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RMA: John Van Der Giessen

John Van Der Giessen came out of almost nowhere to play for the USA. He did that by being willing to travel the globe, and being willing to work as hard as possible to be an Eagle lock forward. Now a successful real estate executive, Van Der Giessen speaks with Bruce McLane about getting to the top, and also about what it's like for athletes once they stop playing. Through Patreonyou can b
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A Tribute To A Beast, A Friend, And A RWC Legend

As we head into the championship game of the most beautiful sport on the planet, I’ve been reflecting on my buddy’s journey to get to where he is now.

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USA 0-4 At RWC: How That Came About

So there it is; the USA is 0-4 in the Rugby World Cup after losing 31-19 to Tonga.

It's been eight years since the Eagles won a game in the World Cup, and in the USA's history, drops to 3-26.

Against Tonga, the Eagles played tough, played with heart, and with some adventure, too. But the Eagles' flaws that showed in March came home to roost in October.

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World Rugby Cancels Two World Cup Games Due To Typhoon

World Rugby is canceling at least two Rugby World Cup matches because of Typhoon Hagibis.

The massive storm is set to make landfall in some of Japan's most populated areas.

In a statement, World Rugby said:

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Momentum Shifts Crush USA Hopes vs Argentina

Less than two minutes into the USA's Rugby World Cup game against Argentina the Eagles were screwed by the referee.

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