A Post-RWC Eagle Assessment
The members of the USA Men’s National Team have split up and gone back home.
Some are off to professional contracts, others back to squeezing work and rugby into an ever-shrinking day. Some return to the USA to look around and think “now what?”
Melville Hints at 2027 RWC Bid for USA
Nigel Melville has indicated to World Rugby that USA Rugby will shoot to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Melville cited the growth of the game at the youth and collegiate level as indication that there will be a fan base in 12 years. In addition, the United States in nicely positioned in terms of depth of sports venues and hotel capacity to host a major tournament.
College Military Rule Under Scrutiny
USA Rugby continues to be under pressure from various corners to change the college eligibility rules.
USA Rugby Men's Collegiate All Americans Named
BOULDER, Colo. (USA Rugby Release) – USA Rugby has selected the 2014-15 Men’s Collegiate All-American and Honorable Mention All-American teams for the 15s and sevens codes of the game, honoring deserving college rugby players from more than 40 institutions.
USA Rugby Business Arm Gets Cash Injection
Rugby International Marketing, the for-profit army of USA Rugby, has sold a minority interest in the company to the Rugby Football Union, England’s rugby governing body.
