Opening Kick is a segment devoted to bringing you all Eagles and U.S.A. Rugby news in one location.
Eagles:
Shalom Suniula says the if the Eagles 7's believe in themselves and in their systems, they can be a great team. (Membership required)
Alex Goff catches up with Chris Wyles after his big weekend.
Even though he was relegated to the bench, Marcel Brache has the opportunity to win the Currie Cup this weekend.
Nate Ebner is a popular figure, especially at ESPN as they profile him once again.
Women:
The U.S. Women 7's are in China looking for success. So does potential opponent South Africa.
Ric Suggitt says that team is going to try out some new combinations at the tournament. (Membership required)
College:
The MAC finishes play this weekend with a slate of big matches.
Pat Clifton reports the UW-Stout are looking for a national championship.
World:
Graham Jenkins at ESPNScrum looks at the many attempts to rile Ritchie McCaw, while the New York Times lauds the All Black captain.
The English and the French have agreed that they want to see the Heineken Cup reduced to 20 teams.
Fiji's coach has called England "vultures" for calling up many non-English born players.
Samoa have named their team for their autumn tour of Europe.
Andy Hazell won't be playing for 14-weeks after being punished for his actions against Mont-de-Marsan in the Amlin Challenge Cup.
Martyn Williams is enjoying his time in Japan so much that he might stay on for one more season.
The IRB takes a look back at Spain's run in the 1999 World Cup and what it did for rugby in that country.
Shalom Suniula says the if the Eagles 7's believe in themselves and in their systems, they can be a great team. (Membership required)
Alex Goff catches up with Chris Wyles after his big weekend.
Even though he was relegated to the bench, Marcel Brache has the opportunity to win the Currie Cup this weekend.
Nate Ebner is a popular figure, especially at ESPN as they profile him once again.
Women:
The U.S. Women 7's are in China looking for success. So does potential opponent South Africa.
Ric Suggitt says that team is going to try out some new combinations at the tournament. (Membership required)
College:
The MAC finishes play this weekend with a slate of big matches.
Pat Clifton reports the UW-Stout are looking for a national championship.
World:
Graham Jenkins at ESPNScrum looks at the many attempts to rile Ritchie McCaw, while the New York Times lauds the All Black captain.
The English and the French have agreed that they want to see the Heineken Cup reduced to 20 teams.
Fiji's coach has called England "vultures" for calling up many non-English born players.
Samoa have named their team for their autumn tour of Europe.
Andy Hazell won't be playing for 14-weeks after being punished for his actions against Mont-de-Marsan in the Amlin Challenge Cup.
Martyn Williams is enjoying his time in Japan so much that he might stay on for one more season.
The IRB takes a look back at Spain's run in the 1999 World Cup and what it did for rugby in that country.
Martyn Williams?
ReplyDeleteShane Williams I do believe is the wing you are referring to.
You really could do with an old spelling/grammar check and some editing.
Too many errors.
Are you volunteering?
ReplyDelete