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.

London Welsh Sign Palamo

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London Welsh have confirmed the signing of USA Eagle Thretton Palamo on loan from Saracens. Palamo, 26, who made his International debut for the USA in 2007 at Rugby World Cup, has been capped five times by the USA and also made appearances for the USA 7s side. After taking a hiatus …

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RugbyLaw Moves on without Robertson

RugbyLaw, the embattled organization behind the Independence and Hemisphere Cup matches that were scheduled for this Summer and then cancelled amidst controversy, announced on Friday that they have parted ways with co-founder George “Mac” Robertson. A release from RugbyLaw stated, “As of today George “Mac” Robertson is no longer with RugbyLaw …

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USA Highlights from NACRA Sevens

With video from last weekend’s NACRA Sevens Championships in scarce supply, World Rugby has released a highlight video for fans to enjoy. Although only containing highlights from two matches, it picked the two most important games of the entire weekend as the highlights include the USA Men and Women’s victories over Canada and Mexico. …

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Pan Am Games Pools & Schedule

In just over three weeks, the Rugby Sevens portion of the 2015 Pan Am Games will take place in Toronto. Played at Exhibition Stadium, as it will be known during the Games, the stadium is one of five competition venues that are part of CIBC Pan Am Park. The Men’s and Women’s …

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USA Women’s Roster Named for Pan-Am Games

USA Women’s Sevens Head Coach Ric Suggitt has named his side for the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto. The tournament, set to play July 11-12th, features a handful of teams from the Americas. The 2015 Games marks the first time that Women’s Rugby will be played at the games. Men’s …

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European Rugby Announces 2015/2016 Pools

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While the European Professional Club Rugby pools don’t include any teams from the Americas, a number of high profile players from the Americas ply their trade in the Aviva Premiership, Pro 12, and French Top 14. Some of which have made a big impact for their professional clubs in the …

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Saracens/Crusaders Cancellation the End for Rugby Law?

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The drama from the cancellation of the Independence Cup  hadn’t even settled before organizers RugbyLaw were back in the headlines. Unfortunately for the Minnesota-based group, it was for all the wrong reasons. The group posted another setback this past week as they pulled the plug on their proposed Hemisphere Cup match. The Hemisphere Cup was …

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Tolkin Names Eagles RWC Training Squad

With the pressure of qualifying for the Olympics out of the way, USA Rugby’s attention turns towards the Eagles preparation for the upcoming Rugby World Cup. The squad has a full slate of matches scheduled this Summer to prepare the side as they head to England as the underdog looking for …

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USA/Canada Final Perfect Mix of Drama

The match everyone had been waiting for all year. Even as the World Series season began last Fall, it was a safe bet that this match was going to happen. It was almost fitting. While both sides would have preferred to finish in the Top 4 on the World Series …

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NACRA Day 2: USA Men & Women onto Rio

After a weekend of playing in the hot North Carolina sun, the two hottest teams at the North American Caribbean Rugby Association Sevens Championships claimed championships. The USA Men and Women both booked their places in the 2016 Rio Olympics with convincing efforts on Day 2 of the tournament. Both …

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