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National Teams:
Alex Magleby has re-joined the Eagles 7s program as National Development Director. Billy Millard will take a similar role with the 15s team.
Yesterday we looked at how November's Barbarians-Australia could help the Eagles face the All Blacks.
The Women Eagles have planned two friendly matches against Canada this April.
Glasgow have made their signing of Carlin Isles official.
The NYC 7s will not only be back at the World Club 7s but they'll also play in the new Limerick leg.
Tiger Rugby will play in this year's Melrose 7s, something that fits into the larger mission of the organization.
Take the jump to read more.
College/Club:
Huge news out of Central Washington. Both the men's and women's teams have been added as varsity sports.
Arkansas State made a big move of their own by partnering with the International Rugby Academy of New Zealand (IRANZ).
Correspondent Daniel Whipple is out with his recap of the Gold Coast Conference.
Cal will be making the trip to Arizona this weekend to play both the Sun Devils and Wildcats. Their rivals BYU will host Glendale in their home opener.
Also in college, Villanova beat Rutgers, the University of San Francisco is getting recognized on campus, and Stony Brooke is looking to get back at it.
The DI-A is out with their latest Top 20 rankings.
Congrats to Brendan Daly who is the Rugby Marketplace Player of the Week.
Make sure to check out the highlights from Belmont Shore and Santa Monica's thriller.
World:
Morgan Parra has been suspended for two weeks for a head butt.
Israel Dagg is going to have to settle for a spot on the Crusaders bench this week while Michael Hooper was named the Waratahs captain.
Reds flanker Liam Gill isn't going to be moving to France as he tries to make the Wallabies.
Check out the latest Euro Club Top Ten rankings over at RugbyRugby.
Premiership officials are trying to tighten up the salary cap.
In player movement, Sailosi Tagicakibau has joined the Stormers on loan and Ceri Sweeney has re-upped with Exeter/
Tidbits:
Nike Rugby Camps have expanded their offerings this year.
Play Rugby USA has announced a new Board of Directors.
We're extremely proud to announce our partnership with Irish Rugby Tours.
Alex Magleby has re-joined the Eagles 7s program as National Development Director. Billy Millard will take a similar role with the 15s team.
Yesterday we looked at how November's Barbarians-Australia could help the Eagles face the All Blacks.
The Women Eagles have planned two friendly matches against Canada this April.
Glasgow have made their signing of Carlin Isles official.
The NYC 7s will not only be back at the World Club 7s but they'll also play in the new Limerick leg.
Tiger Rugby will play in this year's Melrose 7s, something that fits into the larger mission of the organization.
Take the jump to read more.
College/Club:
Huge news out of Central Washington. Both the men's and women's teams have been added as varsity sports.
Arkansas State made a big move of their own by partnering with the International Rugby Academy of New Zealand (IRANZ).
Correspondent Daniel Whipple is out with his recap of the Gold Coast Conference.
Cal will be making the trip to Arizona this weekend to play both the Sun Devils and Wildcats. Their rivals BYU will host Glendale in their home opener.
Also in college, Villanova beat Rutgers, the University of San Francisco is getting recognized on campus, and Stony Brooke is looking to get back at it.
The DI-A is out with their latest Top 20 rankings.
Congrats to Brendan Daly who is the Rugby Marketplace Player of the Week.
Make sure to check out the highlights from Belmont Shore and Santa Monica's thriller.
World:
Morgan Parra has been suspended for two weeks for a head butt.
Israel Dagg is going to have to settle for a spot on the Crusaders bench this week while Michael Hooper was named the Waratahs captain.
Reds flanker Liam Gill isn't going to be moving to France as he tries to make the Wallabies.
Check out the latest Euro Club Top Ten rankings over at RugbyRugby.
Premiership officials are trying to tighten up the salary cap.
In player movement, Sailosi Tagicakibau has joined the Stormers on loan and Ceri Sweeney has re-upped with Exeter/
Tidbits:
Nike Rugby Camps have expanded their offerings this year.
Play Rugby USA has announced a new Board of Directors.