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National Teams:
National Teams:
Thretton Palamo has been loaned to London Welsh next season. James Hilterbrand has also gone back to Australia.
Todd Clever is set to join some famous company in the ESPN Body Issues.
Folks around the world are taking notice of the U.S. and the growth of rugby.
The U.S. Wheelchair rugby side has picked their team for the ParaPan-Am Games.
U.S.A. Rugby has a Q&A with Mike Petri about his new children's book.
Mike Friday recently chatted with Universal Sports about the Eagles 7s.
Club/College:
The University of Delaware has seen their five year ban shortened and the club has been reinstated.
Take the jump to read more.
The Seattle Saracens will remain in BC competitions with nearly unanimous support of the clubs.
Rugby is continuing to grow in Oregon and it's helping people off the pitch.
This Is Colorado Rugby has more on the Rocky Mountain Rugby Challenge here and here.
Canada:
The BC Bears have named their team for this CRC next week.
This is a great profile of referee Chris Assmus who is also a teacher.
World:
Liam Messam and Sonny Bill Williams will focus on 7s next year ahead of the Olympics.
Tana Umaga has been named the head coach of the Blues. He's been coaching Counties Manukau.
The Australian media will boycott the World Cup over a number of issues.
If you missed anything from the weekend get caught up with World Rugby Weekend Review.
Fox Sports has their Super Rugby team of the season.
Tonga have named their team for the Pacific Nations Cup and it's loaded.
Todd Clever is set to join some famous company in the ESPN Body Issues.
Folks around the world are taking notice of the U.S. and the growth of rugby.
The U.S. Wheelchair rugby side has picked their team for the ParaPan-Am Games.
U.S.A. Rugby has a Q&A with Mike Petri about his new children's book.
Mike Friday recently chatted with Universal Sports about the Eagles 7s.
Club/College:
The University of Delaware has seen their five year ban shortened and the club has been reinstated.
Take the jump to read more.
The Seattle Saracens will remain in BC competitions with nearly unanimous support of the clubs.
Rugby is continuing to grow in Oregon and it's helping people off the pitch.
This Is Colorado Rugby has more on the Rocky Mountain Rugby Challenge here and here.
Canada:
The BC Bears have named their team for this CRC next week.
This is a great profile of referee Chris Assmus who is also a teacher.
World:
Liam Messam and Sonny Bill Williams will focus on 7s next year ahead of the Olympics.
Tana Umaga has been named the head coach of the Blues. He's been coaching Counties Manukau.
The Australian media will boycott the World Cup over a number of issues.
If you missed anything from the weekend get caught up with World Rugby Weekend Review.
Fox Sports has their Super Rugby team of the season.
Tonga have named their team for the Pacific Nations Cup and it's loaded.