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National Teams:
If the U.S. is going to get professional rugby could it come from MLS? We take a look based on some digging we've done.
Fans hoping to see an Eagles match in Seattle could get a boost if a rumored stadium comes to fruition.
Thanks to their 6th place finish this year the Women Eagles have automatically qualified for the 2017 World Cup.
Head coach Ric Suggitt says it's all starting to come together for the Women Eagles 7s.
U.S. ref Leah Berard is set to work at Six Nations match this year.
Club/College:
Alex Goff writes about high school Varsity rule trouble in SoCal plus more from the region here.
Jackie Finlan examines Billy Nicholas role in the high school game and his work with Atlantis.
World:
Saracens want to do away with the salary cap in the Premiership and reportedly have other teams behind them.
Toulon may sue over Delon Armitage's 12 week ban. Meanwhile, Jonathan Sexton might not be ready in time for the Six Nations.
Brazil is set to become a core team on the IRB Sevens Series ahead of the Olympics.
Australia coach Michael Cheika isn't worried about players leaving for Europe.
In player movement Matt Garvey, Guy Mercer, and Leroy Houston have extended at Bath while Salesi Ma'afu is rumored to be headed to Toulon. Mike Ross has extended his Ireland and Leinster contract.
Tidbits:
Allyn Freeman writes about the 140th anniversary of rugby in America.