Ruggamatrix America Podcast - Do We Believe?
Here in the latest RuggaMatric America podcast, Alex, Bruce, and Pat look at the USA's opening of the John Mitchell era against Argentina.
Was the tie with a backup Argentina team a sign of great things to come?
And the guys also look at Pro Rugby, and talk about the logistical and financial issues facing the league. What's $6 million between friends?
How Inexperienced are USA and Canada?
Both the USA and Canada will field markedly inexperienced national teams Saturday in Austin, although the USA team is slightly less experienced.
Pro Rugby Team for Ohio
Pro Rugby USA has announced that a team will be placed in Ohio for the inaugural season, slated, still, to begin in April.
Sacramento, San Francisco, and San Diego have all been announced officially, with Denver expected to be one more city. The original list of six teams is reportedly now down to five, with each team playing four home games and four away games.
Canada U20s Squad Named for USA Trip
Rugby Canada Press Release - Twenty-five players have been selected for Canada’s men’s U20 World Junior Trophy qualifier against the USA on Feb. 13 in Austin, Texas.
Thirty-nine players were invited to a week-long training camp at Shawnigan Lake School on Vancouver Island that concluded last Friday with a comprehensive 44-7 win over Castaway Wanderers.
New Laws Now in Place
February brings World Rugby’s adjustments to the Rugby Laws in the Northern Hemisphere.
Most of the changes this year as minor and won’t affect players all very much.
Front Row
The replacement laws for front row players have been changed only slightly and one part (uncontested scrums) separated out into its own section.
