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'Like American football without pads.' Pro rugby kicks off in Seattle

caption: A Seattle Saracens rugby match
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A Seattle Saracens rugby match
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Kim Malcolm talks with Kevin Flynn about the Seattle Seawolves and the prospects for professional rugby in Seattle. Flynn is a manager with the Seawolves and president of the Seattle Saracens Rugby Club.

The Seawolves kick off their inaugural season against the San Diego Legion on Sunday at Starfire Sports in Tukwila.

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