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Ruggamatrix America Podcast - Olympics are Ringing

The latest RuggaMatrix America podcast, show #169, is all about those rings.

The Olympic Rings, as Alex, Bruce, and Pat talk about how the USA teams will do, who made it onto the squad, and whether late decisions will have an effect.

Some big games coming up, and the guys look at the big decisions that led us here.

 

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Atavus Supporting Olympic Effort

SEATTLE, Wash. As rugby is thrust into the Olympic spotlight this summer in Rio when it returns to the games for the first time since 1924, Seattle-based sports education and technology Atavus is throwing its full support behind the US Women's and Men's Olympic Rugby teams.

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A Look at the Men's Olympic Rugby Team

So the USA Olympic squad has been picked, and if you missed it, here it is:

Perry Baker - Wing

Danny Barrett - Prop

Garrett Bender - Prop

Andrew Durutalo - Prop/Hooker

Nate Ebner - Prop/Hooker/Center (?)

Madison Hughes - Halfback and Sweeper

Carlin Isles - Wing

Folau Niua - Halfback

Ben Pinkelman - Prop/Hooker

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USA Names Men's Olympic Rugby Team

LAFAYETTE, Colo.(USA Rugby Release with edits) – USA Rugby Men’s Sevens Head Coach Mike Friday has selected the 12 athletes and his seven staff to represent Team USA in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The diverse roster includes athletes from across the country, international rugby stars and an NFL Super Bowl Champion.

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Int'l News

Ruggamatrix America Podcast - At the Top

In show #169 of our RuggaMatrix America Podcast, Alex, Bruce, and Pat are back together!

The guys look at how June went for the Eagle men, and that little piece of news about USA Rugby's new CEO.

Is Dan Payne a good pick? Does Bruce have specific ideas about what his job should be? Check it out.

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