With a spot in Rugby World Cup 2023 on the line this Saturday in Montevideo, the USA Eagles will be without both their biggest name and an emerging star. Gary Gold announced the line up 23 on Thursday. Flyhalf AJ MacGinty remains out due to injury, while loose forward Hanco Germishuys stayed back due to … Continue reading MacGinty, Germishuys out for Americas 1 Second Leg
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3 Things – Americas World Cup Qualification
It’s a pivotal time for rugby in the Americas RWC 2023 qualification is in full swing. While the USA and Uruguay fight for a direct spot in the Cup, Canada and Chile are fighting for their lives. There’s more than a few story lines that come from such high stakes. So, without further ado… Eagles … Continue reading 3 Things – Americas World Cup Qualification
FOSROC Super6: An American’s Primer
With the Major League Rugby season behind us, we’re giving you guides to other rugby offerings for your viewing pleasure. First up, the FOSROC Super6. FOSROC Super6 The Scottish Super 6 is a highest level of domestic rugby in Scotland. The league features part time players and full time coaching with the main goal of … Continue reading FOSROC Super6: An American’s Primer
USA Rugby Needs to Win Americas 1
https://youtu.be/uQG1fSZEcb0 With Canada in the rearview, USA Rugby is set to take on Uruguay for a spot in the Rugby World Cup. While a loss would not not eliminate the Eagle's, we took a quick look at why the Americas 1 berth is about more than just 2023. Its about building for the future.
3 Things: 2021 RAN 1 Playoff Series: Second Leg
https://youtu.be/xREIWxRC0bs Gary Gold demanded a response from his side after they were handily defeated by Canada a week before. Boy, did the US meet that demand. Without further ado, the 3 Things that stood out. The Eagles have a Young Crop of Potential Stars For all the value that comes from experience, it was the … Continue reading 3 Things: 2021 RAN 1 Playoff Series: Second Leg
Marcel Brache Could be the Key to Gary Gold’s Bench
https://youtu.be/xREIWxRC0bs With a 13 point deficient and a spot in the Americas 1 RWC playoff on the line, USA Rugby head coach Gary Gold selected his second consecutive non-traditional back line bench. After Nate Augspurger, AJ MacGinty, and Tavite Lopeti filled the reserves last week, MacGinty and Lopeti have found their way into the first … Continue reading Marcel Brache Could be the Key to Gary Gold’s Bench
USA Eagle’s Squad for RAN 1 Playoff: Second Leg
https://youtu.be/xREIWxRC0bs With a clear path to Rugby World Cup qualification on the line and a 13 point deficit to overcome, Gary Gold announced significant changes to his game day squad. https://twitter.com/USARugby/status/1436000741701861376 While the front line rotates, all 13 forwards return. The biggest note is that Cam Dolan is fit. His 38th minute departure for an … Continue reading USA Eagle’s Squad for RAN 1 Playoff: Second Leg
3 Things – USA v Canada: RAN 1 Playoff Series 2021
34-21. Canada. The statement was made. While no one necessarily expected a blowout, most observers expected an Eagles victory. While the Canadians deserve some credit, this was more of a US loss than a Canadian win. Match Roster Was... Odd If you listed the 23 for this game simply as a pool of players, it … Continue reading 3 Things – USA v Canada: RAN 1 Playoff Series 2021
USA Rugby’s Path to Rugby World Cup 2023 Qualification
https://youtu.be/MUXKW58yS34 With the USA Rugby and Rugby Canada men's XV sides just hours from a head - to - head meeting, I sat down to break down the path for either team to France 2023. While both nations can stake a spot in the Cup, the winner of this rivalry series will have the much … Continue reading USA Rugby’s Path to Rugby World Cup 2023 Qualification
5 Things to Watch for in Major League Rugby Draft 2021
https://youtu.be/ZS3JBk0q_lo RugbyFootballTalk editor Collin Smith shares his five top questions going into the 2021 Collegiate Draft.
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