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National Teams:
The High School All-Americans have named their squad for the Las Vegas Invitational.
The accolades continue to pour in for Samu Manoa after being named the Premiership Player of the Month.
Chris Wyles had a strong weekend for Saracens and now you can check out the highlights.
Alex Goff caught up with Mike Friday to discuss the beginning of the next Eagles camp.
Phaidra Knight offers her perspective on the Women Eagles 7s recent scrimmages against Ireland and Canada.
Club/College:
In the most recent installment of The Breakdown, Ben Gollings shows the proper way to pass.
Take the jump to read more.
Our latest College Top 10 rankings are out. Cal takes a step up after their big weekend at the Storer Classic.
The top team in our rankings, BYU, takes on Utah this weekend in the Wasatch Cup in St. George, Utah.
St. Mary's are number two in our rankings. We spoke with head coach Tim O'Brien about the upcoming season, alumni relations, and more.
Grand Canyon University is only in their first year but already they are drawing interest around campus.
Alex Solomon examines the performances of Oregon State and UC-Santa Barbara over the weekend.
St. Joseph's have released their Spring schedule that features a mix of 7s and 15s.
West Virginia is making the move to the Big East while LSU has been re-instated and Texas A&M is setting goals.
Rugby Wrap Up has their list of coaches and administrators to watch in 2015.
The Washington Loggers girl's side has been picked for the LVI as have the Atlantis boys.
Goff also looks at the Minnesota Tundra teams at the LVI and the high school division at the Storer Classic.
Canada:
Rugby Canada has announced a condensed format for this year's Canadian Rugby Championship.
World:
Ireland have named their larger squad for the Six Nations and the Wolfhounds. It only includes two uncapped players.
In player movement Demetri Catrakilis will join Montpellier, Sean Maitland is headed to London Irish next season, former All Black scrumhalf Brendan Leonard has joined the Ospreys, Tom Catterick has extended at Newcastle, and Charlie Faumuina has committed to the NZRU.
National Teams:
The High School All-Americans have named their squad for the Las Vegas Invitational.
The accolades continue to pour in for Samu Manoa after being named the Premiership Player of the Month.
Chris Wyles had a strong weekend for Saracens and now you can check out the highlights.
Alex Goff caught up with Mike Friday to discuss the beginning of the next Eagles camp.
Phaidra Knight offers her perspective on the Women Eagles 7s recent scrimmages against Ireland and Canada.
Club/College:
In the most recent installment of The Breakdown, Ben Gollings shows the proper way to pass.
Take the jump to read more.
Our latest College Top 10 rankings are out. Cal takes a step up after their big weekend at the Storer Classic.
The top team in our rankings, BYU, takes on Utah this weekend in the Wasatch Cup in St. George, Utah.
St. Mary's are number two in our rankings. We spoke with head coach Tim O'Brien about the upcoming season, alumni relations, and more.
Grand Canyon University is only in their first year but already they are drawing interest around campus.
Alex Solomon examines the performances of Oregon State and UC-Santa Barbara over the weekend.
St. Joseph's have released their Spring schedule that features a mix of 7s and 15s.
West Virginia is making the move to the Big East while LSU has been re-instated and Texas A&M is setting goals.
Rugby Wrap Up has their list of coaches and administrators to watch in 2015.
The Washington Loggers girl's side has been picked for the LVI as have the Atlantis boys.
Goff also looks at the Minnesota Tundra teams at the LVI and the high school division at the Storer Classic.
Canada:
Rugby Canada has announced a condensed format for this year's Canadian Rugby Championship.
World:
Ireland have named their larger squad for the Six Nations and the Wolfhounds. It only includes two uncapped players.
In player movement Demetri Catrakilis will join Montpellier, Sean Maitland is headed to London Irish next season, former All Black scrumhalf Brendan Leonard has joined the Ospreys, Tom Catterick has extended at Newcastle, and Charlie Faumuina has committed to the NZRU.