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National Teams:
It's late but it's complete. Our full and detailed match report of the Eagles win over Russia is now up.
For this week's poll we want to know how you think the Eagles 7s team will do in Dubai.
Matt Hawkins says Dubai will be a challenge for his team but thinks they have made progress. Rugby Wrap Up also has their look at the tournament.
The schedule for the World Cup is out. Assuming the Eagles beat Uruguay than we now know the times and locations of their matches.
Take the jump to read more.
College/Club:
U.S.A. Rugby has announced their All-Tournament selections from the College 7s Nationals in each of the respective divisions. Rugbymag has also made their selections.
We sat down with Boise State captain Ryan Mende to talk about the program's growth both on and off the pitch.
Indiana's Isaac Hall has been selected as the Big Ten MVP. He's also on the All-Conference team. The East Coast Conference has also announced their All-Conference teams.
BYU announced their schedule awhile way and it contains a tough slate of matches. That's something we think they should be applauded for.
New Orleans have opened up their play in the Red River division with a win over the Griffins and a tie with Dallas.
World:
Andrew Hore has confirmed that he will be retiring from the All Blacks.
Jake White has made an early statement at the Sharks by saying Pat Lambie will be playing fly-half.
Northampton say that haven't broken any rules by allowing George North to play for Wales this Saturday.
In player movement, Topsy Ojo has signed an extension with London Irish, Clermont have re-signed Julien Bardy and Brock James, Robbie Henshaw has extended his contract with Connacht, and Tommy O'Donnell has signed a new deal with Munster.
It's late but it's complete. Our full and detailed match report of the Eagles win over Russia is now up.
For this week's poll we want to know how you think the Eagles 7s team will do in Dubai.
Matt Hawkins says Dubai will be a challenge for his team but thinks they have made progress. Rugby Wrap Up also has their look at the tournament.
The schedule for the World Cup is out. Assuming the Eagles beat Uruguay than we now know the times and locations of their matches.
Take the jump to read more.
College/Club:
U.S.A. Rugby has announced their All-Tournament selections from the College 7s Nationals in each of the respective divisions. Rugbymag has also made their selections.
We sat down with Boise State captain Ryan Mende to talk about the program's growth both on and off the pitch.
Indiana's Isaac Hall has been selected as the Big Ten MVP. He's also on the All-Conference team. The East Coast Conference has also announced their All-Conference teams.
BYU announced their schedule awhile way and it contains a tough slate of matches. That's something we think they should be applauded for.
New Orleans have opened up their play in the Red River division with a win over the Griffins and a tie with Dallas.
World:
Andrew Hore has confirmed that he will be retiring from the All Blacks.
Jake White has made an early statement at the Sharks by saying Pat Lambie will be playing fly-half.
Northampton say that haven't broken any rules by allowing George North to play for Wales this Saturday.
In player movement, Topsy Ojo has signed an extension with London Irish, Clermont have re-signed Julien Bardy and Brock James, Robbie Henshaw has extended his contract with Connacht, and Tommy O'Donnell has signed a new deal with Munster.