Opening Kick is a segment devoted to bringing you all Eagles and U.S.A. Rugby news in one location.
National Teams:
Eagles legend Paul Emerick has called it a career (we've included some video highlights in that post). He retires as the second leading scorer in the history of the team and one of only a handful of players with over 50 caps. Here is the official U.S.A. Rugby press release.
The Women Eagles didn't have a very good day yesterday. They lost to England 36-21. Coupled with Canada's big win that means they will play in the 3rd/4th place match.
One of the positives from yesterday is that Jamie Burke now holds the all-time leading cap record for the team.
Here is another great profile of one of the Women's Junior All-Americans. This time it's Cassidy Meyers from the Seattle-area.
Club/College:
Yesterday we preview club nationals 7's Pool B which includes SFGG, Old Blue, 1823, and New Orleans.
Take the jump to read more.
Check out where those teams land in our latest (and last of the year) Club 7's Top Ten.
Jackie Finlan and Danielle Bessette preview both Pool A and Pool B on the women's side of nationals.
World:
Super Rugby is getting set to name its expansion plans. It doesn't look as if they will include the U.S. or Canada.
Argentina has named a strong team for the upcoming Rugby Championship.
Rene Rangers decided not to be in the All Blacks side in order to spend time with his family, but that doesn't mean he won't come in as an injury replacement.
Michael Hooper has won the Australian Super Rugby Player of the Year award.
Dylan Hartley will remain Northampton captain despite last year's incident.
Beauden Barrett won't be moving to the Blues, opening up a spot for Benji Marshall.
In player movement, Edinburgh have signed Ollie Atkins and Grayson Hart (which we already knew) from the Waratahs, Rory Lawson has retired, and Franck Montanella has joined Newcastle.
Tidbits:
Chris Draper, the head of the Iowa HS Rugby Association, looks at rethinking coach education. (Membership required)
Eagles legend Paul Emerick has called it a career (we've included some video highlights in that post). He retires as the second leading scorer in the history of the team and one of only a handful of players with over 50 caps. Here is the official U.S.A. Rugby press release.
The Women Eagles didn't have a very good day yesterday. They lost to England 36-21. Coupled with Canada's big win that means they will play in the 3rd/4th place match.
One of the positives from yesterday is that Jamie Burke now holds the all-time leading cap record for the team.
Here is another great profile of one of the Women's Junior All-Americans. This time it's Cassidy Meyers from the Seattle-area.
Club/College:
Yesterday we preview club nationals 7's Pool B which includes SFGG, Old Blue, 1823, and New Orleans.
Take the jump to read more.
Check out where those teams land in our latest (and last of the year) Club 7's Top Ten.
Jackie Finlan and Danielle Bessette preview both Pool A and Pool B on the women's side of nationals.
World:
Super Rugby is getting set to name its expansion plans. It doesn't look as if they will include the U.S. or Canada.
Argentina has named a strong team for the upcoming Rugby Championship.
Rene Rangers decided not to be in the All Blacks side in order to spend time with his family, but that doesn't mean he won't come in as an injury replacement.
Michael Hooper has won the Australian Super Rugby Player of the Year award.
Dylan Hartley will remain Northampton captain despite last year's incident.
Beauden Barrett won't be moving to the Blues, opening up a spot for Benji Marshall.
In player movement, Edinburgh have signed Ollie Atkins and Grayson Hart (which we already knew) from the Waratahs, Rory Lawson has retired, and Franck Montanella has joined Newcastle.
Tidbits:
Chris Draper, the head of the Iowa HS Rugby Association, looks at rethinking coach education. (Membership required)
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