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National Teams:
It looks like Mike Friday is going to be the next coach of the Eagles 7s program. However, he will still me based in England.
Thretton Palamo is the next American to be jumping overseas as he joins Saracens.
He of course joins Chris Wyles, Hayden Smith, and Titi Lamositele at the club. Smith is looking forward to the start of the season.
The latest Try and Tackle podcast is out where we recap the U.S.-Canada match and more.
Shalom Suniula chatted with Serevi Rugby about his move to Seattle, the U.S. win over Canada, and more.
Shalom Suniula chatted with Serevi Rugby about his move to Seattle, the U.S. win over Canada, and more.
James Nelson caught up with College All-Americans head coach Matt Sherman to recap the recent tour.
All-American and Eagle camp invitee Ben Pinkelman has his first report from South Africa where he is on a Graham Downes Rugby Scholarship.
Rugby mom Karen Ritter believes the U.S. will do well at the men's and women's World Cups.
Rugby mom Karen Ritter believes the U.S. will do well at the men's and women's World Cups.
Club/College:
With Arkansas State joining the Varsity Cup are the scales tipping in favor of that competition over DI-A?
The Maryland Exiles and PAC are set to merge with the new club being called the Potomac Exiles.
Pat Clifton checks in with Tiger Rugby and new women's director Julie McCoy.
Flag rugby is taking off in New Jersey thanks to the state's governing body.
World:
Israel Folau is set for a new record by topping the scoring list in Super Rugby at the NRL.
Scott Higginbotham will miss the Rebels last game of the season after getting a one week ban.
Scott Higginbotham will miss the Rebels last game of the season after getting a one week ban.
12 women's team will compete for a spot on next year's Women's World Series at a qualifier in Hong Kong in September.
In player movement, London Welsh have signed Brumbies back-row Lachlan McCaffrey while the Chiefs have re-signed Ben Tameifuna.
In player movement, London Welsh have signed Brumbies back-row Lachlan McCaffrey while the Chiefs have re-signed Ben Tameifuna.
Tidbits:
Long-time referee Dana Teagarden has decided to hang up her whistle.
A new rugby ball has been invented with a built in referee.
A new rugby ball has been invented with a built in referee.