RuggaMatrix is BACK and Alex and Bruce check in on why it's getting harder, not easier, to go straight from the college ranks to the Eagles and other elite levels.
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CRAA Classic Offers Impressive Showdowns in South Carolina
RMA Podcast: Why Rugby Has Value for Veterans
D1AA Quarterfinals: Changing of the Guard
Nathan Caruso
Mary Washington Edges Ohio State in Solid Outing for Two Changed Teams
University of Maine - Orono Men
A Heroic Battle in the Mud as USA Military Takes on British Army
Gameday Is Here for Military Team, But There's More To It Than That
Thriller Semi Helps Decide Who Makes the SCRC Final
Brown University Men
Warriors, Eagles, and Now Tigers, Too. The Tonga Kofe Journey
US Military Team Roster Announced for UK Tour
Ignatius Saves Best for Last in Ohio 7s
West Pitt Takes Rugby Ohio Girls 7s
Gamboa Sparks Key Army Win in Rugby East
U. Chicago Squeezes Success into Tight Window
University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass) Men
Close Win for Lindenwood at NIRA Enters Crucial Weeks
Eagle Women's Coaching Decision a Crucial Decision This Fall
Iona Shocks Siena in Liberty Nailbiter
Great Northwest Challenge Returns for 2026
November Looms, Now What?
Who Is Making an Impact in Fall HS Sevens?
Villanova Univ Men
Villanova Shows its Class in Win over UMBC
Thriller in the City of Brotherly Love
Eager to Play, Air Force Women Start Strong
D2 Roundup. Who Has Started Strong?
PNC Wraps Up in Salt Lake with RWC Qualifier Chase
UNC Charlotte Making Statements
Solid Showing Once Again for Mount St. Mary's
Canada Rides Massive First Half to Get to WRWC Final
Utah State Takes Steps After a Taste of the Postseason
Pacific Nations Cup Semis Set Up Massive Weekend in Utah
Top Seeds Move to Semis in Women's Rugby World Cup
Eagles Book Place in 2027 RWC With Win over Samoa
What Ranked D1A Teams Did This Weekend
D1A Rankings for 2025-26 Week 2
ARP Teams Dodge Weather in Round 2
Huge Next Two Weeks in International Rugby in the USA
Krieger-Sparked Second Half Sees Navy Past Queens
Japan Defeats USA, But Eagles Improve
Tennessee Downs Ohio State in Early-Season Rivalry Match
Big First Half Sees Mount Past Davenport
When 60-0 Is Not Enough: Eagle Women Out of Quarterfinals
Walsh Takes Hard-Hitting Affair Over Notre Dame
West Coast 7s Brings Three Big Tournaments This Fall
The Rugby Tens Champions Returns to SoCal in November
Queens, Kentucky Take Much out of Clash in Tennessee
The Thriller The Women's Rugby World Cup Deserved: USA vs Australia
Spotlight
Nathan CarusoPosition:
Fly Half
Team:Villanova Univ MenNathan Caruso is a steady, smart fly half who drives Villanova’s attack with calm decision-making and a reliable skill set. He’s been central to Villanova’s success in the MARC, controlling tempo and keeping the team organized under pressure.
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Tonga KofePosition:
Prop
Team:Utah Warriors MenTonga Kofe is one of the most promising young front-rowers to come out of the American rugby pathway. A powerful and hard-working prop, he rose through the Utah Warriors development system.
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Ray SantiagoPosition:
#8
Ray Santiago has emerged as one of RPI’s most influential forwards, a player whose size, athleticism, and rapid development make him stand out in the Division II landscape.
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Christy RinggenbergPosition:
Fly Half
Christy Ringgenberg is one of the most accomplished and versatile players to wear the USA jersey, earning recognition on the Goff Rugby Report All-Time American list for her impact on both 15s and 7s.
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Dakota SouthworthPosition:
Wing Forward
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