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USWRF / WRCRA photo Original Post – Last year, the U.S. Women’s Rugby Foundation (USWRF) created the 15 Under 30 Award to recognize those who exemplify the best qualities ..
18-year-old Neti Tuavao / Photo: Jackie Finlan OAKLAND, CA – After a series of Talent ID Combines and a region-wide search of potential talent, the California Grizzlies have selected ..
We back. / Photo: Doreen Madalian That National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA), home to the country’s NCAA varsity women’s programs, is proceeding with its fall ..
It would be easy for a Major League Rugby (MLR) entity to focus efforts on its feeder systems, but it’s been interesting to learn about the organizations making deeper connections ..
GLENDALE, CO – USA Rugby today announced an official sanctioning agreement with Premier Rugby Sevens (PR7s) as the highest level of domestic seven-a-side rugby. As part of the partnership, ..
Indy Speed 15s team High school 7s was active this summer, but 15s, specifically all-star 15s, was not as visible. Some programs rallied, however, and gave those athletes looking for next-level ..
The 2022 Girls High School Club Rugby National Championship will occur Friday-Sunday, May 20-22 at Wayne State College in Wayne, Neb. After a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19, the event ..
Alema Fitisemanu was a success story. He played rugby in Samoa and then relocated to American Samoa to play American football in college. That’s where BYU discovered him, and the Cougars ..
GLENDALE, CO (August 18, 2021) – USA Rugby today announced exciting news as the USA Women’s XVs National Team will return to test match rugby and take on Canada for a two-match ..
Olympian Gustaitis will be playing in PR7s / Photo: Mike Lee / KLC Fotos for World Rugby (NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2021) Premier Rugby Sevens (PR7s), the new sports league that will debut ..
The Rugby Breakdown named its own all-tournament team after the USA Club 7s National Championship (read more), and so did the organizing committee at USA Club Rugby. The following “Women’s ..
Jess Lu / Photo: Alex Ho The USA Club 7s National Championship was such a great return to rugby, and every team that made the trip to Tukwila, Wash., has a victory to its credit. As the country ..
Travis Prior for USA Rugby GLENDALE, CO (August 17, 2021) – The USA Women’s XVs National Team have confirmed an away fixture against England on November 21 as one of four international ..
Alex Ho photo Rocky Mountain won the Plate at last weekend’s 2021 USA Club 7s National Championship, and it’s the best finish for a Denver-area team since at least 2016. Like many ..
Alex Ho Photo The Boston Belles haven’t competed at the USA Club 7s National Championship since 2013, and this year’s return is being celebrated with the Bowl. The team went 3-2 overall ..
Scion is the 2021 USA Club 7s National Championship titleholder, completing a perfect weekend in Tukwila, Wash., with a 40-0 final win against Life West. The title marks the D.C.-based ..
McGrath scores against WAC / Photo: Alex Ho Scion and Life West have advanced to the USA Club 7s National Championship title match, which will air at 5 p.m. Pacific on The Rugby Network. ..
Leila Opeti en route to a try / Photo: Alex Ho The USA Club 7s National Championship is down to four teams as far as the trophy hunt is concerned. Washington Athletic Club (WAC), American ..
Alex Ho Photo The knockout rounds are officially set for the USA Club 7s National Championship. The women’s division required a seeding round for the 13-team event, but now that’s ..
Alex Ho photo Remember: Since the USA Club 7s National Championship includes 13 teams, there is a unique structure to situation the knockout rounds. Every pool except A, a third seeding ..
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