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National Teams:
We sat down with Eagles 7s head coach Mike Friday to get his thoughts on the Dubai 7s and the program in general. The best line is easily "We want to get a pint and a half out of a pint."
The Guardian's Martin Pengelly looks at the Women Eagles 7s as they get ready for Dubai.
Heathrow Express sat down with Zack Test and Carlin Isles to talk about grass roots rugby.
In the first installment of our look back at the Eagles in 2014 we take a look at their record and it's meaning.
Take the jump to read more.
Club/College:
Utah coach Haloti Liava'a is hoping to return to the Utes this spring following heart surgery.
Pat Clifton has a nice look at AIC fly-half Jihad Khabir while Alex Goff takes a closer look at Cal Poly.
Northern Virginia's Gary Coetzee is making a comeback after an injury on the pitch.
Players from the Old Dominion rugby team are recovering after a brutal attack.
Rugby America's Ted Hardy writes about Jim Carlberg and his impact on youth rugby.
Ben Gollings and Waisale Serevi were recently in the UAE teaching rugby to local youth.
The Columbus-Fort Benning Rugby Club is doing their part to grow the game.
World:
Teams in the ITM Cup have scheduled their cross conference matches.
Munster lock Donnacha O'Callaghan has been handing a two week ban for kicking Ulster's Stuart Olding.
In player movement Harlequins have signed Tito Tebaldi, Scarlets have signed Hadleigh Parkes, Laurie Weeks has re-signed with the Rebels, Bulls prop Frik Kirsten has retired, and it turns out Bakkies Botha may not be retiring soon.
Tidbits:
An NFL scout was at the Eagles-All Blacks match and offers his perspective.
Make sure you check out TIAR's annual holiday gift guide!
It's the last week for our website fundraiser so make sure you share your donation before it's too late.
National Teams:
We sat down with Eagles 7s head coach Mike Friday to get his thoughts on the Dubai 7s and the program in general. The best line is easily "We want to get a pint and a half out of a pint."
The Guardian's Martin Pengelly looks at the Women Eagles 7s as they get ready for Dubai.
Heathrow Express sat down with Zack Test and Carlin Isles to talk about grass roots rugby.
In the first installment of our look back at the Eagles in 2014 we take a look at their record and it's meaning.
Take the jump to read more.
Club/College:
Utah coach Haloti Liava'a is hoping to return to the Utes this spring following heart surgery.
Pat Clifton has a nice look at AIC fly-half Jihad Khabir while Alex Goff takes a closer look at Cal Poly.
Northern Virginia's Gary Coetzee is making a comeback after an injury on the pitch.
Players from the Old Dominion rugby team are recovering after a brutal attack.
Rugby America's Ted Hardy writes about Jim Carlberg and his impact on youth rugby.
Ben Gollings and Waisale Serevi were recently in the UAE teaching rugby to local youth.
The Columbus-Fort Benning Rugby Club is doing their part to grow the game.
World:
Teams in the ITM Cup have scheduled their cross conference matches.
Munster lock Donnacha O'Callaghan has been handing a two week ban for kicking Ulster's Stuart Olding.
In player movement Harlequins have signed Tito Tebaldi, Scarlets have signed Hadleigh Parkes, Laurie Weeks has re-signed with the Rebels, Bulls prop Frik Kirsten has retired, and it turns out Bakkies Botha may not be retiring soon.
Tidbits:
An NFL scout was at the Eagles-All Blacks match and offers his perspective.