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We're holding another Q&A so make sure to submit your questions.
National Teams:
The Eagles have made two changes to their team for Wellington. Garrett Bender and Madison Hughes are in while Steve Tomasin and Nu'u Punimata are out.
Probably the biggest surprise on the team is the inclusion of Carlin Isles, who was thought to be done with rugby in the short-term.
The Eagles were a big subject on this week's Try & Tackle podcast. Make sure to give it a listen.
The Women Eagles have also named their team for the upcoming Atlanta 7s and Brazil. Veteran Christy Ringgenberg returns to the squad.
Hayden Smith has received the backing of his coaching staff that says he could make a big impact for the team next season.
Take the jump to read more.
College/Club:
The Northwest Collegiate Rugby Conference spring season starts in earnest this weekend with a full slate of matches, including Oregon vs. Washington and Boise State vs. Washington State.
Rugby America has their preview of the upcoming play in the SCRC.
TIAR correspondent Grant Cole has a preview of Oklahoma's upcoming spring season. They will play in the Varsity Cup for the first time.
St. Mary's are the favorites in the California Conference but it still should be competitive. DI-A Rugby has a preview.
CNN is back with their rugby videos, including one from the Las Vegas Invitational.
The East Palo Alto Bulldogs have been kicked out of NorCal DI for excessive fighting. They are appealing the decision.
Serevi Rugby will be holding their first High Performance camp in conjunction with U.S.A. Rugby this weekend as they travel to Glendale.
The Denver 7s has had to move the date of its tournament this year but director Howard Kent says that may be an advantage.
You can now watch the Men's Aces on the Boy's Elite finals.
Any team interested in playing in the Boys NIT better hurry. The deadline is Saturday.
World:
With Ireland announcing their team to play Scotland all the Six Nations line-ups have been announced. You can check out the full list here.
Also make sure to check out our latest RugbyRugby piece where we predict the order of the Six Nations.
Australian Super Rugby franchises are facing financial instability.
Wales have set aside two million pounds to centrally contract players.
Despite everybody already knowing this, Victor Matfield has signed with the Bulls. In other player movement Josh Matavesi has left Worcester for the Ospreys starting next season.
We're holding another Q&A so make sure to submit your questions.
National Teams:
The Eagles have made two changes to their team for Wellington. Garrett Bender and Madison Hughes are in while Steve Tomasin and Nu'u Punimata are out.
Probably the biggest surprise on the team is the inclusion of Carlin Isles, who was thought to be done with rugby in the short-term.
The Eagles were a big subject on this week's Try & Tackle podcast. Make sure to give it a listen.
The Women Eagles have also named their team for the upcoming Atlanta 7s and Brazil. Veteran Christy Ringgenberg returns to the squad.
Hayden Smith has received the backing of his coaching staff that says he could make a big impact for the team next season.
Take the jump to read more.
College/Club:
The Northwest Collegiate Rugby Conference spring season starts in earnest this weekend with a full slate of matches, including Oregon vs. Washington and Boise State vs. Washington State.
Rugby America has their preview of the upcoming play in the SCRC.
TIAR correspondent Grant Cole has a preview of Oklahoma's upcoming spring season. They will play in the Varsity Cup for the first time.
St. Mary's are the favorites in the California Conference but it still should be competitive. DI-A Rugby has a preview.
CNN is back with their rugby videos, including one from the Las Vegas Invitational.
The East Palo Alto Bulldogs have been kicked out of NorCal DI for excessive fighting. They are appealing the decision.
Serevi Rugby will be holding their first High Performance camp in conjunction with U.S.A. Rugby this weekend as they travel to Glendale.
The Denver 7s has had to move the date of its tournament this year but director Howard Kent says that may be an advantage.
You can now watch the Men's Aces on the Boy's Elite finals.
Any team interested in playing in the Boys NIT better hurry. The deadline is Saturday.
World:
With Ireland announcing their team to play Scotland all the Six Nations line-ups have been announced. You can check out the full list here.
Also make sure to check out our latest RugbyRugby piece where we predict the order of the Six Nations.
Australian Super Rugby franchises are facing financial instability.
Wales have set aside two million pounds to centrally contract players.
Despite everybody already knowing this, Victor Matfield has signed with the Bulls. In other player movement Josh Matavesi has left Worcester for the Ospreys starting next season.