The program has received great praise in the USA including an article in Rugby magazine and a spot on Fox Sports Net.
Similarities are seen with the number of players on the field and the arrangement of the line-outs, scrums and kick-offs.
The rule differences between each division are minor and gradually shift closer towards rugby union rules as the child advances up in divisions and increases his or her skill set.
However, when children reach the Eagle level, many of the prior mentioned restrictions are removed and the children play with contest are allowed open field kicking, and the game has a more dynamic flow to it.
[7] The first iteration of American flag rugby was founded by Tom Feury in 1998.