More Trouble for Age-Divisions in All-Stars
This is an Opinion Column by Alex Goff. As a follow-up to our earlier article about conflict over Varsity and JV, already we’ve received questions and comments and insights about the topic and the fact, apparently, the problem is bigger than initially reported.
JV Issues Haunt All-Star Play
USA Rugby’s regulations surrounding the Regional Cup all-star tournaments have elicited a little bit of pushback from some regions.
The regulations include a rule that Varsity all-star teams can only feature players in 11th and 12th grade. Junior Varsity teams can only feature players in 9th and 10th grade.
Women DII College 7s Nationals - Our Look
The Women’s DII bracket in the USA Rugby College 7s Championships is the only tournament to start on Saturday, as everyone else starts on Friday. It makes sense, really, as these teams might be challenged in terms of depth and recovery, and as a result, one less day might help.
Men's DII College 7s Championships - Our Picks
Well this is a very good, and very deep, Men's DII College 7s Championships field.
Sixteen teams are in action, adding to the 24 in the Men's DI, it makes 40 teams in men's rugby alone. Not bad. Here is how we see the pools.
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