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The Eagles have made six changes to their starting line-up to face Tonga on Saturday. Adam Siddall and Ollie Kilifi are out with injuries while Taku Ngwenya has visa issues.
One of the new names on the team is Ronnie McLean. He, and the selection of others, show that getting consistent playing time matters.
Rugby Wrap Up's Jake Frechette has his preview of Saturday's match while Alex Goff talked with Nick Wallace.
It looks like Seamus Kelly won't be returning to Gloucester on trial but he'll have a chance to run out at Kingsholm once again.
Take the jump to read more.
Mike Petri has been named the Rugby Marketplace Player of the Week.
The Women Eagles were perfect through pool play at the Coral Coast 7s. They also won their quarterfinal match.
College/Club:
The latest Canterbury DI-A Top 20 is out with St. Mary's, Life, and Army one, two, and three.
Ohio State and Wisconsin will fight it out for the Big Ten title this weekend.
Jess Kraus is becoming an standout player for Oregon and having a family rugby background helps.
The Rugby Guys podcast reflects on Chicago and looks at the DII college picture.
The Battle of the South 7s has unfortunately been cancelled.
OMBAC will be hosting a San Diego city championship involving UCSD, USD, SDSU, PLNU, and OMBAC.
Texas beat Oklahoma State last weekend as they prepare for their rivalry match with Texas A&M.
Sixteen women's teams are ready to compete in the DII regionals.
The latest women's Army player to be profiled is Becca Stipp, while Brown and Quinnipiac are ready for the playoffs.
Jackie Finlan previews Norwich and the Northeast, as well as the Mid-Atlantic. Out west the big showdown is between Washington State and Central Washington.
World:
Ireland have named their team to take on Georgia this week and it involves 13 changes. Georgia have also named their team.
Kurtley Beale is back with the Wallabies and will be available to face Ireland next week.
Richard Hibbard has been told that if he plays for Gloucester this weekend it will "jeopardize" his international future.
Patrick Johnston has a great profile on former Samoa star Trevor Leota who is now living in Edmonton.
In player movement Edinburgh have signed Grant Shiells from Bath and Chris Hala'ufia and Opeti Fonua have signed with London Welsh.
Tidbits:
We're nearly home on our fundraising goal. Make sure you help us get there!
We're launching TIAR 2.0 but need your help do to it. We're raising funds to improve the website and give you a better experience. Now if you donate to TIAR you will get a discount at The Rugger's Edge.
National Teams:
The Eagles have made six changes to their starting line-up to face Tonga on Saturday. Adam Siddall and Ollie Kilifi are out with injuries while Taku Ngwenya has visa issues.
One of the new names on the team is Ronnie McLean. He, and the selection of others, show that getting consistent playing time matters.
Rugby Wrap Up's Jake Frechette has his preview of Saturday's match while Alex Goff talked with Nick Wallace.
It looks like Seamus Kelly won't be returning to Gloucester on trial but he'll have a chance to run out at Kingsholm once again.
Take the jump to read more.
Mike Petri has been named the Rugby Marketplace Player of the Week.
The Women Eagles were perfect through pool play at the Coral Coast 7s. They also won their quarterfinal match.
College/Club:
The latest Canterbury DI-A Top 20 is out with St. Mary's, Life, and Army one, two, and three.
Ohio State and Wisconsin will fight it out for the Big Ten title this weekend.
Jess Kraus is becoming an standout player for Oregon and having a family rugby background helps.
The Rugby Guys podcast reflects on Chicago and looks at the DII college picture.
The Battle of the South 7s has unfortunately been cancelled.
OMBAC will be hosting a San Diego city championship involving UCSD, USD, SDSU, PLNU, and OMBAC.
Texas beat Oklahoma State last weekend as they prepare for their rivalry match with Texas A&M.
Sixteen women's teams are ready to compete in the DII regionals.
The latest women's Army player to be profiled is Becca Stipp, while Brown and Quinnipiac are ready for the playoffs.
Jackie Finlan previews Norwich and the Northeast, as well as the Mid-Atlantic. Out west the big showdown is between Washington State and Central Washington.
World:
Ireland have named their team to take on Georgia this week and it involves 13 changes. Georgia have also named their team.
Kurtley Beale is back with the Wallabies and will be available to face Ireland next week.
Richard Hibbard has been told that if he plays for Gloucester this weekend it will "jeopardize" his international future.
Patrick Johnston has a great profile on former Samoa star Trevor Leota who is now living in Edmonton.
In player movement Edinburgh have signed Grant Shiells from Bath and Chris Hala'ufia and Opeti Fonua have signed with London Welsh.
Tidbits:
We're nearly home on our fundraising goal. Make sure you help us get there!