Oregon HS 7s Season Concludes
The Rugby Oregon Boys 7s Series concluded last weekend with North Clackamas edging Union 19-12 in the Cup Final.
This was something of an upset as Union had dominated through much of the sumer.
Other results.
Denver Club Names Nationals Squad
The Denver Barbarians squad for the USA Rugby 7s Club Nationals has been named.
Former University of Colorado All American Max de Achaval will be the flyhalf and captain of the team, and another CU standout, Logan Collins, will also suit up.
Grackles Squawk to Top of Oregon HS 7s
The grackle is an aggressive, fearless bird that can be a bit annoying, and perhaps the two Grackles girls 7s teams in Oregon channeled the best of their namesakes' characteristics in going 6-0 and 5-1 through the Rugby Oregon Summer 7s Series.
NY Sending Teams to Two World Club 7s
The New York City Sevens squads have been announced to compete in the Aviva Premiership World Club 7s events to be held at Thomond Park, Limerick August 9-10 and Twickenham, London on August 16-17. These tournaments will see the New York side drawn against international powerhouses such as Auckland, Western Province and Saracens.
Canada, England Added to Women's 7s Series
The IRB has expanded the IRB Women's Sevens World Series, adding Canada and England to the series and making it a six-event circuit.
The USA returns with their tournament in Atlanta, Ga. March 14-15 (slightly later in the year than last time), while Rugby Canada's facility, Westhills Stadium, in Langford, BC will host Round 4 April 18-19.
