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Could Super 7s be what finally gives America professional rugby? A trial match is scheduled to take place at this year's CRC.
The Queensland Reds reportedly have an eye on Hayden Smith for next season. Smith is currently with Saracens.
James Paterson was on the radio in New Zealand to talk about the All Blacks-Eagles match.
Take the jump to read more.
Beach rugby continues to grow in the States and one group of players have put together a national team.
College/Club:
St. Mary's Kingsley McGowan is this week's Rugby Marketplace Player of the Week.
Mel Denham will be departing as the head coach of the women's team at AIC. She will be taking a position at Central Washington.
The USRFF is currently accepting applications for the Kevin Higgins College Scholarship.
The Rugby Idaho youth playoffs will take place this weekend while New Jersey handed out their championship last weekend.
World:
Danny Cipriani has received a call-up to the England squad ahead of their tour to New Zealand.
Italy have named their summer touring squad.
Former Eagles coach Eddie O'Sullivan will be taking over at Biarritz.
Ireland may make a late push for Rio if new performance director David Nucifora gets his way.
BT Sport may buy the naming rights to Murrayfield for 20 million pounds.
In player movement, Jono Owen is headed to Grenoble, while Ed Kalman and Paddy Wallace will both be retiring.
Grubber is counting down the days until Scotland by offering you a discount that reflects how many days are left. Today's it's 23% with the code: USASCO That's a great excuse to grab the 50 States shirt.
National Teams:
Could Super 7s be what finally gives America professional rugby? A trial match is scheduled to take place at this year's CRC.
The Queensland Reds reportedly have an eye on Hayden Smith for next season. Smith is currently with Saracens.
James Paterson was on the radio in New Zealand to talk about the All Blacks-Eagles match.
Take the jump to read more.
Beach rugby continues to grow in the States and one group of players have put together a national team.
College/Club:
St. Mary's Kingsley McGowan is this week's Rugby Marketplace Player of the Week.
Mel Denham will be departing as the head coach of the women's team at AIC. She will be taking a position at Central Washington.
The USRFF is currently accepting applications for the Kevin Higgins College Scholarship.
The Rugby Idaho youth playoffs will take place this weekend while New Jersey handed out their championship last weekend.
World:
Danny Cipriani has received a call-up to the England squad ahead of their tour to New Zealand.
Italy have named their summer touring squad.
Former Eagles coach Eddie O'Sullivan will be taking over at Biarritz.
Ireland may make a late push for Rio if new performance director David Nucifora gets his way.
BT Sport may buy the naming rights to Murrayfield for 20 million pounds.
In player movement, Jono Owen is headed to Grenoble, while Ed Kalman and Paddy Wallace will both be retiring.