by Ted Hardy Talk of professional rugby seems to be the hot topic this past week. Is it that we are on the cusp of something never before accomplished? Is it the dawn of a new age? Or is it just that time of year again? You know it… the USA 7’s tournament is still… [Read more…]
October 14, 2011
by Ted Hardy Before I am inundated with tasks this morning, I found a small window of opportunity to crank out some thoughts. So much has been or is going on right now it is hard to focus on one or two items. Instead, let’s go for a run through recent events. Rugby World Cup… [Read more…]
September 2, 2011
by Ted Hardy Yesterday, after months and months of speculation, USA Rugby released information on a fall season of 7′s tournaments that culminates in a National Championship tournament in December. The problem is that, as with many USAR releases, the information was limited and vague at best. The location for the championship has yet to be determined… [Read more…]
August 26, 2011
by Ted Hardy I will be the first person to tell you that it is absolutely necessary that rugby, as a sport in America, comes with some sort of a price tag. It is an absolute must that rugby be associated with value. Be that for investors to advertisers all the way down to casual… [Read more…]
August 16, 2011
by Ted Hardy An email distributed today to subscribers of Rugby Magazine outlined the end of an era for the only rugby publication in America. The longstanding Rugby Magazine will cease to exist in print form at the end of August. At a time when rugby participation is reaching all-time highs in America, those same advances… [Read more…]
August 15, 2011
by Ted Hardy All good things must come to an end. Including my summer hiatus which is drawing to a close and it is time for me to start pecking away and getting some articles published. The break was much needed as I was burnt out from a strong run over the last 14-15 months. This diatribe… [Read more…]
July 12, 2011
by Ted Hardy It never fails. I’ve been at this almost four years now and every summer I tell myself that I’m going to make a point to get more articles written and published. And every year, the second the sun starts to shine and the temperatures warm… I lose all interest in sitting in… [Read more…]
July 1, 2011
by Ted Hardy Can we build it? Yes… we… can! I figured that I would channel Bob the Builder for my latest editorial. As an editorial disclaimer, it should first be noted that by “building it”, I don’t mean any of the following: 1. A new Union 2. A unified season for college rugby 3.… [Read more…]
June 13, 2011
by Ted Hardy I’m not a fan of the IRB rankings and I rarely, if ever, post any content regarding them. I think they carry very little weight and the way in which they are compiled leaves something to be desired. However, I felt it was a good time to give the rankings a bit of… [Read more…]
June 6, 2011
by Ted Hardy Normally, the inter-web would be ablaze regarding the drubbing that the USA Eagles got this weekend from the England Saxons. However, with the 2011 Collegiate Rugby Championship going off this past weekend, most didn’t give the result more than passing interest. I’ve said it many times before, aside from a small number of American… [Read more…]
June 2, 2011
by Ted Hardy The announcement a couple weeks back regarding the formalization of the Kansas City Blue’s affiliation with Major League Soccer’s Sporting KC was a significant step for the one-time Super League Club that was forced back to Division I after struggling with competition and finances. It may also serve as a blueprint for the… [Read more…]
May 16, 2011
by Ted Hardy It has been almost two months since my last editorial. While there have been many topics to discuss, none of them truly piqued my interest enough. Besides, with college rugby in full swing and my real-life schedule going haywire, there wasn’t time to do much of anything. This weekend provided plenty of… [Read more…]
January 9, 2012
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