Column - A Case for HP 7s at Youth Level
There have been a ton of articles about the quality of play at the Jr Olympics and a ton of fingers being pointed and a ton of reasons offered but I would submit the biggest reason for our failure is the program as a whole, both for 7s and for 15s. What is the root cause, lack of meaningful competition for the HS age and a complete lack of HS age HPD programs.
One More Hat in HS 7s Ring
Denver, CO - NDP Championships, a division of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, and United World Sports (UWS) announced today a national partnership centered around the formation of The Sevens Championship, a youth and high school 7s tournament.
Eagle Back Joins Pelham Coaching StaffUSA and NYAC flyhalf/center Toby L’Estrange is back in New York after playing with London Welsh last season, and coaching age-grade rugby. L’Estrange’s time with London Welsh ended when he was injured, and while he recuperates, he will help coach at Pelham Rugby. L’Estrange will be assistant head coach, and also backs coach, for the Pelham
KC Jr Blues Star off to Ireland
Graduating Kansas City Jr. Blues player Will Ben Sims will enroll at Trinity College, Dublin University, this coming fall.
Loggers Fell Oregon in Serevi Cup
The Washington Loggers rode some excellent team play to victory in the Boys bracket of the Serevi Cup 7s tournament Saturday. Led by an MVP performance from Dominic Lindstrom, the Loggers beat the Northwest Nomads 47-7, Oregon II 21-7, and Eastside 52-7 to win their pool. That set up a semifinal with Oregon II, which they won comfortably.
