Ted Hardy

CO-FOUNDER / PAST EDITOR ... covered American rugby for various publications since 2008, and previously maintained Rugby America. Having served in nearly every role from player to coach to administrator, he currently runs a non-profit to support youth rugby.

Talking Rugby: USA Rugby at Crossroads

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I write this with a heavy heart. It’s been a long time since I contributed an opinion piece for Americas Rugby News. I certainly wished that I had taken Paul up on writing a piece about the storied career of Todd Clever as he retired from International duty. Instead I …

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Talking Rugby (Vol. 3, Iss. 4): PRO Hits Midway Point

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This weekend PRO Rugby North America hit the midway point in their inaugural season. Can it be? Already? After years of waiting, it doesn’t seem possible that we’re already looking at the business end of the first season of professional rugby in the USA. The midway point gives us an excellent chance …

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Talking Rugby (Vol. 3, Iss. 2): Here We Go

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It’s been quite some time since the last Talking Rugby segment and much has transpired since the last one came out in early January. As much as I’d love to hit on every last bit of it… time, space, and my care for your well being is going to keep …

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Talking Rugby (Vol. 2, Iss. 19): The Flip Flop

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Back at you with another round of Talking Rugby. Perhaps the final one of 2015? Who knows? Still a few weeks left in the year, but the way this Fall has come and gone, I’m finding it difficult to keep track of the days. Enough with the formalities, let’s talk …

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PRO Rugby to Hold First Combine

PRO Rugby North America, the new professional rugby competition launching in the USA this coming Spring, is holding their first player identification combine in two weeks. Set to be hosted in Irvine, California on December 19-20th, the combine serves to find players to fill out team rosters in their inaugural season. PRO Rugby …

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