Opening Kick is a segment devoted to bringing you all Eagles and U.S.A. Rugby news in one location.
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Eagles:
The Eagles 7's are looking to shake off a disappointing tournament in Dubai with a better tournament in South Africa. Check out these photos of the team in Dubai.
The World Cup draw was held yesterday with the Eagles likely headed to either Pool B or D. Here is the official press release from the IRB.
Ironically, the Eagles may actually do better at the World Cup if they play in Pool B, which would require losing to Canada next summer.
Women:
It' not just America that is taking pride in Bui Baravilala's success, so if Fiji.
Scrumqueens shares the things the world has learned about women's rugby from the matches this Autumn.
College:
Reports are still coming in from schools in the wake of the College 7's Nationals. The student newspaper takes a look at Arkansas State's win, while Alex Goff examines the success of the Navy men and women at the tournament.
Goff also shares that hosting the tournament may have helped Texas A&M get a rugby stadium. (Membership required)
World:
Dan Carter was named the IRB Player of the Year yesterday. Here is the official press release. His coach, Steven Hansen, was named Coach of the Year, while the All Blacks were named Team of the Year.
Check out these reactions to the World Cup draw from various coaches and players. All pools will be tough but Australia, Wales, and England in Pool A seems the toughest. It will also likely have Fiji. One of those teams will not qualify for the quarterfinals.
The battle between Wales and England has already begun. They are arguing whether their fixture should be held at Twickenham or Millennium Stadium.
ESPNScrum's Graham Jenkins looks at the tough draw for England.
Delusion has already set in for some teams, like Scotland. Scott Johnson is adamant the team can finish at the top of its pool. Johnson also said that he is interested in the Scotland job.
Brian O'Driscoll has ruled himself out of competing in the World Cup in 2015, saying that "18 months is too far."
Former Rugby League and Aussie Rules high-profile player Israel Folau has signed with the Waratahs, while over in Wales, Cambell Johnstone has been signed as injury cover for Adam Jones at Ospreys.
Remember our sponsors American Sin Bin and Winners & Losers when doing your holiday shopping this year.
The Eagles 7's are looking to shake off a disappointing tournament in Dubai with a better tournament in South Africa. Check out these photos of the team in Dubai.
The World Cup draw was held yesterday with the Eagles likely headed to either Pool B or D. Here is the official press release from the IRB.
Ironically, the Eagles may actually do better at the World Cup if they play in Pool B, which would require losing to Canada next summer.
Women:
It' not just America that is taking pride in Bui Baravilala's success, so if Fiji.
Scrumqueens shares the things the world has learned about women's rugby from the matches this Autumn.
College:
Reports are still coming in from schools in the wake of the College 7's Nationals. The student newspaper takes a look at Arkansas State's win, while Alex Goff examines the success of the Navy men and women at the tournament.
Goff also shares that hosting the tournament may have helped Texas A&M get a rugby stadium. (Membership required)
World:
Dan Carter was named the IRB Player of the Year yesterday. Here is the official press release. His coach, Steven Hansen, was named Coach of the Year, while the All Blacks were named Team of the Year.
Check out these reactions to the World Cup draw from various coaches and players. All pools will be tough but Australia, Wales, and England in Pool A seems the toughest. It will also likely have Fiji. One of those teams will not qualify for the quarterfinals.
The battle between Wales and England has already begun. They are arguing whether their fixture should be held at Twickenham or Millennium Stadium.
ESPNScrum's Graham Jenkins looks at the tough draw for England.
Delusion has already set in for some teams, like Scotland. Scott Johnson is adamant the team can finish at the top of its pool. Johnson also said that he is interested in the Scotland job.
Brian O'Driscoll has ruled himself out of competing in the World Cup in 2015, saying that "18 months is too far."
Former Rugby League and Aussie Rules high-profile player Israel Folau has signed with the Waratahs, while over in Wales, Cambell Johnstone has been signed as injury cover for Adam Jones at Ospreys.
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