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.

Scully to Captain Extended USA Side Against Quins

On the eve of the USA’s clash against the Harlequins, Head Coach Mike Tolkin has named a side that includes an extended bench. Blaine Scully will Captain the USA for the first time as the Eagles take the pitch at PPL Park in Philadelphia. The exhibition match is likely one the …

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Eagles Named to Face Canada

The USA have named their side to face off against Canada this weekend at Twin Elm Rugby Park in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The Eagles are coming off a thrilling victory over Canada at the recent Pacific Nations Cup final. The victory was the USA’s second in a row over their …

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USA Names Pre-RWC Roster

USA Head Coach Mike Tolkin has named a 31-man pre-Rugby World Cup roster that will play the Eagles final three warm ups before the team departs for England. The USA has a match in Canada, a tilt against Harlequins in Philadelphia, and a test against Australia in Chicago to work …

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Hands On! with Alex Magleby

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Since being named as USA Rugby’s National Director of Performance in February, Alex Magleby has been hard at work rebuilding the pathway to the National Teams. A cohesive and crystal clear pathway is something that has eluded USA Rugby in the past, but it appears those days may be over. Americas …

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RWC 2015 Pool B: How are USA’s Rivals Preparing?

We’re in the home stretch towards the 2015 Rugby World Cup. The time for shaking up rosters and testing new players is nearing an end as all of the teams involved now shift their focus on final preparations. The USA just completed what can be considered a successful Pacific Nations …

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Talking Rugby (Vol. 2, Iss. 14): PNC Wrapup

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The PNC wrapped up with a flourish on Monday. Three games… make that, three really exciting games were played. Fiji took home the crown besting Samoa, Tonga outdueled Japan, and the USA got a last minute win over Canada. The PNC is the red-headed step child of the World Rugby …

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MacGinty Saves USA from Canada

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A last minute drop goal from flyhalf AJ MacGinty gave the USA a 15-13 win and saved the Eagles from a resilient, but mistake riddled Canadian side. The Eagles did their best to hand the game over to Canada, as they failed to score a try, ran into penalty trouble and struggled down the stretch. The …

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Lyle on US Players to Watch at RWC

Dan Lyle is regarded as a pioneer for American rugby. One of the first US players to make a big splash in Europe, Lyle was capped 45 times for the USA from 1994-2003 and made 123 appearances for Bath in the English Premiership. World Rugby had a chance to sit …

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