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National Teams:
As our final touch on the Wellington 7s we hand our out Eagles player grades and share stats. The U.S. Embassy in Wellington caught up with the team.
TIAR women's correspondent Danielle Siegler has a pool by pool preview of the Atlanta 7s while Jackie Finlan shares what to expect from the tournament.
Staying in Atlanta for this week's poll question we want to know how you think the team will do?
Christy Ringgenberg is back with the Eagles. She shared more about herself and the team in this interview.
Nominations are open for the Women's Junior All-American regional camps.
Take the jump to read more.
College/Club:
U.S.-eligible lock Ben Bacon has joined Old Blue, as have Nate Augspurger and former New Zealand age-grade player Chris Smith.
Here are highlights of OMBAC's win over Santa Monica.
Cal is extremely pleased to have head coach Jack Clark be inducted into the U.S. Rugby Hall of Fame.
Santa Clara defeated San Diego State 17-13 last weekend in California Conference play.
The University of Montana is coming off a strong season and are looking for a win against Washington State.
The Allied Rugby Conference is open to expansion and has revealed an application process.
U.S.A. Rugby is hosting Rugby University. You can find out more here.
Congrats to Doylestown Rugby Football Club who is celebrating their 40th anniversary.
World:
Teams in Australia are still reportedly keeping their eyes on James O'Connor.
Suspensions in Europe came down yesterday with Toulon coach Bernard Laporte getting 13 weeks for an outburst while props Rabah Slimani and Michele Rizzo were given two weeks for their fight.
Worcester CEO Charles Cameron is leaving the club after only nine months.
In player movement, Andy Titterrell has been forced to retire and Jock Merriman has joined the Rebels as scrum-half cover.
On the injury front, Scott Williams is out of the Six Nations with a should injury, the Brumbies have lost Fotu Auelua for months, Rob Webber is out for Bath with an ankle injury.
Tidbits:
Kyle Willoughby from Last Word On Sports has a great article on why everyone needs to see "The Rugby Player."
Real-time Sports is looking for an Account Executive in the New York area.
One columnist was at the Las Vegas 7s and wondered why more NFL scouts don't try to woo players like Carlin Isles.
As our final touch on the Wellington 7s we hand our out Eagles player grades and share stats. The U.S. Embassy in Wellington caught up with the team.
TIAR women's correspondent Danielle Siegler has a pool by pool preview of the Atlanta 7s while Jackie Finlan shares what to expect from the tournament.
Staying in Atlanta for this week's poll question we want to know how you think the team will do?
Christy Ringgenberg is back with the Eagles. She shared more about herself and the team in this interview.
Nominations are open for the Women's Junior All-American regional camps.
Take the jump to read more.
College/Club:
U.S.-eligible lock Ben Bacon has joined Old Blue, as have Nate Augspurger and former New Zealand age-grade player Chris Smith.
Here are highlights of OMBAC's win over Santa Monica.
Cal is extremely pleased to have head coach Jack Clark be inducted into the U.S. Rugby Hall of Fame.
Santa Clara defeated San Diego State 17-13 last weekend in California Conference play.
The University of Montana is coming off a strong season and are looking for a win against Washington State.
The Allied Rugby Conference is open to expansion and has revealed an application process.
U.S.A. Rugby is hosting Rugby University. You can find out more here.
Congrats to Doylestown Rugby Football Club who is celebrating their 40th anniversary.
World:
Teams in Australia are still reportedly keeping their eyes on James O'Connor.
Suspensions in Europe came down yesterday with Toulon coach Bernard Laporte getting 13 weeks for an outburst while props Rabah Slimani and Michele Rizzo were given two weeks for their fight.
Worcester CEO Charles Cameron is leaving the club after only nine months.
In player movement, Andy Titterrell has been forced to retire and Jock Merriman has joined the Rebels as scrum-half cover.
On the injury front, Scott Williams is out of the Six Nations with a should injury, the Brumbies have lost Fotu Auelua for months, Rob Webber is out for Bath with an ankle injury.
Tidbits:
Kyle Willoughby from Last Word On Sports has a great article on why everyone needs to see "The Rugby Player."
Real-time Sports is looking for an Account Executive in the New York area.
One columnist was at the Las Vegas 7s and wondered why more NFL scouts don't try to woo players like Carlin Isles.