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National Teams:
Plenty of Americans returned to action overseas last weekend with two of them scoring tries. Check out who in our weekly Eagles Abroad: Weekend Review.
There has been some turnover in the Eagles 7's camp. Alex Goff says the team needs players and then provides a list of who might help. He also asks if the proposed West Coast League is the answer to some of the Eagles problems.
Club/College:
Junior Blaber at Rugby Wrap Up has his preview of the club rugby season.
Take the jump to read more.
World:
Brian O'Driscoll has reiterated once again that he will retire at end of the season.
Bismarck du Plessis is set for a bigger role for South Africa this Saturday after overcoming injury.
The All Blacks say that their lineout is an area of concern for the team.
Argentina have named their team to play New Zealand this weekend. The return of Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe should help.
With his contract sorted most expect Israel Folau to shine for the Wallabies.
All-time IRB Sevens Series try scoring leader Santiago Gomez Cora has been officially named as the head coach of the Argentina 7's team.
Lachlan Turner has left the Waratahs and will suit up for the Reds next season.
A Portugese representative team will play in this year's Amlin Challenge Cup after stepping in for a Spanish team that had to pull out for financial reasons.
Planet Rugby has their preview of the RaboDirect Pro12.
Rugby is still very much a novelty in China but that also means there is plenty of room for growth.
Plenty of Americans returned to action overseas last weekend with two of them scoring tries. Check out who in our weekly Eagles Abroad: Weekend Review.
There has been some turnover in the Eagles 7's camp. Alex Goff says the team needs players and then provides a list of who might help. He also asks if the proposed West Coast League is the answer to some of the Eagles problems.
Club/College:
Junior Blaber at Rugby Wrap Up has his preview of the club rugby season.
Take the jump to read more.
World:
Brian O'Driscoll has reiterated once again that he will retire at end of the season.
Bismarck du Plessis is set for a bigger role for South Africa this Saturday after overcoming injury.
The All Blacks say that their lineout is an area of concern for the team.
Argentina have named their team to play New Zealand this weekend. The return of Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe should help.
With his contract sorted most expect Israel Folau to shine for the Wallabies.
All-time IRB Sevens Series try scoring leader Santiago Gomez Cora has been officially named as the head coach of the Argentina 7's team.
Lachlan Turner has left the Waratahs and will suit up for the Reds next season.
A Portugese representative team will play in this year's Amlin Challenge Cup after stepping in for a Spanish team that had to pull out for financial reasons.
Planet Rugby has their preview of the RaboDirect Pro12.
Rugby is still very much a novelty in China but that also means there is plenty of room for growth.