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Rugby Marketplace is having a huge boot clearance sale!
We are extremely pleased to announce our partnership with Canterbury USA.
National Teams:
The potential match between the U.S. and New Zealand next fall has cleared one of its biggest hurdles. Soldier Field will be available according to the just released NFL schedule.
The Junior All-Americans, Eric Fry, and college playoffs all show up in this week's Winners & Losers list.
Kimber Rozier is the latest Eagle to blog. She talks about what it means to play for the Eagles.
Several of the city-based 7s teams are having tryouts for potential players, beginning this weekend in Chicago.
Take the jump to read more.
College/Club:
The NCRC is set for a major expansion as many small enrollment colleges will come together to play for the Northwest Cup.
Four of the five military academies will play for the Poseidon Cup this weekend. That's the first time four of them have played in one tournament together.
AIC are the East Coast Rugby Conference sevens series champions after taking home their third straight tournament.
Congratulations to Central Washington's Josh Bower, who is the Rugby Marketplace Player of the Week.
The ACRL and SCRC are coming together for a 7s tournament this weekend in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Long Beach State is ready for their fourth consecutive trip to the round of 16 at the DI-AA playoffs.
The Pacific Rugby Premiership final is officially set for Infinity Park. It will be the first time the TMO is used in an elite men's club game in America.
The women's DII playoffs kick off this weekend. U.S.A. Rugby has a preview.
Here are the highlights of Glendale's win over OMBAC this last weekend. Also, check out fall highlights from Sierra Foothills Collegiate.
Doylestown Rugby Football Club will induct eight new members into their hall of fame.
World:
The door isn't completely closed on Steffon Armitage's England career according to the player.
Kurtley Beale is holding off on foot surgery to remove a bone spur until the pain becomes too much.
Robin Copeland and Liam Williams have been banned for two weeks for their actions last week.
In player movement, Warren Fury has signed an extension with Newcastle while Franco van der Merwe has reportedly signed with Ulster.
Rugby Marketplace is having a huge boot clearance sale!
We are extremely pleased to announce our partnership with Canterbury USA.
National Teams:
The potential match between the U.S. and New Zealand next fall has cleared one of its biggest hurdles. Soldier Field will be available according to the just released NFL schedule.
The Junior All-Americans, Eric Fry, and college playoffs all show up in this week's Winners & Losers list.
Kimber Rozier is the latest Eagle to blog. She talks about what it means to play for the Eagles.
Several of the city-based 7s teams are having tryouts for potential players, beginning this weekend in Chicago.
Take the jump to read more.
College/Club:
The NCRC is set for a major expansion as many small enrollment colleges will come together to play for the Northwest Cup.
Four of the five military academies will play for the Poseidon Cup this weekend. That's the first time four of them have played in one tournament together.
AIC are the East Coast Rugby Conference sevens series champions after taking home their third straight tournament.
Congratulations to Central Washington's Josh Bower, who is the Rugby Marketplace Player of the Week.
The ACRL and SCRC are coming together for a 7s tournament this weekend in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Long Beach State is ready for their fourth consecutive trip to the round of 16 at the DI-AA playoffs.
The Pacific Rugby Premiership final is officially set for Infinity Park. It will be the first time the TMO is used in an elite men's club game in America.
The women's DII playoffs kick off this weekend. U.S.A. Rugby has a preview.
Here are the highlights of Glendale's win over OMBAC this last weekend. Also, check out fall highlights from Sierra Foothills Collegiate.
Doylestown Rugby Football Club will induct eight new members into their hall of fame.
World:
The door isn't completely closed on Steffon Armitage's England career according to the player.
Kurtley Beale is holding off on foot surgery to remove a bone spur until the pain becomes too much.
Robin Copeland and Liam Williams have been banned for two weeks for their actions last week.
In player movement, Warren Fury has signed an extension with Newcastle while Franco van der Merwe has reportedly signed with Ulster.