Opening Kick is a segment devoted to bringing you all Eagles and U.S.A. Rugby news in one location.
The Eagles have released their roster for their RWC qualifying series against Canada. 31 players are in camp and that will be whittled down ahead of next week.
Fans are still absorbing the news of Paul Emerick's retirement. Yesterday we looked back on his career.
We also took a look at who might replace him at outside center. There are quite a few options, including Seamus Kelly.
It looks like Blaine Scully will be staying with Leicester through the end of the season. He will play with Leicester in a friendly today before joining the Eagles.
Canada has announced their roster for ahead of next week. Many of their big names also return, including Jamie Cudmore who was the subject of this feature.
Alex Goff explains how poor kicking cost the Women Eagles a chance for the Nations Cup title. (Membership required)
Take the jump to read more.
Club/College:
The club 7's nationals are just a day away. The tournament is our Game of the Week.
We also continued our previews of each pool. Yesterday we took at look at Pool C where Seattle-OPSB is the favorite.
Danielle Bessette and Jackie Finlan continue their previews of the women's side of the Club 7's with Pool C and Pool D.
World:
Dan Carter will be taking his sabbatical following the All Blacks tour in November.
Ewen McKenzie has named his first 30-man squad as the Wallabies prepare for The Rugby Championship.
The All Blacks had no trouble in their warm-up matches with Wellington and Canterbury.
Both Argentina and the New South Wales Barbarians have released their lineups for their match on Saturday.
This is pretty funny. Former All Black Chris Masoe ends up the touch judge in a pre-season match in France.
In player movement the Bulls have signed Bandise Maku, Jacques Engelbrecht, and David Bullbring from the Kings.
National Teams:
The Eagles have released their roster for their RWC qualifying series against Canada. 31 players are in camp and that will be whittled down ahead of next week.
Fans are still absorbing the news of Paul Emerick's retirement. Yesterday we looked back on his career.
We also took a look at who might replace him at outside center. There are quite a few options, including Seamus Kelly.
It looks like Blaine Scully will be staying with Leicester through the end of the season. He will play with Leicester in a friendly today before joining the Eagles.
Canada has announced their roster for ahead of next week. Many of their big names also return, including Jamie Cudmore who was the subject of this feature.
Alex Goff explains how poor kicking cost the Women Eagles a chance for the Nations Cup title. (Membership required)
Take the jump to read more.
Club/College:
The club 7's nationals are just a day away. The tournament is our Game of the Week.
We also continued our previews of each pool. Yesterday we took at look at Pool C where Seattle-OPSB is the favorite.
Danielle Bessette and Jackie Finlan continue their previews of the women's side of the Club 7's with Pool C and Pool D.
World:
Dan Carter will be taking his sabbatical following the All Blacks tour in November.
Ewen McKenzie has named his first 30-man squad as the Wallabies prepare for The Rugby Championship.
The All Blacks had no trouble in their warm-up matches with Wellington and Canterbury.
Both Argentina and the New South Wales Barbarians have released their lineups for their match on Saturday.
This is pretty funny. Former All Black Chris Masoe ends up the touch judge in a pre-season match in France.
In player movement the Bulls have signed Bandise Maku, Jacques Engelbrecht, and David Bullbring from the Kings.