Older, Smarter, Swiryn Relishes Comeback
It always seems like Kevin Swiryn has to work a bit harder to get where he’s going.
It might be because of bad luck, or willful ignorance on the part of coaches, or just the way things are, but Swiryn has had some obstacles to overcome.
Two New Faces with 7s Team in Cape Town
The USA men’s 7s team has a couple of changes ahead for the next tournament in Cape Town.
Nate Augspurger, who played well for the Eagles in Dubai, is back in Minnesota because he is the best man at his brother’s wedding.
A Few Thoughts on Dubai
A few thoughts about the USA’s performance in Dubai:
Did you notice that Mike Friday started Kevin Swiryn and Will Holder in the 3rd/4th game against New Zealand?
After using only two subs in the last-second loss to England in the semifinals, Friday Nate Augspurger, Will Holder, Kevin Swiryn, and Carlin Isles. He didn’t use Maka Unufe and Madison Hughes at all.
USA 3rd in Dubai
The USA men’s team finished 3rd in the Dubai 7s, beating New Zealand for the second time this weekend to cap off a 4-2 event.
Expanded USA Rugby College 7s Championships set for May
CARY, N.C. – WakeMed Soccer Park, in conjunction with Town of Cary and the Triangle Sports Commission, will host the fifth edition of the USA Rugby College 7s National Championships in Men's Division I, Men's Division II, and the Women's Division next Memorial Day weekend, May 28-29, 2016, USA Rugby announced Friday.
