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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Marshall Island rugby players

Brett Rademacher, along with Spokane Youth Sports, have introduced Marshall Islands students from Rogers High School to the sport of rugby.

Rugby coach Brett Radmacher welcomes his players to practice, Sept. 22, 2015, at Andrew Rypien Field.

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Lucas Bwijtak leads a pack of Marshall Island rugby players in running drills practice, Sept. 22, 2015, at Andrew Rypien Field.

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Marshall Island rugby players from Rogers High School learn how to properly toss the ball during practice at Andrew Rypien Field.

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Austin Allen, left, Winner Majmeto, center, and Lark Alee feel the pain during running drill at rugby practice, Sept.22, 2015, at Andrew Rypien Field.

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Roland Joran pitches the ball to a teammate with Zach Rademacher trailing behind during rugby practice.

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Pouesi Jitiam breaks down field with Jebet Mote, right, in pursuit, during rugby practice, Sept. 22, 2015, at Andrew Rypien Field. Marshallese students at Rogers High School have turned out in droves to play the game.

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Rufos Thomas, right, show off his moves as he avoids a chasing Patt Episom during rugby practice,

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Roland Joran, left, reaches for a teammate’s flag during practice, Sept. 22, 2015, at Andrew Rypien Field.

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