Jon Hinkin Named US Rugby Foundation's new COO
San Diego, Calif.—The United States Rugby Foundation, a non-profit which for 60 years has supported the development and expansion of youth and grassroots rugby in America, hired Jon Hinkin of San Diego as its first Chief Operating Officer.
USA Rugby Announces Dues Increase for 2023-24 Cycle
GLENDALE, Colo. – On the heels of USA Rugby's National Office pitching the Board for an increase in dues, the USA Rugby Board of Directors has approved an across-the-board $10-per-membership dues increase for the 2023-24 membership season.
Smart Tactics and Good Vibes Lead to EIRA U16 Win
The Eagle Impact Rugby Academy boys U16s have had little time to revel in their 15-12 victory over Munster.
Even though the EIRA players were up against an older group (a mixture of U16s and U17s to make up for the greater size of the American players), the tourists came away with an impressive victory.
Big Day for EIRA on Tour in Ireland
Eagle Impact Rugby Academy logged a busy and fruitful day in games against three Irish provinces Saturday on their multi-team tour.
The girls U18s and U16s went 1-1 vs Leinster, with a 60-meter breakaway try by Annie Henrich the highlight. That try, scored at the end of the game, secured a dramatic 15-14 win for the U18s.
The U16s lost 18-14.
World Sevens Circuit Reborn, Reimagined as HSBC SVNS
World Rugby is relaunching and rebranding the international 7s circuit as the HSBC SVNS, with a smaller season and revamped schedule.
In announcing the new schedule today World Rugby touted the new plan, HSBC SVNS, as being "set to supercharge rugby’s global appeal as the ultimate festival of immersive experiences."
