GRR: National Teams
The USA Women's 15s team may not be getting all it deserves, but it might get a little bit more when we're all back playing.
According to some sources, World Rugby is actually working on a plan that will set up the USA 15s WNT for regular annual competition. Lack of funding, and lack of a cohesive calendar have gone hand-in-hand as problems for the Eagle women's 15s team.
USA great Gary Lambert continues his chat with Bruce McLane with some lessons for the kids and some thoughts on how the game is played.
This is Part 2 of a superb two-parter.
Listen to Part 1 here>>
Gary Lambert was a force for the USA in the 1980s and 1990s, powering through opponents as an imposing flanker. His size and power as a loose forward made him a little ahead of his time, and he ranks as one of the true USA greats.
The XV Foundation, which has been formed to raise money for the USA Women's 15s National Team, is holding a virtual fundraiser on September 18.
The event will sell tickets to attend virtually, and include a silent auction, as well as a call for donations.
Scott Bracken's tenure as USA Men's U20 coach is over but we may not see the last of him.
Bracken had put together a comprehensive scouting and assembly plan that, if COVID-19 had allowed, could have set up the USA U20s for some success this year.
New Plan For USA U20 Men As U20 ARC Looms