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National Teams:
The latest Try & Tackle podcast is a can't miss. We talk about the potential involvement of the U.S. and Canada in a Six Nations B competition.
Carlin Isles is signed with Glasgow but he's not yet done with football and still plans on trying out for the Lions. Pat Clifton has a short Q&A with Isles.
Samu Manoa believes he is an even better player than last year when he won the Saints Player of the Year award.
Taku Ngwenya will be hoping Biarritz can stretch their winning streak to two. He spoke about this weekend's Basque derby (in French).
Officials from New Zealand are headed to the U.S. to try and finalize a deal for next November.
Take the jump to read more.
Eagles 7s star Kelly Griffin was featured on the most recent episode of IRB Total Rugby.
The Junior All-Americans will be assembling in Seattle soon as their final warm-up for the JWRT. Titi Lamositele will reportedly be able to join the team.
College/Club:
Rugby legend Keith Seaber explained to TIAR why he wanted Tiger Rugby at the Melrose 7s.
The NCRC has joined forces with Serevi Rugby to improve the overall quality of play in the conference.
Staying in the conference, Oregon has a tradition of handing out bullets to recognize top players while the Apple Cup promises to be a good one.
St. Mary's will take on Cal Poly this week in a big college match-up. Also, check out the highlights from Cal-UCLA last week.
The DI-A West conference will get underway heavily here soon. Alex Solomon has a preview.
Our newest correspondent Jon Burchfield checks in with the SIRC. Ted Hardy checks in with the SCRC at the season's halfway point.
The Denver Barbarians have named their line-up to face Olympic Club. Meanwhile, Rugbymag has their latest PRP recap/preview.
The Stars Rugby 7s are headed to the Central Coast 7s. Here is a preview of some of the teams they will face.
If you haven't heard of the Battle on the Nebraska Prairie you should. It's one of the largest tournaments in the country.
World:
Super Rugby expansion will happen after the NZRU officially signed on to the plan.
The Blues have shocked the Crusaders (Richie McCaw has a suspected broken thumb from the match) while the Rebels earned themselves a win over the Cheetahs.
CNN is out with their latest Rugby Sevens video. This one features Jonah Lomu and Gordon Tietjens.
Dragons coach Darren Edwards has left the club with immediate effect.
Tidbits:
U.S.A. Rugby has officially adopted the non-verbal "yes, nine" except for at the U-19 and high school levels.
National Teams:
The latest Try & Tackle podcast is a can't miss. We talk about the potential involvement of the U.S. and Canada in a Six Nations B competition.
Carlin Isles is signed with Glasgow but he's not yet done with football and still plans on trying out for the Lions. Pat Clifton has a short Q&A with Isles.
Samu Manoa believes he is an even better player than last year when he won the Saints Player of the Year award.
Taku Ngwenya will be hoping Biarritz can stretch their winning streak to two. He spoke about this weekend's Basque derby (in French).
Officials from New Zealand are headed to the U.S. to try and finalize a deal for next November.
Take the jump to read more.
Eagles 7s star Kelly Griffin was featured on the most recent episode of IRB Total Rugby.
The Junior All-Americans will be assembling in Seattle soon as their final warm-up for the JWRT. Titi Lamositele will reportedly be able to join the team.
College/Club:
Rugby legend Keith Seaber explained to TIAR why he wanted Tiger Rugby at the Melrose 7s.
The NCRC has joined forces with Serevi Rugby to improve the overall quality of play in the conference.
Staying in the conference, Oregon has a tradition of handing out bullets to recognize top players while the Apple Cup promises to be a good one.
St. Mary's will take on Cal Poly this week in a big college match-up. Also, check out the highlights from Cal-UCLA last week.
The DI-A West conference will get underway heavily here soon. Alex Solomon has a preview.
Our newest correspondent Jon Burchfield checks in with the SIRC. Ted Hardy checks in with the SCRC at the season's halfway point.
The Denver Barbarians have named their line-up to face Olympic Club. Meanwhile, Rugbymag has their latest PRP recap/preview.
The Stars Rugby 7s are headed to the Central Coast 7s. Here is a preview of some of the teams they will face.
If you haven't heard of the Battle on the Nebraska Prairie you should. It's one of the largest tournaments in the country.
World:
Super Rugby expansion will happen after the NZRU officially signed on to the plan.
The Blues have shocked the Crusaders (Richie McCaw has a suspected broken thumb from the match) while the Rebels earned themselves a win over the Cheetahs.
CNN is out with their latest Rugby Sevens video. This one features Jonah Lomu and Gordon Tietjens.
Dragons coach Darren Edwards has left the club with immediate effect.
Tidbits:
U.S.A. Rugby has officially adopted the non-verbal "yes, nine" except for at the U-19 and high school levels.