Following the completion of the inaugural cross-border clash between the Men’s Collegiate All-Americans and the Canadian University All-Stars, USA Rugby has confirmed their official honors teams for the 2018-19 season. Three XVs teams have been named with Division 1 and 2 sevens sides also selected. All but two of those …
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Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Turks & Caicos Islands Test match rugby this past weekend saw the Turks & Caicos Islands traveling to the British Virgin …
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It’s time for another collection of articles spinning around the world wide webisphere. Of course the biggest thing since sliced bread is the arrival of Major League Rugby. There’s some pieces on individuals, the Springbok test in DC, high school rugby, post-rugby careers, recent controversies involving Rugby Canada and D1A …
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Rugby is often described by enthusiasts as a ‘lifestyle’ rather than merely a sport. Its values transcend the playing field. A game for all regardless of size, sex, nationality, or spiritual beliefs. The Spirit of Rugby Award is one that largely takes into account the actions of individuals beyond mere …
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A collection of articles worth reading from elsewhere around the rugby-verse over the past couple weeks. The Women’s World Cup, Guiness Pro 14 expansion, the future of the UAR, catastrophic injury recovery, concussions, and the new law trials. A Journey to be the Best – by Mark Janzen / …
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Head coach Gavin Hickie has named 25 players in his Collegiate All-American squad that will congregate for a friendly against Oxford University in Philadelphia on September 16. The match will act as a prelude to the Aviva Premiership fixture between European champions Saracens and Newcastle Falcons at Talen Energy Stadium. …
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Hurricanes flanker Tony Lamborn is one of seven new additions to the revised Eagles Elite Training Squad (EETS) announced by Head Coach John Mitchell and Director of Performance Alex Magleby on Tuesday. After being identified as US-eligible earlier this year, the New Zealand native made an immediate impact, winning his debut …
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After dominating the Collegiate 15s scene for decades, titles in recent years in the full version of rugby union have eluded the storied University of California – Berkeley rugby program. However, the Cal Bears have not been without titles as they won their third consecutive Collegiate Rugby Championship 7s tournament on Sunday at …
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Ah, that time of year again. Sunshine, warm weather, and time to hand out some championships all around the American rugby scene. In today’s Talking Rugby, we’re going to send out some shout-outs to some of the teams that claimed titles in the last few weeks. USA Women’s 7s The USA …
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