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Our partners Grubber are celebrating the 1920, 1924, and 2016 U.S. teams. Get $10 off with the code: TRADITION
We're holding another Q&A so make sure you submit a question before the end of the week.
National Teams:
Mike Friday has named the Eagles 7s squad for the Pan-Am Games and it includes a mix of veterans and players trying to break into the team.
U.S.A. Rugby has formed a partnership with Taranaki to get more training for coaches and players.
If you missed it here are highlights of the Women Eagles win over Canada. Jackie Finlan spoke with Pete Steinberg about the win.
Take the jump to read more.
Club/College:
PRP officials looked back at the completed season and noted success on and off the pitch.
Azul will have a busy summer playing 7s and it began with a strong showing at the Cancun 7s.
Karen Fong Donoghue from The Rugger's Edge has a great Q&A with Dartmouth pair Benji Hannam and Jack Braun.
Staying in the Ivy Conference players from Yale have spent the summer training in New Zealand.
The Stars are in Calgary for the Stampede 7s and they have announced their roster.
ATAVUS intern Austin Cagaanan shares what it is like to attending a coaching course.
The Dallas Reds have named Trevor Rhys Ball as their next head coach for the upcoming season.
Zahra Young is the latest Seattle Saracens player to be spotlighted.
The preliminary schedule for the NorCal 7s leg at Treasure Island is out.
Our partners Canterbury have launched their "Committed to the Game" campaign.
World:
The Premiership has announced their fixtures for the 2015-16 season.
Samoans will get a half day holiday in honor of the match against the All Blacks.
Our partners Grubber are celebrating the 1920, 1924, and 2016 U.S. teams. Get $10 off with the code: TRADITION
We're holding another Q&A so make sure you submit a question before the end of the week.
National Teams:
U.S.A. Rugby has formed a partnership with Taranaki to get more training for coaches and players.
If you missed it here are highlights of the Women Eagles win over Canada. Jackie Finlan spoke with Pete Steinberg about the win.
Take the jump to read more.
Club/College:
PRP officials looked back at the completed season and noted success on and off the pitch.
Azul will have a busy summer playing 7s and it began with a strong showing at the Cancun 7s.
Karen Fong Donoghue from The Rugger's Edge has a great Q&A with Dartmouth pair Benji Hannam and Jack Braun.
Staying in the Ivy Conference players from Yale have spent the summer training in New Zealand.
The Stars are in Calgary for the Stampede 7s and they have announced their roster.
ATAVUS intern Austin Cagaanan shares what it is like to attending a coaching course.
The Dallas Reds have named Trevor Rhys Ball as their next head coach for the upcoming season.
Zahra Young is the latest Seattle Saracens player to be spotlighted.
The preliminary schedule for the NorCal 7s leg at Treasure Island is out.
Our partners Canterbury have launched their "Committed to the Game" campaign.
World:
The Premiership has announced their fixtures for the 2015-16 season.
Samoans will get a half day holiday in honor of the match against the All Blacks.