International Rugby News
The USA U20 team has a couple of games to play in two weeks, when they face off with Canada’s U20s March 23 at Shawnigan Lake, BC, and March 27 in Langford, BC.
The two-game series will decide which of the two teams will compete in the Junior World Rugby Trophy.
Matai Leuta is one of those players who came out of nowhere. The 6-4, 240-lb power runner was one of two players identified in the Men’s 7s Eagles recruitment camp to get invitations to be in residence at the Olympic Training Center. Ahamad Harajly played for the USA team in Wellington before getting more playing time with the Falcons in Las Vegas.
USA Rugby Release CHULA VISTA, Calif. – The Women’s Eagles Sevens’ roster for Atlanta 7s – the third leg of the 2014-15 World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series – has been announced.
Alex, Bruce, and Pat chime in on the USA performances in Wellington and Las Vegas, and Alex goes in-depth with Mike Friday to talk expectations, performances, and (ahem) referees.
Then the guys look at college rugby, especially the CRC Qualifier and the top teams in DI.
USA Rugby has announced changes in the pathway for the national women's teams.
The idea, said the organization in an announcement, is toe "accelerate player development for international competition."
The efforts of the Women’s Eagles, AIG Women’s Collegiate All-Americans, and AIG Women’s Junior All-Americans have been combined into one program to create a clearer pathway.