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The domestic Eagles are looking set to head on tour to South America next spring to play Uruguay and the Argentina Jaguars.
Eagles 7s head coach Mike Friday says that Zack Test and Perry Baker are healthy, reflects on Dubai, and looks ahead to Port Elizabeth in an interview with TIAR.
He also spoke with U.S.A. Rugby's website about the play of Martin Iosefo and Carlin Isles as well as with Pat Clifton who also looks at whether the IOC changes will be good for rugby.
Rugby Wrap Up's Junior Blaber offers his preview of the Eagles in Port Elizabeth.
The Junior All-Americans will have to beat Canada twice in Canada in order to qualify for the JWRT.
One player that will be at the camp is Pennsylvania wresting star Tyler Worthing. He's being recruited for both rugby and wresting at Penn State.
The High School All-American boys are getting ready for an end of year camp in Arizona.
Club/College:
It looks like former NFL star Willis McGahee will be attending the NRFL combine.
The Iowa State women's rugby team is the subject of this article.
Arizona State has released their schedule and it includes tough matches against BYU, St. Mary's, and the PAC schools.
Three players that grew up together in Wisconsin are helping out Bowling Green.
World:
JJ Hanarahan is reportedly making the move from Munster to Northampton.
Taranaki will be known as the Bulls next season.