Opening Kick is a segment devoted to bringing you all Eagles and U.S.A. Rugby news in one location.
National Teams:
Our player grades are out for the Eagles last match against Canada. By and large it's not pretty once again. Yesterday we also share the "Five Things We Learned About The Eagles Summer Of Losses."
The dates for next year's World Cup qualifying series with Uruguay are reportedly set for April 4th in Uruguay and then either April 12th or 13th in the United States.
Rugby Wrap Up chatted with U.S.A. CEO Nigel Melville following the Eagles losses to Canada.
Alex Goff talked to Shawn Pittman, who weighed in on the team's losses.
Paul Emerick wasted no time in finding a job after retiring from the Eagles. He has joined Tiger Rugby.
Former Eagle Hayden Smith has been released from the New York Jets. It remains to be seen whether he will return to rugby.
The Women's College All-Americans lost to the Twin Cities Amazons on Sunday in preparation for their fall tour.
College/Club:
This year's National College 7's Championship will be held in Greensboro, North Carolina. The last two events had been held in Texas.
As Pat Clifton writes, the emergence of an East Coast competition could draw away many teams from the 7's Championship.
The Glendale Raptors have announced their DI, DII, and WPL fall schedules.
No surprise here, but Seattle-OPSB star Ben Gollings will not be returning to coach the Sri Lankan national team. He is not settled in Seattle and focused on his duties with Serevi Rugby.
AIC has added former College All-American Evan Hoese as their women's backs coach.
The Sam Houston State University rugby alumni have banded together to form a scholarship.
The Naval Academy had fun beating the Royal Scots Border Regiment this past weekend.
World:
Toulon and the Chiefs will reportedly play on February 2nd for a World Club Championship.
Bryan Habana, along with five other Springboks, have been released to play for their clubs in France.
In Premiership news, London Wasps have a new kit and a new sponsor, while Gloucester are trying to re-sign many of their players ahead of next summer.
Planet Rugby has their latest look at who's hot and who's not.
Tidbits:
The latest issue of Rugby Magazine is out.