Opening Kick is a segment devoted to bringing you all Eagles and U.S.A. Rugby news in one location.
National Teams:
The starting lineup for the women's Junior All-American team has been announced for today's opening match of the U-20 Nations Cup. Elizabeth Cairns, one of the anticipated stars of the team, has been named the Rugbymag Player of the Week.
The Victoria Youth 7's begins this weekend. Utah, Washington State, and SoCal have all entered teams.
Club/College:
Our latest Club 7's Top Ten is out with Belmont Shore topping the list.
With an official vote set for today, it looks like the DII college season will be switching to the fall.
The local news station explains how the New Orleans Rugby Club flies under the radar.
Here is a great article about to Cal Poly players that gave up football to play rugby.
Take the jump to read more.
Three teams in NorCal, Diablo Olde Gaels, East Palo Alto, and Santa Rosa, have been deducted points for using ineligible players.
Snake River has been active this summer helping to teach the Boise State football team how to tackle.
As they inch closer to nationals the NOVA-D.C. Furies rivalry is only intensifying.
World:
The Premiership has backed the calls to go to a global rugby calendar.
Jake White may have been Australia's first choice to lead there team seeing as he was approached back in February.
Bryan Habana may be moving to Toulon but he still wants to be a part of the Springboks.
It's a huge milestone for women's rugby this weekend as the 1000th test match will take place.
Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Namibia are all alive in African World Cup qualifying. The winner of Madagascar and Uganda will be the last team to join that group.
Apparently Dan Carter will play for Southbridge during his sabbatical.
In player news, Ian Humphrey has signed a new deal with London Irish.
Tidbits:
Rugbymag has the latest reprint from Rugby Coach Weekly. (Membership required)
The starting lineup for the women's Junior All-American team has been announced for today's opening match of the U-20 Nations Cup. Elizabeth Cairns, one of the anticipated stars of the team, has been named the Rugbymag Player of the Week.
The Victoria Youth 7's begins this weekend. Utah, Washington State, and SoCal have all entered teams.
Club/College:
Our latest Club 7's Top Ten is out with Belmont Shore topping the list.
With an official vote set for today, it looks like the DII college season will be switching to the fall.
The local news station explains how the New Orleans Rugby Club flies under the radar.
Here is a great article about to Cal Poly players that gave up football to play rugby.
Take the jump to read more.
Three teams in NorCal, Diablo Olde Gaels, East Palo Alto, and Santa Rosa, have been deducted points for using ineligible players.
Snake River has been active this summer helping to teach the Boise State football team how to tackle.
As they inch closer to nationals the NOVA-D.C. Furies rivalry is only intensifying.
World:
The Premiership has backed the calls to go to a global rugby calendar.
Jake White may have been Australia's first choice to lead there team seeing as he was approached back in February.
Bryan Habana may be moving to Toulon but he still wants to be a part of the Springboks.
It's a huge milestone for women's rugby this weekend as the 1000th test match will take place.
Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Namibia are all alive in African World Cup qualifying. The winner of Madagascar and Uganda will be the last team to join that group.
Apparently Dan Carter will play for Southbridge during his sabbatical.
In player news, Ian Humphrey has signed a new deal with London Irish.
Tidbits:
Rugbymag has the latest reprint from Rugby Coach Weekly. (Membership required)