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National Teams:
National Teams:
The Eagles 7s have been selected for Wellington with Ahmad Harajly being the surprise inclusion.
The Women Eagles 7s have also picked their team as they head to Sao Paulo with few changes.
Nigel Melville has a guest article in The Telegraph laying out his challenges and the growth of the game in America.
You can see how all Americans did overseas in the latest Eagles Abroad: Weekend Review.
Great news for rugby fans in Utah as a medium-sized venue that has a stated goal of being used for rugby has been confirmed.
Club/College:
The PRP is beginning their 2015 team by team previews beginning with Santa Monica. The club was also recently featured in a Just For Men commercial.
The Dallas Reds earned a big win over rivals NOLA while the EPA Razorbacks are looking good in NorCal. More in our weekly DI recap.
The Seattle Saracens have unveiled their new kit based on the design of the London Saracens.
In other results St. Mary's topped Olympic Club while Life beat the South Panthers.
This Is Texas Rugby has the latest Texas Boys Rankings.
Both the Cal and Arizona State women's teams earned wins over the weekend.
Canada:
Canada have announced that their 'A' team will be playing in the Pacific Challenge in Fiji.
Rugby Wrap Up looks back at their Canadian class of 2014.
World:
If you missed anything from the weekend get caught up with World Rugby Weekend Review.
Owen Farrell will be out for all of the Six Nations after hurting his knee. England have called in Brad Barritt and Luther Burrell as injury replacements.
South Africa is beginning to worry about the number of players headed overseas at a young age.
It appears as if the new European Cup format is making it harder for Celtic nations.
Robbie Deans will coach the Barbarians this summer.
In player movement Brendan McKibbin will joint London-Irish next season.