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Limited availability is going to change roster selections for the Eagles this weekend. We look at who might start against Fiji.
The Eagles have played against fully professional teams all tour and it's exposed once again the U.S. needs a similar set-up.
Fiji's Compese Ma'afu has been suspended for one week while IRB is now World Rugby. More in yesterday's afternoon notes.
Alex Goff says the Eagles were done in by seven minutes against Tonga and he also looks at the pro-amateur conversation.
Take the jump to read more.
College/Club:
The men's DII regional playoff field is set after a weekend of play-in matches.
The ACRC Bowl Series taking most teams, it looks like there won't be a DI-AA fall playoff.
This Is Ohio Rugby has two great looks at the Cincinnati Academy system.
Western Washington's 17 year old freshman Matt Gallagher played with the Canadian U-19's against Romania.
Houston native Mariah Caid-Loos is the latest player to be featured on the Army women's website.
The Kutztown women are back in the final four but it was close while the Towson men had to put off a scare from VMI.
Brown University's Jack Fluck is set to be introduced to the Brown Hall of Fame.
Catholic Memorial High School continues to produce top women's players.
Rugby Wrap Up's latest youth profile takes a look at Niagara youth rugby.
Rye Rugby from New York is the only American club up for AIG's Rugby Safety Awards.
World:
South Africa have named their starting line-up to take on Italy this weekend while England have named their team to face Samoa and France have named their team to play Argentina.
Samoa may not be striking against England but they have still drawn plenty of attention.
12 Welsh players have been offered dual contracts by the WRU and their clubs.
Namibia will once again by playing in the Vodacom Cup.
In player movement Patricio Fernandez has signed with Clermont while coach Mario Ledesma has left Montpellier.
It looks like Quade Cooper may be getting back into the boxing ring.
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:
Limited availability is going to change roster selections for the Eagles this weekend. We look at who might start against Fiji.
The Eagles have played against fully professional teams all tour and it's exposed once again the U.S. needs a similar set-up.
Fiji's Compese Ma'afu has been suspended for one week while IRB is now World Rugby. More in yesterday's afternoon notes.
Alex Goff says the Eagles were done in by seven minutes against Tonga and he also looks at the pro-amateur conversation.
Take the jump to read more.
College/Club:
The men's DII regional playoff field is set after a weekend of play-in matches.
The ACRC Bowl Series taking most teams, it looks like there won't be a DI-AA fall playoff.
This Is Ohio Rugby has two great looks at the Cincinnati Academy system.
Western Washington's 17 year old freshman Matt Gallagher played with the Canadian U-19's against Romania.
Houston native Mariah Caid-Loos is the latest player to be featured on the Army women's website.
The Kutztown women are back in the final four but it was close while the Towson men had to put off a scare from VMI.
Brown University's Jack Fluck is set to be introduced to the Brown Hall of Fame.
Catholic Memorial High School continues to produce top women's players.
Rugby Wrap Up's latest youth profile takes a look at Niagara youth rugby.
Rye Rugby from New York is the only American club up for AIG's Rugby Safety Awards.
World:
South Africa have named their starting line-up to take on Italy this weekend while England have named their team to face Samoa and France have named their team to play Argentina.
Samoa may not be striking against England but they have still drawn plenty of attention.
12 Welsh players have been offered dual contracts by the WRU and their clubs.
Namibia will once again by playing in the Vodacom Cup.
In player movement Patricio Fernandez has signed with Clermont while coach Mario Ledesma has left Montpellier.
It looks like Quade Cooper may be getting back into the boxing ring.