GRR: National Teams
The Olympic 7s rugby competition kicks off Wednesday with the men's pools on the pitch.
Rugby and soccer both start before Friday's Opening Ceremonies in order to squeeze everything in. This is potentially a good thing for the rugby competition because it's the only thing going on, so mainstream coverage (NBC/Peacock in the USA) will spend a lot of time on it.
The Wales U20 women defeated the USA U20 38-31 Saturday in the Transatlantic Quad Series at Cardiff Arms Park.
The teams battled back and forth throughout, with the USA starting strong, but penalty troubles allowed Wales to take control in the second half.
(GRR Contribution)—The Paris 2024 Olympics could present a real opportunity for the rugby sevens to grow and develop in America, if the USA men’s and women’s sides see medal success.
Scotland defeated the USA in the World Rugby U20 Trophy final in Edinburgh Wednesday, taking the championship game 48-10.
The USA U20s face off against Scotland Wednesday afternoon in the World Rugby U20 Trophy and Head Coach Neethling Gericke had one work for his players.
Trust.
"Trust the gameplan, trust your process, play for each other, and enjoy the last right together." That's what Gericke told his players yesterday.