International Rugby News
Concussions are a sad fact of contact sport, and the topic of head injuries has been in the news for a good reason.
While rugby has often done a good job in terms of avoiding and monitoring concussions - stricter stand-down times, better and safer tackling and contact techniques - there is always more to be done.
LAFAYETTE, Colo. – The first Eagles Elite Training Squad (EETS), incorporating more than 50 capped and non-capped U.S.-eligible athletes, has been announced.
(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 keeping with his desire to manage players, USA Men's 7s Coach Mike Friday has named a slightly changed squad to compete in the Hong Kong Sevens and Singapore Sevens in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.
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?