A Lot on His Shoulders; Joe Schroeder's Olympics
With the injury to Ben Pinkelman every USA forward on the Olympic 7s team will have to raise their game to compensate.
Some of the load will fall on the admittedly broad shoulder of Joe Schroeder. The powerful, long-striding Schroeder has slowly been getting more and more minutes with the USA team, and he brings an extra offensive dimension team. He is also an intriguing story.
USA vs Canada RWC Qualifier Set for Glendale. Tickets on Sale
Glendale, Colo. — The USA Men’s Eagles will kick off their Rugby World Cup qualification series on September 11 at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colo., taking on border rival Canada for the final match in a Rugby Americas North set.
Fit, Strong, and Ready, Martin Iosefo Brings Skills to Team USA
Martin Iosefo came into this spring/summer USA 7s team assembly in the best shape of his life, and he is poised to make a big impact in Tokyo.
The Flyn’ Hawaiian was forced, like his teammates, to take time off during the COVID pandemic in 2020. For Iosefo, that time off coincided with his desire to re-format his training, and also support his wife’s career.
Hattingh Gets Four Weeks, Could Cut it Down to Three
Following his red card against Ireland, USA flanker Riekert Hattingh has been suspended four weeks by World Rugby.
Hattingh, who was cited and exonerated for a challenge in the air against England, was red-carded against Ireland for a dangerous tackle.
After 36 Hours of Travel, Eagle Men Arrive in Japan With a Job To Do
Traveling to Japan was a big long slog for the USA 7s teams getting ready for the Olympics, but they’ve made it.
The trip from San Diego to LA to Seoul (where they took COVID tests) to Tokyo and then on the Mimasaka took 36 hours. Grueling, for sure, but worth it.
