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National Teams:
The All-Americans had a mixed day at the Rosslyn Park 7s, going 2-1-1 and barely missing out on the Cup round.
College/Club:
BYU is ready to host SFGG this weekend in the second annual Champions Challenge.
The DI-A is out with their midseason team of the year. They also have their latest Top 20 rankings.
The ACRC is looking to expand while also launching a 7s series.
Correspondent Jon Burchfield has the latest from the SIRC where Central Florida are doing well.
Rugby America has their preview of the SCRC and a look back at last week.
UMass took their spring break to go down the East Coast on a tour. It sounds like they had a good time.
Great stuff out of Montana where one rugby player has organized a tournament to help suicide prevention.
The US Rugby Football Foundation has announced their latest ball grant recipients.
World:
Israel Folau has recovered from his throat ailment and will join the Waratahs in South Africa.
Piri Weepu's stroke may have been caused by a small hole in his heart.
Five sides are undefeated so far in the Sevens Series qualifier in Hong Kong: Japan, Hong Kong, Italy, Russia, and Zimbabwe.
If you are interested in the financial side of the game you need to check out this article on why HSBC sponsors the Sevens Series.
Ray's Rugby has ten stars to look for in Hong Kong.
Bath have had their chances of replacing The Rec took a hit today by a tribunal's ruling.
RugbyRugby's latest Euro Club Top Ten is out. Leinster are still at the top.
In player movement, Tom Palmer will leave Wasps for Gloucester, Ulster have signed Wiehahn Herbst, and Keegan Daniel will join the Kubota Spears.
Our partners Grubber have unveiled their new "50 States" shirt just in time for World Cup qualifying! Get $5 off with the code: 50STATES
National Teams:
The Eagles 7s got off to a dream start in Hong Kong putting in two tries in the first two minutes to eventually beat Samoa 26-12. They play Scotland this evening and New Zealand early tomorrow morning.
In case you missed it, check out our Eagles preview for the Hong Kong 7s.
In case you missed it, check out our Eagles preview for the Hong Kong 7s.
Hopefully you didn't miss Samu Manoa and Todd Clever in their Reddit AMA yesterday. If you did, you can check out the whole thing here.
We sat down with Eagles head coach Mike Tolkin to get his thoughts on the draw with Uruguay and what adjustments the team will make for tomorrow.
Take the jump to read more.
In addition to speaking with us, Tolkin also found the time, alongside Chris Wyles, to talk to the IRB.
Eagles forwards coach Justin Fitzpatrick was a guest on the latest Try & Tackle podcast.
We sat down with Eagles head coach Mike Tolkin to get his thoughts on the draw with Uruguay and what adjustments the team will make for tomorrow.
Take the jump to read more.
In addition to speaking with us, Tolkin also found the time, alongside Chris Wyles, to talk to the IRB.
Eagles forwards coach Justin Fitzpatrick was a guest on the latest Try & Tackle podcast.
The All-Americans had a mixed day at the Rosslyn Park 7s, going 2-1-1 and barely missing out on the Cup round.
College/Club:
BYU is ready to host SFGG this weekend in the second annual Champions Challenge.
The DI-A is out with their midseason team of the year. They also have their latest Top 20 rankings.
The ACRC is looking to expand while also launching a 7s series.
Correspondent Jon Burchfield has the latest from the SIRC where Central Florida are doing well.
Rugby America has their preview of the SCRC and a look back at last week.
UMass took their spring break to go down the East Coast on a tour. It sounds like they had a good time.
Great stuff out of Montana where one rugby player has organized a tournament to help suicide prevention.
The US Rugby Football Foundation has announced their latest ball grant recipients.
World:
Israel Folau has recovered from his throat ailment and will join the Waratahs in South Africa.
Piri Weepu's stroke may have been caused by a small hole in his heart.
Five sides are undefeated so far in the Sevens Series qualifier in Hong Kong: Japan, Hong Kong, Italy, Russia, and Zimbabwe.
If you are interested in the financial side of the game you need to check out this article on why HSBC sponsors the Sevens Series.
Ray's Rugby has ten stars to look for in Hong Kong.
Bath have had their chances of replacing The Rec took a hit today by a tribunal's ruling.
RugbyRugby's latest Euro Club Top Ten is out. Leinster are still at the top.
In player movement, Tom Palmer will leave Wasps for Gloucester, Ulster have signed Wiehahn Herbst, and Keegan Daniel will join the Kubota Spears.