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National Teams:
It wasn't pretty and it wasn't very good rugby as the Eagles fell to Tonga 33-19 in Toronto yesterday.
If you missed the match you can get caught up with our Match Commentary.
The All Blacks could be coming back to Chicago, this time to play Ireland as part of a doubleheader involving the Eagles and the Maori All Blacks.
Robbie Shaw is on the move again, this time he'll be joining Hartpury.
Another player making a move is Taylor Gentry, a player that was supposed to play in the Independence Cup.
Take the jump to read more.
The New York Times has an article on Chris Coyle who has been training with the Brumbies.
Club/College:
The Columbia Bombshells are working hard to raise awareness of rugby.
Canterbury is looking for a graphic artist and production assistant. As our partners we fully endorse them.
Clemson have chosen a new coach while Wilmington Rugby Club is looking for a new one.
World:
Michael Hooper has been given a one week suspension and will be available to play New Zealand.
In other PNC results Fiji beat Japan and Samoa beat Canada on a last minute try.
Warren Gatland is trying to put the kibosh on Toby Faletau's move to Bath.
Our partners Grubber are celebrating the 1920, 1924, and 2016 U.S. teams. Get $10 off with the code: TRADITION
National Teams:
If you missed the match you can get caught up with our Match Commentary.
The All Blacks could be coming back to Chicago, this time to play Ireland as part of a doubleheader involving the Eagles and the Maori All Blacks.
Robbie Shaw is on the move again, this time he'll be joining Hartpury.
Another player making a move is Taylor Gentry, a player that was supposed to play in the Independence Cup.
Take the jump to read more.
The New York Times has an article on Chris Coyle who has been training with the Brumbies.
Club/College:
The Columbia Bombshells are working hard to raise awareness of rugby.
Canterbury is looking for a graphic artist and production assistant. As our partners we fully endorse them.
Clemson have chosen a new coach while Wilmington Rugby Club is looking for a new one.
World:
Michael Hooper has been given a one week suspension and will be available to play New Zealand.
In other PNC results Fiji beat Japan and Samoa beat Canada on a last minute try.
Warren Gatland is trying to put the kibosh on Toby Faletau's move to Bath.