BOULDER, Colo. – USA Rugby announced today that Mike Tolkin will be the next head coach of the Men’s National Team, the Eagles. A New York native, Tolkin has coached in the U.S. at various levels since 1986, and was most recently the defensive coach for the Eagles in the 2011 Rugby World Cup. “I… [Read more…]
October 31, 2011
GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Team USA finished its Pan American Games debut in rugby sevens with a bronze medal victory, 21-17, against Uruguay on Sunday, the final day of the Games. They qualified into the bronze medal game after defeating Guyana, 24-12, in the quarterfinal and suffering a, 21-19, loss to Canada in the semifinal. The… [Read more…]
October 21, 2011
CHULA VISTA, Calif. – The 12-man rugby sevens squad heading to Guadalajara, Mexico on October 24th to join Team USA at the 2011 Pan-American Games, will be engrained with a mantra that will help it maintain focus in the quadrennial tournament: ‘Play in the moment.’ “Playing in the moment helps every athlete and staff member… [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…]
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 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 13, 2011
BOULDER, Colo. – Two USA Rugby representatives have been elected to the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Athletes’ Advisory Council (AAC). Christy Ringgenberg was elected as the AAC rep and James Gillenwater will serve as an alternate. Ringgenberg and Gillenwater applied to be on the AAC and underwent an extensive selection process to eventually be… [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…]
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…]
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