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The United States Military Academy rugby teams will be made varsity programs starting August 1.
The decision, made by the USMA Senior Policy Board, which is chaired by the Academy's Superintendent, Lt. Gen. David H. Hunton, Jr., comes on the heels of a disciplinary action against the Army men's team, an action that began in the spring of 2013.
In winning the California State Games girls division, the Fullerton Girls team outscored their opposition 137-10.
Only South Bay scored against them, as the two teams traded tries before Fullerton ran away late 24-10.
It was nothing more than what was expected, said Fullerton coach Ravi Perera.
Leadership is an important factor in the early stages of a national team tour, especially with a team that has to handle turnover, such as the High School All Americans.
Head Coach Salty Thompson certainly expects his more experienced players to establish the tone.
The USA v New Zealand test match looks set to be a massive financial windfall for USA Rugby.
tickets sales have topped 40,000 and are expected to go above 50,000 before kickoff November 1 at Soldier Field in Chicago. This game was a bit of a risk for USA Rugby, but it appears, at present, to have paid off with easily the biggest paying crowd at an American rugby event.
