All-Time Americans List: Kort Schubert
Kort Schubert earned his first cap at the age of 20, and was one of the many players to go from Jesuit in Sacramento to Cal to the Eagles.
He was a talent and wide-ranging openside flanker for the USA and was capped 49 times over a nine-year career.
All-Time American List: Mike Hercus
Born in Virginia but trained in Australia, Mike Hercus returned to the United States with an eye toward making the USA team, and not only did he accomplish that fete, he obliterated records.
RMA: John Van Der Giessen John Van Der Giessen came out of almost nowhere to play for the USA. He did that by being willing to travel the globe, and being willing to work as hard as possible to be an Eagle lock forward. Now a successful real estate executive, Van Der Giessen speaks with Bruce McLane about getting to the top, and also about what it's like for athletes once they stop playing. Through Patreonyou can b
A Tribute To A Beast, A Friend, And A RWC Legend
As we head into the championship game of the most beautiful sport on the planet, I’ve been reflecting on my buddy’s journey to get to where he is now.
USA 0-4 At RWC: How That Came About
So there it is; the USA is 0-4 in the Rugby World Cup after losing 31-19 to Tonga.
It's been eight years since the Eagles won a game in the World Cup, and in the USA's history, drops to 3-26.
Against Tonga, the Eagles played tough, played with heart, and with some adventure, too. But the Eagles' flaws that showed in March came home to roost in October.
