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As you would expect, the Eagles player grades are lower this week after the loss to Tonga.
It was a surprisingly busy weekend for Americans playing overseas.
Tyler Spitz, who has flirted with the Eagles 7s team, has elected to play for Hong Kong.
Alex Goff spoke briefly with Mike Friday about the selection camp.
For the first time women were inducted into the IRB Hall of Fame, including American Patty Jervey.
Take the jump to read more.
Women rugby players from around the world put together this awesome video for Jillion Potter.
U.S.A. Rugby is looking for liaisons for the Atlanta 7s.
Club/College:
The Women's College fall DI and DII final fours are set with Norwich, Quinnipiac, Indiana, and Penn State playing for the DI title.
The Washington Loggers have named their team that will head to the Las Vegas Invitational.
The Kansas City Blues beat the Chicago Griffins last week. Here are the highlights.
Evan Lappen has a recap of the Mid-Atlantic DI and DII while Brett Anker says NYRC and Old Blue have qualified in the Empire.
Alex Goff explains why he thinks the ACRC Bowl Series is a good idea.
The Stars Rugby 7s have opened up player nominations for Vegas.
Nick Satwicz from Massachusetts is the latest to be profiled by the Army website.
World:
If you missed any of the internationals over the weekend get caught up with our World Rugby Weekend Review or the video highlights.
Wales have named their team to face the All Blacks at Millennium Stadium.
Jared Payne has been ruled out of this weekend's match for Ireland with a foot injury.
Samoan players only called off their planned strike against England after they were threatened with exclusion from the World Cup.
Ireland are reportedly set to tour South Africa in the summer of 2016.
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:
As you would expect, the Eagles player grades are lower this week after the loss to Tonga.
It was a surprisingly busy weekend for Americans playing overseas.
Tyler Spitz, who has flirted with the Eagles 7s team, has elected to play for Hong Kong.
Alex Goff spoke briefly with Mike Friday about the selection camp.
For the first time women were inducted into the IRB Hall of Fame, including American Patty Jervey.
Take the jump to read more.
Women rugby players from around the world put together this awesome video for Jillion Potter.
U.S.A. Rugby is looking for liaisons for the Atlanta 7s.
Club/College:
The Women's College fall DI and DII final fours are set with Norwich, Quinnipiac, Indiana, and Penn State playing for the DI title.
The Washington Loggers have named their team that will head to the Las Vegas Invitational.
The Kansas City Blues beat the Chicago Griffins last week. Here are the highlights.
Evan Lappen has a recap of the Mid-Atlantic DI and DII while Brett Anker says NYRC and Old Blue have qualified in the Empire.
Alex Goff explains why he thinks the ACRC Bowl Series is a good idea.
The Stars Rugby 7s have opened up player nominations for Vegas.
Nick Satwicz from Massachusetts is the latest to be profiled by the Army website.
World:
If you missed any of the internationals over the weekend get caught up with our World Rugby Weekend Review or the video highlights.
Wales have named their team to face the All Blacks at Millennium Stadium.
Jared Payne has been ruled out of this weekend's match for Ireland with a foot injury.
Samoan players only called off their planned strike against England after they were threatened with exclusion from the World Cup.
Ireland are reportedly set to tour South Africa in the summer of 2016.