International Rugby News
It RuggaMatrix America time again and in Show #165 Alex, Bruce, and Pat look at the major college playoffs - where the surprises were and what surprises might come.
The guys also check in on Pro Rugby, and maybe have to admit they were wrong ... for now.
There's also something involving Bruce's definition of Disco, which seems to encompass almost everything.
HARARE, Zimbabwe - The AIG Men's Junior All-Americans dropped their first match at the 2016 World Rugby U20 Trophy Tuesday, losing to Namibia 46-44-39 on a late try.
It was clearly not a match where the defenses were operating well, and as the game wore on the tries came thicker and faster.
HARARE, Zimbabwe (USA Rugby Release) - AIG Men's Junior All-American Head Coach JD Stephenson has named the first match-day squad for the 2016 World Rugby U20 Trophy, with the under-20 national team set to meet Namibia Tuesday.
The USA finished runners-up in the Bowl at the Singapore 7s, losing 14-10 to Scotland in the final game.
The Eagles beat Russia fairly comfortably, and then shut out Portugal in the Bowl semis - that game was notable in part because Nate Ebner got his first try for the USA, staking the Eagles to a 7-0 halftime lead.
It was a difficult day for the USA Women’s National 7s team in Langford, BC, but in the end they got what they wanted.
The Eagles started off poorly, losing to a Spain team they really should beat handily - an early 7-0 lead was undone by two Spanish tries - the second and game-winner from a fumbled lineout on the USA 5-meter. Spain won 10-7.