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National Teams:
The Eagles 7s are in camp for the first time this season and they have an extended roster.
Also in camp are the Junior All-Americans who are holding their first 7s specific camp.
Not only are the Eagles training hard ahead of Saturday but they are also working with the community.
Additionally, they've been hitting the media circuit. Nigel Melville has also chipped in while Eric Fry did a Q&A. Also, more here.
The Chicago Tribune talks to Zack Test about the possibility of playing in both the World Cup and the Olympics.
Take the jump to read more.
It wasn't all joy for players in the Eagles player pool this week. We look at five players that missed out on selection to the World Cup.
For an Australian take on rugby in America, click here.
Alex Goff offers a few thoughts on the Harlequins match and Ted Hardy has his latest Talking Rugby.
Club/College:
Long time USC coach Dave Lytle is the subject of this well deserving profile.
The Harvard women's team is ready for their season to start as are the ladies at West Point.
ATAVUS has announced that Washington and Ohio State are their first football partners.
The Empire has named their 7s All-Conference team while Iona and Towson won.
The Fort Hood Sentinel has a closer look at the Armed Forces women's 7s team.
Touch rugby is taking off in Orlando.
Canada:
Canada beat Georgia by a point yesterday. Highlights of that match can be found here.
World:
Squads from Ireland, France, Scotland, and Wales have been announced for this weekend's matches.
Highlights of the Barbarians-Samoa match are now available.
National Teams:
The Eagles 7s are in camp for the first time this season and they have an extended roster.
Also in camp are the Junior All-Americans who are holding their first 7s specific camp.
Not only are the Eagles training hard ahead of Saturday but they are also working with the community.
Additionally, they've been hitting the media circuit. Nigel Melville has also chipped in while Eric Fry did a Q&A. Also, more here.
The Chicago Tribune talks to Zack Test about the possibility of playing in both the World Cup and the Olympics.
Take the jump to read more.
It wasn't all joy for players in the Eagles player pool this week. We look at five players that missed out on selection to the World Cup.
For an Australian take on rugby in America, click here.
Alex Goff offers a few thoughts on the Harlequins match and Ted Hardy has his latest Talking Rugby.
Club/College:
Long time USC coach Dave Lytle is the subject of this well deserving profile.
The Harvard women's team is ready for their season to start as are the ladies at West Point.
ATAVUS has announced that Washington and Ohio State are their first football partners.
The Empire has named their 7s All-Conference team while Iona and Towson won.
The Fort Hood Sentinel has a closer look at the Armed Forces women's 7s team.
Touch rugby is taking off in Orlando.
Canada:
Canada beat Georgia by a point yesterday. Highlights of that match can be found here.
World:
Squads from Ireland, France, Scotland, and Wales have been announced for this weekend's matches.
Highlights of the Barbarians-Samoa match are now available.