Friday Could Shake Things Up at OTCThe USA Men's 7s team has some work to do this week and next as it looks to Dubai and South Africa. Coach Mike Friday's team won the Bowl at Gold Coast in Australia, but they need more consistent performances to get into the top eight, and better.
A Simple Reason Tonga WonSo what do we want to say about the USA’s 40-12 loss to Tonga? Easy - don’t turn the ball over. That’s it. Yes the USA scrum was shoved around by Tonga’s scrum, which isn’t that good. Yes the Eagles had the ball in the Tonga 22 for long periods and didn’t score.
Tonga Punishes USA Turnovers
The USA Men’s National Team book-ended the first 40 minutes of their match against Tonga at Kingsholm Stadium Saturday with tries, but conceded four in the second frame of a 40-12 loss.
Plagued by frustrating turnovers in the second half, the Eagles saw a series of knock-ons and errors turned quickly into tries by the Sea Eagles.
Eagles in Camp for Dubai 7s
CHULA VISTA, Calif. – As the Emirates Dubai Rugby Sevens nears, Men’s Eagles Sevens Head Coach Mike Friday has called upon 29 athletes to fight for roster spots for the second leg of the 2014-15 IRB HSBC Sevens World Series.
USA v Tonga Live WebstreamThe USA plays Tonga Saturday at Kingholm Stadium in Gloucester, England. The game is streamed live by the IRB. Below is the link to the video. Here, also, are the lineups. Kickoff is 11:45am ET, 8:45am PT.
