Opening Kick

Opening Kick is a segment devoted to bringing you all Eagles and U.S.A. Rugby news in one location.

All-Americans:

U.S.A. Rugby has released their list of Sevens College All-Americans. The team was selected by team's coaching staff.

First team All-Americans include: Patrick Blair (Central Washington), Nate Brakeley (Dartmouth), Colton Cariaga (Life), Cam Dolan (Life), JP Eloff (Davenport), Madison Hughes (Dartmouth), Zach Mizell (Arkansas State), Don Pati (Utah), Tim Stanfill (Central Washington), Trevor Tanifum (Maryland), Brett Thompson (Arizona), Peter Tiberio (Arizona).

The High School All-Americans finished up the Chilean leg of the South American trip with two wins. The Deseret News of Salt Lake City points out that local product Zach Webber scored two tries in the team's second win.

Eagles/7's:

The latest Ruggamatrix is out with the second installment of their interview with U.S.A. Eagles head coach Mike Tolkin.

Ryan Roundy had a great tournament with Atlantis in Victoria and he certainly has the experience to help out the Eagles this year. (Membership required)

According to Gentlemen of Aspen head coach Andy Katoa, his team has been chosen as one of two developmental teams for the 7's national team. He already has James Aldridge and Carlin Isles and is looking for more players.

European qualifiers for the 2013 Sevens World Cup are this weekend. Five spots are up for grabs.

Club:

Paul Keeler has stepped down as head coach of San Francisco Golden Gate to devote more time to his duties at Santa Clara.

Another Super League head coach, NYAC's Bruce McLean, stands up for the league in the face of a lot of criticism it has received recently.

A major restructuring in club rugby is set to be announced soon that will alter the way DI operates. (Membership required)

Internationally renowned Sevens club Samuari are set to participate in the Serevi RugbyTown Sevens tournament next month.

Speaking of Serevi, he and Ben Gollings will be in British Columbia this weekend as part of the Vancouver International 7's tournament.

The final SoCal qualifying tournament is this weekend and there is still plenty to play for. (Membership required)

The Mid-Atlantic 7's championship also takes place this weekend in Norfolk, Virginia.

The Denver Barbarians host the last leg of the West qualifiers. Teams like Glendale, Woodland Exiles, Kansas City, and of course, the Barbarians, are fighting for a title. (Membership required)

What about the South? Alex Goff writes that the South has flown under the radar, but that doesn't mean they don't have a lot of talent. (Membership required)

Women:

The rest of the field will be sorted out for the women's sevens club championship this weekend.

Tidbits:

The latest issue of Rugby Magazine is out! (Membership required)