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All-Time American List: Mike Hercus

Born in Virginia but trained in Australia, Mike Hercus returned to the United States with an eye toward making the USA team, and not only did he accomplish that fete, he obliterated records.

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All-Time American List: Tara Flanagan

Tara Flanagan's poise and good nature off the field, something that has stood her in good stead during an impressive career as a lawyer and a judge, belies her aggression and power on the field.

As a lock forward for the USA she was a huge part of the 1991 World Cup winners, earning a tournament MVP nod and the 1994 World Cup runners up. 

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All-Time American List: Diane Schnapp

From about 1990 through 1998 the USA women’s 15s team was one of the three best teams in the world, rising to the top of that heap and staying near it for close to a decade.

To reach such heights you need plenty of mountain climbers, and perhaps the strongest and most dogged of them all was Diane Schnapp.

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Hall-of-Famer Launches Clothing Line With A Message, And A Mission

US and World Rugby Hall-of-Famer Phaidra Knight is launching a new clothing line, partnering with accomplished athletes of a variety of sports and using the business to also support women’s athletics.

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Eagle Women 7s Back In Training

The USA Women's 7s team is back on the training field at Chila Vista after a long layoff and it's a welcome return for the Eagles.

Head Coach Chris Brown and HP chieftain Emilie Bydwell are working with the players as they ease back into a full training regiment.

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