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National Teams:
The Junior All-Americans have been named for their JWRT qualifying series against Canada. Several big names return including Ben Cima and Hanco Germishuys.
Scott LaValla is one funny guy. It must be fun being his teammate.
NYAC have donated $10,000 to the Eagles build up to the World Cup.
Women Eagles 7s coach is hoping that his team feeds off the crowd in Atlanta.
Player applications to play at the Pan-Am Maccabi Games are now open.
Take the jump to read more.
Club/College:
The match-ups for the first round of the Varsity Cup have been announced and the schedule confirmed.
Six Varsity Cup teams appear in our College Top Ten. BYU and St. Mary's remain first and second ahead of their match this weekend.
Alex Goff looks at who might make the playoffs in DI-AA and the match between Arizona and Notre Dame.
Kevin Reed is a crossover from American football but he's learning the game down in Australia.
The West DI-A bracket is in full swing. In mid-week play Wyoming drew with Colorado 17-17.
Women's rugby continues to excel in the United States and is growing at a strong rate.
This Is Ohio Rugby notes that the Columbus women are ready for the Atlanta 7s.
The University of Tennessee team will head to the IMG Academy during their spring break.
Clayton Rugby Football Club has added two to their coaching staff.
World:
Squads for this weekend's crucial makes in the Six Nations are coming in with Ireland, Scotland, and France naming their teams.
James O'Connor has suffered an injury setback while Kieran Read, Sam Whitelock, and Nemani Nadolo will return for the Crusaders.
Bernard Foley will join a Japanese team after the World Cup but will also be signing with the ARU.
National Teams:
The Junior All-Americans have been named for their JWRT qualifying series against Canada. Several big names return including Ben Cima and Hanco Germishuys.
Scott LaValla is one funny guy. It must be fun being his teammate.
NYAC have donated $10,000 to the Eagles build up to the World Cup.
Women Eagles 7s coach is hoping that his team feeds off the crowd in Atlanta.
Player applications to play at the Pan-Am Maccabi Games are now open.
Take the jump to read more.
Club/College:
The match-ups for the first round of the Varsity Cup have been announced and the schedule confirmed.
Six Varsity Cup teams appear in our College Top Ten. BYU and St. Mary's remain first and second ahead of their match this weekend.
Alex Goff looks at who might make the playoffs in DI-AA and the match between Arizona and Notre Dame.
Kevin Reed is a crossover from American football but he's learning the game down in Australia.
The West DI-A bracket is in full swing. In mid-week play Wyoming drew with Colorado 17-17.
Women's rugby continues to excel in the United States and is growing at a strong rate.
This Is Ohio Rugby notes that the Columbus women are ready for the Atlanta 7s.
The University of Tennessee team will head to the IMG Academy during their spring break.
Clayton Rugby Football Club has added two to their coaching staff.
World:
Squads for this weekend's crucial makes in the Six Nations are coming in with Ireland, Scotland, and France naming their teams.
James O'Connor has suffered an injury setback while Kieran Read, Sam Whitelock, and Nemani Nadolo will return for the Crusaders.
Bernard Foley will join a Japanese team after the World Cup but will also be signing with the ARU.