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National Teams:
Jackie Finlan looks at how women's varsity teams are making an effort to schedule one another.
World:
Our partners Grubber are celebrating the 1920, 1924, and 2016 U.S. teams. Get $10 off with the code: TRADITION
National Teams:
The U.S. stormed through the competition at the Pan-Am Games only to fall short against Canada in the semi-finals. They would go on to take bronze with a win over Uruguay.
As mentioned, the Eagles ran out to a big win over Guyana in the quarterfinals and were perfect on day one.
The Women Eagles also had their own struggles against Canada losing to their neighbors in pool play and the gold medal match.
U.S.-eligible Paddy Ryan will join Eric Fry in the Newcastle props next year.
Jake Frachette from Rugby Wrap Up breaks down the Eagles lineout and it's role in their attack.
Participants for the Junior and Collegiate Stars and Stripes Camp have been selected.
Club/College:
There was plenty of 7s action over the weekend. We'll have a recap later.
The Northeast Academy has named their intake class for 2015.
This Is Colorado Rugby has more on the latest leg of the Frontier 7s series.
Army is back with their student profiles. This time it's Andrew Fargo from California.
Jackie Finlan looks at how women's varsity teams are making an effort to schedule one another.
World:
If you missed anything from the weekend we'll have more in World Rugby Weekend Review.
Coenie Oosthuizen will miss the World Cup for the Springboks with a neck injury.
Planet Rugby has their latest look at who's hot and who's not.