GRR: National Teams
Carlin Isles became the #2 al-time USA try-scorer in 7s World Series history last weekend, and he did it while leading the tournament in tries.
BOULDER, Colo. – USA Men's National Team Coach Mike Tolkin has named the 29 players who will suit up for the USA Selects in a three-game tour this month.
From USA Rugby (Chad Wise and Salty Thompson) LIEGE, Belgium – The Boys High School All-Americans finished their JV tour of Europe Tuesday with a 53-24 defeat of Belgium.
Salty Thompson’s under-17 group will return to the U.S. with a 2-1 record on tour, with Saturday’s 31-8 win against Belgium following an earlier loss to France in Marcoussis.
The High School All American U17s wrapped up their three-game European trip with a 53-24 defeat of Belgium’s U17s Tuesday in Liege, Belgium.
The HSAA U17s went 2-1, losing their opener to France U17s and defeating Belgium U17s twice with two different lineups.
The USA is into the Bowl Final at the Tokyo 7s after two dominant performances.
The Eagles enjoyed a huge game against Portugal, winning 39-0 on the back of seven tries and two conversions. Folau Niua was back in the lineup and he was clearly eager to make an impact. Niua broke through to score the opening try, and another break set up the second one.