All Blacks Name Squad
New Zealand has named its squad for its tour of the USA and UK.
The All Blacks will face off with the USA November 1 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Forwards
Hookers
Dane Coles (Wellington, 24 Tests)
Nathan Harris (Bay of Plenty, 1)
Keven Mealamu (Auckland, 120)
Americans Overseas Get Try-Happy
It was a big weekend for tries by USA players overseas, as three Aviva Premiership players scored to help their teams win.
Americans Overseas - Manoa Brightest StarMore and more American players are going overseas, but getting playing time is both always easy. There are restrictions on the number of non-local athletes who can play, and plenty of competition for places . The player who is probably the biggest star right now is Samu Manoa. At Northampton, Manoa has been seeing time at No.
A Look at USA Rugby's 2013 Finances
USA Rugby’s 2013 tax report is not out yet but the audited financial statement is, and it spells out the story of an organization that is growing.
USA Rugby’s total revenue for 2013 was just under $12.2 million, a massive increase over the years previous, where budgets sat around $8 million. USA Rugby’s 2012 budget was $10,240,934.
Overseas Latest - Wins Everywhere
League play started for most of the USA players playing overseas, and it was win day for everybody.
In the Aviva Premiership in England, Blaine Scully started on the wing for Leicester as they beat Newcastle 36-17. For Newcastle, Eric Fry did not play. Still, it was a big day for Scully as he started in the team’s opener and seems to be poised to factor greatly in the team’s plans.
