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The Eagles came out on the losing end of their match with Tonga last Saturday thanks to a dreadful ten minute span in the second half.
If you missed the match you can check out the match commentary, or the highlights and full match video.
Despite the loss the U.S. have kept their same spot in the IRB rankings while their next opponent, Fiji, fell one spot. Also, Alex Goff looks at why he thinks the Eagles lost.
The Eagles 7s have named their next selection camp roster. In addition to the players at the OTC it includes a number of club and college players from around the country.
The Women Eagles finished in second place at the Coral Coast 7s as they prepare for Dubai.
Does the U.S. need a Jonah Lomu to help the sport take off? That's what one panelist thinks.
Take the jump to read more.
Jennie Reid looks at the generation of players learning the game at a young age and the impact they'll have in the future.
Americans Joel Yogerst and Quinten White are enjoying their trial at Bristol (Video).
U.S.A. Rugby has announced the creation of a High School All-American girls program.
College/Club:
South Carolina won the SCRC title while Wisconsin took home the Big Ten. More on those matches in our college recap.
The Texas Rugby Union has named their All-Star XVs team.
Serevi Rugby will be holding a camp in Ft. Worth while This Is Texas Rugby has results from the weekend.
Cal recently participated in a service activity for the city of Berkeley.
Towson are in the playoffs after beating VMI in a play-in match as is Roger Williams who beat Central Connecticut State. SUNY-Oswego are also in as are Rowan and Bentley.
In a friendly over the weekend Navy beat Clemson.
Atlanta Harlequin Patty Jervey has been inducted into the IRB Hall of Fame.
Bowdoin and Quinnipiac were two of the big winners in women's college rugby over the weekend.
At Dartmouth women's rugby continues to gain more traction.
The University of Texas women's side is looking for a new head coach.
World:
Plenty of results and talking points after the weekend. Stay tuned for our World Rugby Weekend Review.
Samoa will not be boycotting this weekend's match with England.
On the injury front, Willie le Roux is out with a cheek injury, while Victor Vito and Dominic Bird are headed home to New Zealand.
In player movement Joaquin Tuculet is set to sign with Cardiff.
Planet Rugby has their latest edition of Who's Hot and Who's Not.
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 came out on the losing end of their match with Tonga last Saturday thanks to a dreadful ten minute span in the second half.
If you missed the match you can check out the match commentary, or the highlights and full match video.
Despite the loss the U.S. have kept their same spot in the IRB rankings while their next opponent, Fiji, fell one spot. Also, Alex Goff looks at why he thinks the Eagles lost.
The Eagles 7s have named their next selection camp roster. In addition to the players at the OTC it includes a number of club and college players from around the country.
The Women Eagles finished in second place at the Coral Coast 7s as they prepare for Dubai.
Does the U.S. need a Jonah Lomu to help the sport take off? That's what one panelist thinks.
Take the jump to read more.
Jennie Reid looks at the generation of players learning the game at a young age and the impact they'll have in the future.
Americans Joel Yogerst and Quinten White are enjoying their trial at Bristol (Video).
U.S.A. Rugby has announced the creation of a High School All-American girls program.
College/Club:
South Carolina won the SCRC title while Wisconsin took home the Big Ten. More on those matches in our college recap.
The Texas Rugby Union has named their All-Star XVs team.
Serevi Rugby will be holding a camp in Ft. Worth while This Is Texas Rugby has results from the weekend.
Cal recently participated in a service activity for the city of Berkeley.
Towson are in the playoffs after beating VMI in a play-in match as is Roger Williams who beat Central Connecticut State. SUNY-Oswego are also in as are Rowan and Bentley.
In a friendly over the weekend Navy beat Clemson.
Atlanta Harlequin Patty Jervey has been inducted into the IRB Hall of Fame.
Bowdoin and Quinnipiac were two of the big winners in women's college rugby over the weekend.
At Dartmouth women's rugby continues to gain more traction.
The University of Texas women's side is looking for a new head coach.
World:
Plenty of results and talking points after the weekend. Stay tuned for our World Rugby Weekend Review.
Samoa will not be boycotting this weekend's match with England.
On the injury front, Willie le Roux is out with a cheek injury, while Victor Vito and Dominic Bird are headed home to New Zealand.
In player movement Joaquin Tuculet is set to sign with Cardiff.
Planet Rugby has their latest edition of Who's Hot and Who's Not.