GRR: Eagle Women
The USA Women's 7s team kicks off at the Atlanta 7s Friday at 5th Third Bank Stadium in Kennesaw, Ga., and it's an important day for the Eagles.
(USA Rugby-Chad Wise) New USA Women's 7s team Coach Richie Walker has named his roster to play in the Atlanta 7s in a weeks, and he has named Jillion Potter captain.
In this opinion column from Alex Goff, the Goff Rugby Report Editor looks at the dismissal of two prominent USA coaches, and explores whether there's enough, or any, blame to go around.
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Well the big question might be, are the USA national teams in upheaval?
CHULA VISTA, Calif. – Richie Walker has replaced Julie McCoy as USA Women's 7s Coach.
Walker, who has worked with the ATAVUS Academy and coached the USA U20 women at the Youth Olympics, will lead the Women's Eagles Sevens program through the Rio 2016 Olympic Summer Games, USA Rugby announced Tuesday.
Former West Point All Americans Andrew Locke, who has been working with the World Class Athlete Program and coaching with the USA Olympic setup, will helm the USA Falcons Women as they compete in the Vancouver Rugby Festival this weel in British Columbia.