Opening Kick is a segment devoted to bringing you all Eagles and U.S.A. Rugby news in one location.
Rugby Canada has confirmed that they will host the U.S. in Edmonton at Ellerslie Rugby Park on May 25th. U.S.A. Rugby had previously confirmed the date but not the venue as that was Rugby Canada's decision.
Alex Goff shares some notes from Vegas in his latest Running Touch column while Pat Clifton looks at the good and the bad from the Eagles.
New Zealand Rugby Union boss Steve Tew says that his country is open to adding new Super Rugby markets in Asia and the United States.
It basically been a done deal for awhile but rugby was officially added to the Pan Am Games for 2015 yesterday.
Congrats to U.S. Captain Todd Clever on his new sponsorship with California Fruit Wine.
College:
Our own Dan Holzhauer explains that the new Utah Conference has big expectations for itself.
If you are in the area this Saturday, make sure to check out the 'World Cup' as Cal hosts British Columbia in the first leg of their series.
Dartmouth head coach Gavin Hickie shares his thoughts on the balance between school and rugby.
Club:
Great things are happening down in Texas as the Texas Cup has been organized for three representative sides from across the state.
World:
This is pretty cool. The Barbarians are set to host Fiji next November at Twickenham.
Ray's Rugby gets you all caught up on the news and notes from the Six Nations, as well as his team of the week.
Make sure to check out the video highlights from last weekend (the best part of George North's father invading the pitch!)
There have been a few changes to some of the Six Nations squads. Italy have brought in Luca Morisi while Wales have released 15 players back to their clubs, including a quad of France-based players.
Piri Weepu is back healthy and ready to play for the first time this season as the Blues play the Highlanders in a pre-season match on Friday. Schalk Burger is also close to returning from injury.
The same can't be said bout Western Force captain Matt Hodgson. He'll miss this weekend's match with a hamstring injury.
Staying in New Zealand, Richard Kahui is the latest All Black to sign in Japan. He will play with the Toshiba Fuchu Brave Lupus at the end of the Super Rugby season. In other playing signing news Exeter ave re-signed two players.
Edinburgh will have a new coach next season as Michael Bradley will not be back with the club.
Wales have extended their sponsorship deal with Admiral for two more years.
In British & Irish Lions news, Warren Gatland would not be hesitant to pick all English players while this weekend may be the last for Sam Warburton to impress selectors.
The same firm that designed the new Wembley Stadium and the Aviva Stadium will be designing the new national stadium in France.
Tidbits:
Here is another great look at the film profiling the ICEF program from L.A. Weekly.
If you don't think of Jackson Hole and rugby, maybe this story will change that.
Eagles:
Big news broke late last night on TIAR when we reported that the Grand Prix 7's has been postponed. Their is a slight chance the event could still occur this year but it looks likely the organization is targeting next year.Rugby Canada has confirmed that they will host the U.S. in Edmonton at Ellerslie Rugby Park on May 25th. U.S.A. Rugby had previously confirmed the date but not the venue as that was Rugby Canada's decision.
Alex Goff shares some notes from Vegas in his latest Running Touch column while Pat Clifton looks at the good and the bad from the Eagles.
New Zealand Rugby Union boss Steve Tew says that his country is open to adding new Super Rugby markets in Asia and the United States.
It basically been a done deal for awhile but rugby was officially added to the Pan Am Games for 2015 yesterday.
Congrats to U.S. Captain Todd Clever on his new sponsorship with California Fruit Wine.
College:
Our own Dan Holzhauer explains that the new Utah Conference has big expectations for itself.
If you are in the area this Saturday, make sure to check out the 'World Cup' as Cal hosts British Columbia in the first leg of their series.
Dartmouth head coach Gavin Hickie shares his thoughts on the balance between school and rugby.
Club:
Great things are happening down in Texas as the Texas Cup has been organized for three representative sides from across the state.
World:
This is pretty cool. The Barbarians are set to host Fiji next November at Twickenham.
Ray's Rugby gets you all caught up on the news and notes from the Six Nations, as well as his team of the week.
Make sure to check out the video highlights from last weekend (the best part of George North's father invading the pitch!)
There have been a few changes to some of the Six Nations squads. Italy have brought in Luca Morisi while Wales have released 15 players back to their clubs, including a quad of France-based players.
Piri Weepu is back healthy and ready to play for the first time this season as the Blues play the Highlanders in a pre-season match on Friday. Schalk Burger is also close to returning from injury.
The same can't be said bout Western Force captain Matt Hodgson. He'll miss this weekend's match with a hamstring injury.
Staying in New Zealand, Richard Kahui is the latest All Black to sign in Japan. He will play with the Toshiba Fuchu Brave Lupus at the end of the Super Rugby season. In other playing signing news Exeter ave re-signed two players.
Edinburgh will have a new coach next season as Michael Bradley will not be back with the club.
Wales have extended their sponsorship deal with Admiral for two more years.
In British & Irish Lions news, Warren Gatland would not be hesitant to pick all English players while this weekend may be the last for Sam Warburton to impress selectors.
The same firm that designed the new Wembley Stadium and the Aviva Stadium will be designing the new national stadium in France.
Tidbits:
Here is another great look at the film profiling the ICEF program from L.A. Weekly.
If you don't think of Jackson Hole and rugby, maybe this story will change that.
Any news on the Canada game being hosted at KSU?
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