Nanjing Test Approaches
Rugby 7s gets its next step in Olympics exposure with the Youth Olympics.
August 16 in the USA August 17 in China, both the USA Men's and Women's youth teams will suit up in six-team tournaments in Nanjing.
Inside Look at Girls Olympic SquadThere’s so much rugby going on right now, and this Sunday, three USA women’s teams will be competing in, or preparing for, international competitions: Senior national team plays for 5th in the world against New Zealand; Junior All Americans convene in Buffalo in advance of the Can-Am series; and the U.S. Youth Olympic Team will kick off its 7s campaign in China.
USA Men Look to Youth OlympicsThe USA Men's rugby 7s team at the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China are in-country and ready to go. After a camp in San Francisco, the squad is looking to start off smartly against a tough Kenyan team. In the Youth Olympic Games, every country can send only one men's team and one women's team for team sports.
Gollings Discusses Youth Olympics Prep
Former England 7s star Ben Gollings is slated to be the USA Men’s coach for the Junior Olympics, taking 12 under-18 players to Nanjing,China next month.
USA Women's Team Looks to Youth Olympics
After a brief camp in California, the USA women’s team for the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China will reassemble in August to prepare for the event.