Atavus and the Tip Of The Spear
By Austin Willis
While the NFL sees their youth participation decline due to the pressing concussion issue, rugby has quickly become the fastest growing sport in the United States increasing by 81% between 2008-2013 (Sports & Fitness Industry).
Maccabi USA Looking For Jewish High School Rugby Players
Maccabi USA is seeking Jewish High School Rugby Players (born 2002-2004) to represent the United States in 7’s at the inaugural Maccabi Youth Games in Israel, July 22-August 1, 2018. To learn more about the sports offered and to access an application, please visit www.maccabiusa.com.
The One Presentation at the National Development Summit You MUST See
The National Development Summit kicks off this coming weekend in Denver, and there’s one presentation attendees cannot miss.
Development isn’t always the #1 topic at the NDS presentations, especially development of rugby as a sport, as a pursuit, as a business, and as a high performance entity all in one.
Change For Feb 3 ARC Doubleheader
USA Rugby has announced that the February 3 doubleheader February 3 at the StubHub Center has changed.
What is staying the same is the USA Men's National Team facing off with Argentina XV in the Americas Rugby Championship.
Americas Rugby Championship All-Time Stats
The Americas Rugby Championship kicks off in just over two weeks, and this is only the third year of the tournament as a full test-match event.
The ARC used to be for teams just below full-test status, but was elevated for the 2016 season (minus Argentina, whose Argentina XV is not a full international team, so no caps for those players and no caps for the team that plays them).
