San Diego, CA (October 12, 2011) – The United States Rugby Football Foundation is asking for your help. For the past 48 years, the USRFF, through the generous donations of those in the rugby community, has been helping grow the sport of rugby across the country. One only needs to look at the 2011 U.S.… [Read more…]
October 11, 2011
San Diego, CA – To support its A Ball 4 All program, the United States Rugby Football Foundation is auctioning off a 2011 Rugby World Cup USA jersey signed by many of the U.S. players from this year’s Rugby World Cup. The autographs include those of captain Todd Clever, vice-captain Mike Petri, dynamic center Paul… [Read more…]
September 23, 2011
BOULDER, Colo. – Australia produced a strong second half performance to defeat the USA Eagles 67-5 during the pool stages of the 2011 Rugby World Cup (RWC). The Eagles played well at times and received tremendous support from the 30,000 crowd at the Wellington Regional Stadium. “We are disappointed to lose, but as always… [Read more…]
September 22, 2011
BOULDER, Colo. – Eddie O’Sullivan has named a new-look Eagles team to face Australia in their third pool match of the 2011 Rugby World Cup (RWC). The USA Head Coach has made several changes for the 8:30 p.m clash on Friday at the Wellington Regional Stadium. The match will be LIVE on Universal Sports at… [Read more…]
September 16, 2011
BOULDER, Colo. – The USA Eagles showed tremendous heart to defeat Russia 13-6 at Stadium Taranaki and record their first win at the 2011 Rugby World Cup (RWC). It was a huge team performance from the Eagles in very wet conditions which saw a fantastic Mike Petri try, and the boot of Chris Wyles giving… [Read more…]
September 15, 2011
San Diego, CA – Mark your calendars now for Tuesday night, September 27, 2011. Not only will the USA face Italy in the last Pool C match for the Eagles at the Rugby World Cup, but that night will also be the first ever Rugby Night in America. The USRFF is asking all rugby players… [Read more…]
September 14, 2011
BOULDER, Colo. – Three changes have been made to the starting USA Eagles team that will face Russia during their Rugby World Cup (RWC) clash at Stadium Taranaki on September 15th. United States Head Coach, Eddie O’Sullivan, has brought in hooker Chris Biller, prop Mate Moeakiola and fullback Chris Wyles who is returning from injury.… [Read more…]
September 12, 2011
BOULDER, Colo. – Inspired by the 10th anniversary of 9/11, the USA Eagles produced a massive performance in their Rugby World Cup opener against Ireland on Sunday. The United States lost out 22-10 at Taranaki Stadium, but received tremendous support from the packed crowd, in a match that was closer than the score suggested. Eagles… [Read more…]
September 9, 2011
Release courtesy of USA Rugby with additional content by Ted Hardy USA Eagles Head Coach Eddie O’Sullivan has named his team that will face Ireland in the 2011 Rugby World Cup (RWC) opener against Ireland on Sunday at Stadium Taranaki in New Plymouth. In leiu of the short turnaround between the Ireland and Russia match,… [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 23, 2011
by Tom Crosby At the first Rugby World Cup in 1987 the version of rugby played, called rugby union, was an amateur sport. The first World Cup was meant to be a one off. England was uncertain if they would participate until about 6 weeks before the first match. Interest even in New Zealand, one… [Read more…]
August 3, 2011
San Diego, CA – The United States Rugby Football Foundation is auctioning off a New Zealand All Blacks jersey autographed by two of the greatest players to have ever played the game, Michael Jones and Richie McCaw. Not only will the high bidder receive a very unique piece of rugby history just prior to this… [Read more…]
October 14, 2011
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