessions with helping develop his stability, movement, and strength.

The visit took place during the summer, with footage released by Provence Rugby in October.

Billionaire entrepreneur and Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban returned to his alma mater, Indiana University, to support the Hoosiers rugby program.

A former Indiana rugby player himself, Cuban attended the Hoosiers’ matchup against Marian University at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana.

Despite No. 11 Indiana falling 29-14 to No. 8 Marian, Cuban was spotted connecting with members of the program, including Gonzaga alumni Joey Ries and Axel Ries.

Hollywood star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is helping bring the story of New Zealand rugby legend Portia Woodman-Wickliffe to the screen.

Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions is partnering with New Zealand’s Pango Productions on a documentary titled Undeniable: Portia Woodman, directed by Zoë McIntosh.

The film will explore the Black Ferns star’s career, personal challenges, cultural identity,

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