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We want to know about your upcoming tournaments.
National Teams:
The latest edition of Glendale head coach Andre Snyman's corner is out while Glendale also previews the women's trip to Washington, D.C.
Rugby Wrap Up's Rocky Brown asks when America is going to take rugby seriously.
World:
The Port Elizabeth 7s is on the move as the tournament will head to Cape Town.
Referee Steve Walsh has retired from officiating with immediate effect.
According to Planet Rugby the club vs. college debate is getting ugly.
We want to know about your upcoming tournaments.
National Teams:
Todd Clever is off to Asia next week to play in the Hong Kong 10s. Miles Craigwell and Eric Duechle are also playing in the tournament.
The All-Americans have been named for their trip to the Rosslyn Park 7s.
Coaching positions are open for several All-American levels, both women's and men's.
Club/College:
The latest PRP Power Rankings are out. Denver make a move while Glendale stay on top.
The Seattle Saracens will take on Vancouver Rowing Club at home this weekend.
The Chicago Blaze are doing their part to take rugby to the local community.
Cal's Tom Billups is one of the new Hall of Fame inductees. The Cal website has more on Billups.
One of the big college matches this weekend sees Life head to Lindenwood.
Pat Clifton says that it's an exciting time for college rugby.
This Is Texas Rugby has their DI Red River pick 'em panel for the weekend's matches.
Jackie Finlan has a preview of the Davenport-Lindenwood women's match as well as conference titles up for grabs.
The St. Thomas Catholic High School rugby team recently made a visit to Washington's NFL team.
The latest edition of Glendale head coach Andre Snyman's corner is out while Glendale also previews the women's trip to Washington, D.C.
Rugby Wrap Up's Rocky Brown asks when America is going to take rugby seriously.
World:
The Port Elizabeth 7s is on the move as the tournament will head to Cape Town.
Referee Steve Walsh has retired from officiating with immediate effect.
According to Planet Rugby the club vs. college debate is getting ugly.