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  • Friday, 2. December, 2011

    Women’s Eagles Secure Spot in Dubai Cup Semifinal

    The USA went 2-1 on day one of the IRB Women’s Sevens Challenge Cup opener in Dubai, defeating South Africa and China to secure a spot against Canada in the cup semifinal.

  • Friday, 2. December, 2011

    U.S. to Bid on 2023 Rugby World Cup

    The U.S. is evaluating the possibility of bidding to host either the 2023 or 2027 Rugby World Cup. USA Rugby CEO Nigel Melville said unnamed sources asked about the U.S. hosting at this year’s RWC in New Zealand.

  • Thursday, 1. December, 2011

    Cal Duo Selected for 130th Varsity Match

    Derek Asbun and Jason Law, both 2011 California co-captains, have been selected to Oxford University's lineup for the 130th Varsity Match against Cambridge on December 8. The announcement came Thursday at Twickenham.

  • Tuesday, 29. November, 2011

    USA Rugby to Offer Fulltime Contracts

    USA Rugby is thrilled to announce an exciting development for rugby in the United States. Starting in January 2012, a partnership between the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and USA Rugby will allow 23 rugby sevens athletes to receive fulltime training contracts at the Olympic Training Center (OTC) in Chula Vista, Calif.

  • Monday, 28. November, 2011

    BYU Opts Out of 7's Championship

    The BYU Cougars have opted to forego an invitation to inaugural USA Rugby Collegiate 7's Championship.

  • Monday, 28. November, 2011

    Biller Jumps Pond to Bath

    U.S. international Chris Biller has jumped the pond to sign a short term loan with Bath of the Aviva Premiership. The former Cal Berkeley hooker has 16 caps with the Eagles.

  • Saturday, 26. November, 2011

    Eagles Nab Five Series Points in Gold Coast

    The Eagles snagged five HSBC Sevens World Series points in the Gold Coast, marking a strong start to their 2011-2012 campaign. With five points, the USA is tied for 11th place in the Series, moving up one spot from where they finished last season.

  • Friday, 25. November, 2011

    Eagles Bowl-bound in Gold Coast

    The USA Rugby Men's Eagle Sevens team went 1-2 on day one of the Gold Coast Sevens in Australia to secure a spot in the bowl quarterfinals on day two.

  • Wednesday, 23. November, 2011

    Leather Rugby Ball Signed by Over 50 Int'l Players

    To support its A Ball 4 All program, the United States Rugby Football Foundation is auctioning off a USRFF leather rugby ball signed by over 50 past and present international players.

  • Wednesday, 23. November, 2011

    College Women's Sevens Championship

    The 12 teams that will take part in the inaugural USA Rugby Women's College Sevens National Championship have been determined. The teams will gather in College Station, Texas from December 16-17, 2011 to battle for the first-ever women's college sevens title.

  • Wednesday, 23. November, 2011

    Power and Pace Ample on Women's Eagle Sevens Side

    The Women's Eagle Sevens team that will compete in the 2011 Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens on December 2-3 has been named and the squad is packed with speed, youth, and experience.

  • Monday, 21. November, 2011

    Flag Rugby

    Rugby is growing at the youth level and one of the keys elements in recruiting younger players is flag rugby. USA Rugby’s Mike Petri has become involved with coaching youth rugby since returning from the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand and is amazed at the new generation of rugby players and their rugby skills.

  • Sunday, 20. November, 2011

    Ngwenya: Biarritz must kick on

    Biarritz wing Takudzwa Ngwenya hopes his side's 15-10 victory over English Champions Saracens can kick start their European campaign this season.

  • Friday, 18. November, 2011

    Caravelli Calls on Experience

    USA Rugby Eagle Sevens Head Coach, Al Caravelli, is calling on experience for the first three legs of the 2011-2012 HSBC Sevens World Series.

  • Thursday, 17. November, 2011

    Women's Eagle Sevens Prepare for Dubai

    The USA Women's Eagle Sevens rugby team will report to the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. on Friday November 18 for a training camp to prepare for the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens Tournament that kicks off on Friday December 2.